Alaska is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent. It is the largest U.S. state by area (by a substantial margin), and one of the wealthiest (per capita) and most racially diverse.
The area that became Alaska was purchased from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million dollars (at 2 cents per acre). The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized territory on May 11, 1912 and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" was already introduced in the Russian colonial time, when it was only used for the peninsula and is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland," or more literally, "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed." It is also known as Alyeska, the "great land", an Aleut word derived from the same root. |
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Salmon Shores Guest House and Cabin Coffman Cove, Prince of Wales Island
Unbelievable Alaska fishing! Salmon Shores, located in Coffman Cove on Prince of Wales Island, offers comfortable cabins with fully equipped kitchens, chest freezers, bathrooms and showers. Boat rental also available. Cabins just a quarter mile from marina & town. Fly from Seattle to Ketchikan and then take a float plane or ferry to Prince of Wales .
http://www.salmonshores.com
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Otter Cottage
Lovely cottage across from Resurrection Bay at Lowell Point, AK. Sleeps up to 10. Full kitchen, full bath, hottub
http://www.onthebayak.com/otter.html
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