| Cordova, Alaska has long been known as a | | | | a trek across the ice fields. The surreal landscapes |
| fisherman's best kept secret. But adventure seekers | | | | and the thrill of adventure are highlights of this trip. |
| feel like they've found the prize in Cordova. From | | | | Mountain bikes are available to rent from a couple of |
| water sports like whitewater rafting and kayaking to | | | | outfitters and at least one outfitter has professional |
| hiking, mountain biking and ice climbing, Cordova has a | | | | guides to take you into the backcountry on some |
| lot to offer. And although it's slightly off the beaten | | | | great single track riding trails. As you pedal through |
| path of mainstream tourism, it is relatively easy to | | | | the farthest north rainforest, in and around mountain |
| access. | | | | lakes, you won't even notice you've gotten your |
| As spring turns to summer, Cordova adventurers can | | | | heart rate up. There are also over 50 of miles of |
| turn their sights on sea kayaking and river rafting. | | | | National Forest Trails to hike and explore either on |
| Choose a guided or unguided excursion into Orca | | | | your own or with expert guides like those at Alaska |
| Inlet. Home to the largest sea otter population on the | | | | River Expeditions |
| west coast, sea kayaking with local guides will have | | | | This newest Alaskan adventure destination is easy to |
| you up close to these playful creatures. Or for a real | | | | reach. Daily jet service from Seattle, Juneau and |
| Alaskan experience, try river rafting among giant blue | | | | Anchorage are available from Alaska Airlines and Era |
| icebergs with expert guides. You can go rafting in a | | | | Aviation. Also, daily ferry service from the port cities |
| lot of places in the world, but rafting with icebergs is | | | | of Valdez and Whittier (less than an hour south of |
| something you can only get in special places like | | | | Anchorage) is available from the Alaska Marine |
| Cordova. | | | | Highway System. So if you're looking for great |
| Cordova also has guides available to take you ice | | | | adventure, away from the crowds, check out |
| climbing onto a glacier. Imagine climbing vertical ice, in | | | | Cordova, Alaska. |
| the warmth of the summer, or getting outfitted for | | | | |