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Turnagain Arm
Il Turnagain Arm è un corso d'acqua nel Golfo dell'Alaska, uno dei due rami del Cook Inlet. Il Turnagain Arm Drive è il tratto di 50 miglia da Anchorage a Portage Glacier, noto per essere uno dei percorsi più panoramici del mondo. Montagne e ghiacciai innevati fanno da sfondo al Chugate State Park. Alcuni degli animali selvatici che possono essere individuati qui includono aquile calve, balene beluga, alci, alci e salmone selvatico dell'Alaska. Ci sono numerosi sentieri escursionistici lungo il Turnagain Arm, incluso il Turnagain Arm Trail che segue l'autostrada.
Turnagain Arm è noto per le sue alte maree e in particolare per la marea, che è una serie di onde che raggiungono un'altezza di dieci piedi mentre viaggiano dalla baia all'ingresso meno profondo. A causa delle montagne circostanti e delle dimensioni delle onde, la marea di Turnagain Arm è considerata una delle più belle al mondo.
The basics
The Turnagain Arm Drive is filled with scenic viewpoints of the Cook Inlet and Chugach Mountains and many top Alaska attractions such as Girdwood and the Alyeska Resort, Beluga Point, Portage Glacier, and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Opt for a guided tour of the area’s top sights or a hop-on hop-off tour to explore at your leisure.
Things to know before you go
- The Turnagain Arm Drive is a must for first-time visitors to Alaska.
- Look for beluga whales rolling in the waves at Beluga Point.
- Don’t miss the views of the Turnagain Arm from the Alyeska Aerial Tram.
- Animal lovers will enjoy a visit with the orphaned and injured animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
- Bring plenty of layers and don’t forget the mosquito spray in summer.
How to get there
The Turnagain Arm is located just south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway. Beluga Point is just 18 miles (24 kilometers) from downtown Anchorage and the turnoff to Girdwood is just 20 minutes beyond the point. The paved bike trail from Girdwood is another great way to explore the Turnagain Arm.
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When to get there
Active marine life, fantastic fishing, and abundant wildflowers makes summer the ideal season for exploring the Turnagain Arm. Traffic does get heavy on the Seward Highway during the summer months, so start your day early to avoid getting stuck behind a line of RVs and motorists pulling boats. February and March are the two best months to ski at Alyeska Resort. Several winter sightseeing tours feature the ice waterfalls along the Turnagain Arm.
The Turnagain Arm Bore Tide
A tidal bore is a rare natural phenomenon where seawater gushes into a narrow inlet from a broad bay, and the Turnagain Arm bore wave is one of the largest and most dramatic in the world. It can take hours for a wave to sweep from the mouth of the inlet to the far end. Bird Point, Beluga Point, and Indian Point are great places to watch the tide come in and predicted arrival times are posted online. it’s a good idea to arrive 30 minutes before the tide is expected to hit.
- Chugach State Park
- Zoo dell'Alaska
- Museo dell'aviazione dell'Alaska
- Lago Spenard
- Lake Hood
- Parco del terremoto
- Giardino botanico dell'Alaska
- Museo di Anchorage
- Porto di crociera di Anchorage
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Crow Creek Mine
- Monte Alyeska
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Canili Happy Trails
- Ghiacciaio di Portage