Matanuska Glacier, iceberg trekking, Lowell Creek waterfall Seward, Alaska. Shot on iPhone X.
Matanuska Glacier is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. It flows about 1 foot (30 cm) per day.
Seward was named after William H. Seward, who fought for the U.S. purchase of Alaska which he finally negotiated to acquire from Russia. Mile 0 of the historic Iditarod Trail is at Seward. In the early 1900s the trail was blazed in order to transport people and goods to and from the port of Seward to interior Alaska.
Waterfall, Seward, Alaska May 2015
I just love the power of a waterfall!
Road to Lowell Point, Alaska
The road from Seward, AK to Lowell Point.
Shot from inside an RV with the GoPro Hero 3+
Box Canyon Creek, Seward, AK
Trip Kinney & Paul Schauer on the first known descent of Box Canyon Creek in Seward, Alaska on 9/21/13. The creek is on the Seward side of the Lost Lake Trail. Box Canyon Creek has an average gradient of 462 feet per mile with the crux section dropping 300 feet in half a mile with a maximum gradient (between two contours) of 714 feet per mile. The creek is fairly easy to access, just a short hour and a half hike up the Seward side of the Lost Lake Trail and a 30 minute bushwhack down to the creek from the trail. We had low flows (estimated to be less than 100 cfs), but are looking forward to getting in there with a little more water.
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Horse Tail Falls right out of Valdez Alaska.
Exploring Virgin Creek Falls (Girdwood, Alaska)
YouTube channel for blogger Cathy Mini of OurMiniFamily.com
Seward Alaska Area
2008 Alaska: Seward is a great little fishing town, especially when you meet up with friends who let you stay on their huge fishing yacht. Fun times on the Gulf of Alaska.
Diving in Resurrection bay, Alaska
A few underwater impressions captured in the cold waters of Resurrection bay, Alaska. Expect to see Lingcod, Kelp Greenling, Sea Cucumber, Lion's Mane and Moon Jellyfishes, Hermit Crabs, various anemones and starfish.
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Lowel Point Waterfall, Seward, Alaska
Bulldozer operator must wear some big pants.....
Lowell Creek Waterfall Flooding. Lots of rain the past few days. Here, crews are trying to shore up the embankments so the surging waterfall doesn't wash out the bridge into the bay. September 20, 2012 Seward, Alaska, USA
Angels Rest on Resurrection Bay, LLC Overview Video
Tour the property of Angels Rest on Resurrection Bay, LLC in Seward, Alaska. This boutique lodging property offers three modern waterfront cabins and a beautiful 4-plex lodge with cabin-style rooms. Open most of the year.
Virgin Creek Falls, Girdwood AK
Virgin Creek Falls, Girdwood AK. The hike to the falls was short and relatively easy to hike. There are a lot of places one could twist there ankle and I managed to fall climbing back up out of the falls after making this video. Overall the trip was fun and I highly recommend it. For some of the stills from the trip please go to
Seward AK 2008 Edit
Locals Riding back in the day
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Short Video of ThunderBird Falls we came across while driving Through Alaska
Seward, Alaska
Seward
Seward is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 3,016.[2]
It was named after William H. Seward, early member of the United States Republican Party, United States Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln. As Secretary of State, he fought for the U.S. purchase of Alaska which he finally negotiated to acquire from Russia.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.5 square miles (55.8 km²), of which, 14.4 square miles (37.4 km²) of it is land and 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²) of it (32.93%) is water.
Adjoining communities include Bear Creek and Lowell Point.
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,830 people, 917 households, and 555 families residing in the city. The population density was 196.0 people per square mile (75.7/km²). There were 1,058 housing units at an average density of 73.3/sq mi (28.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.12% White, 2.44% Black or African American, 16.68% Native American, 1.84% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 5.87% from two or more races. 2.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 150.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 166.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,306, and the median income for a family was $54,904. Males had a median income of $36,900 versus $30,508 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,360. About 8.3% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Seward is unique among most small Alaskan communities in that it has road access in the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road, which also brings it bus service, albeit most buses are marketed towards tourists and the costs are higher and service decreases or ceases in the winter. Seward is also the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad. This keeps the port busy with freight coming on and off the trains, but also makes Seward a primary end point for north-bound cruise ships. Cruise ship passengers get off the boats and take the train farther north to Denali or other Alaskan attractions.
Seward used to receive service from the Alaska Marine Highway (ferry) system, however, service was discontinued at the end of the 2005 season due to budget cuts and under utilization. Ferry connections are available in Whittier (90 miles North) or Homer (150 miles by highway).
Seward Airport (PAWD/SWD) is home to (general aviation) services and flight-seeing operators. Scheduled commercial service is available at Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, both about 100 miles away. Seasonal bus connections are also available.
International sister cities Obihiro, Japan -(1968)
Notable people from Seward
In 1927, thirteen-year old Seward resident Benny Benson won a territory-wide American Legion contest to design a flag for Alaska. Up to that point Benny's life as a Native Alaskan was a typical story of the times. Born in Chignik in 1913, he was three when his mother died of pneumonia. Soon after her death the family's house burned and his Swedish fisherman father sent Benny and his brother to the Jesse Lee Home in Seward. Winning the contest changed Benny's life. The prize for designing the flag included a $1000 scholarship which he used to become an airplane mechanic. He married, raised a family, and died of a heart attack in 1972 at the age of 58. His design became the territorial flag and eventually the state flag. He is memorialized in Seward by the Benny Benson Memorial Park.[4]
Skyline Trail Hike - Near Cooper Landing, Alaska
Day hike of skyline trial near Cooper Landing, Alaska
Seward, Alaska Sea Kayaking - Tonsina Point Kayak & Exploration
Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking offers this family-friendly, fully guided sea kayaking, and rainforest exploration combo trip for those who would like time to relax into their surroundings whether it be kayaking to a beautiful waterfall, sitting on washed-up driftwood on the beach or walking through the moss-laden forest. On this trip we commonly encounter sea otters, sea birds, bald eagles, and leaping salmon.
Tonsina Point Hike - Seward, AK
The family and some friends went exploring after church in Seward,AK Sunday. After a short 2 mile hike out we arrived at a beautiful beach area at the mouth of a river feeding into Resurrection Bay. What an awesome site.
The Alaska Report January 2012: The Alaska SeaLife Center
January 2012 - Senator Mark Begich hosts the January 2012 edition of the Alaska Report, a show highlighting people, issues and programs impacting Alaska.
In this episode, Sen. Begich interviews the CEO of the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Dr. Tara Jones.
Dr. Jones talks about what makes the SeaLife Center a premier Alaska destination and a leading research facility and aquarium.
The Alaska Report is a public broadcast program hosted by the Alaska Congressional Delegation. In the 112th Congress, Senator Begich and Senator Lisa Murkowski rotate hosting duties and interview guests of their choice.