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  Eagle, Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eagle is a city located along the United States-Canada border in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
Eagle is located 13 km (8 miles) west of the border between Alaska and the Yukon Territory of Canada on the Taylor Highway.
In 1901 Eagle was the first incorporated city in the Alaska Interior.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eagle,_Alaska   (578 words)

  
 Eagle Village, Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eagle Village is a census-designated place located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
Eagle Village is located 13 km (8 miles) west of the border between Alaska and the Yukon Territory of Canada on the Taylor Highway, next to Eagle.
Eagle Village was called Johnny's in the late 1800s and early 1900s by some people, after its chief at the time, known as John in English.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eagle_Village,_Alaska   (449 words)

  
 Eagle, Alaska -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Eagle is a city located along the (Click link for more info and facts about United States-Canada border) United States-Canada border in the (Click link for more info and facts about Southeast Fairbanks Census Area) Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, (A state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union) Alaska.
Eagle is located 13 km (8 miles) west of the border between Alaska and the Yukon Territory of (A nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada) Canada on the (Click link for more info and facts about Taylor Highway) Taylor Highway.
The gold rushes in (A town in western Alaska on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula; an important center of an Alaskan gold rush at the beginning of the 20th century) Nome and (United States film actor noted for his swashbuckling roles (1883-1939)) Fairbanks lured people away from Eagle.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/ea/eagle,_alaska.htm   (787 words)

  
 Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
Bald eagles are attracted to the area by the availability of spawned-out salmon and open waters in late fall and winter.
Eagles feed mainly on fish, but water fowl, small mammals and carrion supplement their diet, especially when fish are in short supply.
The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is managed by the State of Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation with the assistance of the 13-member Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council.
www.dnr.state.ak.us /parks/units/eagleprv.htm   (1068 words)

  
 Bald Eagle Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The bald eagle is found throughout most of the continental United States, with Alaska alone having half of the world’s total bald eagle population of about 75000 birds.
Bald Eagle Population: Decline, Recovery, and Protection covers the journey of the bald eagle from the early 1700,s when they were in abundance to their becoming ‘threatened’, then ‘endangered’ and finally to the recovery of the bald eagle population.
Bald Eagle as USA's National Symbol tells you about the reasons why the bald eagle was chosen to be the National Symbol of USA and also how it came to being on the United States’ official Seal.
baldeaglefest.org   (566 words)

  
 Taska, a Bald Eagle
Bald eagles can live to be 30 years old in the wild, with life spans reaching 50 years in captivity.
As adults, bald eagles are easily distinguished from golden eagles by their white head and tail feathers.
Bald eagle populations have since made a comeback due to massive public education efforts, the ban of DDT, protection laws, and release of hand-reared eagles to the wild.
www.alaskazoo.org /willowcrest/taska.htm   (960 words)

  
 Alaska Bald eagle photos and natural history information.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Bald Eagle is Alaska's largest resident bird of prey (the Steller's Sea Eagle is larger) with a wing span up to 7 1/2 feet (2.3 m) long and weights of 8 to 14 pounds (3.6-6.4 kg).
Alaska Bald Eagles seem to be reproductively healthy, but contaminants have been recorded in Alaska fish populations and in Bald Eagles.
Alaska's populations remain healthy, but destruction of nest sites by logging, deterioration of salmon spawning streams by logging, mining, and other development, and increased human disturbance of eagles in remote areas pose potential problems for Alaska's Bald Eagles.
patrickendres.com /bald_eagle_photos.shtml   (937 words)

  
 Haines Chamber of Commerce: Alaska Bald Eagle Festival
As many as 3,000 eagles gather along a four mile stretch of the Chilkat River north of Haines, Alaska each fall to feed on a late run of salmon.
Eagles flock from as far away as Washington State for the abundant feast.
The river "flats" of the Chilkat River, along the Haines Highway between Miles 18 and 21, are the main viewing area for eagle watchers and are considered critical habitat in the Preserve.
baldeagles.org /festival.html   (670 words)

  
 Eagle Historical Society & Museums: City History
Eagle was established in 1897, by a group of disgruntled gold prospectors who were unable to locate lucrative gold claims in the Klondike.
Eagle was important to them as the source of their supplies, mail and social activities, which included active membership in the fraternal organizations.
The population of Eagle dropped dramatically, as many of the residents were civilian employees at the fort.
www.eagleak.org /city.htm   (985 words)

  
 Eagle River Alaska real estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is bordered by Yukon Territory and British Columbia, the Gulf of Alaska and the Pacific Ocean, the Bering Sea, Bering Strait, and Chukchi Sea, and the Beaufort Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
Nearly one fifth the size of the rest of the United States, Alaska is, at the tip of the Seward Peninsula in the northwest, only a few miles from the Russian Far East; the two are separated by the narrow Bering Strait.
Alaska leads the nation in the value of its commercial fishing catchchiefly salmon, crab, shrimp, halibut, herring, and cod.
www.alaskamyhome.com /About_Alaska/page_257132.html   (358 words)

  
 Soaring Eagle Fishing & Adventures - Alaska fishing vacations, Alaska salmon fishing
Eagles soar on the thermals just feet from the front porch, searching the water below for the same salmon and halibut that guests fish during their stay.
Whether you choose to spend time sightseeing the area in your rental car in the basic package, or choose to fly across Cook Inlet with experienced professionals to visit brown bears in their remote and natural habitat, you are sure to enjoy a memorable Alaskan vacation.
Located in the heart of the Kenai Peninsula, Soaring Eagle is the perfect centralized base camp for your vacation and fishing activities.
www.soaringeaglelodge.com   (495 words)

  
 Eagle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In 1898 Eagle experienced a population boom along with the new city of Dawson just up river and across the border.
Eagle is described by local historian Elva Scott as a "remote rural community on the bank of the Yukon River, surrounded by mountains.
Eagle retains an atmosphere of an isolated gold mining town, steeped in history.
www.alaskashuttle.com /communit/eagle.htm   (542 words)

  
 Alaska Pacific University Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A short-term residency in Alaska at the beginning of each enrollment term is a component of APU's distance education offerings.
RANA is designed for rural Alaska Natives who wish to earn a college degree or certificate in one of several professional fields or continue their education by taking one or two college courses - without having to leave their home communities for long periods of time to study on a university campus.
Full-Time Study Since a Block course generally carries four credits and each of the courses in the Session generally carry four credits, a student who takes the Block course and three courses in the Session will earn 16 credits for the semester and be on track for completion of the undergraduate degree in four years.
www.alaskapacific.edu   (2231 words)

  
 Eagle Historical Society & Museums: Home Page
The Eagle Historical Society and Museums welcomes you to the historic community of Eagle, Alaska located on the Yukon River four air miles from the Canadian Border.
Nestled in the river valley with a close view of the Ogilvie mountains, it is often called the 'Jewel on the Yukon.' It can be reached by road, air and water.
Established in 1897 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the community still provides visitors with the nostalgic atmosphere of the early days when Eagle was the judicial, commercial, mining and military center for the Upper Yukon.
www.eagleak.org   (158 words)

  
 EAGLE CITY, ALASKA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Eagle, Alaska is located on the legendary Yukon River 8 miles form Y.T. Canada.
Eagle is accessible year round by plane from Fairbanks and Tok.
Eagle boosts of their city council, extensive museum system, library, K-12 school, EMTs, non-denominational church and all the modern facilities including a motel, B&B's, cafe in the summer, pool hall in the winter, groceries, gifts, hardware, laundromat, gas & repairs, phones & FAX, hook-ups & campground.
alaska.alaskan.com /places/eagle.html   (304 words)

  
 A Guide to Eagle, Alaska - ExploreNorth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In 1901 it became the first incorporated city in the interior of Alaska.
Arctic explorer Roald Amundsen was one of Eagle's most famous temporary residents.
Eagle is the main access point to this huge reserve, described in this NSP Web site.
www.explorenorth.com /library/communities/alaska/eagle.html   (167 words)

  
 OCC School of Sailing and Seamanship - Alaska Eagle
Alaska Eagle carries a U.S. Coast Guard certificate of inspection as a sailing school vessel.
Alaska Eagle's interior is fully heated, and there are plenty of hatches and fans for the tropics.
Both of Alaska Eagle's cockpits are well protected from the elements with big dodgers that provide great spaces for lounging and dining.
www.occsailing.com /pages/fleet/saileagle.html   (328 words)

  
 What Barbara's Camera Sees
The eagle became the National emblem in 1782 when the great seal of the United States was adopted.
The eagle was chosen because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent.
From late October through December, the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, between Mileposts 9 and 31 on the Haines Highway, has one of the largest gatherings of bald eagles in the world.
barbarascamera.com /alaska.htm   (651 words)

  
 American Baptist Churches of Alaska - Eagle River Missionary Baptist Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
On December 4, 1986, Eagle River Missionary Baptist Church was issued a certificate of incorporation thereby becoming a recognized non-profit organization.
The mission department of Eagle River Baptist Church have volunteered in Senior Centers in the Chugiak and Anchorage area.
Eagle River Missionary Baptist Church broke ground for their new church home on Sunday, April 27, 1997.
www.shiloh2000.net /abca/churches/eagle_river_missionary.html   (339 words)

  
 Eagle Eagle, Alaska (Cities)
Eagle is located east of Fairbanks between Tok and the United States/Yukon Territory border along Highway 5 on the banks of the Yukon River.
Eagle has been the historical home to Han Kutchin Indians, and also operated as a supply and trading center for miners.
Eagle was the first incorporated city in the Interior.
www.ohwy.com /usa/alaska/eagle   (101 words)

  
 Latchstring:  Eagle, Alaska.    (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
She smiles at all times, and is always the first to a joke, even before I can get there.
"There is no crack-cocaine in Eagle." I giggled, which I'm pretty sure was the desired effect, she giggled too.
I couldn't argue with her, there probably isn't any crack cocaine in Eagle.
www.latchstring.org /archives/000031.html   (493 words)

  
 Eagle, Alaska - links to government resources and information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Eagle, Alaska was founded in 1897, reportedly by a disgruntled prospector from Dawson in an attempt to break way from the law abiding atmosphere maintained by...
Eagle, Alaska was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975.
Eagles mate for life and may return to the same nest year after year.
www.us-news-watch.com /Alaska/Eagle.html   (394 words)

  
 Eagle River Eagle River, Alaska (Cities)
Eagle River is located near Cook Inlet to the north of Anchorage.
Eagle River and the nearby community of Chugiak comprise the gateway to Chugach State Park.
Eagle River is part of the Anchorage, Alaska metro area.
www.ohwy.com /usa/alaska/eagle_river   (91 words)

  
 Bald Eagle Alaska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
They live in Alaska in summer because it is cooler than it is in Canada.
The bald eagle is not really bald; it actually has white feathers on its head, neck, and tail.
An educational foundation in Alaska dedicated to the protection and preservation of Bald Eagle habitat by sponsoring and facilitating research...
bald-magic.info /bald-eagle-alaska.php   (257 words)

  
 Eagle Canoe Rentals - Yukon/Alaska
Eagle Canoe Rentals rents canoes primarily for the purpose of traveling the mighty Yukon River between
Between Eagle and Circle most of the land on either side of the Yukon is part of the
The towns of Dawson, Eagle and Circle permit an in-depth look at the short but intense history of the gold rush.
www.aptalaska.net /~paddleak   (248 words)

  
 Alaska Eagle Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Haines "the most beautiful place on the face of the earth" is everything you dreamed Alaska would be.
Use the Eagle's Nest Motel in Haines as a base of operations and visit three state parks, Glacier Bay National Park, British Columbia, the Yukon Territory and Skagway.
Alaska's top features are all close to Haines, wildlife watching, American Bald Eagles, scenic beauty and historic artifacts are all here, connected to the Alaska Highway system.
www.alaskaeagletours.com   (236 words)

  
 Alaska Real Estate Listings and Information
His first 2 years in Alaska were spent living on Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska where he worked as an economist.
Janet is a teacher at Chugiak High School in Eagle River They are the proud parents of a daughter, Katherine.
Roger is a designated REALTOR member of the Anchorage Board of Realtors, and a member of the Alaska State Association of Realtors.
www.alaska.net /~akhomes/roger.html   (725 words)

  
 Eagle AK Hotels - discount hotels in Eagle, Alaska
Eagle, AK, Hotels Booking Information: Making a reservation for a hotel in Eagle, AK at one of our great discount rates is easy and safe with USAHotelBooker.com.
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Reservations at hotels in Eagle, Alaska (AK), can also be made over the phone by calling Toll Free 1-800-305-6863.
www.usahotelbooker.com /ak-hotels/eagle-hotels   (162 words)

  
 Kenai River Alaska Soaring Eagle Lodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
We are always ready to offer advice or make suggestions on the HOT SPOTS to visit during your stay in Alaska.
Alaska is a wonderful place to visit and, for you first timers, it won’t be your last.
The Kenai River Soaring Eagle Lodge has the ability to set you up with some of the areas best fishing guides.
www.kenairiversoaringeagle.com   (468 words)

  
 AlaskaJourney.com / Paul Otteson / Alaska: Adventures in Nature / Alaska Travel
Eagle Village and Johnny’s Village just across the border were settled in the same period.
Fort Egbert was built in Eagle in 1899 to secure the border during the Klondike Gold Rush, and as a vital link in the WAMCATS system (Washington-Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System).
One section of WAMCATS ran from Eagle to the Bering Sea, the other from Eagle to Fort Liscum near Valdez.
www.alaskajourney.com /interior/eagle.html   (512 words)

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