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  Seward Alaska
The small coastal town of Seward is known for its scenic views, numerous visitor attractions, and as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park.
The Alaska Railroad also offers daily summer service between Anchorage and Seward, and many consider this segment to be the most scenic train trip in the state.
Seward is a main port for Gulf of Alaska cruises that travel to and from Vancouver, BC.
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  Alaska purchase - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Alaska purchase from Russia by the United States occurred in 1867 at the behest of Secretary of State William Seward.
Seward convinced the United States Senate to approve the purchase of about 600,000 square miles (1,600,000 km²) from Russia for US$7,200,000 on April 9, 1867 (the treaty was signed on March 30).
Alaska has proven to be abundant with natural resources such as petroleum, natural gas, coal, timber, and salmon.
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 Seward, Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seward is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
As Secretary of State, he fought for the U.S. purchase of Alaska which he finally negotiated to acquire from Russia for $7,200,000 on March 30, 1867.
The purchase of this frontier land ("Seward's Icebox") was mocked as "Seward's Folly" and Andrew Johnson's "polar bear garden".
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 Seward Alaska Travel Infomation- Lodging, Cabins, Tours, Attractions, Fishing
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Seward is the principal port of the Kenai Peninsula and a favorite recreational spot for sportfishing.
Seward is situated on Resurrection Bay on the east coast of the Kenai Peninsula, 125 highway miles south of Anchorage.
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 QSL Travels | Seward, Alaska
Seward is on the southeast coast of the Kenai Peninsula, 125 highway miles south of Anchorage.
Seward was named for U.S. Secretary of State William Seward, 1861-69, who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia during the Lincoln administration.
The Alaska Railroad was constructed between 1915 and 1923, and Seward developed as the ocean terminus and supply center.
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 Seward Alaska Fishing Charters, Seward Alaska Salmon Fishing Charters, Seward Halibut Fishing Charters, Seward Alaska ...
Seward's closer proximity to Anchorage, its beautiful setting with diverse populations of marine wildlife, and of course, loads and loads of big halibut have recently given Seward justified exposure as the new favorite Alaska halibut fishing charter destination.
Because Seward has roughly a third of the tidal fluctuation of these areas, in Seward, we are able to fish for halibut with much lighter weight and fish throughout the entire tide cycle.
Seward is world-renowned for having one of the largest runs of silver salmon is the state.
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 seward alaska hiking   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Seward Alaska The small coastal town of Seward is known for its scenic views,...
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 Alaska.com | Other cities & towns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Seward is one of Alaska's most popular towns for scenery, wildlife and fishing.
Seward is 127 road miles south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway.
Seward is named for William H. Seward, the secretary of state who advocated the purchase of Alaska in 1867.
www.alaska.com /places/cities/other_cities/story/4565654p-4696326c.html   (1290 words)

  
 Seward Alaska Fishing Charters, Seward Alaska Salmon Fishing Charters, Seward Alaska Halibut Fishing Charters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Alaska is known world-wide as the place to go for giant King Salmon and we can take you there.
Seward is world renown for its huge schools of feisty silver salmon.
Halibut fishing in Seward, Alaska is second to none when you have a top-notch captain and crew.
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 A Swan Nest Inn--Lodging in Seward, Alaska
Seward is surrounded by majestic mountains to the North, East and West.
Because of it's depth and proximity to the currents of the Gulf of Alaska, Resurrection Bay is one of the northern-most ice free ports in Alaska.
But Seward is still a major port city, the harbor still boasts a fleet of commercial fishing boats, and the residents of Seward open their town every year to hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world.
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 Seward, Alaska: Resurrection Bay community
It is the final port for many of the cruise ships to Alaska and it is an easy and picturesque mountain drive from Anchorage.
Seward has camping areas along the shore of Resurrection Bay for RVs and the Harbormaster building at the small boat harbor has public facilities that include pay showers.
Train service on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage is available daily from May through September.
www.alaskascenes.com /seward.html   (578 words)

  
 Everything Alaska / Seward's Folly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Seward was so adamant on purchasing Alaska that he started negotiating with the Russian minister, Edouard de Stoeckl, before he was authorized by the President.
While the Russian Minister was taking the offer to the Czar, Seward asked the Cabinet for authority to offer $7,000,000.00 As they had not been notified of the pending purchase, and due to their caring little about Alaska, they did not object to Seward's request, much to his surprise.
Seward wanted so much for the treaty to be signed that he opened the State Department that evening after hours and made the Russian delegation welcome.
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 Alaska Vacation Store - Seward Alaska
Seward is also a popular fishing port, with salt water salmon and halibut charters available.
Seward is located on the northern end of Resurrection Bay, an arm of the Gulf of Alaska.
Seward’s climate is heavily influenced by the ocean and mountains.
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 Stories in the News - Ketchikan, Alaska - June Allen - SEWARD'S DAY MARCH 30: Celebrating the Alaska Purchase
Seward was born to a wealthy family in New York state, became a lawyer like his judge father, and entered politics at a young age, becoming a two-term governor of New York before he exercised his presidential ambitions.
Seward's most notable physical characteristic was his large "noble" nose, which he himself may have considered handsome.
Seward had been rather seriously injured in a carriage traffic accident some days before and was lying in bed in the second story bedroom of his home on the evening of April 14.
www.sitnews.net /JuneAllen/AlaskaPurchase/032103_Sewards_Day.html   (1619 words)

  
 Seward.Com - Alaska Starts Here!
Seward is truly a paradise of Alaskan adventure, with many exciting activities to exhilarate the mind, body, and soul.
Seward is home to some of Alaska's finest sport fishing.
Seward has over 30 fishing charter operators, ready to take you on the fishing trip of your lifetime!
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 mount marathon seward alaska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Seward is primarily a non-Native community, although the Mount Marathon Indians...
Seward Air Force Recreation Camp is located 130 miles south of Anchorage on the...
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 Seward Alaska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Alaska Saltwater Charters, is an Alaskan-owned and operated business which offers professional quality, year-round marine adventure packages.
Fishing Seward, Resurrection Bay, Kenai Fjords and the Gulf of Alaska in the comfort of a 28" Glasply with heated cabin, private head and other amenities.
Capture the thrill and challenge of fishing for 10 to 20 pound silver salmon or test your skill and strength against the brute force of a halibut or a feisty ling cod.
www.alaskaphotography.com /travelguide/seward/fishing_guides.html   (953 words)

  
 Seward Highway, Alaska highways
It connects the cities of Anchorage and Seward traveling past salt water bays, ice-blue glaciers, and alpine valleys.
Thirty-eight miles from Seward, the route joins the Sterling Highway which continues down the peninsula to Soldotna, Kenai, Ninilchik, Anchor Point, and Homer.
The Alaska Railroad parallels the Seward Highway to Portage, where it has a branch line to Whittier Alaska -port for the Alaska Marine Ferry System.
www.bellsalaska.com /myalaska/seward_highway.html   (723 words)

  
 Seward, Alaska - Travel and Vacation Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Seward, Alaska is perched on the west side of the Kenai Peninsula along Resurrection Bay.
If you timed your visit to Alaska to coincide with the summer months but just don't feel happy without some dog mushing, Seward is your spot.
Seward is located 126 miles south of Anchorage on paved highway and northeast of Homer.
www.go-alaska.net /Seward   (305 words)

  
 Today in History: March 30
Critics attacked Seward for the secrecy surrounding the deal with Russia, which came to be known as "Seward's folly." They mocked his willingness to spend so much on "Seward's icebox" and Andrew Johnson's "polar bear garden."
Seward, secretary of state under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, supported American expansion and was eager to acquire Alaska.
The town of Seward, Alaska, located on the Kenai Peninsula at the head of Resurrection Bay, was founded in 1903 as a supply base for the construction of a railway to the Yukon Valley.
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 Seward, Alaska
Seward is also a winter wonderland offering cross-country skiing and snow mobiling adventures.
Flowing from the Harding Icefield are many glaciers, eight of which are tidewater glaciers, calving icebergs into the sea, reaching the coastline between Seward and Homer.
Wherever you go in Seward, you'll find friendly hospitality and a sense of pride among the residents.
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 Seward Alaska halibut fishing, salmon fishing charters, hunting trips, sightseeing, kayaking and eco tours with Alaska ...
Being a respected outfitter in Alaska means putting in your time in the field safely and successfully.
Alaska northern outfitters offers quality hunting packages for the spring and fall seasons.The hunts we offer are all full live-aboard vessel based hunts.
Seward, Alaska has the largest concentrations of sport caught Coho salmon and halibut.
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 Seward, Alaska Cruise Port Information on AlaskaCruises.com
Seward is a fascinating place to visit, and even if you are only here for a day or so, the region demands a look around.
Seward is one of the oldest cities in Alaska, and the area was first recognized in 1793, when the governor of Russia, Alexander Baranof, stopped here and named Resurrection Bay.
Upgrade your transfer between Seward and Anchorage by adding on a visit to Portage Lake for a spectacular one-hour cruise to Portage Glacier aboard the mv Ptarmigan, and cruise within 300 yards of this actively calving glacier.
www.alaskacruises.com /alaska_ports.asp?pageID=266   (918 words)

  
 Seward Alaska salmon fishing, halibut fishing and packages from Alaska Saltwater Lodge Seward AK
Seward Alaska salmon fishing, halibut fishing and packages from Alaska Saltwater Lodge Seward AK Seward Alaska Fishing and Fishing / Lodging Packages
After fishing Alaska for more than 25 years, I can guarantee you that there is no better saltwater fishing anywhere in the state than that found in the areas we fish from the Alaska Saltwater Lodge.
Transportation: Alaska Saltwater Lodge is conveniently located on the shore of Resurrection Bay, two road miles south of Seward and only a 127 miles south of Anchorage.
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 Alaska - Seward Alaska
Postcard of Seward, Alaska "Bird's Eye View of Seward, Alaska - Terminus of the Alaska Central Railroad".
Seward boat harbor and city dock, home of wildlife and glacier cruise boats and fishing It is also the final port for many of the cruise ships to Alaska.
Seward occupies a strategic location in Alaska with its deep-water port and Alaska Railroad connection.
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 Seward Alaska fishing
Seward captain and marine biologist Andy Mezirow specializes in Alaska halibut and salmon fishing with Crackerjack Charters.
Seward is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, a stunning coastal marine setting rich in life that attracts eco-tourists by the boatloads.
Seward is a busy community, particularly in the summer due to its numerous activities for both the fishing and non-fishing tourist.
www.outdoorsdirectory.com /areas/fishing/southcentral/seward_fishing.htm   (1271 words)

  
 Seward Alaska fishing - page 2
Seward has an appealing combination of majestic scenery, excellent fishing, community attractions, and warmer weather, so the "Favorite Seaside Town" appellation mentioned above may be close to the mark.
Seward is quite close to the Kenai Fjords National Park.
The Alaska Sea Life Center in Seward is a new world-class sea mammal research center and aquarium and it is open to the public all year.
www.outdoorsdirectory.com /areas/fishing/southcentral/seward_fishing_p2.htm   (1246 words)

  
 AlaskaOne.com - Travel Planning Information for Alaska
Seward resembles a port city and an alpine resort town.
The Seward Highway stretching from Anchorage to Seward is designated by the U.S. Government as The Seward Scenic Byway.
Two big celebrations brighten the summer: The Mt. Marathon Race on the 4th of July and the Seward Silver Salmon Derby the second Saturday through the third Sunday in August.
www.alaskaone.com /seward   (149 words)

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