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  Yakutat Alaska
Yakutat is isolated among the lowlands along the Gulf of Alaska, 225 miles northwest of Juneau and 220 miles southeast of Cordova.
Yakutat means "the place where the canoes rest." In the 18th and 19th centuries, English, French, Spanish and Russian explorers came to the region.
Yakutat is classified as a large town/Regional Center, it is found in EMS Region 3A in the Southeast Region.
www.alaskatravel.com /alaska/yakutat.html   (833 words)

  
 Yakutat Alaska
Yakutat is located among the lowlands around the Gulf of Alaska, 200 miles northwest of Juneau and 230 miles southeast of Cordova.
It lies at the mouth of the Yakutat Bay and is in close proximity to The Hubbard and Malaspina Glaciers.
Yakutat is characterized by its relatively mild, frequently rainy weather.
www.sikumi.com /yakutat.html   (195 words)

  
 Yakutat Alaska Resource Guide, City or community of Yakutat, Alaska Facts, Information, Relocation, Real Estate, ...
The population of Yakutat is approximately 680 (2004).
Yakutat is positioned 59.55 degrees north of the equator and 139.76 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Yakutat location: 212 miles northwest of Juneau and 225 miles southeast of Cordova on a narrow neck of mountainous terrain connecint southeast Alaska with the rest of the state.
www.usacitiesonline.com /akcountyyakutat.htm   (551 words)

  
 A breif summary of Yakutat, Alaska and what it has to offer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Yakutat is isolated among the lowlands along the Gulf of Alaska, 212 miles northwest of Juneau and 225 miles southeast of Cordova.
Yakutat receives some of the heaviest precipitation in the state, averaging 132 inches, including 219 inches of snowfall.
The Yakutat Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in the forelands and it feeds into Harlequin Lake and forms the headwaters of Dangerous River.
www.johnnyseastriverlodge.com /yakutat.html   (3774 words)

  
 Get To Know Yakutat, Alaska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
633) is a Tlingit settlement on the Gulf of Alaska.
Yakutat is approximately 220 air miles northwest of Juneau, 218 air miles southeast of Cordova and 342 air miles southeast of Anchorage.
Alaska State hunting, fishing and trapping licenses are available for purchase in Yakutat.
www.nps.gov /wrst/yakutat.htm   (1383 words)

  
 Alaska's World - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Yakutat, located on a peninsula between the Gulf of Alaska and Yakutat Bay, provides a wide variety of conditions.
Yakutat is special because of its consistently solid waves and relative accessibility to the breaks.
The water in Yakutat is not as cold as one might expect, given that the Hubbard and other glaciers are melting into the ocean nearby.
www.alaskasworld.com /NEWS/2006/06/07_surf_yakutat.asp   (1227 words)

  
 Yakutat Alaska Native Culture
Yakutat Bay, as one of the few protected bays along the northerly edge of the Gulf of Alaska, has always attracted people coming from Southeast Alaska toward the northwest, from Prince William Sound toward the southeast, or toward the coast from inland.
The Yakutat people at that time were apparently of Eyak culture and language, mixed with Atna Athabaskan from the Copper River valley.
The sibs formed the Five Chiefs of Yakutat, which became a corporation and received payment from the oil company in return for use of the area (Farkas 1994).
www.yakutat.net /culture.htm   (1006 words)

  
 Welcome to Yakutat, Alaska
Yakutat, Alaska is a small seaport community located on the Gulf of Alaska.
Yakutat is the smallest community in the world served by daily jet service.
Yakutat is very unique because it offers the opportunity to encounter both coastal and interior wildlife.
www.ptialaska.net /~steelhed/yakutat.htm   (619 words)

  
 Yakutat Class E Airspace
The proposed airspace is sufficient to contain aircraft executing the new instrument procedures for the Yakutat Airport.
Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to ensure the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace.
This regulation is within the scope of that authority because in proposes to revise Class E airspace sufficient to contain aircraft executing instrument procedures at Yakutat Airport and represents the FAA's continuing effort to safely and efficiently use the navigable airspace.
www.alaska.faa.gov /at/nprm/Yakutat.htm   (1273 words)

  
 Commercial Salmon Fisheries Home: Division of Commerical Fisheries - Alaska Fish and Game
The salmon returning to Alaskan streams and rearing in Alaskan waters are the basis for one of Alaska's most important industries and underpin a traditional subsistence lifestyle in rural portions of the State.
After Alaska was purchased by the United States in 1867, the U.S. federal government had jurisdiction over these fisheries until statehood.
After Alaska became a state in 1959, ADFand G implemented an escapement goal-based fisheries management system using principles laid out by W. Thompson and his students.
www.cf.adfg.state.ak.us /geninfo/finfish/salmon/salmhome.php   (502 words)

  
 Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
About 11.8% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
Tlingits migrated into the area and assimilated the Eyaks before the arrival of Europeans in Alaska.
Warm Pacific currents keep water temperatures in the area mild, although wetsuits are still a must for most of the year.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yakutat_City_and_Borough,_Alaska   (724 words)

  
 Yakutat News
Local news for Yakutat, AK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
The Yakutat office of the National Weather Service office is out of commission after a gust of wind severely damaged its roof Tuesday.
The great-granddaughter of the famous Ahtna Athabascan "sleep doctor" Doc Billum, I was born in 1939 in the village of Chitina to John and Molly Billum.
www.topix.net /city/yakutat-ak   (602 words)

  
 Yakutat - Southeast Alaska ADFG Weekly Fishing Forecast and Report
King salmon catches have typically dropped off dramatically during this time of year; please be aware though that the daily saltwater limit is one king salmon per day greater than 28 inches.
With the exception of the lower Situk River as stated above, the use of bait in Yakutat fresh waters is prohibited, however bait may be used in the (saltwater) Ankau Lagoon system.
Filleting, cutting the heads off, or otherwise butchering coho or king salmon caught in marine waters prior to returning to the dock is prohibited (gilling and gutting coho and king salmon is allowed).
alaskaoutdoorjournal.com /Reports/Adfg/yakutat.html   (533 words)

  
 Sightseeing in Yakutat, Alaska
There are thirty miles of road on the Yakutat road system, plus miles of old logging roads.
This is especially important in an area where the waterways are the most exciting pathways to see the country.
Alaska wildlife are truly "larger than life." Species native to both the coastal and interior regions of Alaska can be viewed in the same day.
www.ptialaska.net /~steelhed/sights.htm   (261 words)

  
 Yakutat Alaska - More Than Just Fishing
Welcome to Yakutat Alaska a small village located on beautiful Monti Bay the only sheltered deep water port in the gulf of Alaska.
Although Yakutat's mainstay is fishing, both commercial and sport, the area has much more to offer the visitor than just world class Steelhead, Salmon & Halibut fishing.
Above all else, enjoy your stay in Yakutat, enjoy the sights and wonder of it all, but please respect Yakutat's beauty by not littering and if you carry it in, please carry it out, remember we have limited resources in our little corner of the world.
www.yakutat.net   (455 words)

  
 Leonards Landing Lodge located on the waterfront in Yakutat, Alaska
The most notable river in the Yakutat area, the Situk River, is generally recognized as the finest Steelhead river in Alaska.
Yakutat is home of a small, but experienced charter fleet or you may choose to rent a Lund boat from Leonard's Landing for this adventure.
While staying at Leonard's Landing Lodge in Yakutat, Alaska you have the option of cooking for yourself in your cabin, or enjoying delicious meals prepared for you in our waterfront restaurant.
www.leonardslanding.com   (285 words)

  
 The Wee Kiwis - Visit beautiful Yakutat, Alaska and Hubbard Glacier and the surrounding area
Yakutat, Alaska is one of the most beautiful places you've ever seen.
People in Yakutat watched with concern as the water level rose because there was the danger of Yakutat being completely wiped out if the water continued to rise.
He's lived and fished in Yakutat for about 30 years, year-round, and he can tell you everything there is to know about the whole area.
www.weekiwis.com /yakutat.html   (420 words)

  
 Yakutat Management Area - Sport Fish Division Southeast Alaska - Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game
The Yakutat sport fishing area stretches from Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling along the gulf coast of Alaska, a distance of approximately 275 miles.
The City of Yakutat is the only permanent settlement along this remote stretch of coastline and has a population of approximately 650 people.
Yakutat Bay and the inner islands provide a wide variety of marine fish species such as halibut and salmon.
www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us /Region1/areas/yak.cfm   (176 words)

  
 Yakutat Information, Alaska Travel Guide
Electricity is provided by Yakutat Power, Inc., which has provided a contract to the Tlingit-Haida Regional Electric Authority to provide power.
The clinic is a qualified Emergency Care Center Auxiliary health care is provided by Yakutat Volunteer EMS/Rescue (784-3206).
The soil is not suitable for agricultural activities.
www.alaskanow.com /town/yakutat.htm   (752 words)

  
 About Southeast Alaska - Sport Fish Division - Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game
Southeast or the "panhandle" as it is known in Alaska, is noted for its fjords, mountains, maritime climate, old growth forests, glaciers, and fishing!
Southeast Alaska is a place where the sport angler can stay busy year around fishing for wild trout, all five species of Pacific salmon, halibut, and a variety of other species.
Southeast Alaska's trout, steelhead, king and coho salmon, and halibut angling are world-renowned.
www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us /Region1/about_r1.cfm   (939 words)

  
 Red Roof Bed and Breakfast
If you enjoy hunting, there are numerous Hunting Guides operating out of Yakutat which can put the avid hunter on Brown Bear, Black Bear, or the rare Glacier (Blue) Bear as well as Mountain Goat, Moose, Ducks or Geese.
Yakutat boasts a commercial fishery consisting of troller's and the traditional gillnetter's.
Miles of untouched sandy beaches abound with driftwood and occasional glass balls for the beachcomber in Yakutat.
www.yakutatlodging.com   (304 words)

  
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The Yakutat Salmon Board is an advisory council to the City and Borough of Yakutat, Alaska, located on the unique and beautiful Yakutat Forelands.
The mission of the Yakutat Salmon Board is to improve and protect watersheds and human communities within Yakutat through restoration, education, research, the promotion of sustainable economic development, and cooperation among all interests, using the collective wisdom and professional and civic actions of our community members.
The vision of the Yakutat Salmon Board is that watersheds and human communities in Yakutat are healthy, vibrant, and self-sustaining.
yakutatsalmon.org   (256 words)

  
 Italio River Adventures - A Brief History of Yakutat,  Alaska
The Russians never attempted to rebuild their fort in Yakutat and the massacre there was instrumental in the decision to sell the territory to the United States.
As the century came to a close, the flood of prospectors, trappers, fisherman and loggers was a tide that could not be turned.
A view of Yakutat's harbor leaves you with the impression that not much has changed in the passing years.
www.italio.com /yakutat.htm   (742 words)

  
 Rod and Reel Adventures - Yakutat Lodge
Ken, Jill and Kip Fanning have run one of Alaska's premier wilderness outfitting businesses for over two decades, sharing hunting and fishing experiences throughout Alaska with friends and clients from around the world.
Kip is Alaska's youngest "old-time" guide, having been in the business all of his 26 years.
Alaska's best kept fishing secret is Yakutat Bay's tremendous King Salmon fishing in April, May and June.
www.rodreeladventures.com /?action=itemdetail&item_id=13076   (642 words)

  
 ALAGNAK RIVER FISHING GUIDES LODGES,KING SALMON ALASKA
Alaska world class fly fishing combined with the comforts of a Deluxe Wilderness Outcamp make for a truly Spectacular fly fishing Trip.
Fly from your home city to seattle then to Yakutat in Yakutat you will be greeted by George or Jill who will transport you and your luggage to the lodge.
The goal at Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge is to take advantage of the many fishing opportunities for the various species while they are in their prime seasonal runs.
www.alaskatrophyadventures.com /yakutat1.htm   (1379 words)

  
 Yakutat, Alaska Bed & Breakfast and Vacation Rentals
Alaska Airlines provides comfortable daily jet service to Yakutat from Seattle and Anchorage.
From the tastefully appointed Blue Heron Inn, panoramic views of Yakutat Bay, Mount Logan, and Mount St. Elias are breathtaking.
We recommend that you book early as the Yakutat fishing and hunting season is busy and accommodations are reserved well in advance.
www.johnlatham.com /html/lodging.html   (397 words)

  
 Yakutat, Alaska - Travel and Vacation Info
Elias and Malaspina Glacier from Yakutat, the city, self-advertised as 'more than just fishing', has the only sheltered deep water port in the Gulf of Alaska.
Shoot some wildlife with a camera only on short hikes around Yakutat, or take a float plane into the Russell Fiord Wilderness, 15 miles to the northeast, to explore isolated icebergs and glaciers.
Yakutat is located to the west of Haines and Skagway and to the east of Anchorage across the Gulf of Alaska.
www.go-alaska.net /Yakutat   (168 words)

  
 Yakutat Accident Lawyer: Free Legal Services in Alaska (AK)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Accident victims in Yakutat can get financial compensation for their injuries, pain, and suffering with the aid of an accident lawyer.
People who have been injured in vehicle accidents, construction accidents, slip and falls, work accidents, and other types of accidents resulting in injuries may be helped by Weitz and Luxenberg's legal assistance.
Please be aware that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to handle all lawsuits in all regions of Alaska due to state and national statutes.
www.weitzlux.com /alaska/yakutataccidentlawyer_402753.html   (402 words)

  
 Fishing Yakutat Alaska
It is not our first trip to Yakutat to ply the food-rich waters of Yakutat Bay, nor is it our maiden voyage to the Situk to wrestle with chrome-bright, hard charging spring steelies.
As a year-round resident of Yakutat, Geoff is quite knowledgeable on the area and was fun to spend the day with.
We fished for a few hours before returning to Leonard’s Landing for a tasty dinner, and while no one landed a fish, we were all excited about the next two days to come.
www.fishalaskamagazine.com /archives/2004/404_yak.htm   (1422 words)

  
 Yakutat Ocean Charters with Pacific Pleasures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Yakutat Bay has an 18 mile wide reef morain across the mouth creating some of the best natural fishing structure on the whole coast.
With over twenty years history in the Yakutat area your captain Scott Chadwick is knowledgeable and passionate about the rich waters of the Pacific and fishing.
You can enjoy the solitude of remote Alaska as Scott takes you on an inland tour of the many islands and small sheltered harbors unique to only the Yakutat area.
www.yakutatcharter.com   (315 words)

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