Valdez (pop. 4,000) was relocated 4 miles west of its original location following the tsunami produced by the Good Friday earthquake in 1964. It is the southern terminus for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Narrated tours of the Alaska Pipeline and some of the Valdez facilities are available through local tour agencies.
Valdez is home to 5 glaciers
which can be reached by by cruising, flying, walking or driving. Summer activities include flightseeing by helicopter, spectacular views of mountains, glaciers, historical sights, and a visit to Prince William Sound.