Aleutian Islands Attractions
The Aleutian Islands stretch off the Alaskan Peninsula into the North Pacific for more than 1,000 miles. The islands consists of dormant and active volcanoes, green in summer but void of trees. Aleut villages are scattered throughout the islands. There are also larger towns on the islands with economies based on deep-sea fishing.
The islands can only be accessed by air or boat with visitors usually arriving in the community of Dutch Harbor.
The islands can only be accessed by air or boat with visitors usually arriving in the community of Dutch Harbor.
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Pribilof Islands
The Pribilof Islands are located just north of the Aleutian Islands. They are comprised of two main islands, St George and St Paul. The islands are noted mainly for their abundant wildlife, with more than 220 bird species inhabiting the area. Tours to the islands can be arranged most easily from Anchorage.
Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association
1131 East International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99518
United States
1131 East International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99518
United States
Phone 1 (907) 276-2700
Fax 1 (907) 279-4351
Shumagin Islands
The Shumagin Islands are a group of 20 islands located along the Alaska Peninsula, on the eastern edge of the Aleutian Islands. The largest community is Sand Point on Popof Island. Sand Point is home to an extensive commercial fishing fleet in the Aleutians.
The islands were named after one of the sailors who died on Vitus Bering's 1741 expedition to the Arctic seas.
The islands were named after one of the sailors who died on Vitus Bering's 1741 expedition to the Arctic seas.
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