Alaska Airlines, the Official Airline of Alaska, recently added Adak to its long list of destinations. This remote location serves as the gateway to the state’s Kodiak Island and Aleutian archipelago region, as well as the historically significant World War II Adak Naval Base. Here are five reasons why you should plan your next vacation to Adak. 2) An active military presence
The U.S. military has an active presence in Adak with a Naval Air Facility and other forces including Coast Guard personnel stationed there. No trip is complete without a tour of Eareckson Air Station or visiting with Coast Guard personnel aboard USCGC Munro (WHEC-724), which is stationed in what might be considered downtown Adak. No doubt you’ll have time to visit both of these sites on your way to more adventures around Alaska like hiking or fishing for salmon or halibut at Exit Glacier or photographing bald eagles as they fish for their own lunch in Alaganik Bay. Whatever adventure grabs your interest, you’ll find it waiting for you in Alaska on your next Alaska Air plane tickets! 3) A historic past With a rich history dating back to World War II, military forts and an abandoned cannery haunt Adak’s landscape. Alaska Airlines flies daily from Anchorage—the closest mainland city. To save time and money on your trip (you won’t want to leave once you get there), use a travel agent specializing in flight bookings with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. They will take care of every detail while getting you into town quickly and comfortably. While you may never have thought about visiting southernmost Alaska, it’s well worth making time for during your next trip to Alaska. It’s conveniently located just four hours away from Anchorage by plane! 4) Adak's role in WWII This Aleutian Island was actually home to a significant military installation during World War II. The Japanese targeted it in 1942 and 1943; while they failed on both attempts, they managed to sink two destroyers and damage an oil tanker. Today, you can visit Adak’s Cold War Museum for an idea of what it was like during that era. So if you want an off-the-beaten path destination with military history—and Alaska Air flights (including those from Anchorage)—you know where to go. 5) Amazing wildlife Alaska is home to bald eagles and more than 20 other species of raptors and 150 kinds of fish; it’s a fisherman’s dream. With stunning landscapes and plenty of outdoor adventures like kayaking or hiking in Resurrection Bay (just outside town), you may not want to leave. But don’t be surprised if you want to visit again—this isn’t your average vacation spot! To get there: Alaska Airlines will begin flying daily between Anchorage and Adak on May 10th. Currently flies non-stop Alaska Airlines flights from Seattle, Portland and Juneau to Adak three times weekly year-round. Flights from Seattle depart at 6:45am Monday through Friday with arrival in Adak at 12:50pm local time. Return flights depart at 2:55pm with arrival back in Seattle at 5:35pm local time. Flights from Portland depart at 7am Monday through Friday with arrival in Adak at 1pm local time. Return flights depart at 4pm with arrival back in Portland at 8pm local time.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |