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Discover Chilkat in United States
Chilkat in the region of Alaska is a town located in United States - some 2,889 mi or ( 4649 km ) North-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Chilkat is now 12:12 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Juneau " with a UTC offset of -8 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Juneau City and Borough, Sitka, Covenant Life, and Whitehorse. When in this area, you might want to check out Juneau City and Borough . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Chilkat ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Chilkat Bald Eagle
I visited the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska to photograph eagles in November 2010. I created this short video using my iPhone about my equipment and technique. ..
Alaska Boating - Chilkat River, Moose on the loose...
Jet boating on the Chilkat River west of Skagway, Alaska with a moose along the river bank. ..
Bald Eagle and the Luckiest Salmon in Alaska
One lucky chum salmon here. A bald eagle standing on a patch of snow-covered ice sees the salmon rolling over the rocks in the shallow water nearby and runs over for supper. Not so fast, Mr Eagle. Thi ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Klukwan, Alaska
Klukwan is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 139.
Located at 59.40 -135.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tsirku River
The Tsirku River is a glacially-fed stream located in Southeast Alaska near the town of Haines. The river's source is found at Tsirku Glacier, a large, sprawling ice mass at the border of Alaska and British Columbia, and ends in a massive four mile wide delta near the Tlingit village of Klukwan. While many of the feeding glaciers are primarily located in British Columbia and Canada, the river itself is completely in the United States.
Located at 59.39 -135.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Klehini River
The Klehini River is a large, glacially fed stream in the vicinity of Haines in the U.S. state of Alaska. The Klehini River is approximately 36 miles long (58 km) from its source in British Columbia to its mouth at the Chilkat River, of which it is the largest tributary.
Located at 59.41 -135.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is a state park and wildlife refuge in the U.S. state of Alaska near Haines. Established in 1982, the park covers 49,320 acres (199.6 km²), mainly along the Chilkat River, with sections along the Klehini and Tsirku rivers. The preserve is home to the world's largest concentration of bald eagles. 200 to 400 birds live there year-round, with up to 4,000 observed during the annual Fall Congregation.
Located at 59.38 -135.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Takshanuk Mountains
The Takshanuk Mountains are a mountain range in Southeast Alaska, United States that separate the Chilkoot and Chilkat watersheds and also form the northern portion of the Chilkat Peninsula. Notable peaks include Mount Ripinski, Peak 3920, and Tukgahgo Mountain. Primary access to the mountains is via the community of Haines or the Haines Highway.
Located at 59.40 -135.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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