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Unalaska
PORT of DUTCH HARBOR
OFFICIAL 2014 VISITORS GUIDE
Much of the land on Unalaska, Amaknak and Sedanka Islands is privately owned by the Ounalashka Corporation.
All recreational use of OC land requires a permit which can be obtained at our office located at:
400 Salmon Way in the Margaret Bay Subdivision.
While visiting our office you can:
Get trail information
Visit our cultural library
See our collection of baskets, sculptures, art and more
WELCOME
TO
unalaska
Welcome to
Unalaska
and the
International
Port of Dutch
Harbor. You
are in the
heart of the
Aleutians
and will
marvel at the
“Un” common
natural
beauty of
our island
and the “Un”
common
friendliness
of our
community
during your
stay.
Cover Photos courtesy of:
Hiking: Jake Whitaker,
Waterfall: Ben Bolock,
Dry Fish: Mandy Anderson
King Crab: Jeff Hawley,
Fireweed: Dave Glotzbach
all others provided by CVB staff
Photograph property of CVB
Thank you for respecting our property and keeping it clean so that others may enjoy it.
Contact us at:
400 Salmon Way|P.O. Box
149|Unalaska, AK 99685
Telephone: (907) 581-1276
Absorb the rich history of the Unangan culture
in the Museum of the Aleutians, Drive or hike to
historic WWII sites, and enjoy the natural bounty
of our waters and hills as you fish and berry pick
without the prospect of any bears that might be
doing the same thing! There are many wonderful
adventures waiting for you in Unalaska, and we
are pleased to have you visiting our home.
If you are a birder or angler, you have truly found
paradise. After a day of hiking and exploring our
38 miles of back roads and ancient Unangan
trails or fishing for salmon, halibut and cod in
our sheltered near shore waters, you can relax
and unwind in one of our local restaurants with
cuisine from Vietnam, China, Mexico and the
Pacific Rim, then rest for the next day’s adventure
at the beautiful, full service Grand Aleutian Hotel
(your home away from home). Our community
center houses an array of athletic opportunities
including indoor running, racquetball, yoga,
swimming, and a weight and
cardio room if you still have
energy to burn. If you are ready
to relax, you’ll find internet
access and a rich collection
of resources on Alaska and
Aleutian history in our delightful
and creative library, or you can
sit on a bench and watch the
ShirlEy Marquardt
Humpback whales feeding in the
Mayor of the City of Unalaska
bay.
For the 24th year in a row, we are the Number
One Fishing Port in the nation for seafood
landings, and our docks are busy for much of the
year landing over 700 million pounds of prime
Alaskan fish and crab. We are a unique fishing
town, and you will not experience anything like
us in Alaska. I know that you will love your visit
to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor and will have the
adventure of a lifetime. Take care, and hope to
see you in 2014!
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UNALASKA
TRAVELING to UNALASKA
DUTCH HARBOR
The indigenous Unangan (Aleuts) called their island
Agunalaksh, which roughly translates to “close to the
mainland.” The main village on the island was called Iliuliuk
which refers to the curvature of the bay. Russian fur traders
came to the islands in the mid-1700’s and eventually referred
to the island and village as Ounalashka. After the United
States bought Alaska, the U.S. Board of Geographical Names
standardized the spelling to Unalaska.
The only way to travel to Unalaska is by boat,
such as the Alaska State Ferry, cruise ship,
or by plane
There is an unsubstantiated story, that in the late 1700’s a
Dutch ship anchored up in what was then known as Ulakta
Harbor, a naturally very deep and protected harbor along
the south shore of Amaknak Island. The Russian population
at the time dubbed that body of water Dutch Harbor. During
WWII, the military referred to the entire area as Dutch
Harbor as did the people that came here later to work in the
commercial fisheries industry.
The weather here is unpredictable, and we
suggest dressing in layers so you are prepared
for sun, wind, and/or rain.
Today, the two names are used interchangeably to identify
the area. Technically, they are both within the limits of the
City of Unalaska, which encompasses all of Amaknak Island
and the northeastern end of Unalaska Island. In 1980 the two
were connected by the “Bridge to the Other Side.” Amaknak is
commonly referred to as the Dutch Harbor side.
Our satellites do not pick up some cell phone
service providers.
Cell-phone service options are available on the island.
Windproof clothing is highly recommended.
Bring a camera!!
Photographic opportunities are truly endless.
Due to weight capacities & weather factors it is
common that your luggage may be delayed.
Just in case, pack all medicines, valuables, and extra
set of clothes, in your carry-on!
ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY
SEE ALASKA...
For a grand adventure!
SEASONAL SPORT FISHING
DECEMBER — JANUARY
> Black Bass > Kelp Greenling
> Cod > Flounder
> King Salmon
(Feeder King Salmon) in Saltwater
MAY — Mid-NOVEMBER
> Halibut
Mid-MAY — Mid-AUGUST
> Dolly Varden in Saltwater
Mid-JULY — DECEMBER
> Dolly Varden in freshwater
Mid-MAY — JULY
> Red Salmon
Mid-JULY — AUGUST
> Pink Salmon
Mid-AUGUST — OCTOBER
> Silver Salmon
Mid-AUGUST — SEPTEMBER
> Chum Salmon
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Explore the Aleutian islands on
an Alaska state ferry. You’ll find
a dramatic, untamed land rich
with five-million sea birds, Aleut
culture and some of the best
fishing anywhere in Alaska. It’s the
experience of a lifetime. Visit us
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“THERE’S NO BAD WEATHER, JUST BAD CLOTHES.”
BY BOBBIE LEKANOFF
Williwaw
Weather
Wonderful
Weather
BY LYNDA LYBECK ROBINSON
&
In the deepest dark of a bleak midwinter morning,
when the winds can shake the eaves and shove icy
fingers through the tightest window panes and sealed
doors, there is a bright side. When the cold seems
insurmountable and endless, there is one thought in
particular that locals can, and often do, turn to, to warm
their spirits: The memory of a perfect Unalaska
summer day. Throw open the windows, and, depending
on where you stand, the scent of the sea and windswept
tundra, greets you. Beyond, a water colored emerald
landscape dotted with purple lupin, crisp white daisies
smiling with golden eyes gently wave and turn toward
the sun, while flocks of young grey crowned rosy finches,
lapland longspurs and sparrows dance with almost a
hundred summer bird species over the sweet reddening
salmonberries tucked, growing and ready for picking.
The sound of “whoosh” carried over the breeze excites,
and you turn just in time to see humpbacks blowing
and sounding in the bay. After years of living here, you
aren’t surprised when you see that long time residents
still carry cameras with them everywhere they go, and
say to each other, “Can you believe this day?” Count
a day like this, along with a million other reasons, why
Unalaska is one of the most beautiful places in the world,
and keeps folks in love with it even through the hardest
of winters.
ARCTIC TERN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
~ Rhonda Wayner ~
P.O. Box 113014
Anchorage, AK 99511
907.433.9767
“we go the distance”
[email protected]
FINANCIAL/GRANT REPORTING
NON-PROFIT & SMALL BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING MANAGEMENT
A williwaw is defined by Webster’s New World Dictionary, in part, as
a “sudden, violent, cold wind blowing down from mountain passes
toward the coast in far northern latitudes as on the Alaskan coast and
Aleutians.” In the Aleut Dictionary/Unangam Tunudgusii, compiled
by Knut Bergsland, 1994, it is described as a “squall, whirlwind
(wind raising up smoke on the sea), or wind coming from different
directions.” This is just one of the extreme weather phenomena that
occur in the Aleutians. The area has been dubbed the cradle of
storms; the birthplace of the winds. You get the picture, the wind is
usually blowing to some degree. It is kicked up by what are known
as the Aleutian lows, low fronts that form out over the Pacific Ocean
and Bering Sea, and move over the Aleutians from west to east. They
actually determine much of the weather over Canada and to some
degree the lower 48 states. The weather is one of the main topics of
conversation if you live and work in Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, and may
determine whether or not you go boating, hiking, birding, fishing,
beach combing, biking, kayaking, or skiing, to name a few possible
activities. You definitely dress in layers and keep in mind, to quote a
local, “there’s no bad weather, just bad clothes.”
One thing is for sure in Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, there is nothing
boring about the weather.
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Photograph Courtesy of Rich Bye
PAST
JUNE 4, 1942
WWII
- IN THE ALEUTIANS
Bombing of Fort Mears in Dutch Harbor (Amaknak Island)
AMRC-b80-75-13
BEFORE : APRIL 1941
AFTER : JUNE 4, 1942
The impact of World War II in
the Aleutian Islands remains one
of the most visible features that
dot this remote landscape today.
Quonset huts, barracks, and
former gun emplacements blend
with Unalaska’s modern physical
features, providing visitors
and locals alike with a unique
opportunity to explore this part
of United States history.
For more on World War II in the Aleutians
please visit the Aleutian World War II Visitor
Center, the Ounalashka Corporation, and
the Museum of the Aleutians.
24-bed Unalaska hospital
Operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
UAA-HMC-0506-series4-5-4
UAF-1970-11-20
Navy Ships in Dutch Harbor (Amaknak Island).
Ballyhoo Mountain in the background. ASL-P338-0431
The United States military paid little
attention to the Aleutian Islands prior
to WWII. A naval exercise in 1934 was a
disaster due to weather, and Navy PBY
airplanes were allowed to fly out only
in summer. A treaty with Japan forbade
the building of bases in the island chain.
All of this changed in 1938 when Japan
announced it would abandon the treaty.
The U.S. military began looking in earnest
at the options for base building.
The decision to use Dutch Harbor as the
main naval base did not come easily. Little
flat ground, and a harbor that was too small
for turning large vessels, were balanced by
the fact that the navy already had a radio
station and weather observatory in place
here. The private buildings that made up
the village on Amaknak Island were bought
and construction began in the summer of
Photographs Courtesy of Alaska State Library.
Unangan (Aleut) people from the entire
chain. The decision was ill planned and
carried out with no regard for the victims’
well being. Eight hundred eighty-one
people from eight villages were sent to
makeshift camps in southeast Alaska. There
the discomfort and lack of care resulted
In May 1942, a Japanese naval force of two in high death rates among the youngest
aircraft carriers and several smaller ships and oldest of the culture, losses that are
steamed 180 miles southwest of Unalaska still felt today. A week after the attacks on
Island. Their mission was to neutralize the air Unalaska, the Americans discovered that
base at Dutch Harbor and destroy its ability the Japanese had occupied two islands
to attack Japan. In a strange compromise, on the western end of the chain, Attu and
due to the lack of flat ground, American Kiska. A concentrated attempt to bomb
airfields had been built 100 miles east, at the enemy from the islands failed, so a new
Cold Bay, and 80 miles west, on Umnak tactic was developed. This was the building
Island, Cape Field. On June 3rd, at 6 A.M., of airfields closer and closer to the enemyeleven Kate bombers and six Zero fighters held islands. By the end of August 1942,
a major base was opened on Adak Island.
attacked the base. The Americans,
This
shifted
having broken the enemy code,
operations from
“ON JUNE 4TH,
were prepared. Finding no airfield,
Unalaska further
the planes dropped their bombs
DUTCH
WAS
west. The base
on the Army barracks of Ft. Mears.
at Dutch Harbor
This tightly packed cluster of white
ATTACKED AGAIN
soon became a
buildings housed most of the
minor support
BY ELEVEN ZEROS,
9,000 men on the island. More
center.
bombs fell on radio stations and
NINE
KATES
AND
A year after the
anti-aircraft positions. No Japanese
Japanese attacks
planes were shot down. Strangely,
AN ADDITIONAL
on Dutch Harbor,
communication with the American
the Americans
PUNCH OF ELEVEN
airfields failed during the attacks.
invaded
Attu,
No planes came to the defense of
VAL
DIVE-BOMBERS”
and in nineteen
Dutch Harbor. Over the next 24
days of heavy
hours, American aircraft searched
fighting cleared
for the Japanese. A few unsuccessful attacks
it
of
the
enemy.
Two
months
later, the
were made against the small fleet.
On June 4th, Dutch was attacked again by Americans landed on Kiska expecting the
eleven Zeros, nine Kates and an additional same fanatical resistance. Instead, they
punch of eleven Val dive-bombers. Having discovered the Japanese had evacuated
photographed the base the previous their entire force. This ended the Aleutian
day, the Japanese dropped bombs that Campaign but not the American presence
destroyed fuel tanks, and a ship used for on Unalaska, which lasted until the war
power generation (the Northwestern), as ended.
PRESENT
1940. Six months later, the Naval Section
base was commissioned, with an air station
completed by September 1941. When
the war began in December of that year,
the base at Dutch Harbor was ill defended.
Only a major artillery position on Ballyhoo
Mountain was completed.
well as smaller random targets. Once again,
communication with the airfields failed. In
total, less than fifty men were killed in action.
As the Japanese steamed away westward,
the Americans made two important
decisions. Priority one was to build a
runway in Dutch Harbor. This was done
in nine days and is still used today.
The second was to evacuate the native
WWII remnants
WWII Radio Station
NB
The sunken ship
Northwestern
BR
Jeff Dickrell
Author & History Teacher,
Unalaska City High School
Photographs Courtesy of: NB - Natalie Beckett, BR - Brett Richardson all others provided by the CVB staff.
The
MUSEUM
of the
ALEUTIANS
The Museum of the Aleutians is a state-of-theart cultural center of the Aleutian Islands and the
Unalaska community. The Museum opened its
doors in 1999 with the mission to collect, preserve,
and research the ethnography and history of the
Aleutian Islands Region. Through actively growing
ethnographic, Russian/American,
“ALEUTIAN
WWII, and artwork collections,
the Museum provides stimulating ARCHAEOLOGISTS
permanent and changing exhibits,
as well as a home to researchers HAVE COUNTED AT
and community events.
LEAST 25 KNOWN
The Aleutian Islands chain is made up
PREHISTORIC
of approximately 100 islands in a 1,250
mile range, separating the Bering Sea
VILLAGE SITES
to the north and Pacific Ocean to the
south. Volcanic, foggy, and windswept,
WITHIN A 2-MILE
these islands have been home to the
RADIUS OF THE
Unangan (also known as Aleut) culture
for thousands of years. Given the harsh
DUTCH HARBOR
climatic condition of sea life, it is not
surprising that the Unangan developed
AIRPORT”
and shaped their culture to co-exist with
the unique environment that defines the Aleutian Islands.
Ioann Veniaminov (1797-1879), a Russian Orthodox priest
and the Unangan’s first ethnographer, identified adaptability
as one of the key cultural characteristics that enabled the
Unangan people to develop and sustain a complex maritime
lifestyle for at least 10,000 years.
Academic research on the Aleutian Islands reaches back to the late
19th century, and prehistoric cultural development is continuously
explored through anthropological studies and archaeological
fieldwork to date. Aleutian archaeologists have counted at least 25
known prehistoric village sites within a 2-mile radius of the Dutch
Harbor Airport, and there are doubtless many more sites waiting
to be discovered and documented. Chert and
The adaptation of indigenous language,
obsidian projectile points, worked and decorated traditions and subsistence skills that are many
bone root picks, ivory needles, and whale bone centuries old are continued today through
bowls are just a sampling of the artifacts from native culture camps, exhibitions, publications,
these archaeological excavations
and research.
that are yours to view and enjoy at “CHERT AND OBSIDIAN
The Museum
the Museum of the Aleutians. By
works with local
analyzing these objects, one can PROJECTILE POINTS,
artisans, scientists,
come closer to understanding how
and
WORKED AND DECORATED anthropologists,
the Unangan people thrived in the
linguists to help
Aleutians.
BONE ROOT PICKS, IVORY preserve the
time-honored
The most important survival
skills and
method for early Unangan culture NEEDLES, AND WHALE
traditions
was subsistence living--surviving off
of the
the land and natural environment- BONE BOWLS ARE JUST
Aleutians’ first
and consisted of understanding
inhabitants,
and utilizing every aspect of A SAMPLING OF THE
as well as to
island topography. Kayaks, called
ARTIFACTS FROM
keep abreast
iqyaks or ikyaadak in Unangam
of the most current
Tunuu (the Aleut language), were ARCHAEOLOGICAL
scientific research
commonly used for hunting marine
passing through
mammals, such as seals, whales, and EXCAVATIONS”
our neighborhood.
sea otters, in the dangerous open
seas. Ethnographic studies suggest that all parts The Museum also works closely in partnership
of an animal were incorporated into daily life, as with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Marine
evidenced by the archaeological record as well as Advisory Program, helping to bridge the gap
by the continuing oral tradition to this day. Gut between scientific biological research and the
parkas, or kamleikas, were made by sewing seal local community by hosting the Forum of Alaska
or sea lion intestine together, capitalizing on the Marine Issues lecture series, which is open to
material’s waterproofing and weather-protective the public. It is through endeavors such as these
capabilities. Kamleikas are still made today, and that we can strive to better understand this
examples of these are on permanent display in exceptional part of the world.
the Museum’s Special Collections Gallery.
MOTA
This gut parka (kamleika) was primarily made of
seal, sea lion or walrus intestine, and was used
for waterproof protection while kayaking or
for tide pool hunting and bird egg collecting.
When dry, the gut parka is not very flexible
and tears easily. When wet, the gut becomes
soft and flexible and fits the wearer’s body.
Photographs Courtesy of MOTA - The Museum of the Aleutians all others by CVB Staff
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PERMANENT
EXHIBIT
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The
CATHEDRAL
of the HOLY
ASCENSION
of CHRIST
When a visitor is planning a trip to the City of Unalaska and the International
Port of Dutch Harbor, more likely than not a photograph of the Cathedral of the
Holy Ascension of Christ has crossed his or her desktop. The cathedral, the oldest
cruciform-style Orthodox church in North America, stands as a sentry on the front
beach and is the most photographed landmark in the Aleutian Islands.
The cathedral was completed in 1896 and stands on grounds where Saints have
walked and that have housed Orthodox chapels since 1808. Surprisingly, within
the cathedral are portions of the older churches that are the history of the site.
Specifically, the chapel dedicated to St. Sergei of Radonez houses the original
Iconostas from the 1808 chapel, with the exception of the royal doors which are
from the church built by Fr. John Veniaminov in 1825.
The chapel originally dedicated to St. Innocent of Irkutsk, houses the Iconostas
from the 1825 chapel that Fr. John built, with the exception of the royal doors which
are from the original chapel constructed in 1808. The site, declared a National
Historic Landmark in the 1970’s, has undergone a restoration which has removed
it from the listing as one of the twelve most endangered historic landmarks in the
world. Phase two of the restoration, which has been ongoing since 1997, includes
the restoration of the nearly 700 icons and relics within the cathedral.
The cathedral and the church grounds have been a
cornerstone in the lives of the Unangan/Unangas since the
introduction of orthodoxy. Although the church has been
in Unalaska for only a brief moment in time considering the
documented 9,000-year history of Unangan occupation,
the church has solidified its importance to the Unangan
people over the ensuing years and the tumultuous times
of “Americanization” and, especially, during the evacuation
of the indigenous population during World War II. The
relationship began with Veniaminov’s protection of the
people from the cruelty of enslavement, grew with his
dedication to the artistic
THE CATHEDRAL
traits of the Unangan
people and his belief
AND THE CHURCH
in the importance of
GROUNDS
tradition and culture. His
HAVE BEEN A
creation of an alphabet for
CORNERSTONE
Unangam Tunuu allowed
IN THE LIVES OF
the indigenous population
to move forward in time,
THE UNANGAN/
changing the way that they
UNANGAS
were able to document
SINCE THE
their own history. Over the
INTRODUCTION
years, the church has given
OF ORTHODOXY.
a sense of community
when it was desperately
needed, and the people have reciprocated with their
unfailing faith and by being the caretakers of the physical
church, maintaining the structure as best they could, even
in times of total destitution.
The Bishop’s House, a neighboring structure, was built
in 1882 in San Francisco, dismantled and shipped to
be reassembled in Unalaska for Bishop Nestor.
Unfortunately, he was lost at sea on his way to
Unalaska, and never lived in the house. The
Bishop’s House is the only surviving remnant
of a cluster of church buildings that once
included a seminary and school. The Bishop’s
House is slated for restoration during
a third restoration phase planned
by the Unalaska Parish.
Still an important part of village life, regular
services are held on Saturday evening at
6:30 and Sunday morning at 10:00. All are
welcome to attend. Bear in mind
that attendees stand during the
services and the services are
conducted in a mixture of
English, Unangam tunuu, and
Old Church Slavonic.
This woodblock print, entitled “September Afternoon” by Ray
Hudson depicts one of the restoration projects completed on the
Russian Orthodox church in 1997.
THE ORTHODOX CROSS HAS SEVERAL SYMBOLS IN IT
1
2
1 The top cross represents the sign
saying “King of the Jews” ([ICXC]
Greek for Jesus Christ), placed there
by the Roman soldiers as a joke, but
now regarded as the truth.
3
2 Second cross is the arm board to
which Christ’s hands were nailed.
3 The third is the most important.
It represents the foot board where
Jesus’ legs were supported. This
allowed the person being crucified
to hold themselves upright and
keeping them alive, until they were
too tired and allowed themselves to
suffocate.
It also represented the fact that
Jesus suffered on the cross, wrenching
the board in his agony. This shows he
was truly human, not a pain-free god.
Lastly it represents the two other
men crucified on the cross with Jesus.
The man on the left did not believe
and was sent down to hell, the man
on the right believed and was sent
to heaven. Therefore the third cross
piece always points UP to Jesus’ right.
Interpretation courtesy of Jeff Dickrell
PORT OF DUTCH HARBOR:
UNALASKA
AND ITS
ROLE IN THE
Chris Hladick, City Manager
RUSSIA
Fish and seafood products are shipped from Unalaska to
markets around the world, both foreign and domestic.
FISHERIES
OF THE
BERING SEA
JAPAN
Located just fifty miles from the
Great Circle route to the Orient
on the Bering Sea Coast, the
community of Unalaska sits in
the heart of the North Pacific
and Bering Sea fisheries. The
City of Unalaska, home to the
International Port of Dutch Harbor,
encompasses twenty-seven miles
of ports and harbors, and is one of
the busiest and most prosperous
stretches of coastline in Alaska.
u The
Photograph courtesy of Daniel Hees
Historically our community has benefited from of offshore catcher processors, followed
the rich fishery resources of the Bering Sea. by onshore development with the building
For the past 24 years, Unalaska has been the of large multi-species processing plants in
nation’s number one commercial fishing port Unalaska, Akutan, and Kodiak.
in terms of pounds landed. In
The Pollock fishery in the Bering Sea
FOR THE
2012, Unalaska’s commercial
quickly became the nation’s largest and
fishing fleet landed 752 million PAST 24
most valuable fishery, producing annual
pounds of fish and shellfish at YEARS,
harvests of 3 billion pounds, worth over
the port of Dutch Harbor, at a
$1 billion.
UNALASKA
value of $214 million. During the
In 2012, Alaska fishery landings totaled
past 21 years Unalaska has been HAS BEEN THE 5.3 billion pounds, which was 55%
either first or second in terms of NATION’S
of the nation’s landings. Unalaska’s
dollar value of product landed.
NUMBER ONE landings accounted for 8% of the State
In 2006, Unalaska broke its own
of Alaska total and 4% of the nation’s
national record with landings of COMMERCIAL landings. The seafood industry of the
911 million pounds valued at FISHING PORT Bering Sea is the economic engine for
$165 million.
the community. Unalaska’s processors
and local businesses provide employment,
processing and support services for
approximately 300 licensed vessels that fish the
Bering Sea / Aleutian Islands for Pollock, Pacific
Cod, Halibut, Mackerel, Sole, Rockfish, Herring,
Salmon, and various crab species. The seafood
industry of the region is also a major economic
force for the State of Alaska. It is the state’s
largest private sector employer, providing
over 40,000 jobs, and is second only to the oil
and gas industry in providing revenues of over
$100 million to Alaska’s general fund.
Unalaska is unique among Alaska’s coastal
communities in the support services it provides
for the Bering Sea fleet. Support services
encompass a wide range of businesses such
as diesel repair, electrical and electronics,
freight forwarding, hydraulic, refrigeration
services, logistical support, marine pilots/
tugs, maritime agencies, gear replacement
and repair, vessel repair, stevedoring, vehicle
rentals, warehousing, and welding. No other
community in the region has the capacity to
support commercial fishing in the Bering Sea/
Aleutian Islands.
In Unalaska, we realize that the health and
sustainability of the fisheries resource of the
Bering Sea / Aleutian Islands is critical to our
community’s survival. We strongly support
sustainable and well-managed fisheries that
have been and will continue to be an economic
foundation bringing prosperity and growth for
Unalaska for years to come.
Frank Kelty
City of Unalaska’s Natural Resource Analyst
Port of Dutch
Harbor, located on
Unalaska Island,
has a rich Aleut
(Unangan) history
dating back at least
10,000 years. There
have been many
habitations near
the bay due to the
natural protection
of the sand spit that
forms Dutch Harbor.
In the 18th century,
Russian fur traders
first sailed here.
Port of Dutch
Harbor is the only
deep draft port that
is free of ice year
round on the west
coast of Alaska from
Unimak Pass, west
to Attu, north to the
Bering Straits, and
south to Canada.
Unalaska is unique
among Alaska’s
coastal communities
in the full array of
support services
provided. Because
of the wide variety
of services provided,
no other community
in the region has
Unalaska’s capacity
to support shipping
and commercial
fishing.
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In 1976 Congress passed The MagnusonStevens Act, increasing the United States’
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from 3 miles
off shore to 200 miles off shore, essentially
eliminating foreign fishing fleets from fishing
the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. In the
mid-1980s, the huge Pollock / Pacific Cod
fisheries of the Bering Sea began to become
Americanized, first through the development
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Exploration
in the Beaufort Sea
and the Chukchi
Sea will have a
significant impact
on this community.
Dutch Harbor is
becoming a major
staging area in
support of Shell Oil’s
exploration efforts
to the north, and
will continue to be
important to the
industry if they move
from oil exploration
to production in the
years to come.
Dutch
Harbor became
a sea base for
amphibious planes
and submarines,
again because of
the natural port
features of deep
water, protected
bays, and being free
of ice year round.
During the war, there
were 9,000 troops
stationed at various
forts on the island.
Evidence of the
military’s presence
is visible today, with
many bunkers and
WWII era buildings,
some of which are
still in use.
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the advent of
increased shipping
activity along the
Northern Sea Route,
it is expected that the
will also be involved
as a key element of
shipping cargo over
the pole. As the ice
melts, more shipping
companies will seek
to take advantage of
the cost savings to be
realized in shipping
cargo over the pole.
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Port of Dutch
Harbor is intensively
planning for the
future and the
City of Unalaska is
interested in meeting
the demands of
industry in the
most efficient
way possible. It is
expected that the
will continue to be
a vibrant economic
hub far into the
future.
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Pink salmon or humpback
salmon is the smallest and
most abundant of the Pacific
salmon. In the ocean, Pink
salmon are bright silver
fish. After returning to
their spawning streams,
their coloring changes to
pale grey on the back with
a yellowish-white belly
(although some turn an
overall dull green color).
The fish is characterized by
a white mouth with black
gums, no teeth on the
tongue, large oval-shaped
black spots on the back, a
v-shaped tail, and an anal
fin with 13-17 soft rays.
During their spawning
migration, males develop
a pronounced humped
back, hence their nickname
“humpies”. Pink salmon
average 4.8 pounds in
weight. The maximum
recorded size was 30 inches
and 15 pounds.
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The chum salmon may also
be known as Dog salmon
or Keta salmon, and is often
marketed under the name
Silverbrite salmon. Most
Chum salmon spawn in
small streams and intertidal
zones. Some Chum travel
more than 2,000 miles up
the Yukon River. Chum
fry migrate out to sea
from March through July,
almost immediately after
becoming free swimmers.
They spend one to three
years traveling very long
distances in the ocean.
These are the last salmon
to spawn (November to
January). They die about
two weeks after they return
to the freshwater to spawn.
They utilize the lower
tributaries of the watershed
and tend to build nests in
protected depressions in
the gravel, in shallow edges
of the watercourse or at the
tail end of deep pools. The
female lays eggs in their
nests, which could be up to
4000 eggs. Then the male
sprays sperm on the eggs
and the female then covers
the eggs with gravel.
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Kelp Greenling is found
on kelp beds and on
sand bottoms in the
rocky inshore areas of the
northern Pacific. They
feed on crustaceans,
polychaete worms, brittle
stars, mollusks, and small
fish. The young are food
for large predators such
as Ling Cod and Halibut.
They are frequently caught
by hook and line, fishing
from shore or skiff, as well
as speared by divers. They
are commonly caught by
fishermen targeting other
species, and are often
viewed as a pest, despite
its scrappy fight and tasty
flesh. They are easily caught
around rocky cliffs and kelp
beds, and respond to a
wide variety of natural and
artificial baits.
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The halibut is the largest
flat fish, averaging 24–30
pounds, but a catch as large
as 730 pounds have been
reported around the world.
They are gray-black on the
top side with an off-white
underbelly and have very
small scales invisible to
the naked eye embedded
in their skin. Halibut feed
on almost any animal they
can fit into their mouths.
Juvenile halibut feed on
small crustaceans and
other bottom-dwelling
organisms. Halibut live at
depths ranging from a few
to hundreds of meters.
Although they spend most
of their time near the
bottom, halibut may move
up in the water column to
feed.
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Though similar to, and often
confused with, trout, Dolly
Varden are actually a char.
Both freshwater-resident
and sea-run populations
occur in both the northern
and southern forms.
Freshwater-resident Dolly
Varden are often dwarfed
(maturing at 3–6 inches),
and are most-commonly
found in small headwater
streams without easy access
to the ocean, or in landlocked lakes and ponds.
Dolly Varden may also
choose to remain in fresh
water if they have access
to a large, productive lake
or river, in which they may
grow to a similar size as searun Dolly Varden.
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Flounder are a group
of flatfish species. They
are found at the bottom
of coastal lagoons and
estuaries of the Northern
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Flounder ambush their
prey, feeding at soft muddy
areas of the sea bottom,
near bridge piles, docks
and coral reefs. According
to Seafood Watch, Pacific
flounder and sole are
currently on the list of
seafood that sustainabilityminded consumers
should be encouraged
to eat versus its Atlantic
counterpart.
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Pacific cod has dark spots
or patterns on the sides,
a paler belly, a long chin
barbell and dusky fins
with white edges. They
grow quickly, up to over 6
feet in length. Pacific cod
live on the shelf edge and
upper slope in waters 300
to over 800 feet deep
during the winter and
move to shallower waters
in the summer. Larvae and
small juveniles are found
throughout the water
column; large juveniles and
adults live near the ocean
floor and prefer habitats of
mud, sand, and clay.
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RED SALMON:
FRESH & SALTWATER
Red salmon, also called
Sockeye salmon or Blueback
salmon, is found in the
Northern Pacific Ocean
and rivers discharging
into it. Red salmon is the
third most common Pacific
salmon species, after Pink
and Chum salmon. They
are blue tinged with silver
in color while living in the
ocean. Red salmon spawn
mostly in streams whose
watersheds include a lake.
The young fish, known as fry,
spend up to three years in
the freshwater lake before
migrating to the ocean. Some
stay in the lake and do not
migrate. Migratory fish spend
from one to four years in salt
water, and thus are four to six
years old when they return
to spawn between July and
August. In rivers without
lakes, many of the young
move to the ocean soon
after hatching. These salmon
mature after one to four
years in the ocean.
SILVER SALMON:
FRESH AND SALTWATER
During their ocean phase,
Silver salmon, also known
as Coho salmon have silver
sides and dark-blue backs.
During their spawning
phase, their jaws and teeth
become hooked. After
entering fresh water, they
develop bright-red sides,
bluish-green heads and
backs, dark bellies and
dark spots on their backs.
Sexually maturing fish
develop light-pink or rose
shading along the belly, and
the males may show a slight
arching of the back. Mature
adults have a pronounced
red skin color with darker
backs and average 28
inches and 7 to 11 pounds,
occasionally reaching up
to 36 pounds. Mature
females may be darker than
males, with both showing a
pronounced hook on the
nose.
KING SALMON:
FRESH & SALTWATER
The King Salmon, formally
known as the Chinook
salmon is the largest species
in the Pacific salmon family.
They may spend as little as
one but up to eight years
in the ocean (averaging
from three to four years)
before returning to their
home rivers to spawn. King
Salmon spawn in larger and
deeper waters than other
salmon species and can
be found on the spawning
nests from September
through to December. After
laying eggs, females guard
the nest from four to 25
days before dying, while
males continue to seek
additional mates.
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Birders around the world know the Aleutian Islands as a spectacular destination! During the summer, an estimated forty million
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fall migrations regularly bring Asian strays into the islands.
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Aside from the pelagic species, almost all our birds are apt to
be found close to town along the roadways, so the birding is
always great (even if the weather isn’t!)
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Bald Eagles, year round residents, are always seen about
town, and are tallied in the hundreds during the community’s Christmas Bird Count.
The challenge of winter birding has its rewards in the great
flocks of waterfowl and sea ducks filling the local bays.
Aleutian specialties such as the Emperor Goose, whose
entire world population winters here in the Aleutians, and
the handsome Steller’s Eider, are easily seen
and photographed from the roadways. Scoters, Long-tailed
Ducks, and Harlequin Ducks are also very common. Fresh
water ducks include the Eurasian subspecies of Greenwinged Teal and large flocks of scaup which on occasion
include closely related Tufted Ducks, casuals from Asia.
During a winter walk around town, you may see Peregrine
Falcons chasing Snow Buntings, and Rock Ptarmigan come
down when the snows get deep. You can also see ptarmigan
with their broods during summer months.
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A handful of songbirds are year round
residents here, among them are ComALEUTIANS mon Redpoll, Snow Bunting, American Dipper, and the Aleutian subspecies of Song Sparrow, Pacific Wren and Gray-Crowned Rosy
Finch. Our breeding birds include Lapland Longspur, American Pipit, Bank Swallow and Savannah Sparrow. Accidentals
and casual migrants include Brambling, Wagtails, Warblers,
and even the occasional Hummingbird and Robin.
THROUGHOUT THE
Among shorebirds are the resident Rock Sandpiper and
Black Oystercatcher, and the breeding Least Sandpiper and
Semipalmated Plover. If your timing is right, you’ll see Bartailed Godwits in the spring, and during fall migration Ruddy
Turnstones, Wandering Tattlers, and Sharp-tailed Sandpiper.
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Readily seen during the summer months are all the alcids;
puffins, murres, guillemots, auklets and murrelets. This is the
time to seek the tiny Whiskered Auklet, found only in the
Aleutian and Commander Islands and Central Kuriles. It is
possible to see them from the ferry crossing the Pass between Akutan and Unalaska Islands, or by taking a charter
to the nearby Baby Islands. Be advised to give yourself extra
‘weather days’ for getting out on the water, as gales are frequent even during the summer. Other offshore species include shearwaters, petrels, fulmars, Laysan and Black-footed
Albatross, and occasionally Short-tailed Albatross and Redlegged Kittiwakes. Easily seen nearDURING THE SUMMER shore are Black-legged Kittiwakes and
AN ESTIMATED FORTY three species of cormorant, including
the Red-faced Cormorant, seen only
MILLION SEABIRDS NEST in Alaska and NE Asia.
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Unalaska, which is much more accessible than Attu or Shemya, gives birders the opportunity to add to their “life lists” a number of
Beringian endemics, species seldom seen outside the Aleutians. A leisurely walk around town, a drive or tour along the road system,
or a hike along the coast will take you into the varied habitats of a broad list of birds. Layers, light rain gear and waterproof boots are
always a good idea.
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ADVENTURE
Whether you are exploring by sea kayak or
aboard a larger passenger vessel, taking in
the spectacular coastal scenery of Unalaska
and neighboring islands from the water
is a must-see experience. Stunning green
sea cliffs adorned by delicate cascade
waterfalls tower above habitat so rich that
sea birds nest by the tens of thousands. This
is extreme Bering Sea birding at its very
best! Get out your life list and join a local
marine bird tour. Just offshore the magic
comes alive as immense sky-darkening
clouds of short tailed shearwaters feed
in frenzied fellowship among dozens of
humpback whales.
RECREATION
JEFF HANCOCK
Whether you are a first-time visitor or you are
planning your next trip to Alaska, the Aleutian Islands
offer some of the very best chances for a truly ‘wild’
adventure experience. Free from other people in many
readily accessible recreation areas, you can truly have
a wilderness experience that is all your own. It takes
time to learn a place, especially one with such vast
physical scale and so many possibilities.
Having a range of
clothing layers and a
warm hat with you will
help keep you dry and
comfortable and prepared
for whatever the day
brings.
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Maps of accessible
hiking trail routes
from Unalaska/Dutch
Harbor are available
from the Ounalashka
Corporation.
Keep in mind that many of
the trails are unmarked and
not maintained in any way.
In some cases there is little
or no physical evidence of
a trail or it may suddenly
disappear completely.
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WEATHER IS ALWAYS CHANGING
BE FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR PLANS
Allowing enough days for your trip is the
best option for a successful and satisfying
Aleutian Islands adventure. Weather
delays for flights are common between
Anchorage and Unalaska, and can also
make it difficult to extend your trip from
Unalaska to smaller surrounding island
villages.
Summer time fog, rain and wind can
persist for days at a time. July and
August are typically the driest months,
but regardless of when you visit come
prepared for many potential and abrupt
weather changes in a single day.
Instead of having a rigid schedule or
inflexible plan in mind for your trip, be
ready with a few options and prepared
for changing activities based on what the
weather will allow. Having a range of
clothing layers and a warm hat with you
will help keep you dry and comfortable
and prepared for whatever the day
brings.
Lengthier backcountry
hikes and climbs ranging
from a few days to a week
or more extend to the
heart of Unalaska Island’s
eighty mile length.
A water taxi trip across
A tip to following
these trails is to look
farther ahead and
you may see a zigzag
streak reappear
along the ridge side
in the distance ahead
of you. On a clear
day, the treeless
vistas enable you
to see every detail
of the landscape
unfolding in front of
you and allow you to
find a route to your
own liking. Scree
slopes are commonly
encountered and
snow slopes persist
along some trails
late into the summer,
requiring careful
steps. A few historic
trails are frequented
enough that they are
quite easy to follow.
PLAN EXTRA DAYS
EXPLORING the ISLAND
Unalaska Bay puts you
on route to the glacial
cap of Makushin, an
active volcano and the
highest point on the
island. Or heft your pack
and follow the traditional
portage routes between
the island’s three largest
inlets.
JD
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If you only have a day or two to spend in Unalaska a car or mountain
bike rental will enable you to quickly get to the starting point of some
exceptional hikes. A paved bike trail along Airport Beach Road brings
you to the base of a quick hike up Bunker Hill; with its historic WWII
remains and stunning 360 degree views of town and surrounding
waterways. Mountain bikers seeking more challenging terrain will find
an extensive network of dirt and gravel roadways winding many miles
through scenic valleys and mountain pass switchbacks.
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large populations in rural Alaska. In the
WORMWOOD
Aleutian area, we have relied upon the
traditional harvest of natural resources
for thousands of years and have passed
this way of life, with its long-established
culture and values, or the right way to live as
human beings, down through generations.
Medicinal knowledge and use of native
plants requires precise knowledge of the
environment, the seasonal patterns of
medicinal plants, where they grow, when
to collect them (at their most potent stage),
how to prepare them, and how and in what
UNANGAM
HITNISANGIN
dosages to administer them. In our region
SG
of the Aleutians, the Unangan used this
Wormwood, or Artemisia unalaskensis;
A. globularia; A. tilesii, A. arctica, was
used extensively for diminishing pain
from rheumatism and arthritis. The
leaves and stems were used either fresh
or dried to switch the skin during a steam
bath. The volatile oils from the plant
entered the bloodstream through the
open pores in the skin, easily passing
through the vessel barriers. Oils and
salves were also made from the plant
for joint and muscle aches, as well as
infections and rashes. A tea was made
from the plant and taken sparingly,
as a cure for chest ailments such as
bronchitis and asthma. Its tall, leafy,
somewhat silvery appearance is used to
fill in flower arrangements.
knowledge to cure illnesses, alleviate pain,
heal burns and bone fractures, and fight
BR
infection. Traditional medicine is intrinsically
The absolute beauty of the orchids on
holistic. Conventional medicine is only
Unalaska Island, including Cypripedium
beginning to conceptualize looking at health,
healing, and medicine as a complete circle.
ALEUT PLANTS
guttatum (Lady’s Slipper), Dactylorhiza
aristata (Purple Orchid), and the
extremely rare Platanthera tipuloides, or
So when I see plants, or simply discuss
Bering Bog Orchid, are not to be missed.
them, I immediately think of their value, not
The medicinal qualities of certain
in terms of simple beauty, but to solve and
Sharon Svarny-Livingston
LADY’S SLIPPER
orchids are no longer remembered.
BL
balance health needs.
The variety of plants on the islands of the Aleutians,
and particularly on Unalaska and Amaknak, will
amaze most visitors who are fortunate to visit during
summer months.
Overseeing all of the showy plant activity
is the beach rye grass, a sentinel of great
stature and elegance, which when used by
the Unangan/Unangas, showed its traits
of great utilitarian strength in the work
Starting at the beach and reaching the very tips of the mountains,
baskets and mats that were made from
the absolute green will shock the eye. And, if you take a trek from the
the grass. Then it surpassed that strength
beach to the tips of those mountains, you will witness a rich progression
with the delicate weaving of the smaller,
of plants, some extremely sturdy, some incredibly delicate, and all
SG
obviously well adapted to the environment. Habitats seen are typical
of those seen in most coastal zones – coastal beach, meadow, marsh,
sea-side cliff, fresh and saltwater lagoon, stream, lake, higher slope
and high rocky cliff. Probably one of the most amazing, and by far
the easiest methods of discovering the plant life of
an Aleutian island, is to simply take a seat in the
tundra. You will be astounded with the number of
wildflowers, mosses, and grasses within a one foot
square area, completely within the grasp of your
hand.
Aside from the simple beauty of the plant life
and the importance of plants to the wildlife of the
area, plants have always been important to the
indigenous people who have inhabited the Aleutians
contact era, such as decorative baskets, wall
Medicinal knowledge of the plants is the
one aspect of Unangan healing capabilities
that survived the advent of outside contact.
“Unangan used
this knowledge
of native plants
to cure illnesses,
alleviate pain, heal
burns and bone
fractures, and fight
infection.”
for millennia. Though too numerous to list here as
hangings, and wallets.
Walking from the water, one of the first
plants you will encounter is Honckenya
PUTCHKY FLOWER
The trio of umbels most closely
associated on Unalaska Island,
Ligusticum scoticum L. ssp. Hultenii,
(Beach Lovage), Angelica ludicda L.,
(St. Paul Putchky), and Heracleum
lanatum, (Putchky), each has an
edible and medicinal component.
Beach Lovage is the plant used as
wild parsley, though it is much more
Absent today are the advanced
peploides, locally known as Scurvy Grass. It
surgical abilities of the Unangan/
was the plant that saved many a Russian
Unangas, as well as the practice of
explorer from certain death, as it provided
acupuncture. The demise of both
huge concentrations of vitamin C needed
was due to the devastation of the
to cure or keep scurvy at bay. Although it
population, from an estimated 15,000
tastes best as a young plant, even the bitter
and joints, for clearing up infections,
to 25,000, to a mere 1,875 within
old plants will give you the vitamins that you
and, most surprising, healing the burn
60 years of contact with European
need. It was also used as a good healer for
invaders.
skin conditions, so was typically made into
As a part of most indigenous
lifestyles, subsistence fishing,
there are hundreds, they include both medicinal and edible plants.
more decorative items, common in the post
The many uses of the Achillea borealis
(Yarrow), from blood coagulator to
blocker of the common cold makes
one wonder about the use of plants
as medicines and how the uses came
about. Many elders remember the
fragrance of yarrow tea steeping
in their childhood homes and will
sometimes just drink a cup without
having any ailments.
The sweet smell of the blooming
Sanguisorba stipulata (Sitka Burnet),
and its equally sweet tea from the
leaves that is used in the morning
as a “pick-me-up” contrasts with
the stinky fragrance of Fritillaria
camschatcensis (the Chocolate Lily),
and its edible roots. Called a wild
rice, the roots were collected, boiled,
and stored in oil for winter eating.
They could also be dried and ground
for use as a “flour”.
hunting, and gathering sustain the lives of
Photographs Courtesy of: BR - Brett Richardson, SG - Suzi Golodoff, BL - Bobbie Lekanoff, all others are provided by CVB staff.
exciting than boring old parsley. It has
a definite peppery flavor which lends
itself extremely well in spicing seafood.
Medicinally, the seeds are used to make
YARROW
a tea for indigestion. Angelica is prized
for its ability at soothing sore muscles
of the related Putchky plant. Cow
Parsnip, or Putchky as we call it, is a
wonderful wild celery. Care must be
taken when gathering and eating, as
an ointment. Scurvy Grass is a wonderful
the sap reacts to sunlight and will burn
beach stabilizer and can be used in gardens
your skin. Roots of the Putchky plant
for a great ground cover.
were used as a poultice to help draw
SG
out pain.
BL
CALENDAR of EVENTS
FEBRUARY
JANUARY
ALEUTIAN ARTS COUNCIL
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING & AUCTION
MUSEUM OF THE ALEUTIANS
ANNUAL CHOCOLATE
EXTRAVAGANZA
CHANNEL 8 AUCTION
JG
ANNUAL POLAR BEAR RUN
PCR
MARCH
APRIL
USAFV SOUP-OFF AUCTION
LIONS CLUB EASTER BREAKFAST
ANNUAL CVB WINE EVENT
ANNUAL COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Belinda Sunderland
SPRING COFFEE HOUSE
MAY
Manager, Unalaska KeyCenter
UNALASKA CLEAN-UP WEEK
JUNE
JUST DESSERTS
(CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT)
(907) 581 3311
(800) 539 2968
SUMMER SOLSTICE 5K
LIONS CLUB MEMORIAL DAY
CELEBRATION
WWII IN THE ALEUTIANS
PRESENTATION
ILIULIUK CLINIC
COMMUNITY BBQ
[email protected]
DG
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE
487 Salmon Way, Suite 101, Unalaska, AK
AUGUST
PCR
KUCB’S TUNDRA GOLF CLASSIC
ANNUAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
HEART OF THE ALEUTIANS
FESTIVAL
JULY
SANTA CRUZAN PARADE
BOBBY JOHNSON SUMMER BAY
CLASSIC BIKE/RUN
^
CAMP QUNGAAYUX
4TH OF JULY PARADE &
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
BALLYHOO RUN
PCR
KeyBank
Red Fish
Electronics
(UNANGAN CULTURE CAMP)
KUCB
KUCB RADIO
FALL COFFEE HOUSE
UNALASKA TRIATHLON
PLEDGE DRIVE
KUCB
Providing Electronics to the Aleutians
COLOR RUN
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
MODERN, ENERGY-EFFICIENT FACILITIES that include
gymnasiums, libraries, and an auditorium.
Offering a VARIETY OF CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
including swim team, wrestling, volleyball, basketball,
cross-country, native youth olympics, band, art club, student
government, battle of the books, and much more!
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in music, art, & world languages. Unangan culture, career and
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Vic Fisher
John P. Conwell, Superintendent
Jim Wilson Principal | Jeannie Schiaffo Principal
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MARINE
WILDLIFE
Reid Brewer
Associate Professor/ Unalaska Agent
Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
University of Alaska Fairbanks
PHOTO COURTESY OF DON WILSON/PORT OF SEATTLE
CVB
RB
Photographs courtesy of RB - Reid Brewer, SJ - Stephanie Joyce, and CVB Staff
“Endangered
Steller sea lions
and threatened
Northern sea
otters are
regular sights
near Unalaska,
preying upon
local fish and
invertebrate
species.”
The Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands are home
to 450 species of fish and invertebrates, 50
species of sea birds and at least 25 species of
marine mammals. The biological productivity
of this area is driven by the seasonal differences in
exposure to sunlight and availability of nutrients.
The long summer days allow phytoplankton to
grow, while winter storms raise nutrients from
the sea floor. This combination of sunlight and
nutrients allows for a prolific food web which
results in a diverse and abundant ecosystem.
Fish and invertebrate species in Unalaska are often
seen as the result of sport and subsistence fisheries.
Commonly captured fish species include Pacific
halibut, Pacific cod, many species of salmon and
rockfish, sculpin, greenling, various species of
flatfish and others. Many species of invertebrates
can be seen on intertidal beach walks and others are
captured in various fishing gear. Local invertebrate
species include Red King crab, Tanner crab,
Razor clams, Butter clams, Gumboot chitons,
Shield limpets, Blue mussels, and north Pacific
giant octopus. Intertidal invertebrates include a
vast array of seastars, urchins, anemones, snails and
seaweeds.
Each summer in the Bering Sea, 40 million to
50 million seabirds feed and make nests. The
abundance of seabirds is often driven by the
availability of food sources, migration routes, and
changes in the rates of mortality. Near Unalaska,
the predominant species include Bald eagles,
ravens, cormorants, guillemots, and various
species of gulls. Other species sometimes seen
include horned and tufted puffins, murres,
shearwaters, fulmars, auklets, kittiwakes and
species of albatross. Oystercatchers are prevalent
throughout Unalaska as are several species of sea
ducks like the Spectacled and Steller’s eiders.
Unalaska also plays host to a suite of marine
mammals all capitalizing on the prolific food web.
Humpback whales feed in Unalaska Bay in July and
August before they migrate to their winter calving
ground in Hawaii. Endangered Steller sea lions
and threatened Northern sea otters are regular
sights near Unalaska preying upon local fish and
invertebrate species. Rare but occasional sightings
include Harbor porpoises, Pacific white-sided
dolphins, Dall’s porpoises, and Harbor seals.
Occasionally Orcas (Killer whales) will visit the outer
bay looking for fish or mammal prey.
Though most of species described above are
seasonal visitors in the summer time, others are
year-round residents that seem perfectly happy with
winter weather. One thing is for certain, Unalaska
and the Aleutian Islands offer a door-step view
of some of the most spectacular wildlife in the
world.
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M A KUSH I N
V O LC A N O
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Once we reached the rim of the fumarole we were greeted with the
sight of an almost fluorescent blue pond of water inside! Moreover,
there were dozens of hissing vents emitting substantial quantities
of what appeared to be sulfuric gas. The smell was noticeable
but a gentle breeze kept the vapors at a distance. The sight was
remarkable and it most certainly made our day-and-a-half trek to
the top of Makushin Volcano worth it.
This triumph only motivated us to explore the caldera further and
eventually lead us to the highest point on the volcano.
1
Most recent eruption was in 1995
While exploring, Cory pointed out a small rocky outcropping that
appeared higher than anything else we could see. Upon reaching
it, we found ourselves standing at 6,007’! The Alaska Volcano
Observatory puts the summit at approximately 5,906’ which was
just shy of what our two GPS units were reading. We had hiked
more than 15 miles to reach the highest point on Unalaska Island.
We could even make out Shishaldin and Isanotski almost 150 miles
off in the distance on Unimak Island.
6. Call Aleutian Adventure Sports to
schedule an Aleutian adventure
3. Go for a walk on Summer Bay Beach
With an elevation of 5,906 ft, its summit is the highest point on the island.
“The extreme summit of Makushin was wrapped in white clouds, and from beneath these the glaciers were seen descending
impressively into the sunshine within a thousand or fifteen hundred feet of sea-level. This fine mountain, glittering in its showy
mail of snow and ice, together with a hundred other peaks dipping into the blue sky, and every one of them telling the work of
ice or fire in their forms and sculpture” – excerpt from John Muirs’s book The Cruise of the Corwin (1881)
5
4. Venture out to Humpy Cove *
12
11. Listen to local musicians at Cape
Cheerful Lounge
9. Experience the weather rapidly
change in one day
12. Marvel at the Emperor Geese
flocks on the rocks
10. Visit the Museum of Aleutians
13. Spot a “Deadliest Catch” boat and
maybe even a Capitan
14. Visit Alaska Ship Supply
18. Volunteer to serve lunch at the
Senior Center
15. View the Native Art Collection at
the Ounalashka Corporation
19. Snowshoe up Bunker Hill to get a
360-aerial view of the island *
16. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at
Amelia’s Restaurant
KUCB
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17. View Wild Horses
AB
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22. Watch local residents play softball
at Kelty Field
23. Set up a charter with Miss Alyssa
Bering
Sea Excursions
27
27. Pick wild Salmonberries *
28. Watch the pink salmon (humpys)
spawn in the rivers and streams
throughout the island
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GCI is helping rural alaska
stay in touch with the world
in more ways than ever.
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42. Have a bonfire on the beach
SERVICE THROUGHOUT
TOWN WITH OVER 60
ACCESS POINTS
CONNECTING RURAL ALASKA
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TS
36. Walk around Sitka Spruce Park
planted in 1805
38. Have fun at the annual 4th of July
parade, BBQ, and fireworks display
RT
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AV
31
43. Tour a processing plant (when
available)
39
44. Grab a birding checklist and go
bird
watching
41. Take a drive over the pass
WI-FI INTERNET
MA
RB
40. Schedule a halibut charter with
F/V Lucille
FOR HOME OR OFFICE
25. Stop by the WWII Visitor Center
to pick up a copy of Fort Schwatka
self-Guided tour booklet
37. Get inside a WWII Bunker
35. Visit Memorial park
39. Discover a hidden waterfall in
pyramid valley *
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET
23
AM
31. Beach comb for sea glass on Front
Beach
34. Watch the talented Swan Net crew
untangle nets in front on the hotel
37
24. Grab a burger at Dutch Harbor
Fast Food
30. Watch Sea Otters play in the kelp
33. Get a sweatshirt at LFS
TS
20. Compete in the annual Polar Bear
5K run
29. Pack a picnic and spend the day
hiking the ancient Ugadaga Bay
trail*
32. Go skip rocks at Morris Cove
MONTHLY PLANS
AND PREPAID
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21. Take pleasure in live music, food,
and games at the annual Heart of the
Aleutians Festival
26. Pick up souvenirs at Carolyn Reed
Art & Framing boutique
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
WINTER
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WIRELESS SERVICE
7. Relish the Sunday Brunch at the
Grand Aleutian Hotel
8. Visit the Unalaska Library
– Jacob Whitaker, Unalaska Resident and blogger www.aleutianhiker.com
Visit us locally at
2029 Airport Beach Road
Dutch Harbor, AK 99692
907.359.2611
5. Visit the CVB
2. Take a tour with Extra Mile Tours to
get acquainted with the area
Makushin Volcano is an ice-covered stratovolcano located on Unalaska Island.
Photograph courtesy of Jake Whitaker
3
1. See, smell, pick, or press a wildflower
Real things
to do in Unalaska
45. Visit the oldest Russian Orthodox
cruciform-style church in North
America
45
46. Take a stroll on Strawberry Hill *
49. Watch an unforgettable sunrise
or sunset
47. Eat at the Grand Aleutian Hotel’s
Wednesday Seafood Buffet
50. Shoot hoops at the PCR
48. Pull out your camera and spend
the day taking pictures
51. Take a swim or sauna at the
Aquatic Center
52
52. Have a bonfire on the beach
ET
*The Ounalashka
Corporation owns much of
the surrounding land. Some
activities require that you
purchase a land use permit
to enjoy your recreational
activities. Permits can
be purchased at the
Ounalashka Corporation
Building, located at
400 Salmon Way.
Photographs courtesy of:
RB - Rich Bye,
ET - Even Terada,
TS - Travis Swangel,
AM - Alyssa Mcdonald,
DS - Debbie Sensky,
SS - Steven Shaishnikoff,
AV - Amy Vanostenbridge
RT - Robert Thompson
MA - Mandy Anderson
BR - Brett Richardson
all others provided by CVB staff
Visitor Services ...
PORTS & HARBORS
Tel: 581-1254
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Call for available dock space,
services and rates at four city docks.
Heated Pool & Warming Pool
Scheduled Adult Lap Swims
& Family Swim Times
Water Aerobics Classes
Pool Slide & Sauna
Cardio Fitness Center
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Racquetball Courts
Indoor Track & Weight Room
Cardio Fitness Center & Exercise Classes
Shower Rooms
Art Room & Music Room with Piano
Visit one of our 7 Beautiful
City Parks & Playgrounds
AQUATIC CENTER
Tel: 581-1649
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Books & DVDs
Local / National Papers & Magazines
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Extensive Collection of Local
& Regional History
Passport Services
Free Internet Access
Fax & Notary Services
CITY OF UNALASKA
43 Raven Way · P. O. Box 610 · Unalaska, AK 99685
City Hall (907) 581-1251 · www.ci.unalaska.ak.us
ASSAULT & FAMILY VIOLENCE
CRISIS INTERVENTION
GENERAL PRACTICE
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
ON SITE LAB & X-RAY
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tel: 581-5060
UNALASKANS AGAINST SEXUAL
SLEEP STUDY
24 HR EMERGENCY CARE
EXTENDED 24 HR EKG TESTING
PHYSICAL THERAPY &
KENESIO TAPING
COUNSELING FOR:
MENTAL HEALTH &
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
DENTAL SERVICES
Iliuliuk Family & Health Services Clinic
Unalaska/Dutch Harbor Community Health Center
Phone 581-1202 | After Hours 581-1233 | Emergencies Dial 911
www.ifhs.org
REFERRALS
IMMEDIATE SAFETY
LEGAL ADVOCACY & SUPPORT
EDUCATION &
PREVENTION PROGRAMS
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1 (800) 478-7238 throughout Alaska
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CHURCH SERVICES IN UNALASKA
HOLY ASCENSION
CATHEDRAL
581-5883
Akathist Thursday 6:30 pm
Great Vespers Sat 6:30 pm
Devine Litergy Sun 10:00 am
ALEUTIAN BIBLE CHURCH
Worship Service at 11:00 am
Join us at the Burma Road Chapel every Sunday!
Call 581-5881 for more information
U NA L A S K A
BAHA’I
UNALASKA CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Services are Sunday at 11:00 am
Evangelical Non-Denominational
Pastor John Honan
Please call 581-1282 for more information
St. CHRISTOPHER by the SEA
- Catholic Church Services: Saturday 7:30 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm
Unisea’s Conference Room Sunday 9:00 am
Located along the Iliuliuk Creek
UNALASKA UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
C E N T E R
Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
Devotions are Sunday at 1:00 pm
...serving Unalaska and the greater Aleutian
community in the name of Christ.
On the corner of 3rd & Bayview
Please call 581-1261 for more information
The Aleutian World War II Visitor Center
Learn about the men and women who served in the US Armed Forces in the Aleutian Islands
during World War II and about the removal and internment of the Unangax (Aleuts).
The Aleutian World War II National Historic Area and Visitor Center communicates this history of the Islands with stunning clarity.
The Aleutian World War II National Historic Area at Ulakhta Head shelters the remains of Fort
Schwatka, a sprawling network of garrisons, command stations, bunkers, magazines, gun
mounts and tunnels. Built to protect Unalaska and Dutch Harbor from Japanese attacks
during the War, Fort Schwatka is perched 1,000 feet above the storm tossed waters of the Bering Sea with the summit of Mount Ballyhoo looming another 800 feet above the ruined fort. It
is the highest coastal battery ever constructed in the United States and a testament to military
engineering.
Learn more about the shameful removal of the Island’s indigenous Unangax to reprehensible
“camps” in Southeast Alaska where mortality rates reached ten percent.
Call 581-1280 or 581-4998 for more information
Contact us at:
P.O. Box 149|Unalaska, AK 99685
Telephone: (907) 581-WWII (9944) - Wednesday through Saturday 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Visit our website: www.ounalashka.com
the Grand Aleutian
Gift Shop
Cheerful
- lounge Margaret Bay
- Cafe’ -
for ALL your hospitality needs
866-581-3844
TOLL-FREE
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498 SALMON WAY, DUTCH HARBOR, AK 99692
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