Anchorage

Among the regions of the United States, Anchorage stands out for its position between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. Alaska’s largest city occupies a broad coastal plain, while Chugach State Park extends along its eastern side, bringing rugged mountain terrain close to urban neighbourhoods. Cook Inlet’s powerful tides and the distant Alaska Range reinforce the scale of the setting. Anchorage began as a railroad construction camp in 1914, and rail and air connections still make it Alaska’s principal transport hub. The Anchorage Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center provide important introductions to the art, cultures and living traditions of Alaska Native peoples. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Anchorage and the Chugach foothills.

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