Valdez Activities – My Alaska Trip

Artifact Collect at Whitney Museum in Valdez Alaska

Valdez’s Whitney Museum: where my point of view on Alaska souvenirs changed

The Whitney Museum in Valdez, Alaska is different from any other museum in the state. Taking Alaska Native arts and crafts and artifacts to tell the stories of continued traditions and the evolution of tourism in Alaska, the Maxine and Jesse Whitney Museum is a must-visit when you're in Valdez.

Glacial Stream at Worthington Glacier State Recreation Area Thompson Pass Valdez Alaska

Visiting Worthington Glacier in Valdez: is it worth it?

Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site is near Valdez on the Richardson Highway. Visit for the view or the hiking, but don't plan your whole day around it as it's an easy stop when you're doing a road trip around Alaska. See what to expect and what the Worthington Glacier is like today.

Taylor Family Kayaking Valdez Glacial Lake with Valdez Stay and Play Alaska

Kayaking at Valdez Glacier: a Beautiful Paddle with Waterfalls and Icebergs

Visiting the Valdez Glacier is awesome because it's actually done by kayaking to it. Paddling on the beautiful Valdez Glacier Lake and exploring the face of the blue ice is such a unique, gorgeous experience. See how to do this and add it to your visit to Valdez and Prince William Sound.

Meares Glacier from Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruise on Prince William Sound from Valdez Alaska

Stephens Cruises: Wildlife and Glacier Boat Tour from Valdez on Prince William Sound

Departing from Valdez, Alaska the Stephens Cruises wildlife and glacier boat trip is a wonderful day out on the water watching whales and seeing a glacier calve off into Prince William Sound. Visiting either Meares or Columbia Glacier, these tours are a must when you visit Valdez.