Our next stop was Valdez, Alaska. Valdez is the end of the 799 mile long pipeline. This is where the crude oil get loaded onto tankers for refining in the lower states. There is one refinery in Valdez that processes only diesel and heating oil.
Valdez is in the upper part of the Alaska pan handle. The town and bay is surrounded by mountains.
The campground here was primarily fishermen. Several species of salmon are already spawning and the streams and rivers are full of dead fish and bears feeding.
Part of the Valdez Harbor
Black bear feeding on the dying salmon.
Three cubs.
The road into Valdez
Poles to guide the snow plows through the pass.
Glacier near the road.
Road to Valdez
Colorful mountains.
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