VALDEZ LODGING

Valdez is a thriving community that looks back at its Gold Rush history and toward the future. Spend a little time in this city and you'll get a glimpse of true Alaska, although some have described the area as a "northern Hawaii" for its green-covered hills. While some consider the summer beauty equal to Hawaii, others think winter is when the area really shines. Downtown Valdez often gets up to 30 feet of snow during the winter.