"Cordova, Alaska" Cordova by GrumpynAM

Cordova Travel Guide: 35 reviews and 43 photos

First visit back

I grew up in Cordova and this was my first visit back since 1975. It was every bit as beautiful as I remembered...and then some. My family and I lived out at Mile 13, at the airport. It was very common to see moose, bear and eagles on our way into town.

Fisherman's Memorial

Memorial for Cordova Fishermen lost at sea.

Spike Island

A view of Spike Island with Hinchenbrook Island in the background.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful scenery, friendly town
Cons:Visit wasn't long enough
In a nutshell:Definitely worth seeing

Last visit to Cordova: Sep 2001
Intro Updated Dec 10, 2002
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Scenery along Power Creek Road - Cordova

Power Creek Road Off The Beaten Path (1)

Drive along the north shore of Eyak Lake on Power Creek Road, this road is approximately seven miles long. Along the way... more travel advice

Sheridan Glacier Things to Do (5)

Before you get to Mile 14 (past the airport) along the Copper River Highway is the four mile gravel road leading to... more travel advice

Child's Glacier Things to Do (5)

We traveled to Child's Glacier in the fall, the drive out here was beautiful and seeing the glacier was awesome. We had... more travel advice

Mile's Glacier Things to Do (5)

You can view Mile's Glacier from the Million Dollar Bridge at mile 48. It's located about five miles across the Copper... more travel advice

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AlbuqRay Oct 19, 2008 at 7:57 PM

Thanks for the Cordova tips, Cindy, especially the information on the glaciers. I hope to make it there some day. Hope you get to sleep until noon each day. :)
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RickinDutch Jul 28, 2006 at 8:48 AM

Nice tips. Have passed thru on the milk run to Juneau many times. Will have to stay longer. Birthday Greetings from the Aleutians!
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masc4s Jul 28, 2004 at 12:08 PM

What a lovely part of the world you grew up in. Thanks for sharing.
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Thomascalvo Sep 19, 2003 at 2:54 PM

Excellent page, I liked the pic of the Bald Eagle
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genispp Dec 27, 2002 at 2:32 PM

Beautiful page: good info and photos
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Leipzig Dec 7, 2002 at 10:28 AM

Wow, great intro pic - what a panorama!! Excellent photos and tips! Keep up the good work!!!