"There is one word of advice and caution to be given those intending to visit Alaska…If you are old, go by all means, but if you are young, wait. The scenery of Alaska is much grander than anything else of its kind in the world, and it is not wise to dull one's capacity for enjoyment by seeing the finest first." Henry Gannett, Harriman Alaska Expedition 1899.

Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach) is an Alaskan corporation organized pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) as amended by the Alaska National Interest Land Conservation Act (ANILCA). The mission of the Chugach Alaska Corporation is to benefit our shareholders through sound land management and business ventures, maintain ownership and control of our lands and resources, and preserve our culture and heritage.

Chugach holds full fee title to over 300,000 acres in the Prince William Sound and Gulf Coast regions. Many of the tracts are particularly well suited for tourism development with a combination of tidewater access, level building sites, and magnificent views. With population centers and access points, such as Seward, Whittier, Valdez and Cordova nearby, Chugach's lands are ideally suited for visitation from both tourists to Alaska and resident Alaskans alike. A wide range of recreational activities can be enjoyed from Chugach Lands. Pleasure boating, sightseeing cruises, hiking, kayaking and camping are just a few of the opportunities available. High coastal mountains, tidewater glaciers, cascading waterfalls and a rich diversity of wildlife from puffins to the magnificent Alaskan brown bear can be seen among the islands and mainland of the Chugach Region.

Chugach holds title to approximately 333 acres in Whittier along Passage Canal. With the newly opened access tunnel and the increase in visitors, this could be a very important part of the tourism industry for Alaska. Access to the property is along an existing road from Whittier. Tremendous views of mountains high above Passage Canal are afforded form this unique property. Majestic forests and cascading waterfalls at Second Salmon Creek, combined with an expansive area of flat and gently sloping topography, provide the ideal backdrop for tourism facilities.

Five miles east of Second Salmon Creek, Chugach owns approximately 100 acres at Shotgun Cove. Currently, there is no road access, but the area receives a high rate of boat traffic, from pleasure boaters, sightseeing cruises and kayaking. A road easement exists to the Shotgun Cove property and design work has been completed. Shotgun Cove's water depth is ideal for dock or harbor facilities to compliment shore development. Chugach's property contains approximately 5,000 feet of shoreline in this area.

Other Prince William Sound properties include substantial holdings on Knight Island at Marsha Bay and Bay of Isles, both of which are premier locations for pleasure boaters and cruise destinations alike.

52 miles northeast of Cordova on the Copper River Highway, Chugach owns approximately 580 acres along the banks of the Copper River and Miles Lake. This property, adjacent to the historic Million Dollar Bridge, has incredible views of Childs Glacier, Miles Glacier, and the Chugach Mountains .

Chugach has substantial land holdings and selections along the Copper, Wernicke and Bremner Rivers within and adjacent to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Currently, Chugach issues permits on a case by case basis for camping and other activities on Chugach lands that individuals and commercial operators wish to utilize. There has been a significant increase in recreational and commercial use of these rivers in recent years and development of facilities along the river could provide services not available at this time.

Chugach owns other lands well suited for tourism development as well in a wide range of recreational opportunity settings. These include lands suitable for remote, wilderness experience lodge and cabin sites, camp sites, Eco-tour operations, heliskiing operators, boat launch facilities, and urban development opportunities.

For more information on Chugach Alaska Corporation's lands and tourism, contact: Chugach Alaska Corporation Vice President of Lands and Tourism Department 560 East 34th Avenue, Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: (907) 563-8866 Fax: (907) 561-6961