ALASKA - 50 YEARS OF STATEHOOD

In 2008 Cordova celebrated its 100th birthday with many events and activities.  Now Cordova will celebrate Alaska's Golden Statehood Anniversary durng 2009. Planning for this momentous occasion is well under way, with many exciting events and activities under consideration to help recognize the significance of this milestone.

TAKE A SPECIAL TRIP AND COME STAY WITH US IN 2009 ! ! !

Cordova is a uniquely Alaskan community, shaped by its dramatic natural setting, rich cultural heritage, and colorful residents. Cordova is a working town, nestled in the heart of a spectacular wilderness, that still looks to the ocean and forests for its livelihood.

Visit Cordova for the best of both worlds, the pleasures of a sophisticated small town and step-out-the-door access to adventure. Visitors from around the globe trek to Cordova to amble across the Million Dollar Bridge, enjoy the magnificent Childs Glacier up close, fish for salmon in the Copper River Delta, explore Orca Inlet, or be surrounded by tens of thousands of shorebirds at Hartney Bay. The town is the perfect compliment to the wilderness. It is a comfortable place to stroll, shop, visit a museum, or linger over a cup of coffee and admire the view of our busy harbor. click here to get a view from our harbor cam (provided by the Cordova Telephone Cooperative)

Cordova is easy to reach (but not too easy) and pleasantly off the path of Alaska Tourism. We are less than a one hour plane flight east from Anchorage, with daily jet service as well as regular ferry service . Designated as an "All American Road" in 2005, the Marine Highway links Cordova with the road systems in Alaska via the ports of Whittier or Valdez. For winter 2008 the Marine Highway implemented TWO substantial travel incentives - "Driver Goes Free" on any trip in the AMHS system, and a 30% discount for passengers and vehicles on any round trip booking between Cordova and Whittier or Valdez! See www.ferryalaska.com for details.

Now more accessible than ever, Cordova may not be for everyone, but if you're in love with wilderness, fascinated by history, attracted to unique places, and dedicated to adventure, Cordova is for you. click here for a current view from our ski hill cam (provided by the Cordova Telephone Cooperative)