With summer on the way, Cordova, Alaska, draws me like a magnate; and when I see Copper River wild salmon on sale at my local supermarket, the longing to go there again is even stronger.
It wasn't too long ago that I spent a summer vacation there. I will always remember my experiences then....
On that occasion, I arrived in Cordova on what for Cordovans was a very, very hot day, but seemed quite normal to me. The temperature was over 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and for Cordova, located in Alaska's Copper River Delta, that was indeed hot.
My flight from Seattle, Washington, was about three hours long, and incuded a short stop at Anchorage. Flight time from Anchorage to Cordova was about 35 minutes. Visitors to Cordova must travel there by boat, ferry, or plane--there are no roads or rails to Cordova.
Be sure to check out the “References” section for links to maps, regional & local information, historical & cultural studies, rafting information, and live views of the harbor and from Ski Hill (these views may take a bit of time to load). |