Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area, Alaska Camping & Hiking

Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area, Alaska Camping & Hiking

Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area Image Gallery

Directions

The park is located on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian Island chain. The island is located 800 miles west of Anchorage. The island can be reached by commercial or charter air flights from Anchorage. Commercial flights to Unalaska include Pen Air and Alaska Airlines. The Alaska Marine Highway is a ferry service that is operated by the state that can be used to reach the island. The Aleutian World War II Visitor Center is located at the Unalaska airport.

Phone

(907) 644-3472

Activities

WILDLIFE VIEWING

Camping Reservations

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Hiking Trails

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Related Link(s)

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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area Official Website

Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area Map

During World War II the remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax^ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested battleground in the Pacific. This thousand-mile-long archipelago saw invasion by Japanese forces, the occupation of two islands; a mass relocation of Unangax^ civilians; a 15-month air war; and one of the deadliest battles in the Pacific Theater.

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