Located near Alaska's Passage Canal, roughly 60 miles from Anchorage, Whittier is home to about 272 people — most of whom live in a single high-rise building called Begich Towers. Aptly called ...

A remote Alaska town that's home to 265 residents is so isolated that locals must return home before midnight to avoid being shut out.. One of the only ways to reach the sleepy town of Whittier ...

Through Thursday afternoon, Thompson Pass is the star with 12–14 inches expected, while Portage Valley and Whittier will see around 10+ inches. Farther inland (Girdwood/Alyeska area), storm totals ...

An Alaska Marine Highway ferry pulls into the small community of Whittier, Alaska, ... in North America—is open from 5:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. in summer and 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. in winter.

But Whittier’s appeal lies not only in its remarkable community but also in its rich history and strategic importance as a gateway to Alaska’s wilderness. Read more world news NUKE HELL ...

Winter Isn't Over in Alaska: 30+ Inches Forecasted. ... Thompson Pass is the star with 12–14 inches expected, while Portage Valley and Whittier will see around 10+ inches.