Che vuol dire il nome Alaska?
Che vuol dire il nome Alaska?
Il toponimo Alaska è derivato dalla parola alaxsxaq che ha come significato «grande paese» o «terraferma» nella lingua degli Aleutini o Unangan (come essi si chiamavano nella propria lingua).
Da quando l'Alaska fa parte degli Stati Uniti?
In seguito, l'impossibilità di fronteggiare la concorrenza inglese e americana indusse il governo russo a trasferire il possesso agli USA dietro pagamento di 7.200.000 dollari (trattato del ).
Where is Haines Alaska?
- Haines is a small town on the Northern end of the Chilkat Peninsula. Historically it was the point between the Chilkat and Chilkoot Tlingits. Haines was set up as a Presbyterian mission, later to boom during the 1890's Gold Rush. Haines has several trails to hike not too far out of town.
What is it like to live on the island of Haines?
- Haines boasts year round fun for the entire family, located along the edge of North America's longest and deepest fjord, just 68 nautical miles north of Juneau in Southeast Alaska. Craggy mountain peaks tower above a lush coastal rainforest with temperate seasons that call to the adventurer in all of us.
What can you do in Haines Alaska?
- In the summer go kayaking, fishing, hiking, paddleboarding, camping, and more. Just north of Juneau and a little south of Skagway, Haines is only 45 miles from the United States/Canadian border and is accessible by road, air, and water.
