The 5 Best Nature & Parks in Cordova, Alaska (AK)

June 14, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Cordova /kɔːrˈdoʊvə/, /ˈkɔːrdəvɒ/ is a small town located near the mouth of the Copper River in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States, at the head of Orca Inlet on the east side of Prince William Sound. The population was 2,239 at the 2010 census. Cordova was named Puerto Cordova by Spanish explorer Salvador Fidalgo in 1790. No roads connect Cordova to other Alaskan towns, so a plane or ferry is required to travel there. In the Exxon Valdez oil spill of March 1989, an oil tanker ran aground northwest of Cordova, heavily damaging ecology and fishing.
Restaurants in Cordova

1. Points North Heli-Adventures

Cordova, AK 99574-1610 +1 877-787-6784 [email protected] http://www.alaskaheliski.com
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Points North Heli-Adventures

Points North Heli Adventures is the only heli-skiing operation utilizing the southeastern side of the Chugach Mountains. Over the past decade, the Chugach Range has proven to be the premier destination worldwide for helicopter skiing and boarding. Accessed by ferry or plane, Cordova is unlike any other community in the state. Alaska Airlines flies into Cordova twice daily from Seattle and Anchorage. Upon arrival, a PNH team member will greet you and help with your luggage. A short, fifteen-minute drive to our facility offers many opportunities to see bald eagles, moose and the beautiful town of Cordova. Along the way you will also view the breathtaking Chugach Mountains that you will soon be skiing or riding. Our base location in Cordova is 40 miles from Valdez and allows us to provide you with a 'private' playground in our backyard. While the other 5 operations in Valdez share terrain, we are able to explore areas that the others cannot conveniently access. We continue to find new terrain each year catering from the intermediate level recreation skier to the world-class athlete. If you have heard of heli skiing in Alaska, and are already this deep in your research of operators, it is more than likely we have terrain to suit your desires. With over 2000 square ski-able miles available out the front door, there is more terrain than one could ski or ride in a lifetime! Our lodging is all-inclusive. Our facility is not a hotel or motel. It is a beautiful state of the art facility located directly on the waters edge. Our 3 helicopters are a few steps away from your room eliminating the drive to the heli port each day. Everything is located here on the property. All of our meals are guaranteed to make your mouth water and our local chef specializes in fine cuisine. Within the lodge we also offer wireless Internet access, just in case you are thinking of work while on vacation. When you visit us be assured your safety is paramount! All of our guides have extensive training in emergency care and most are certified EMTs. Every guide holds at very minimum an avalanche II&III card and has received extensive training in mountain safety, glacier travel, high mountain rescue techniques, and helicopter operations. Each day guests go through an extensive safety briefing including the use of Avalanche transceivers and helicopter protocol. These briefings are for you’re insurance that you will be comfortable in the surroundings you are about to embark on. PNH uses only the finest in safety equipment and we are continuously updating our protocol with recent advancements in technology. We do hope that we get the opportunity to showcase to you our version of Alaska heli-skiing at Points North here in Cordova, Alaska.

Reviewed By NeilT245 - Mendoza, Argentina

Simply an amazing place, that is matched by an amazing staff! Every guest had a huge smile the whole time. Tino guided us to the goods, and we gained new respect for Chugach range. I can’t stress enough how great the guides are at PNH. Their passion for skiing and safety is second to none! Points North is all things you need in a heli trip 1. Great Food 2. Great Lodging 3. Passionate People Thank you again!!

2. Canoe Passage State Marine Park

Hawkins Island, Cordova, AK 99574 +1 907-269-8700 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/marinepark/canoepassage
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3. Kayak Island State Marine Park

Kayak Island, Cordova, AK 99574 +1 907-269-8700 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/marinepark/kayakisland
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4. Mt. Eyak Ski Area

Cordova, AK 99574 http://www.mteyak.org/index.html
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5. Boswell Bay State Marine Park

Boswell Bay, Cordova, AK 99574 +1 907-269-8700 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/marinepark/boswellbay

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