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Turnagain Arm Drive

Alaska · United States

9 story sections

Marvel at the spectacular scenery of the Turnagain Arm along the world-famous Seward Highway. Plenty of photo opportunities!

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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Turnagain Arm Drive

    Welcome to the Turnagain Arm, an unparalleled corridor of natural history situated along the Seward Highway in Alaska. I invite you to observe a landscape where extreme geological forces and resilient biological systems collide…

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  2. 2Potter Marsh Wildlife Boardwalk

    Our first point of deep observation is Potter Marsh, a vital ecological gateway marking the very beginning of the Turnagain Arm. This expansive wetland serves as a crucial transitional zone between the rugged terrestrial…

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  3. 3McHugh Creek and Waterfall

    We now arrive at McHugh Creek, a dramatically different site where the raw kinetic energy of descending water takes absolute center stage. This location provides a sharp, visually striking contrast to the tranquil, slow moving…

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  4. 4Beluga Point Archaeological Site

    Our journey brings us precisely to Beluga Point, a spectacular rocky outcrop offering entirely unobstructed, one hundred and eighty degree views of the waterway. This specific geographical formation currently serves as a natural,…

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  5. 5Windy Corner and the Dall Sheep

    We have successfully navigated to a sharp, highly prominent bend in the coastal highway appropriately named Windy Corner. The nomenclature of this specific location is not remotely poetic, but rather a brutally literal…

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  6. 6The Ghost Forest of 1964

    We now deeply transition from the observation of resilient wildlife to the haunting visual evidence of immense geological catastrophe. As you look out toward the upper reaches of the tidal flats, you will immediately notice an…

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  7. 7Eagle River Thrust Fault & Slickensides

    We have successfully arrived at a location where the literal structural mechanisms of the Earth's crust are explicitly exposed to the naked eye. This highly specific segment of the highway cuts directly and violently through a…

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  8. 8Bird Point Lookout

    Our deeply detailed, highly analytical exploration of the Turnagain Arm officially culminates here at the beautifully designed Bird Point lookout. This specific architectural structure is a truly masterful, highly executed…

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  9. 9Closing

    We have successfully reached the conclusion of our highly rigorous, deeply analytical journey along the Turnagain Arm. Over the extensive course of this drive, we have actively engaged in a profound scholarly examination of one…

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What is Turnagain Arm Drive?

Turnagain Arm Drive is a place in Alaska · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationAlaska · United States
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates61.1872, -149.8676
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