Dillingham Alaska Lodging Accommodations
Dillingham,
Alaska Hotels
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Nushagak
River Lodge
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Dillingham Hunting, Fishing
and Lodging
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| Bristol
Bay Inn |
Dillingham Alaska Hotels and
Lodges |
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Bearclaw
Fishing Lodge
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Dillingham Alaska Hotels and
Lodges |
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Dillingham, Alaska
Bed & Breakfasts
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| Quiet, gracious,
affordable accommodations a three
minute walk from downtown. |
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Alaska
Cabins
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Dillingham Alaska
Bed and Breakfasts |
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Beaver
Creek Bed & Breakfast
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Dillingham Alaska Bed and Breakfasts |
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Dillingham Alaska Tours, Sightseeing and Fishing Charters
Dillingham,
Alaska Charters
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| Alaska
Big Game Hunting |
Dillingham Hunting
Guides |
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Dillingham, Alaska
Tours and Sightseeing
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Bay
Air
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Dillingham Alaska
Tours and Sightseeing |
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Water Adventures |
Dillingham Alaska Tours and
Sightseeing |
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Dillingham, Alaska
Restaurants
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Dillingham, Alaska
Attractions
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Dillingham, Alaska
Rentals
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| Payless Car Rental |
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543-3058
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Dillingham, Alaska
Other Information
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Dillingham Alaska Location:
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| Dillingham is located at the extreme northern end
of Nushagak Bay in northern Bristol Bay, at the confluence
of the Wood and Nushagak Rivers. It lies 327 miles southwest
of Anchorage, and is a 6 hour flight from Seattle. It
lies at approximately 59d 02m N Latitude, 158d 27m W
Longitude. (Sec. 21, T013S, R055W, Seward Meridian.)
Dillingham is located in the Bristol Bay Recording District.
The area encompasses 33.6 sq. miles of land and 2.1 sq.
miles of water. |
Dillingham Alaska Climate:
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| The primary climatic influence is maritime, however
the Arctic climate of the Interior also affects the Bristol
Bay coast. Average summer temperatures range from 37
to 66; average winter temperatures range from 4 to 30.
Annual precipitation is 26 inches, with 65 inches of
snow. Heavy fog is common in July and August. Winds of
up to 60-70 MPH may occur between December and March.
The Nushagak River is ice-free from June through November. |
Dillingham Alaska History:
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| The area around Dillingham was inhabited by both Eskimos
and Athabascans and became a trade center when Russians
erected the Alexandrovski Redoubt (Post) in 1818. Local
Native groups and Natives from the Kuskokwim Region,
the Alaska Peninsula and Cook Inlet mixed together as
they came to visit or live at the post. The community
was known as Nushagak by 1837, when a Russian Orthodox
mission was established. In 1881 the U.S. Signal Corps
established a meteorological station at Nushagak. In
1884 the first salmon cannery in the Bristol Bay region
was constructed by Arctic Packing Co., east of the site
of modern-day Dillingham. Ten more were established within
the next seventeen years. The post office at Snag Point
and town were named after U.S. Senator Paul Dillingham
in 1904, who had toured Alaska extensively with his Senate
subcommittee during 1903. The 1918-19 influenza epidemic
struck the region, and left no more than 500 survivors.
A hospital and orphanage were established in Kanakanak
after the epidemic, 6 miles from the present-day City
Center. The Dillingham townsite was first surveyed in
1947. The City was incorporated in 1963. |
Dillingham Alaska Culture:
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| A federally recognized tribe is located in the community:
Curyung Native Village Council. 60.9% of the population
are Alaska Native or part Native. Traditionally a Native
area, with Russian influences, Dillingham is now a highly
mixed population of non-Natives and Natives. The outstanding
commercial fishing opportunities in the Bristol Bay area
are the focus of the local culture. |
Dillingham Alaska Facilities:
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| Around 90% of homes are fully plumbed. Dillingham's
water is derived from three deep wells. Water is treated,
stored in tanks (capacity is 1,250,000 gallons) and distributed.
Approximately 40% of homes are served by the City's piped
water system; 60% use individual wells. The core townsite
is served by a piped sewage system; waste is treated
in a sewage lagoon. However, the majority of residents
(75%) have septic systems. The City has requested funds
to extend piped water to the old airstrip and Kenny Wren
Road, and expand sewer service to the northeast. Dillingham
Refuse Inc., a private firm, collects refuse three times
a week. The Senior Center collects aluminum for recycling,
and NAPA recycles used batteries. The Chamber of Commerce
coordinates recycling of several materials, including
fishing web. A new landfill site with a baling facility
is currently being planned. Nushagak Electric owns and
operates a diesel plant in Dillingham which also supplies
power to Aleknagik.
Electricity is provided by Nushugak Electric Cooperative.
There are 2 schools located in the community, attended
by 539 students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Kanakanak
Hospital/PHS (842-5201); Dillingham Medical Clinic
(842-5671); Dillingham Health Center (842-5981).
The hospital is a qualified Acute Care facility (842-5201).
Clinic (842-5981). Specialized Care: U.S. IHS Jake's
Place (crisis, respite, lodging, health care); BBAHC
Our House (emergencies, crisis, respite, lodging,
health care); BBAHC Community Mental Health Center
(City 842-1230) Auxiliary health care is provided
by Dillingham Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad (842-2288/5354);
BBAHC Medevac (842-5201/2950) or flight to Anchorage.
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Dillingham Alaska Economy:
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| Dillingham is the economic, transportation,
and public service center for western Bristol Bay. Commercial
fishing, fish processing, cold storage and support of
the fishing industry are the primary activities. 277
residents hold commercial fishing permits. In 2000, the
estimated gross fishing earnings of residents exceeded
$7.1 million. During spring and summer, the population
doubles. The city's role as the regional center for government
and services helps to stabilize seasonal employment.
Many residents depend on subsistence activities, and
trapping of beaver, otter, mink, lynx and fox provide
cash income. Salmon, grayling, pike, moose, bear, caribou,
and berries are harvested. |
Dillingham Alaska Transportation:
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Dillingham can be reached by air and sea. The State-owned
airport provides a 6,404' paved runway and Flight Service
Station, and regular jet flights are available from Anchorage.
A seaplane base is available 3 miles west at Shannon's
Pond; it is owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management,
Division of Lands. A heliport is available at Kanakanak
Hospital. There is a City-operated small boat harbor
with 320 slips, a dock, barge landing, boat launch, and
boat haul-out facilities. It is a tidal harbor and only
for seasonal use. Two barge lines make scheduled trips
from Seattle. There is a 23-mile DOT-maintained gravel
road to Aleknagik; it was first constructed in 1960.
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