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Yakutat, Alaska:
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Located on the scenic Gulf Coast of Alaska, and surrounded by Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Tongass National Forest, Yakutat attracts a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts to hike beaches, float rivers, explore bays and passages, climb mountains, view glaciers, snowboard, and surf remote breaks. Yakutat Bay provides some of the finest saltwater sport fishing in Alaska.
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Major Attractions: World class steelhead, salmon and halibut fishing; surfing; Malaspina Glacier; gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve and Tongass National Forest. Yakutat's primary attraction is outdoor recreation, from surfing and cross-country skiing to biking and berry-picking. Photo and recreational fishing opportunities are excellent.
Yakutat, which means "the place where the canoes rest," is a small village on Monti Bay, the only sheltered deep-water port in the Gulf of Alaska. The site was originally the principal winter village of the local Tlingit Indian tribe. Yakutat's climate is characterized by relatively mild, often rainy weather. Travelers should carry foul-weather clothing and footwear.
Education: Yakutat City Schools operates two elementary and one junior/senior high school for 171 students.
Fishing & Hunting: Fishing, trapping and hunting regulations vary with the species. Check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game regarding licenses, tags, and regulations. Most area residents depend on subsistence hunting and fishing to feed their families. All five species of Pacific salmon; Dolly Varden, rainbow trout, steelhead trout, cutthroat trout, grayling, smelt, halibut, rockfish, and lake trout. Brown and black bear, moose, ducks, mountain goats and geese, with proper permits.
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Yakutat Alaska Location:
Yakutat is isolated among the lowlands along the Gulf of Alaska, 225 miles northwest of Juneau and 220 miles southeast of Cordova. It is at the mouth of Yakutat Bay, one of the few refuges for vessels along this stretch of coast. The Hubbard and Malaspina Glaciers are nearby. It lies at approximately 59.54694° North Latitude and -139.72722° West Longitude (Sec. 30, T027S, R034E, Copper River Meridian). The area encompasses 7,650.5 sq. miles of land and 1,808.8 sq. miles of water.
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Yakutat Alaska Climate:
Yakutat has a maritime climate characterized by relatively mild, often rainy weather. Summer temperatures range from 42 to 60; winter temperatures, 17 to 39. Yakutat receives some of the heaviest precipitation in the state, averaging 132 inches, including 219 inches of snowfall.
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Yakutat Alaska History:
Yakutat has a diverse cultural history. The original settlers are believed to have been Eyak-speaking people from the Copper River area who were conquered by the Tlingits. Yakutat means "the place where the canoes rest." In the 18th and 19th centuries, English, French, Spanish and Russian explorers came to the region. Fur traders were attracted to the region's sea otters. The Russian-American Co. built a fort in Yakutat in 1805 to harvest sea otter pelts. Because the Russians would not allow local Tlingits access to their traditional fisheries, a Tlingit war party attacked and destroyed the post. In 1884, the Alaska Commercial Co. opened a store in Yakutat. By 1886, the black sand beaches in the area were being mined for gold. In 1889 the Swedish Free Mission Church had opened a school and sawmill in the area. A cannery, sawmill, store and railroad were constructed beginning in 1903 by the Stimson Lumber Co. Most residents moved to the current site of Yakutat to be closer to this cannery, which operated through 1970. During World War II, a large aviation garrison and paved runway were constructed. Troops were withdrawn after the war, but the runway is still in use. The City of Yakutat was formed in 1948, but in 1992, the City was dissolved and a Borough was organized for the region.
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Yakutat Alaska Culture:
A federally recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe; Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. 46.8% of the population are Alaska Native or part Native. The area maintains a traditional Tlingit culture with influences from the original Eyaks, as well as Russian, English and American traders and miners. Fishing and subsistence activities are prevalent.
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Yakutat Alaska Facilities:
Water is derived from four wells, is treated and piped to all 191 homes in the community and the schools. Several wooden storage tanks provide pressure to the water system; three need replacement. Piped sewage receives primary treatment; a secondary treatment facility is nearing completion. A private firm collects refuse, and the Borough operates the landfill. Electricity is provided by Yakutat Power, Inc., which has provided a contract to the Tlingit-Haida Regional Electric Authority to provide power. Four diesel-fueled generators are operated in Yakutat. The company is interested in exploring hydroelectric potential at Chicago Harbor.
Electricity is provided by City & Borough of Yakutat.

There are 2 schools located in the community, attended by 166 students.

Local hospitals or health clinics include Yakutat Community Health Center (784-3275). The clinic is a qualified Emergency Care Center Auxiliary health care is provided by Yakutat Volunteer EMS/Rescue (784-3206).

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Yakutat Alaska Economy:
Yakutat's economy is dependent on fishing, fish processing and government. 162 residents hold commercial fishing permits. A cold storage plant is the major private employer. Recreational fishing opportunities, both saltwater and freshwater fishing in the Situk River, are world-class. Most residents depend on subsistence hunting and fishing. Salmon, trout, shellfish, deer, moose, bear and goats are harvested. The soil is not suitable for agricultural activities.
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Yakutat Alaska Transportation:
There are scheduled jet flights, air taxis and float plane services to Yakutat. The State owns two jet-certified runways; one is 6,663' of concrete, the other is 7,750' of asphalt. The airport is located 3 miles southeast. A seaplane base is available 1 mile northwest. The U.S. Forest Service owns five airstrips in the vicinity, and the National Park Service operates one at East Alsek River. The Borough opera