2017 Aleutian Tour Dates!
I am so excited to tell you that the dates for Valor Tours- 2017 Battle of the Aleutians trip has just been announced! Next year is a very special year as it marks the 75th Anniversary of the bombing of Dutch Harbor, Unalaksa which began the Aleutian Campaign. We would love for you to join […]
The Other Forgotten Story
Before I begin to recount to you the incredible and most memorable experience I had following in my grandfathers footsteps through the forgotten battlegrounds of the Aleutian Islands in June, I think it is important to start at the beginning, and for me, the story of WW2 in Alaska begins before any bombs were dropped. […]
More From Kodiak, Alaska
There were simply too many extraordinary images to share. Here are just a few more… and then some. 250th Coastal Defense Gun Emplacement at St. Peters Head, Battery No.1 Chiniak Point, Kodiak Island. 2014 The remains of the 8 inch gun after its demise. At least 100ft away from it’s base at the top of […]
Kodiak. Mine To Explore.
Something about the pureness of the Kodiak air is what I attribute my log like sleep to despite it being just as light out when I woke up, as when I went to bed. Beth, my hostess, at Mrs. Potts Bed & Breakfast laid out my morning coffee the night before which suited me […]