World’s tallest cypress tree near Bay Langdra Ney
The tallest known cypress (Cupressus himalaica or Cupressus corneyana – scientists still argue about the taxonomy). 94.6 m tall, diameter 4.27 m.
Top 10 tallest trees in the world
Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 Top 10 tallest trees in the world Publication Top 10 tallest trees in the world In short This is a list of the 10 tallest known species of trees in the world. Or, rather – the 10 tallest known species of trees in the world. The highest concentration of the tallest trees in […]
World’s tallest trees
Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 World’s tallest trees Publication World’s tallest trees In short Wondermondo has listed here the world’s tallest trees by champions of species. The list begins with the tallest trees and includes all the known species above the height of 80 m. Please note: this list is far from the final truth! We can be […]
Hyperion tree
The tallest announced tree in the world (there are known taller ones), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens (D. Don) Endl.). 115.85 m tall, diameter 4.84 m. Contains 502 m3 of wood. In total, more than 500 coast redwoods exceed the height of 103 m.
Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves
Beautiful ice caves in the deep blue Mendenhall Glacier. Caves are formed by streams leaving the glacier. As the glacier is dynamic and, mostly receding due to global warming, the caves also are constantly changing and every year could be in different locations.
Salty Dawg Saloon
Bar built of wooden logs, the structure includes a lighthouse. The walls of this bar are pinned with thousands of dollar bills, signed by visitors of the bar.
Russian Bishop’s House
A well preserved and restored example of Russian colonial architecture. This two floor wooden building was constructed in 1842 by Finnish carpenters.
Miles Glacier Bridge (Million Dollar Bridge)
470 m long railway bridge, built in 1910. This expensive bridge currently stands almost without use, but it is cheaper to maintain it than to remove it.
HAARP Research Station, Alaska
Ionospheric research facility – high-power radio frequency transmitter that is able to excite the ionosphere above it. This is a subject of numerous conspiracy theories.
Fourth Avenue Theatre
Movie theater in Art Deco style, built in 1941 – 1947. Valuable interiors with silver and gold murals.