Unalaska

Unalaska is a city on the Aleutian Islands of Unalaska and Amaknak. The part of the city on Amaknak Island is known as Dutch Harbor. It is the eleventh largest city in Alaska and has 4,400 residents (2019).

Private Land
The majority of the island of Unalaska is owned by the Ounalaska Corperation, a native corporation. Hiking or camping on these areas requires a land use permit Ounalashka_Corporation Alaska_Native_corporation

Climate
Weather is Unalaska can sometimes be extreme, particularly in the winter. Storms can bring wind gusts of over 130mph and conditions can change rapidly. Proper equipment and clothing should be taken when hiking and NOAA advisories should always be considered before extended treks.

By plane
Dutch Harbor-Unalaska is best accessed by plane. is the city's state-owned public-use airport. Ravn Alaska flies in from Anchorage and Grant Aviation from the smaller communities of Akutan, Atka, Nikolski, St. George.

By boat
The ferries of Alaska Marine Highway sail to Dutch Harbor between April and October. It's the westernmost point on the AMH, and as such Unalaska is the westernmost point in the Americas reachable by scheduled land and sea transportation.

Get around
Individual tourist transportation is usually provided by private taxis. The phone numbers are typically posted in the airport, the local bars, and in the Grand Aleutian.

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