Overview

The remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested Pacific battleground in World War II. Some Unangax̂ were taken from their homelands as Japanese prisoners of war while the others were evacuated from the islands by the government. Both groups suffered greatly during the war, and some would never return to their villages.

The Aleutian Islands are known for unpredictable and stormy weather. Rain, fog, and wind are common. Dress warmly and carry rain gear even in summer. Summer temperatures range from 45 to 65 degrees F.

6/18

Fog

L:38.9°
H:44.8°

6/19

Rain: Moderate intensity

L:40.7°
H:43.4°

6/20

Rain: Slight intensity

L:41.4°
H:43.1°

6/21

Rain: Slight intensity

L:41.6°
H:43°

6/22

Rain: Slight intensity

L:41.1°
H:42.7°

6/23

Rain: Slight intensity

L:39.5°
H:41.6°

6/24

Rain: Slight intensity

L:39.8°
H:42.9°

53.9143, -166.5197

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Activities

Things To Do

Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits

Topics

Things To Explore

Archeology, Aviation, Colonization and Settlement, Forts, Incarceration, Maritime, Coastal Defenses, Maritime - Military, Ships and Shipwrecks, Military, US Army, US Navy, US Marines, US Coast Guard, US Air Force (Army Air Corps), Indigenous and Native Warrior, Battlefields, Monuments and Memorials, Native American Heritage, Religion and Spirituality, Tragic Events, Forced Marches, Massacres, Wars and Conflicts, World War II, Arctic, Tundra, Coasts, Islands and Atolls, Mountains, Scenic Views

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Summer Hours

Wednesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMMonday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMThursday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMSunday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMTuesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMFriday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMSaturday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM