June 15th, 2024 Part Two - Whittier

Once we set up at the Whittier Campground and had lunch, we decided to drive around and check out the town.  

Sign on the outside of the building:

It is true that many of the residents of the town live in this building - Very interesting.

More information can be found here:

https://www.tomorrow.city/whittier-isolated-city-lives-single-building/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begich_Towers

There is so much information on this building and its status that I have included links to some great pages.  So sad that it was not kept up to par.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alaska/abandoned-buckner-building-whittier-ak/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/buckner-building-2

https://destinationsunknown.com/travel-directory/buckner-building/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckner_Building

Tsunami Sirens:

We found a little road that took off into the hills and away we went:

Here is where it ended:

The end of the road - lots of folks just hanging out:

Heading back to town:

We headed back, pulled out our chairs and hung out.  

Our site:

Our neighbor on the left - Dianne - came over and we visited.  She and her husband are living in Wasilla and come here to fish.  At the end of the day she gave us some halibut - how wonderful!

After going in and hanging out, folks came in and parked next to us - where there is no site:

They did come over and introduce themselves - very nice couple but I still don't understand that closeness!

We will be here another day for exploring so stay tuned and enjoy today!