Beluga Point, is a rocky outpost jutting into the waters of The Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, just 14 miles south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway.
It’s named for the white (Beluga) whales that are often spotted from this location as they make their way up and down the inlet. Interpretive signs and sculpted belugas are also featured at this point.
Beluga Point itself is not all that spectacular but visitors just love to explore it.
The Alaska Railroad, connecting Anchorage with Seward, Alaska, runs along the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet.
The above and below photos look Northwest out into Cook Inlet.
The two photos below look South down Turnagain Arm.
Below is a photo of our 1999 Chevrolet Suburban that I purchased brand new in April of 1999.
If you turn around 180°, you see the cliff on the East side of the Seward Highway here at Beluga Point.
Now for a look at how "brave souls" get out to the Beluga Rock.
Yes! You betcha! I myself have gone over and climbed the Beluga Point Rock but that was maybe thirty (30) years ago!
Ye Gods and Little Fishes. Me go down this incline at age 88 years!??
I no longer have the ability to safely do it today!
Here are a few photos I took of those "brave souls" now making the trek!
I have no idea why this gentleman did not lift his leg and go over the guard railing.
Well! Voila! Bravo! He made it under the guard railing!
Below you have "real youth" who have been out to the rock, climbed up and all over it, and are coming back "happy campers"!
Atta Girl! Throw your leg up and over the railing!
Big Smiles! Patti and I sure enjoyed ourselves celebrating the visitors successful journeys!
Cap and Patti
What a marvelous spot! Way to steep an incline for me! How fun to watch the visiting folks climb over or snuggle under the railing to start their adventure of going down and seeing this beautiful spot! Wonderful pictures of a marvelous place ! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
ReplyDeleteYes Ginny! Beluga Point is indeed a marvelous spot. A nice, 30 mile round trip drive. The incline is indeed too steep for us as well. Happy to share this adventure with you. Thanks for reading and commenting Ginny. We really appreciate your support. Cap and Patti
DeleteKnow what? I have never climbed out to the point. Must do that soon! Speaking of belugas, I once saw them feeding while standing vertical in the water, heads down. I have photos. Somewhere...
ReplyDeleteWow Gullible! IF this Post stimulates you to make a trip out to visit the Beluga Point Rock it would please us. Surprised that you yourself have not gone out to the Rock. Be careful if you do go. Like you, I too have photos from out on the rock somewhere. Smiles .. Cap and Patti
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