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Review:
Over four miles of pristine shoreline span this section of the Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm is arguably the most gorgeous scenic road in America.
The expansive flat of Turnagain Arm stretches across to the mountains of Cook Inlet and, when driving south from Anchorage, the Chugach State Park 3000-foot mountain impresses on the left side of the drive.
The highway provides access to the mountains for hiking, ranging from recreational streamside walks to challenging ascents.
But of greater interest is the impressive rush of water, known as the bore tide, which produces a tidal wave of six feet with speeds up of to 20mph – a truly unforgettable sight.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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