Prince William Sound Photos Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Snow melts slowly from the mountains as spring approaches at the end of May in south-central Alaska

Sea Otter in the Prince William Sound, Alaska

Valdez, known as Alaska’s “little Switzerland”.

"Large fishing boat anchored in Valdez, Alaska bay. Chugach Mountains in background."

An RV travels along the Richardson Highway in Alaska. In the background is Worthington Glacier.

"man photographing in nature, prince william sound, alaska"

Commercial fishing in the Valdez harbor involves lots of fish. The pink salmon are gathered up and will soon be taken to canneries.

Jumping Orca in Prince William Sound, Alaska

The Winter storm of 2017 brought with it rain, snow, ice, and dangerous driving conditions.

View of Dalton Highway with mountains, leading from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, northern Alaska, USA

Scenery in the Wrangell- St Elias National Park,McCarthy,Alaska,USA.

A view of the Valdez Arm, Alaska

one adult woman in prince william sound alaska overlooking columbia glacier

Prince William Sound is a sound of the Gulf of Alaska on the south coast of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located on the east side of the Kenai Peninsula. Its largest port is Valdez.

Canoe resting on the edge of Valdez Glacier, covered in rock and till (moraine) on the lower glacier above Valdez Lake. Large ice cliff of the glacier and icebergs can be seen beyond.

July 9, 2020 Valdez, Alaska Commercial fishing in the Valdez harbor involves lots of fish. The pink salmon are gathered up and will soon be taken to canneries. Catching the dish in the nets is a group egfort. The v Members of the fishing boat work in unison to bring in the large catch. On this day they are gathering Pink Salmon. These salmon will be taken to canneries to be processed.

Picture of a semi-truck as it makes its way up the Richardson Highway, in Alaska. The stunning landscape of the Alaskan winter makes for an amazing display of nature’s beauty. Picture was taken near Valdez, Alaska, in the winter.

Fishing boat cruising in icy water.

Picture of a semi-truck as it makes its way up the Glenn Highway, in Alaska. The stunning landscape of the Alaskan winter makes for an amazing display of nature’s beauty. Picture was taken near Gunsight Mountain in the winter.

Aerial shot of the stunning Prince William Sound. Mountains and glaciers surround the beautiful azure waters of the bay, a small boat speeds along in the distance. Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.

"Fishing boat used for seining Salmon fish anchored in Valdez, Alaska bay."

Seals resting on iceberg in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Salmon swim up stream to spawn near Valdez Alaska

Earless seal over white background

Kennecott mine, Alaska in fall

A black bear takes advantage of the spawning salmon. Tired and warm out, these fish do not put up much of a fight. The fish are easy pickings for the bear. The bears of Valdez, Alaska have many fish to chose from.

The Richardson Highway is a major route for trucks. Despite weather conditions, trucks make their way around the state to keep commerce flowing.

A view of the Worthington Glacier on Prince William Sound, near Valdez, Alaska

"Alaska Marine Highway ferry ship leaving Valdez Harbor, heading out to Prince William Sound waters."

Earless seal Isolated over white background

Boats stand in the docks of Cordova, Alaska. Many fishermen will use these boats for fishing and crabbing off the Alaskan coastal waters.

A pod of Orcas in Prince William Sound, Alaska.

one woman with her dog in prince william sound alaska overlooking columbia glacier

July 29, 2022, Valdez, Alaska. The Chugach mountains stand out as a symbol of the beauty that Alaska has to offer. These stunning mountains extend to the Valdez, Alaska area. Many come each year to visit this area and see the beauty tha surrounds the mountains

Alaskan fishing trawler making its way through icy water. The trawler is passing from left to right in the horizontal image. The image was taken on an overcast day in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Oil Pipeline in the mountains

Panoramic aerial view of a sweeping glacier near Kennecott and McCarthy in Wrangell - St Elias National Park

Matanuska Glacier near Glenn Highway in Alaska.

The mountains of the Prince William Sound offer stunning views for the tourists. Ice bergs floating in the sound adds to the stunning view. Alaska, a land of snow and ice was on full display. Snow can be seen upon the mountains throughout the year.

laying Earless seal (family Otariidae). Isolated over white background

Fishing Boat in Prince William Sound

Hikers on Root Glacier.

Whittier, Alaska, USA - August 19, 2009: welcome sign at Whittier Harbor in Prince William Sound. Whittier is a city in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of 2006, the population was 177. The city is also a port for the Alaska Marine Highway.

"Valdezaa Small Boat Harbor from atop nearby hilltop, with bay and beautiful Chugach Mountains in background."