Dutch Harbour, Unalaska

Simply known as Dutch to the locals, this is a wild windswept, cold and rainy place in the summer with wind, ice and snow in the winter. The volcanic islands of the Aleutians have very steep sides and rise sharply out of the ocean. Situated right on the Ring of Fire, the islands run along the Aleutian Trench, a deep sea formation where the Pacific Plate is sliding under the North American tectonic plate. The surrounding waters are rich in wildlife and are often referred to as the Cradle of Storms.Read more