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For most folks, its a long way home

Description

For most folks, its a long way home. A directional sign pointing to variouslocations in the U.S. New York is only 600 miles further from Sand Point thanPortland, Oregon. Check it out on a globe with string and discover the greatcircle.

Photographer

Melanie Johnson

Display Date

2005 April 17

Location

Alaska, Sand Point, Shumagin Islands

Collection

America's Coastlines

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA
NMFS
NWFSC

Keywords

Coastline
NOAA 200th Photo Contest