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No trip to Southeast Alaska would be complete without a stop in Haines, one of the most beautiful cities in the entire panhandle. The city has a population of about 1,650 year-round residents, although many people do come to work in the vibrant fishing and tourism industries during the summer months. Most of the towns …
Petersburg, Alaska, is one of the most beautiful hidden gems of Southeast Alaska. Not many visit it during the annual tourist season and even those who do visit might not know what to do when they arrive. It is the crown jewel of Mitkof Island in the Alexander Archipelago and is home to just over …
If you’re planning a trip to beautiful Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, you won’t want to miss beautiful Craig. Prince of Wales is the fourth-largest island in the United States at over 2,500 square miles. No cruise ships stop at the island, unlike most other major settlements in Southeast Alaska. Craig is the …
Have you ever seen a movie or a TV show that took place in Alaska and said, “Oh, that looks like the kind of place I would visit!”? Some of the places you see are real and filmed in Alaska, like Skagway in the movie “North to Alaska” with John Wayne. Some are real places …
I was recently on vacation down in Portland and was asked to show my ID during a credit card transaction. After seeing that I was from Alaska, she said, “You know, I’ve always wanted to make it up there with my parents, but my dad hates flying and my mom gets seasick. I wish we …
The Mendenhall Towers are a unique natural phenomenon located in Juneau, Alaska. There are commonly defined as a “group of seven massifs” that have attracted sightseers for hundreds of years and climbers for the last 50. The towers themselves are formed of columnar basalt, a type of igneous rock that cooled and solidified rapidly. Products …
Ketchikan is a great stop on any Alaskan cruise, with many beautiful sights to see. It should definitely be part of any itinerary that includes Southeast Alaska. If you’re planning on visiting, you’ll want to know what the weather conditions will be like, so you can make sure you’re prepared. Let’s take a look at …
If you’re taking a trip to Ketchikan, Alaska, you’ll probably want to be able to use your cell phone. Before you come to visit, you’ll also probably want to make sure that you’ll have service, unless you would prefer to not have service, which I respect but cannot relate to. My girlfriend hates traveling and …
If you’re coming up to Juneau, Alaska, either on a cruise or flying in for a few days, it’s important to be prepared for the weather conditions. Before I get into specifics, I’ll give the standard disclaimer that I give tourists, friends from out of town, and my own nieces when they come to visit. …
If you’re planning a trip to Southeast Alaska, there are several big decisions that you’ll want to make before you come up here. Probably the most important of those decisions and perhaps the first you’ll have to make is whether to take a cruise or visit on land. Which of these is the better choice? …