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Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage boasts wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery — habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises and whales. Its mountains are carpeted with majestic forests. Inside Passage Alaska is home to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians whose history is reflected in towering totem poles. Russian settlers left a legacy of onion-domed churches gleaming with icons.
Southeast Alaska Communities:
Juneau, Alaska is best known as the state’s capital. Its location and function as a political center give Juneau the ability to offer big-city amenities with a rustic flair.
Ketchikan, Alaska is the self-proclaimed the Salmon Capitol of the World, Ketchikan is the southernmost port on the Inside Passage.
Sitka, Alaska once called “the Paris of the Pacific.” Built on the empire of Russian fur trade, Sitka is set between steep mountain slopes and the Sitka Sound, just off the shore of Baranof Island, city rich in culture
Skagway, Alaska stands as the gateway to the Yukon, located 90 miles north of Juneau at the top of the Inside Passage’s Lynn Canal.
Haines, Alaska set atop the mainland approximately 70 miles north of Juneau, the city of 1,500 is characterized by its place in gold rush history and as the first Army post in Alaska.
Gustavus, Alaska is a small unique community, sandy beaches offer an inspiring contrast to snow covered peaks of the Fairweather Range to the west and Chilkat Range to the east.
Petersburg, Alaska is located on the northwest end of Mitkof Island, where the Wrangell Narrows meet Frederick Sound.
Wrangell, Alaska is near the mouth of the Stikine River, an historic trade route to the Canadian Interior.
Prince of Wales, Alaska is the third largest island in Alaska and home to many different communities offering a true Alaskan adventure.

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Charter fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska for salmon, halibut and bottom fish. 20 years and 10,000 clients served. Cruise ship stopovers our specialty. Prices from $95.
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All inclusive four to seven day trips, featuring fantastic fishing, wildlife viewing and kayaking. Custom trips catering to the clients's wishes, and offering all the amenities necessary for a memorable experience.
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A Cozy Log Bed & Breakfast 907-789-2582
Imagine sitting on the porch of a log home in Alaska's capital with Thunder Mountain and the forest as your backdrop. A warm fire, friendly people and blueberry pancakes await inside. A top rated B&B in a civilized wilderness.
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Travel to Southeast Alaska:

The quickest way to get to Alaska is simply flying. Alaska Airlines offers daily jets service connecting Southeast Alaska with hubs in Anchorage and Seattle. Juneau is only two hours by jet from Seattle and an hour and a half from Anchorage. Jets also provide daily service to Ketchikan, Sitka, Wrangell and Petersburg. Smaller commuter planes provide service to Gustavus, Haines, Skagway, Prince of Wales Island and other communities throughout Southeast Alaska.

The state-owned and operated ferry system (Alaska Marine Highway) that connects the major Southeast Alaska communities with Bellingham, Washington and Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada. The Alaska Marine Highway System carries cars, trucks, freight and walk-on passengers. Cruise the shoreline of Alaska while traveling between communities.

Southeast Alaska is not connected by roads. However, you can take the Alaska-Canada Highway to one of the Alaska Marine Highway System ports, then drive on-board and sail desired destination. Road access to ferry terminal ports are in Bellingham, Washington, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and three Alaska towns. Driving the Alaska-Canada Highway to Hyder, Skagway, or Haines.

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Juneau - is located on the mainland in the heart of the Inside Passage 900 air miles northwest of Seattle and 600 air miles southeast of Anchorage. It was established in 1880 after the local discovery of gold. Local Tlingit tribes had been settled in this area hundreds of years before gold was discovered.

Juneau is Alaska's capital and third largest city with a population of about 30,000. The state, city, and federal governments provide nearly half of the employment. The median family income is above $54,000. The Juneau branch of the University of Alaska Southeast has an enrollment of about 600 full time and 1,900 part time students.

The legislature meets in Juneau between January and May. Tourism is a significant contributor to the private sector economy during the summer months when about 300,000 visitors arrive on large cruise ships.

Support services for logging and fish processing contribute to the Juneau economy. Nearly 600 residents hold commercial fishing permits.

Juneau has daily jet service and numerous air taxis operators. The state ferry and barge lines provide year-round service. There are five radio stations, two over the air TV stations, cable TV service, and a daily newspaper.

Average summer temperatures range from 44 to 65 degrees; winter temperatures range from 25 to 35 degrees.

Sitka, Alaska

Sitka - is located on the west side of Baranof Island and fronts the Pacific Ocean on Sitka Sound. It is 95 air miles southwest of Juneau and 185 miles northwest of Ketchikan. Sitka was originally inhabited by a major tribe of Tlingits. It became "New Archangel" in 1799 and the capital of Russian America.

Sitka has population of about 9,000 and a diversified economy composed of fishing, fish processing, tourism, government, transportation, retail, and health services.

There is daily jet service and year-round state ferry service to Sitka. The community has three radio stations, cable TV, and a daily newspaper.

Average January temperatures range from 23 to 35; summer temperatures vary from 48 to 61.

Ketchikan - is located on Revillagigedo Island near the southernmost boundary of Alaska and is the state's first port of call for northbound boat passengers. It's about 680 air miles north of Seattle and 235 miles south of Juneau.

Historically, Tongass and Cape Fox Tlingits used Ketchikan Creek as a fish camp. Land that later became the township was purchased from the local Tlingit leader in 1885. The first cannery opened in 1886.

Ketchikan has a population of about 14,000 and is an industrial center and a major port of entry with a diverse economy. The community has a large fishing fleet, fish processing facilities, timber and wood products manufacturing and tourism. Nearly 500 residents hold commercial fishing permits.

Ketchikan is a regional transportation hub with numerous air taxi services to surrounding communities. There are three float plane landing facilities, five small boat harbors, a deep draft dock, a dry dock and ship repair yard and a state ferry terminal. There is daily commercial jet service. There are three radio stations, cable TV, and a daily newspaper.

The average summer temperatures range fro 46 to 59; winter temperatures range from 29 to 48.

Petersburg - A Scandinavian fishing town in the heart of the Inside Passage, halfway between Juneau and Ketchikan, Petersburg is a photographer's delight, with weathered buildings on pilings reflected in Hammer Slough, Sing Lee Alley shops, the barn-shaped Sons of Norway Hall, and a viking long boat, the Valhalla, in the busy harbor. Located on Frederick Sound at the northern end of the Wrangell Narrows, Petersburg offers whale watching, fishing and shrimp. The LeConte glacier and Devil's Thumb are nearby. Petersburg, Alaska population - 3,146
Yakutat - On the gulf of Alaska coast 225 miles northwest of Juneau, Yakutat offers stunning scenery as well as world-class sport fishing. The Hubbard and Malaspina glaciers; Mount Fairweather; 18,000-foot Mount Saint Elias; and the Alsek-Tatshenshini Wilderness Preserve are nearby. Yakutat, Alaska population - 724
Angoon, Alaska
Angoon - The only permanent settlement on Admiralty Island, 60 miles southwest of Juneau, Angoon is a Kootznoowoo Tlingit stronghold, the "fortress of the bears. Angoon, Alaska population - 542
Cube Cove, Alaska
Cube Cove - On the northwest coast of Admiralty Island, 20 miles south of Juneau, Cube Cove was a logging camp formerly known as 8 Fathem Bight. Cube Cove, Alaska population - 30
Elfin Cove, Alaska
Elfin Cove - A great place to see whales, Elfin Cove is across Icy Strait from Glacier Bay. Elfin Cove, Alaska population - 32
Excursion Inlet, Alaska
Excursion Inlet - 38 miles northeast of Juneau, with a cannery in 1943, now mostly recreation cabins. Excursion Inlet , Alaska population - 11
Hoonah, Alaska
Hoonah - At the northeast tip of Chichagof Island on Frederick Sound, 40 air miles west of Juneau, Hoonah is home to the Huna Tlingits, Alaska's largest Tlingit village. According to legend, advancing ice drove the people out of Glacier Bay, 20 miles away, to the current location in Hoonah. Hoonah, Alaska population - 868
Hyder, Alaska
Hyder - Near Ketchikan, Hyder is "the friendliest ghost town in Alaska," a mining, logging town adjacent to Stewart, B.C. A ferry stop, it connects travelers with Cassiar Highway 37. Hyder, Alaska population 89
Kake, Alaska
Kake - On the northwest corner of Kupreanof Island, Kake has Alaska's tallest totem (132.5 feet), with all Tlingit clans represented. Kayak trips to Kuiu Island wilderness areas begin here. Kake, Alaska population - 700
Metlakatla, Alaska
Metlakatla - A Tsimshian community on Annette Island, 15 miles south of Ketchikan, Metlakatla is Alaska's only federal Indian reservation, founded in 1887 by Reverend William Duncan. The island's cannery has operated since 1890. Metlakatla, Alaska population - 1,421
Meyers Chuck, Alaska
Meyers Chuck - Home of the Lonesome Pete, Greasy Gus and other "local characters," the community sported a clam cannery, saltery and several stores in the 1920s, now a seasonal fishing spot. Meyers Chuck, Alaska population - 13
Pelican, Alaska
Pelican - Famous for July 4th festivities, picturesque Pelican wraps around the town's boardwalk. Nearby are the West Chichagof-Yakobi wilderness and White Sulfur Springs. Pelican, Alaska population - 115
Port Alexander, Alaska
Port Alexander - More than 1,000 vessels anchored in this protected harbor during the 1920s and 1930s, now a seasonal fishing base, 65 miles south of Sitka on Baranof Island. Port Alexander, Alaska population - 72
Tenakee, Alaska
Tenakee Springs - Once the site of salmon and crab canneries, Tenakee is a retreat with a dirt path wide enough to accommodate the town's fire truck, bikes and four wheelers. No cars are allowed. Tenakee's enclosed mineral hot springs are a draw for boater and sightseers. Tenakee Springs, Alaska - 98

Southeast Alaska Climate:

Southeast Alaska's comfortable maritime climate means cool summers and mild winters.

The temperate marine climate of Southeast Alaska is created by the nearness of the North Pacific Ocean and the steep coastal mountains on shore. The ocean warms the area in the winter and cools it in the summer creating a moderate climate that goes against the stereotype of Alaska's weather.

The average summer temperature is about 65 degrees in July. Sunny days can occasionally push the thermometer into the 70s and 80s. Winter brings mixed snow, rain, and sunshine with a January mean temperature of 24 degrees. The first snowfalls often occur in late October but, generally, there is little snow accumulation at low levels until late November.

Southeast Alaska's maritime climate is characterized by relatively mild, cloudy, wet weather. Along the inside coast from Juneau to Ketchikan about 50% of the days have measurable rainfall. However, the rain is seldom heavy enough to cancel outdoor activities. It's common to see people holding picnics or participating in sporting activities in the light rains.

There's no hiding the fact that Southeast is damp. Juneau gets about 70 inches of "damp" a year, Ketchikan averages about 160 inches, and Skagway, which is in Glacier Bay's rain shadow, averages 27 inches. This precipitation also arrives as snow. More than 100 inches a year fall in the mountains behind Juneau. The snow accumulations feed the ice field and glaciers of Southeast Alaska. It also brings happiness to skiers and snow boarders at Eaglecrest, the ski area just 20 minutes from downtown Juneau.

It has often been said, "there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!" Southeast Alaskans have perfected the art of "layering" and take great pride in their frontier fashion sense and hardy nature!

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