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Southeast Alaska which is also known as the infamous Inside Passage runs north from Skagway to the southern tip of Prince of Wales Island. The lush coastal scenery and island filled fjords weave a fascinating web of isolated country teaming with wildlife – bears, bald eagles, stellar sea lions, seals, whales and spirited orcas. Ancestral home to the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian bands where their history is portrayed on towering totem poles that span the coastal waterway. Domed churches reflect the Russian influence and heritage in historic fishing villages that today still subsist mainly on the bounty from the sea.
Juneau the Capital of Alaska and is the hub of tourism within the Inside Passage. A lively downtown scene filled with gift shops, galleries and restaurants serving the booming cruise industry where mega-ships fill the harbor throughout the summer cruise season. Gateway to Glacier Bay National Park and within Juneau is St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church a popular visitors attraction and the nearby Mendenhall Glacier.
In the southern region Ketchikan serves as the most southern port of call for the southeast Alaska cruise trade. Ketchikan is good base for enjoying a multitude of regional activities. Tour the Tongass Historical Museum and learn about the native cultures, history of the fishing industry and an example of a timber camp bunk house. Just outside of town you'll find the world's largest collection of totem poles at the Saxman & Totem Bight State Park. World-class sport fishing opportunities are plentiful from ashore or aboard one the many charter boats.
Prince of Wales Island lies 600 miles north of Seattle and the furthest point south within the Alaskan portion of the Inside Passage before merging into Canadian waters. Isolated from the more popular Alaska destinations, Prince of Wales Island offers adventure travelers a moment to step back in time and experience raw nature at its best. Rugged mountainous terrain, abundant wildlife and uncrowned waterways. Incredible fishing, kayaking, whale-watching and via 1,500 miles of roadway offers access to awesome camping, hiking, bird watching and totem parks rich in native cultures. Prince of Wales Island, the new frontier.
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