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Alaska's Inside Passage
The adventure
begins on beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia with a visit to
Telegraph Cove, possibly the best place on Earth to view Orca (killer whales).
We continue north to Ketchikan, Alaska's first city on the Inside Passage. Here
we explore the spectacular Misty Fjords National Monument by kayak and float
plane. We also learn about the art of totem pole carving and watch as they are
created. A short side trip by ferry takes us to Prince Of Wales Island, which
has more than 2,000 miles of logging roads for exploration. The island is also
known for its luxury fishing lodges.
Wrangell calls itself "Alaska's Hidden Jewel", and is paradise for those
seeking outdoor adventure! Many say that if you're looking for the real Alaska,
you'll find it here. The Anan Bear Observatory is considered to be one of the
best in the state and the only place where black and brown bears feed together.
We take an exciting jet boat tour up the Stikine River - the last great
un-dammed river on the continent - and visit Telegraph Creek as well as the
Grand Canyon of the Stikine.
The ferry becomes part of the adventure as we head north through the Wrangell
Narrows - the single most difficult navigational stretch on the Passage.
Petersburg is Alaska's "Little Norway" and Southeast's busiest processing port,
home to the area's largest fishing fleet. Sitka was once the Russian capital of
Alaska and is one of the most beautiful spots on our route. We explore the
town's history and native culture. The Alaska Raptor Center offers a close-up at
eagles. A wildlife cruise to St. Lazaria Island lets us observe whales, puffins,
sea lions and otters. A snorkeling tour reveals Alaska's underwater world.
Juneau is the state capital. The biggest attraction is Mendenhall Glacier,
which we explore with an exciting helicopter tour and glacier trek. Some of the
best humpback whale watching is within a short boat ride of town. Incredible
glacier calving and towering cliffs can be seen at nearby Tracy Arm. Side trips
take us to beautiful Glacier Bay and the quirky little town of Pelican.
Our adventure ends with a tour of historic Skagway and more wilderness
adventures in Haines, including a river tour, an air boat ride and panning for
gold
Imagine taking a tour of Alaska and bringing your home along for the ride!
Join us on our RV adventure and get helpful tips to plan your own
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