Page 16 - eseatg

WHERE ART AND WILDERNESS MEET DISCOVERING THE SOUL OF HAINES ALASKA
WHERE ART AND WILDERNESS MEET
DISCOVERING THE SOUL OF HAINES ALASKA

Aristotle once said that “art takes slower paced. People live with intention arriving from the Yukon, the journey into
nature as its model.” That has never here. You re-connect with mother nature Haines is part of the adventure—along
been more true than in Haines, said to and yourself.” a recently upgraded highway that’s as
be the most scenic place in all of Alaska. A Gem Nestled in Alaska smooth as it is scenic.
It is an area with towering snow-capped Nestled at the top of the Inside Passage, Unlike cruise-focused towns, Haines
mountains that stand watch over forested Haines is one of the few Southeast caters to the independent traveler. “We
valleys and glacier-fed streams teeming Alaska communities accessible by both do get some cruise ships, absolutely,”
with fish that tumble into saltwater land and sea. This duality gives visitors says Rebecca, “but our niche is more the
fjords. A place where even the heavens the best of both worlds: the dramatic traveler who wants to explore, to linger,
seem to look down and proclaim, “It is coastal scenery and wildlife viewing and to connect.”
good.” typical of cruise ports, with the freedom Nature’s Bounty
“Life is different in Haines,” says and spontaneity of a road trip. Whether That connection begins with nature.
Tourism Director Rebecca Hylton. “It’s you’re driving up from the Lower 48 or Haines is framed by two river systems

294