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will pick you up at the dock and take you at Coastal Cold Storage, then walk to the
to the Juneau airport for your short flight to harbor to see the canneries and fishing boats
Sitka. Rent a car at the airport and spend unloading the day’s catch. Try out Inside
the day in the town where “wilderness and Passages Adventures in Petersburg for
culture collide.” Sitka is a picturesque town unhurried, full day naturalist-guided tours to
with a strong Russian heritage. The orthodox watch humpback whales in Frederick Sound.
cathedral with its onion shaped domes and Day 8 Petersburg/Ketchikan
gold crosses makes for a lovely contrast In the morning, Tides Inn will take
against the green forest covered mountains. you back to the airport for your flight to
The Tlingit, Russian, and American Ketchikan. Upon arrival, rent a car from
settlers have all left their mark on Sitka and Alaska Car Rental and drive onto the ferry
can still be seen in the traditional Russian for the trip across the water, as the airport
dancing of the Archangel Dancers and totem- is on an island. Once in Ketchikan, three
lined trail through the rainforest. Be sure to outstanding accommodations are Ketchikan
stop by Abby’s Reflection, a quilt and apparel Cape Fox Lodge, Edgewater Inn and The
store with locally designed fabric from Sitka Landing. Ketchikan is the perfect place for a
artists. Her faithful dog will probably great flight seeing adventure to view Misty Fjords
you at the door and welcome you to the National Monument, a nature preserve
store. A short drive out of town, Fortress of the where glacial fjords rise majestically 3,000
Bear, is a facility that provides a safe haven feet above sea level.
for orphaned bears. Founded in 2007, the The city has the largest collection of totem
center offers protection and expert care to poles in Alaska. These enormous carved tree
rescued animals in an enriching, educational trunks experienced their peak in the mid
environment. The Sheldon Jackson Museum 1700s -1800s. The totems told illustrious
on College Drive is the oldest museum stories of events and legends of the clan.
in Alaska. The unusual octagon shaped Unfortunately the totems and villages were
building showcases the incredible and wide abandoned when people moved into cities.
variety of artifacts including native totems, There is a renewed interest in the history
masks, baskets, and sewing. and preservation of these magnificent works
In the evening, head to the airport to of art. There are two totem pole parks just
check in your car and fly back to Juneau. outside of town. Saxman Native Village lies
Overnight in Juneau at Frontier Suites, who south of town and Totem Bight is to the north.
will again pick you up at the airport and take Stroll through lush forested paths that give
you to the hotel. In the morning they will way to the welcoming spirit of the totems,
take you back to the airport for your flight to inviting you to view the proud heritage of the
Petersburg. native clans.
Day 7 Juneau/Petersburg Walk the streets of Ketchikan and take
In Petersburg, Tides Inn will pick you up in the gold shops and art galleries. For
and take you to the hotel. Car rental is possible rip roaring entertainment, try The Great
from Tides Inn but is not a requirement, as Lumberjack Show, a competition of strength
most attractions are close. Petersburg is a and agility that celebrates these unsung
true Alaskan working community that makes heroes of the Alaskan wilderness. In the
its living from the sea. A Norwegian fishing evening enjoy the best fish and chips at the
village, Petersburg is located on Frederick Landing. The fish that graces your plate is
Sound, near the summer feeding grounds of halibut that has just been caught that day. It
hundreds of humpback whales. Enjoy lunch doesn’t get any fresher than that!

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