Alaska Travel Adventures: Wilderness Sea Kayaking in Sitka
Alaska's highest value half-day kayaking tour promises a memorable adventure! Meet on the dock in Sitka and prepare for your adventure by suiting up in quality raingear and lifejackets. Climb aboard our fast, custom-built vessel for an exciting sightseeing tour enroute to our floating base camp. Your knowledgeable captain will scan the sea for wildlife, including whales, and identify points of interest along the way.
Upon arrival at our floating base camp, you'll be instructed in the use of safe, oceangoing, two person kayaks by your knowledgeable guide. These stable yet maneuverable craft let you enjoy the beauty of the protected bays and inlets near Sitka from a serene, natural perspective.
Groups of up to six kayaks will be led by an experienced guide, well versed in paddling techniques and the marine environment of the area. Each of the waterways traveled holds unique attractions, be it colorful intertidal invertebrates, an eagle swooping from the treetops, or the grandeur of the lush rain forest. You may even see brown bear, harbor seals, or Sitka black-tailed deer.
Alaska Travel Adventures: Glacier View Kayaking in Juneau
Learn to handle a kayak from an expert, then put your new skills to use with an unforgettable seaborne adventure. Glide through the waters native-style, get up-close looks at wildlife and enjoy ever-changing views of the Mendenhall Glacier.
Start with a narrated tour through a historic part of Juneau on your way to North Douglas Island. Don protective raingear, boots and lifejackets, and learn the paddling techniques you'll need to handle your kayak. Then join a friend or new traveling companion in your two-person craft and you're off to explore!
Against a backdrop of forested slopes, nearby peaks and the spectacular Mendenhall, you're on course for an informative and memorable tour of Fritz Cove and Auke Bay. In small groups of six kayaks, you're able to stealthily approach wildlife. Bald eagles and their nests, herons, shorebirds and waterfowl are all common sights. Porpoises and even humpback whales occasionally surface for air. If you're lucky, you might see a humpback's enormous tail fluke. You'll also visit the Mendenhall Wetlands, a protected habitat teeming with more than 140 species of birds, nearly a dozen different mammals and an abundance of marine life.
Along the way, your guide will satisfy your curiosity about local flora and fauna, and explain the history behind landmarks such as Smuggler's Cove. But you'll get a sense for the experience that greeted the Aleut Indians as they traveled these waters two centuries ago.
Alaska Travel Adventures: Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip in Juneau
Hold on for a safe but exhilarating river-running experience! Put in at the lake at the foot of the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier, and be carried away by the river and views of towering mountains, forests and wildlife. There's a lot of everything in this trip!
Begin with a scenic tour up the Mendenhall Valley. On the shores of Mendenhall Lake, don protective raingear and life jackets, and board your raft. Each holds up to twelve, and is rowed by an experienced guide. Or, if you're looking for a hands-on experience, join a paddle-raft team.
Glide across the iceberg-studded lake, marveling at the 1.5-mile-wide glacier, and set course downstream. The six-mile route combines meandering stretches with Class II and III whitewater. The rapids are perfectly safe, just exciting enough for beginners, and appropriate for all ages. A treat for experienced rafters, too! Encounter river features such as Moon Flats and Pin Ball Alley. Watch for the photographer on shore who snaps your picture, capturing the thrill of your adventure.
Where the river levels out, soak in the views of the riverbank, lush forests, and 7,000-foot mountains above the valley floor. Learn about the natural history of the river. You're likely to see bald eagles, birds nesting in rocky cliffs, black bears, otters and seals, and salmon during spawning season.
At the haul-out, celebrate with an Alaskan-style snack and toast your adventure with a cup of Martha's Mendenhall Madness. You can also purchase an action photo of yourself as a lasting memento of a trip you'll never forget.
Alaska Summer Vacation - Alaskan Adventures Series Part 1
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Sitka Alaska Tourism Attractions
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A Walk through Sitka, AK & Our next adventure!!
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Alaska Travel Adventures: Rainforest Canoe Adventure and Nature Trail in Ketchikan
The adventure begins with a scenic motorcoach tour to a secluded mountain lake, where you will board Indian-style 37-foot, 20 passenger canoes which are fast, stable, and easy to maneuver. Paddle under the direction of an experienced guide, scan the shore for wildlife and learn the unique natural and Indian history of the Ketchikan area. The lake, part of a lush rain forest, is ideal for canoeing and is surrounded by the Tongass, the largest National Forest in the United States.
Stop ashore for a native-style snack including smoked salmon, clam chowder, rolls with wild berry jams and beverages. A knowledgeable guide will lead a short nature walk highlighting the flora and fauna of the rain forest, including a carnivorous plant, the Sundew, which uses tentacles with an adhesive dew to ensnare small insects. Paddle back to the canoe dock and reboard your motorcoach that returns to the cruise ship pier.
This adventure is a rare opportunity to comfortably explore Southeast Alaska in the manner of its original explorers and early culture.
ALASKA DAY IN SITKA - 2018
Is was in Sitka that Russia transferred the territory of Alaska into the hands of the USA on October 18th, 1867. Here that event is commemorated and celebrated in a variety of ways, including but not limited to, a smoked salmon competition, a memorial service, a pie sale, a parade, a SAR (Search and Rescue) Demonstration, a brew fest with Baranof Island Brewing Company, and a bag piper performance all of which took place on Alaska Day 2018 and were captured in this video. Enjoy!
Alaska Travel Adventures: Historic Gold Mining & Panning Adventure in Juneau
Catch gold fever and experience what it was like to seek your fortune during Gold Rush days! Learn to pan for gold (and keep all you find!), and discover Juneau's colorful mining heritage for yourself.
Head out with a prospector/guide in authentic 19th-century dress for a historical tour of Juneau including the state capitol. Then, turn up the road to Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin, where Joe Juneau and Richard Harris struck gold in 1880.
In a beautiful, secluded setting near a waterfall alongside Gold Creek — only accessible under our tour's special permit — your prospector shows you how gold panning is done. Then, it's your turn, as you learn how to expertly work the pan with helpful tips and advice. You can choose to pan in the creek, or in the waist-high demonstration trough. Every one of all ages and those with limited mobility can learn how to pan and capture the full gold-rush experience. You're guaranteed to find gold! And, all that glitters is yours to keep.
Around you are remnants of the original buildings of the Alaska-Juneau Mining Company, which at the height of production was the largest operation of its type in the world. You'll learn about the mining techniques that were used, and more about the quest for gold that is so much a part of Alaska's history.
Take home a souvenir Orelove Brothers Gold Claim Certificate, all the gold you find, and an appreciation of what is was like to seek your fortune in the wilds of Alaska more than a century ago.
Karen's Quick Guide to Sitka, Alaska
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Travel Alaska - Top 5 Attractions in Alaska
Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Alaska, United States - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
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Number 5: Kenai Fjordes National Park. With many national parks like this one, Alaska is a land of unmatched natural beauty. This park is known for various fjordes created by glaciers.
Number 4: Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve. This is the largest national park of the U.S., covering an area of 20,000 square miles. It's larger than some countries.
Number 3: Dog sled race. Witness this unique competitive race unlike any other. Covering 1,000 miles of rough and beautiful terrain, the dog sled teams come from around the world.
Number 2: Denali National Park. The world famous attraction has thriving wildlife, forests and glaciers. It also has Mount McKinley, North America's highest mountain peak.
Number 1: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Covering 3.3 million acres, it's a world heritage site and offers visitors a chance to get close to spectacular natural beauty.
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Adventures in Alaska
Fred and the family are in Kodiak, Alaska. Fishing, duck hunting, chasing Sitka Blacktail, it doesn't get much better.
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Fred Eichler is a man of personal achievement. His passion for bowhunting has taken him all over the world in pursuit of his next adventure. Fred truly believes that any animal with a bow is a trophy. His personal quest to complete the North American Super Slam with a recurve bow reflects that state of mind. In mid August of 2009 Fred harvested a cow Tule Elk to become the first to take all 29 North American big game animals with a recurve bow and complete the Super Slam. Fred has been fortunate enough to share his love and enthusiasm of the sport with fellow bowhunters across the country through his television shows and personal appearances. If you ever run across Fred in the woods or at your local bow shop you’ll be greeted with a big smile and friendly handshake. Bowhunting is more than a passion for him, it’s a way of life.
Walking in Ketchikan, Alaska - What to Do on Your Day in Port
This is a quick video of walking through Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan is the state's southeasternmost major settlement. Downtown Ketchikan is a National Historic District. Incorporated on August 25, 1900. Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, so named in 1793 by Captain George Vancouver.
Ketchikan is named after Ketchikan Creek, which flows through the town, emptying into the Tongass Narrows a short distance southeast of its downtown. Ketchikan comes from the Tlingit name for the creek, Kitschk-hin, the meaning of which is unclear. It may mean the river belonging to Kitschk; other accounts claim it means Thundering Wings of an Eagle. In modern Tlingit this name is rendered as Kichx̱áan.
We walked up to Creek St. and then took the tram up to Cape Fox Lodge. We then walked down to the City Park and then back to the ship.
Note: At 5:13 the caption reads: We have walked about 'fo blocks' now. There is an outlet mall here with restrooms.
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CLIMBING NORTH SISTER - SITKA ALASKA
North Sister is a mountain in Sitka Alaska who's summit was by no means easy to reach. A first attempt was foiled by trail finding blunders and bushwhacking nightmares while the the second attempt was nearly abandoned due to the fear of slipping off the exposed, narrow and snow covered summit ridge. I don't look back at this summit attempt without a shudder.
Best Attractions and Places to See in Sitka, Alaska AK
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List of Best Things to do in Sitka, Alaska (AK)
Fortress of the Bear
Alaska Raptor Center
Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park
Sheldon Jackson Museum
Harbor Mountain Trail
Russian Bishop's House
St. Michael's Cathedral
Herring Cove Trail
Baranof Island Brewing Company
Sitka Sound Science Center
Port Overview - Sitka, Alaska
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Top 9. Best Tourist Attractions in Sitka - Alaska
Top 9. Best Tourist Attractions in Sitka - Alaska: Alaska Raptor Center, Sitka National Historic Park, Fortress of the Bear, Sheldon Jackson Museum, St. Michael's Cathedral, Russian Bishop's House, Sitka Sound Science Center, Baranof Castle State Historical Site, Sitka Historical Museum
What to Do in Ketchikan Alaska
This video describes many of the things to do on vacation in Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaskan Cruises ships stop at many cities in Alaska, including Ketchikan. Learn about the tours that are offered in Southern Alaska, including flight seeing to see bears, Misty Fjords National Monument, hiking in the rainforest, watching the Lumberjack Show, visiting the Totem Parks, fishing for salmon, shopping for souvenirs, zip lining, snorkeling and more.
If you are traveling with a large group, be sure to negotiate a lower price with the tour operators. You can also rent a van to visit local attractions rather than paying individually for bus tours. Be sure to book months in advance.
She has tips for the budget traveler too. Many local attractions are free or inexpensive. She can tell you how to get around using the public transportation system. What is the difference between the Totem parks and where to go in town to watch the Salmon jump over waterfalls to reach their spawning grounds.
Alaska cruise tours may be arranged in advance, or visitors can set up tours right at the Ketchikan Visitors center, where the cruise ships dock.
These pictures of Ketchikan Alaska should give you a glimpse of what to expect on your Alaskan Vacation. Contact TripTrist at Doreen doreen@triptrist.com for help planning your cruise to Alaska. She visited Ketchikan in 2013 and 2014 on the Celebrity Millennium Cruise ship and is happy to answer any of your questions about visiting Ketchikan, cruising with Celebrity Cruises, other Alaskan Ports of Call or other questions about visiting Alaska. Visit to learn more.
RV'ing 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.
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