IS IT WORTH IT? HOONAH & ICY STRAIT POINT ALASKA
Quick look into Icy Strait Point and Hoonah Alaska.
We liked Icy Strait Ppoint, but felt that Hoonah was a bit of a let down.
Have you ever been? If so, what did you think?
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Icy Strait Point is a privately owned tourist destination just outside the small village of Hoonah, Alaska. It is located on Chichagof Island and is named after the nearby Icy Strait. Owned by Huna Totem Corporation, it is the only privately owned cruise destination in Alaska, as most stops are owned by the cities in which they are located. Huna Totem Corporation is owned by approximately 1,350 Alaskan Natives with aboriginal ties to Hoonah and the Glacier Bay area. Many of them are of the Tlingit people.
Location: 108 Cannery Road, Hoonah, Alaska
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The corporation's goal was to preserve the character of the local village and culture as much as possible, despite the influx of visitors, while still providing substantial help to local economic prospects. They have won several awards for doing this, including in 2008 a Travel to a Better World Award from National Geographic Traveler magazine, in 2012 a Global Vision Award from Travel + Leisure magazine, and in 2013 a finalist World Savers Award from Condé Nast Traveler magazine.
The site includes the 1930s Hoonah Packing Company facility, now converted into a museum, restaurant, and shops. In the view of two travel books, the cannery at the site has been beautifully restored. At the dock, traditionally garbed presenters offer a look at Huna Tlingit culture, and an indoor theatrical production along the same lines is also offered. All shops located there are owned by Alaskans. Alaska's Wildest Kitchen shows visitors the importance of salmon and subsistence fishing in the Tlingit culture and features a culinary instruction space where local residents demonstrate how to fillet salmon and halibut and turn them into burgers, spreads, casseroles, and grilled entrees. The local town of Hoonah is a mile's walk, and reveals contemporary Tlingit life. A 2014 USA Today article described the chance to experience Alaska Native culture in small villages such as Hoonah one of the ten reasons to visit the state.
For the most part, however, Icy Strait Point is a jumping-off point for shore excursions for the cruise passengers. The most well-known of these is the ZipRider zip-line that completes its run near the facility, which was constructed by the Huna Totem Corporation. Opening in May 2007, it measures 5,330 feet (1,620 m) and made claims to being the longest in the world, or later to at least being one of the longest and highest – at 1,330 feet (410 m) – in North America. It has been rated a statewide must do attraction by the Anchorage Daily News. The zip-line was also featured in September 2013 on Travel Channel's Ride-iculous show.
Another popular excursion is to search for coastal brown bears on the nearby Spasski River, where sightings happen but are not guaranteed. Other wildlife, such as bald eagles, are frequently seen in the area. Whale watching excursions are also conducted, as the facility is near the Point Adolphus feeding area for humpback whales. By 2011, attractions at and around Icy Strait Point had reached the level where they were getting non-cruise visitors as well.
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ALASKA #2 -Halibut Fishing Hoonah - Alaska Yacht Cruise Northern Dream
Day 2 of the Alaska Adventure takes Ty & Theresa and all on board to the Icy Straits for some Halibut Fishing. Catching more then expected we head back to Hoonah to filet the fish and check crab pots. A little more whale watching, bald eagles and grizzly bear! Come along on another adventure in Alaska!!!
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Icy Strait Point Tour via Alaska Cruise (4K)
Take a tour of Icy Strait Point in Honnah Alaksa. We visited during our Alaska cruise in June of 2017. In this video you will see the walkway that goes from the pier to Icy Strait Point Adventure Center. It is not a long walk at around 10 minutes, but not short either, and if you need help there is a cart that will help transport you to and fro.
The Adventure Center has a coffee shop, restrooms and tour desks where you can book activities. There is a restaurant called Duck Point Smokehouse right outside. Behind the Adventure Center you can observe those coming down on the Icy Strait Point Zipline (costs ~$149). We were told that it takes about 45 minutes for a bus to haul guests up the hill where they would take the ziprider down.
You can then take a scenic 10 minute walk to the Icy Strait Point/former cannery. Inside were exhibits from the former Hoonah cannery. We were a bit surprised at the shop located right in the middle of the museum, however, which made it seem a bit too commercialized.
There were other restaurants there such as The Cookhouse which offered Reindeer Sausage, and the Crab Station that sold Port Frederick Sound Dungeness Crab. We were actually looking forward to trying the Dungeness Crab but were told that the crabs wouldn't come in for another week.
The favorite thing we did there was the Nature Trail- a tranquil 20 minute stroll through a real Alaskan forest that takes you from the beach near the pier back to the Adventure Center compound.
Overall Icy Strait Point was an enjoyable port. The beauty of nature with plenty of comfortable facilities for guests, along with a range of excursions/activities available including the popular zipline ride. We did wish that we had more time at the port as the all-aboard time was 1:30 PM.
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Hoonah is a largely Tlingit community on Chichagof Island, located in Alaska's panhandle in the southeast region of the state.It is 30 miles west of Juneau, across the Alaskan Inside Passage.Hoonah is the only first-class city on Chichagof Island, the 109th largest island in the world and the 5th largest island in the United States.At the 2000 census the population was 860, though summer population can swell to over 1,300 depending on fishing, boating, hiking and hunting conditions.
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ALASKA #4 - Pulling Dungeness Crab Pots in Hoonah - Alaska Cruise Northern Dream
Day 4 of the Alaska Adventure - Ty and Jay head out at night (which is still daylight in Hoonah) to pull crab pots... target species is Dungeness Crabs. Come along on the adventure!!
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Largest zipline in the world icy strait point hoonah Alaska
It takes 15 minutes to go on top thats 1300ft much higher than the empire state building which is 1250ft and just 90seconds to reach down
Whale Watching at Icy Strait Point
Brief highlights of our trip whale watching with Hoonah Travel Adventures and Captain Paul while we were visiting Icy Strait Point on our cruise.
We saw a lot more whales than this, but they are very difficult to capture on camera sometimes!
World's Largest Zipline, Hoonah, Alaska
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A Ride on the Worlds Largest Zip Line: Icy Strait Point, Hoonah Alaska
A ride on the worlds largest zip line at Icy Strait Point, Hoonah, Alaska. A mile long, 1300 feet up and 60 mph, you know you wanna go ride it too!
Bear Encounter in Hoonah, Alaska
Stream fishing for Pink Salmon in Hoohah, Alaska on 8/9/2017. Had a visitor who wanted to fish with us! You don't get much closer than we did to a Brown Bear!
ASB Alaska 2019
Between March 7th - 17th, 2019, 13 NC State students along with one faculty leader ventured to Hoonah, Alaska, to serve the Native American population known as the Tlingit, People of the Tides. While we couldn't take photo/video of the actual service we did, these are the highlights of our off-time adventures.
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Icy Strait Point Hoonah Bike Trek
Hoonah Bike Trek
Your adventure departs from Icy Strait Point on a scenic bike ride as your local guide takes you through our small fishing town.
After being fitted for your bicycle and helmet and receiving a safety briefing, you will begin your eight-mile cycling tour. Learn what day to day life is like for the residents of the coastal village of Hoonah on this an intimate bike ride through Alaska's largest Tlingit settlement. Your local guides will lead you along the coastline of this fishing community that is home to nearly 900 residents. Along the way you will see a working harbor, hear the stories behind totem poles and find out how to drive the Alaskan Marine Highway. Be sure to keep watch for the wildlife inhabiting the waters and forests surrounding the village.
Participants must be at least 10 years old and 54-inches tall. Closed-toed athletic shoes and layered clothing appropriate for inclement weather are recommended. Rain gear is provided, when necessary. This tour involves approximately 300 yards of walking and 8 miles of cycling on flat or moderately hilly dirt and paved roads. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any cycling excursion.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Hoonah Indian Assoc. Robert Starbard Testyifing on the Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act
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