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.
3-week Solo Kayak Camping and Fishing in Alaska from Ketchikan to Dixon Entrance (part 1)
These are the first days of a 3-week solo kayak camping and fishing trip thru south Alaska. I traveled from Ketchikan to Prince of Wales to fish remote lake systems. In this episode I traveled from Ketchikan to the SW corner of Gravina Island and waited for clearing weather that will allow me to cross the Dixon Entrance over to Prince of Wales Island. It was non-stop rain and wind for days. Welcome to summer in Alaska!
I move along the coastline at a slow pace due to the weather, taking frequent breaks. I find camping at a couple of river mouths, but I am held up by nearly constant rainfall. Eventually the bad weather begins to move onward during the third day.
In part 2, I leave Gravina Island a couple of hours before the small craft advisories (SCA) is lifted, and the first half of the crossing is done under marginal conditions. By the time I reach Prince of Wales island it has been 11 hours since the start of my day. It is around midnight when I find a small beach where I can land and scratch out a small sleeping area. As I'm unloading gear from the kayak and setting up camp a large black bear approaches out of the dark. I am able to chase it away by yelling and throwing rocks but the experience is unsettling to say the least and I don't get much sleep that first night on PoW Island.
Kayaking in Ketchikan, Alaska
Went kayaking in one of the rainiest places in Alaska, lucked out and got sunshine and 60 degree weather.
Rainforest Canoe & Nature Trail
The adventure begins with a scenic motorcoach tour to a secluded mountain lake, where you'll 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 fish, 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. Note: Participants must be at least 40 lbs. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 13-17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian. Not recommended for pregnant women.
Alaska Kenai Peninsula Sea Kayaking Trekking
Sea Kayaking & Trekking on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula (Video by Detlef Gerritzen 2018, based on photos / Videoclips from a trip in 2007!)
Alaska kayak trip - 2017
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Kayak Alaska (Gustavus, Glacier Bay, Chichagof Island)
Ensure playback setting (bottom right of video window) is on 1080 (HD). Video footage shot on a visit to Gustavus and Glacier Bay, Alaska in July / August 2017. Kayaking footage shot at Chichagof Island
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Ketchikan - Tatoosh Islands Sea Kayak
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Enjoy a 25 minute van ride to the takeoff site. After gearing up with layers, take a fast boat ride to the remote and protected Tatoosh Islands. Have your camera handy for the magnificent scenery and wildlife sighting opportunities on the fast and fun boat ride. Ancient cedars, spruce and western hemlock trees add to the peace and tranquility of the setting as you glide along the wild rocky shoreline. Bald eagles peer down from overhead , while seals often pop up to take a peek. You might spot a deer or mink along the shore or colorful seaweed, kelp, starfish, jellyfish and other inhabitants of the intertidal area.
Other life you might see are humpback whales, sea lions and orca or maybe an eagle catching a salmon from the water! Black bears and wolves have been sighted here. Upon arrival guides will greet you and present a thorough but quick orientation. Get into your double kayak and launch onto the water. Practice your strokes as you approach the sheltered islands. No paddling experience is necessary. The tour is operated for a limited number of guests under special use permit with the US Forest Service.
Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age, weigh no more than 230 lbs. and be no more than 6'6 tall. Guests will be provided with a dry bag at the site. Please dress in layers and avoid cotton and down if possible. You'll be provided with good lightweight splashwear - both pants and jackets with hoods are provided. Wear flexible shoes and bring a hat and sunglasses. The fast boat lands on the beach and you'll be launched from the beach so there is no need for boots.
Kayaking in Alaska - Lonely Planet travel videos
Lonely Planet writer Greg Benchwick visits Prince William Sound, on the south coast of Alaska, to try his hand at some glacier sea kayaking.
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Kayaking in Alaska
There are few places better for kayaking in Alaska, as this video shows.
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Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari - Ketchikan, Alaska
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Ketchikan Alaska Settlers Cove Rainforest Tour
This video showcases the lush rainforest of the Settlers Cove State Park located at one end of the main road in Ketchikan, Alaska. Most if not all tour buses miss this gem of a destination so it ought not to be crowded when you visit...and it's well worth the visit. As you walk through the rainforest paths it feels like some sort of mystical creature like a troll, elf or hobbit will be poking its head around a tree at any moment. Everything is lush and green, which I suppose is not surprising considering that Ketchikan is evidently the rainiest place in Alaska. The beach area of the park is supposed to be a great place to spot bald eagles, although we didn't see any here during our visit. As you can see from the video, the trees in this Alaskan rainforest are massive, with some probably as wide as a smart car. If you like this Ketchikan Alaska Settlers Cove Rainforest Tour video then make sure to give it a thumbs up!
Alaska.org - Potlatch Park - Ketchikan Alaska - ...
Built on the old fishing grounds of Tlingit Natives, the park hosts some of the finest native art in the world!
3-week Solo Kayak Camping and Fishing in Alaska Crossing the Dixon Entrance (part 2)
On a 3-week solo kayaking adventure. After 3 days of waiting for clear weather the crossing of Dixon entrance took 11 hours. Conditions were not good at all, with winds to 20 kts and heavy rains. The crossing began under SCA but it improved as the day wore on. Landing on PoW Island near midnight I was greeted by a bear while unloading my kayak in the dark. Fun day!
Kayaking to the Portage Glacier, Alaska
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2010_05_09 Ketchikan Jeep and Canoe
Shore excursion in Ketchikan, Alaska. Went on a Jeep tour, then a short Canoe ride over to an island for lunch and a hike. The beginning shots are of everyone crowded in the lobby of the boat waiting to get off. It's not usually that bad but we got into port a little late and everyone was trying to get to their tours.
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kayaking Creek Street Ketchikan Alaska
kayaking Creek Street Ketchikan Alaska
45 Days Kayaking in Alaska
Mixture of clips and photos I took while kayaking 550 miles for 45 days in the Inside Passage of Alaska thru CMY this past summer!
Shoutout to my absolutely incredible group, I hope we can share new adventures soon!