Alaska: Ketchikan Shore Excursion Summary
Highlights and summary of Norwegian Cruise Line's shore excursions in Ketchikan
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!
Deer Mountain Trail, Ketchikan Alaska
VIew from Deer Mountain Trail in Ketchikan Alaska.
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Rainforest Island Adventure - Ketchikan, Alaska
Explore this beautiful unspoiled land in the Tongass National Forest and then take a short boat ride along the coast to catch some of the native wildlife. Learn more:
This exciting tour departs from Ketchikan, Alaska.
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Live in Ketchikan Coverage of Race 2 Alaska
KPU TV's coverage of the Race 2 Alaska, the first event of it's kind! Thanks to all the media outlets and individuals that graciously allowed us to use materials to complete our coverage.
Ketchikan Highlights By Trolley
Learn the history and culture of Ketchikan as you travel aboard a festive trolley. You'll be entertained by a lively city's tour while passing by some of the city's most colorful landmarks. Travel through downtown Ketchikan and pass by bustling boat harbors, lush City Park and beautiful Ketchikan Creek. Next, you'll have an opportunity to stretch your legs on this brief photo/shopping stop. Photograph majestic totems up-close, and shop at one of Ketchikan's finest stores to purchase authentic Native-made items, as well as curios. Finally, it is off to Creek Street � Ketchikan's historical red light district. Those who wish to will have an opportunity to explore Creek Street on their own for 30 minutes. Your trolley driver will be waiting for you on the other end of the boardwalk street to take you back to your ship or you may leisurely enjoy the many shops and eateries of the downtown area and make your own way back.
Hike to Upper Silvis Lake in Ketchikan, Alaska
6 mile round trip hike to Upper Silvis Lake - the 1st 2+ miles to the inlet of Lower Silvis Lake is along a well-groomed logging road - the remainder of the trail is a combination of wet/muddy trail and boardwalk.
VCTN WKND: Ketchikan - Alaska (Part: 1)
Chris here, I went up to Ketchikan, Alaska for a work trip. While out there I got the opportunity to see some beautiful sights. Check it out ????.
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Ketchikan Coast Guard Tour
The Ketchikan Coast Guard have us one of the most wonderful tours of their complex and a boat ride on one of their ships!
Princess Tours #701-899 in Ketchikan Alaska
Ok Folks here are the images of the GMC New Look Buses that were previously owned by Princes Tours of Ketchikan Alaska.
These buses were bought from the west coast states like WA & CA.
These buses were in-service from the early 1990's-October 2013 and later these buses were ether sold to private individuals or they were sold scrap around in late 2013-early 2014.
We will miss you GMC New Look Buses from 1959-2016.
These buses were built from the late 60's threw the early 70's.
Engines: 6v71 Detroit Diesel Engines & 8v71 Detroit Diesel Engines.
3 Speed VS-2 Transmission.
These buses were built in Pontiac MI U.S.A.
53 Passenger Buses.
GM has produced 44,484 GMC New Look Buses plus 53 GMC Articulated Buses equals 44,537 New Look buses.
Note: Some of these bus photos were taken from Flickr used with permission.
Diamond Princess in Ketchikan Alaska
Diamond Princess cruise ship in Ketchikan Alaska
Hometown Heroes: Keel Laying Ceremony at Vigor Alaska in Ketchikan
KPU TV's coverage of the keel laying ceremony celebrating the first ever Alaska ferries to built in the state of Alaska, at Vigor Industrial in Ketchikan. Watch the whole show on KPU TV.
Gilmore Hotel Ketchikan, Ketchikan (Alaska), USA, HD
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In downtown Ketchikan, this boutique hotel is A 5-minute walk from the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. It has freezer space for guests’ freshly-caught fish and an on-site seafood restaurant.
The guest rooms at the Ketchikan Gilmore Hotel come equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Room service is available.
Annabelle’s Restaurant is located inside the Gilmore Hotel and specializes in Alaskan seafood dishes and desserts. It includes a full bar and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel serves a continental breakfast in the mornings.
A business center is part of this Ketchikan hotel and a free courtesy van takes guests to area attractions. The Gilmore also has laundry and dry cleaning services.
Family Air Tours is half a mile from this property. The Alaska Rain Forest Sanctuary is 15 minutes away.
Ketchikan Alaska
Ketchikan serves as Alaska's southern most port of call for the majority of Inside Passage cruises. Visitors can tour the Tongass Historical Museum, which offers exhibits of traditional native culture, a history of the fishing industry and an example of a timber camp bunkhouse. A major center for sport fishing, opportunities abound for fishing from shore or aboard one of many charter boats. Visit the world's largest collection of totem poles in Saxman and Totem Bight State Park, just outside of town. Or glimpse Ketchikan's frontier days at Dolly's House, a former brothel located downtown.
Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska's Inside Passage boasts wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery — habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises and whales. Its mountains are carpeted with majestic forests. Inside Passage Alaska is home to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians whose history is reflected in towering totem poles. Russian settlers left a legacy of onion-domed churches gleaming with icons.
Explore Ketchikan, Alaska
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Cruise to the charming fishing village of Ketchikan, Alaska, popularly known as the salmon capital of the world. From salmon rub to bags of jerky to outdoor grills peppered with pink filets, you'll find the local delicacy in every form. From cuisine, cruisers can move on to relishing the landscape, which in Ketchikan includes Misty Fiords National Monument, part of the Tongass National Forest. Less rugged, but equally impressive, is the city's collection of totem poles from three different indigenous tribes that once traded in the area. You'll find the largest displays at Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Historical Park.
TONGASS NATIONAL RAINFOREST HIKE | KETCHIKAN | ALASKA | USA
The offshore excursion that I did at our first stop, Ketchikan, was the Tongass National Rainforest Hike. This activity was roughly 2 hours long and can be done by people from all walks of life.
Please note: There are different hikes at different stops and I cannot comment on who can or cannot do those hikes as I personally didn't do them. Please follow the guide suggested by the staff for those.
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Ketchikan Alaska Travel Tips Alaska Cruises Ports
Ketchikan Alaska Travel Tips Alaska Cruises Ports Planning a cruise or trip to Alaska? Rfid Travel Wallet If you are planning to visit Alaska, be sure to visit Ketchikan. Ketchikan is located in Southeast Alaska, and is a popular port for cruise ships traveling the Inside Passage. Ketchikan has a wonderful Visitor's Bureau where you can pick up a free walking tour map. Walk to many of the sites, take a shuttle, duck boat, bus, or tour. You can even rent a bike or sport suv to tour around. Visit Creek Street, Dolly's House, Totem Heritage Cultural Center, Totem Bight State Park, Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, and the many shops and restaurants in this historical town. Be sure to bring a raincoat as Ketchikan is known as the Rain Capital of Alaska with an average of 155 inches of rain per year. Ketchikan is the gateway to Misty Fjords National Monument, and offers flight seeing and helicopter tours of glaciers and fjords. Ketchikan is a popular port of call for cruises to Alaska.
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Sportsman's Cove Lodge Slideshow, Ketchikan, Alaska
Watch this slideshow, and take a trip to the Sportsman's Cove Lodge, located near Ketchikan, Alaska. Every year Alaska magazine sends one lucky winner and a guest on a five-day trip to the Sportsman's Cove Lodge, including round trip airfare anywhere Alaska Airlines flies, overnight lodging at Cape Fox Lodge in Ketchikan, The Salmon Capital of the World, an air charter over to Prince of Whales Island with Pacific Airways, and three nights and three days of fishing at the lodge.
Alaska Shore Excursions | Ketchikan | Rainforest Canoe and Nature Trail
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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 native history of the Ketchikan area. The lake, part of a lush rain forest, is ideal for canoeing and is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United States.
Stop ashore for an Alaskan-style snack. A knowledgeable guide will lead a short nature walk highlighting the flora and fauna of the rain forest, including such features as carnivorous plants. Paddle back to the canoe dock and reboard your motorcoach that returns to the dock. This adventure is a rare opportunity to comfortably explore Southeast Alaska in the manner of its original explorers and early culture.
Alaska Shore Excursions | Ketchikan | Wilderness Adventure Cruise and Rainforest Exploration
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Setting out from Ketchikan you will drive to a remote lake approximately 30 minutes from Ketchikan. Here you will be given information and put on your life jackets before boarding your motorized rigid hull inflatable Seahawk and setting off on a 30 minute exciting cruise along the coast,
Upon arrival on a remote island in the Tongass National Forest, you will join an experienced Alaskan trail guide for a walk through natural, unspoiled beauty in the coastal rain forest. The trail takes you through a beautiful old growth forest, by way of a secluded beach, and is mostly boardwalk, about one-mile in length and well maintained. Follow your knowledgeable guide through this ancient forest and learn about botanic species native to this region, such as western red cedar and yellow cedar that early natives were so dependent upon for spiritual enrichment, shelter and transportation. Learn how Sitka spruce was instrumental in the construction of Howard Hughes' famous Spruce Goose and other early vintage fighter planes.
After your approximately 45 minute hike, you will have some free time to wander on your own or enjoy a light snack. Then its back in the 24 passenger inflatable for the trip back to the landing pier. Keeps your eyes open as whales, steller sea lions, harbor seals, porpoise, bald eagles and migrating seabirds may be spotted on this route. Bring your camera and binoculars! Once back on land, drive back to Ketchikan.