Entries Tagged "alaska tours"

Saturday, August 01, 2009

Ketchikan is the fourth largest town in Alaska and home to some of the most fascinating native culture in the world. Perched on the shores of Ketchikan Creek and the Tongass Narrows, you will find excellent fishing, museums like Tongass Historical Museum and Dolly’s House, parks and cultural centers like Saxman, Totem Bight and the Totem Heritage Center. This town is deeply rooted in native culture and boasts the largest totem collection in the world, dance and craft demonstrations and artifact exhibits.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Denali National Park and Preserve is located in Interior Alaska and contains Mount McKinley, named after former US President William McKinley. It is one of the world’s greatest places for viewing wildlife and bird species amid a spectacular mountain backdrop. Wildlife viewing is a popular summertime activity at Denali, with grizzly bears, moose, caribou, dall sheep, foxes and wolves roaming in the park. Bird watchers have a vast array of over 130 species of birds that may be found in Denali at various times throughout the year. Wintertime recreation includes dog-sledding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling where allowed.