The nearby Chilkoot Lake State Park is a wildlife and recreational mecca. From the crystal-clear lake to the snow-covered mountains, the river flush with salmon and the incredible culture and history of the Tlingit people, it’s a tour every visitor to Haines has to take. You might spot harbor seals, brown bears and bald…
Category Archives: Outdoors
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Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing
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Hop on the Haines Skagway Fast Ferry
Whether you want to check out Skagway or simply want the experience of an Alaska Ferry, a jaunt on the “fast ferry” is a must in Haines. Each trip is only 45 minutes, but it shuttles passengers between two of the most beautiful of Alaskan towns. Service is safe, comfortable and reliable with ADA-ready…
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Visit Kroschel Wildlife Center
Have you ever kissed a moose? At Kroschel Wildlife Center, visitors can get up close and personal with some of Alaska’s most famous wildlife. Offering exclusive animal experiences, the park is just 28 miles from Haines, located on Mosquito Lake Road. You can meet, greet and often hug and kiss more than 15 different…
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Hop On Over to Glacier Bay National Park
Haines is just a quick ferry ride from the famous Glacier Bay National Park, a must-see for anyone visiting Alaska. Hop on board and experience the authentic means of entering this beautiful park. With over 3.3 million acres of glaciers, rainforest, mountains, fjords and coastlines, it would take a lifetime to discover everything this…