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Ward Cove is a bay located in Alexander Archipelago in southern Alaska, just a few miles outside British Columbia in Canada. The Ward Cove stream empties into the head of the cove, making it the outlet to many lakes found on Revillagigedo Island. Its rapid and relatively straight-coursed current made it an excellent location for a pulp mill back in the 1940s, when the paper industry was flourishing. It was used to process the timber from the Tongass National Forest into wood pulp. The industry’s decline, however, led to the definitive closing of the mill in 1997, which is now being converted into a boatyard for the Alaska Marine highway.
Ward Cove is the name of a settlement in the unincorporated community of Ketchikan Gateway Borough. The area is not for the urbanites and the bustle aficionados; at just 57 inhabitants, Ward Cove should be thought of more like a retreat, an ode to nature. It is a fisher’s paradise! A number of tour operators based in Ketchikan will be happy to take visitors on an exploratory journey on the Alaskan waters. Another local attraction is the Totem Bight State Historical Park, located just north of Ward Cove. A National Register of Historic Places, it showcases a collection of 15 delicate totem poles and a recreation of what would have been a typical clanhouse at the time of settling, in the early 1900s.
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Photo Safari in Ketchikan, Alaska. Spend 3 hrs "off the tourist beaten path".
Create beautiful memories of Ketchikan with this small-group photography tour. Your guide will lead you to all of the best photo spots in the area, including historical, cultural and natural attractions, and provide helpful tips and instruction on composition, exposure and more for all types of camera, from a DSLR to a point and shoot or cell phone.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$134.03
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Mahoney Lake Off-Road UTV Tour
Get off the beaten path on this utility-task vehicle (UTV) tour to Mahoney Lake. Ride mountainous off-road trails along the George Inlet Fjords, Tongass National Forest, and Mahoney Lake, a small lake north of Beaver Falls. Along the way, stop to soak up views spot wildlife, and lunch on smoked reindeer links on a bun with hot chocolate and coffee.
... More- 3 hours 45 minutes
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$240.00
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Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion
Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through local eyes. Our Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion is a grab-bag of some of Ketchikan's top attractions, with a little something for everyone. Whether you're a lighthouse enthusiast, a history and culture buff, or love seeing wildlife in their natural environment, this tour is for you! We're passionate about where we live, and we love showing it off to guests from all over the world.
... More- 3 hours
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$115.00
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Beautiful Totem Bight State Park and Rainforest Walking Tour
When visiting Ketchikan, there are so many culturally-rich and scenic outdoor sights to see nearby, but it can be tricky to get between sights without your own transport. Save the hassle of car rental, and go on this small-group guided tour instead. After a scenic drive, go for a rainforest hike, and explore Totem Bight State Historical Park—the home of some of the area's most beautiful totem poles.
... More- 2 hours
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$75.00
4 Day Alaskan Excursion
This is a Tour that no other Company in the World offers.
You will be sailing and enjoying the Alaskan wilderness.
Each day is unknown because the climate here is so unpredictable.
But we always make the best with what we have got.
We offer options for tours such as Extreme to Luxury Adventurer
Making our way from Ketchikan, Alaska unique areas of the Tongass National Forrest.
Wild Berries and Glacier Filtered water along with Amazing hikes and Getting as close as we can to Humpback Whales and Orcas.
All guides Carry safety equipment during the entire trip.
GPS and Coastguard communication equipment ensures all passengers safety.
Come get the experience your friends will being wishing they took.
This Tour is fully customizable so the outline i offer is just a guide.
I can make this tour as extreme or as laid back as you want it.
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$6,000.00
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