KetchikanAlaska - Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
KetchikanAlaska - Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
KetchikanAlaska - Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
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Nature<br />
& Wildlife<br />
We share our island – locals<br />
say the most beautiful place<br />
on earth – with an amazing array<br />
of wildlife. Around <strong>Ketchikan</strong>,<br />
marine life, birds and animals<br />
move in migratory patterns and<br />
follow food sources throughout<br />
the year.<br />
• Over 250 birds have been documented<br />
in <strong>Ketchikan</strong>. The annual Alaska<br />
Hummingbird Festival in April celebrates<br />
the return of all migratory<br />
birds each spring.<br />
• Migrating Humpback and Orca<br />
whales, as well as sea lions, seals and<br />
porpoises are frequently spotted on<br />
cruise excursions.<br />
• Black bear are most often seen while<br />
searching for food near salmon<br />
streams and in wooded areas where<br />
berries and other edible plants are<br />
available.<br />
• Sitka Black-Tailed deer inhabit the<br />
beaches and forest. Mountain goats<br />
and wolves are often sighted at<br />
higher elevations.<br />
For more information:<br />
Alaska Department of Fish and Game<br />
http://www.adfg.state.ak.us<br />
U.S. Forest Service/SE Alaska<br />
Discovery Center<br />
http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass<br />
Circle #12 on the Reader Service Card<br />
Directory<br />
NATURE & WILDLIFE<br />
ALASKA RAINFOREST SANCTUARY. Rainforest<br />
Wildlife Sanctuary. Guided nature trail, wildlife,<br />
reindeer, totem carver and historic sawmill. See<br />
eagles close up and watch for bears. Feed the reindeer<br />
and meet the carver. Great photo ops. P.O. Box<br />
5425, <strong>Ketchikan</strong>, AK 99901. Phone: (907) 225-5503,<br />
Fax: (907) 247-5504. E-mail: info@alaskarainforest.com<br />
Web Site: www.alaskarainforest.com<br />
ALASKA STATE PARKS, KETCHIKAN AREA OFFICE.<br />
9883 N. Tongass Hwy., <strong>Ketchikan</strong>, AK 99901.<br />
Phone: (907) 247-8574, Fax: (907) 247-8573.<br />
Web Site: www.alaskastateparks.org<br />
CLASSIC ALASKA CHARTERS. Specializes in spectacular<br />
Misty Fjords cruises and fantastic saltwater/<br />
freshwater fishing, wildlife watching, hiking and<br />
exploring! U.S. Forest Service Special Use Permittee<br />
for shore excursions. Advanced booking required!<br />
Write us at: Box 6117, <strong>Ketchikan</strong>, AK 99901. Phone: (907)<br />
225-0608. E-mail: captrob@classicalaskacharters.com<br />
Web Site: www.classicalaskacharters.com<br />
Ask an Alaskan. Call 1-800-770-3300. Begin your adventure at www.visit-ketchikan.com 9
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