Rainy Day Getaway
It rains a bit in Ketchikan… say between 140 and 160 inches per year. The bulk of the rain comes more in the fall and winter months, but, it’s not…
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Boardwalk Shops at Creek Street are Stepping Up
Take a stroll down the boardwalk at Ketchikan’s Creek Street and enjoy a little history and a lot of shopping! You’ll find Alaskan art and jewelry, t-shirts, hoodies, posters, hand…
Golf anyone? How about bowling, baseball or soccer.
Alaska Golf, Ketchikan’s newest attraction on 422 Mission St, offers indoor golf simulation so golfers can enjoy a full round of without leaving the island. Golf simulators are not video…
Op Ed: Resolution 2A
I support Mayor Dial and Assembly Member Bynum’s resolution opposing unconstitutional infringement of the rights of the Borough citizens under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, and urging…
What are YOU wearing? Show it off this weekend.
Ketchikan’s Wearable Arts Show dates all the way back to 1987. Since then, the performance has garnered statewide attention — For many local residents and members of the art community,…
TEXT CRUISE TO 52886
TEXT CRUISE TO 52886: That’s what cruise industry professionals are asking people to do in an aggressive effort to recover from travel bans and regulations imposed by state and federal…
2023 Cruise Ship Season
It’s cruise ship season. Click here to search for arrivals by port, ship or day. The Port of Ketchikan is comprised of: Berth 1, Berth 2, Berth 3 and Berth…
Hashtag #eatlocalktn
The Chamber of Commerce has launched a campaign to drive traffic toward Ketchikan’s eateries. It’s a great opportunity to get outside, and enjoy a meal with your family and friends….
Ketchikan flights to/from Seattle as low as $99 bucks!
A person can fly on a commercial jet from Seattle to Ketchikan, non-stop in just 90-minutes. This makes “getting here” a breeze for would-be independent travelers. For the past couple…
Alaska removes travel restrictions
2020 was a destination marketers nightmare. Alaska imposed a travel ban prohibiting non-residents from entering the State other than for essential business. For many fishing lodges, that translated into immediate…