Tourist for a Day — Don’t miss these REELy great deals.
People from all over the world come to Ketchikan for epic sportfishing, yet there is a variety of other shore excursions for tourists and independent travelers. Many locals just avoid…
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Today’s vibe, sunshine and lot’s of coffee.
My dear friend Scott McMurren, tour enthusiast and editor of the Alaska TravelGram, always tells me, “Caffeine helps maintain a sunny personality.” I’d have to agree with him. Locally owned…
Things to do in Ketchikan before your fishing trip.
Flight Seeing in a Float Plane Black Rock Aviation Carlin Air Family Air ToursIsland Wings Air ServiceMisty Fjords Air & OutfittingSea Wind Aviation (www.seawindaviation.com)Southeast AviationTaquan Air (www.taquanair.com/tours) Ride in a…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
2021 Ketchikan cruise schedule: Visit Alaska’s Inside Passage
Larger cruise ships may still be banned from navigating the international waters between Seattle and Ketchikan, but you can still enjoy cruising Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard a smaller ship….
Take a 2021 cruise on the Kruzof Explorer — yes really.
Alaska Dream Cruises has just announced their 2021 cruise schedule. First up, the Kruzof Explorer — a Bering Sea crab fishing boat converted into a premier expedition vessel. It was…
Pet-friendly destinations in Ketchikan
We just drove from Arizona to Alaska after enjoying a little sunshine in the Lower 48 this winter. We brought back some sun with us (you’re welcome). The highlight of…