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 our driving trip was acquiring…
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Is fishing better after a rainy day, what about an entire summer?
Some anglers think that rain creates better conditions for fishing because some fish are more active under cloudy cover than in bright sunlight. That may or may not be true. But we do know that…
Married Man’s Trail
Historically, Married Man’s Trail was the route for men to access Dolly’s House and other establishments in Ketchikan’s former red-light district along Creek Street — without being seen. Today, the trail offers a short and…
The Longest Day
Chinook Shores Lodge is determined to help end Alzheimer’s by raising funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.The Longest Day is the day with the most light —…
Corporate Housing in Ketchikan
Are you a traveling nurse, doctor or professor? Do you source housing for large construction, transportation or towing companies like Dawson Construction or AMAK Towing? Look here for top-rated rentals in Ketchikan, Alaska. Corporate housing…
Adult Prom: It’s fun and past your bedtime!
WHO: People Ready to Shine! WHAT: Adult Prom WHEN: Saturday, December 10th, 2023 at 9:30pm WHERE: Ted Ferry Center TICKETS ARE $40: Get tickets at Event Brite SPONSORS: The Ketchikan Radio Center and Phantom Booth…
Merry Merchants and Munch
Merry Merchants and Munch launched in 2020 and organizers expect the program to grow even stronger for local businesses in 2022. The three week long Ketchikan event starts November 27th and promotes local shopping, art,…
2022 Gala: Seas of Opportunity
WHO: Members of the Ketchikan Business Community and their Guests WHEN: Saturday, November 12 from 8-11:30pm WHERE: Ted Ferry Center WHAT: A celebration of 2022 Community Award nominees and winners! SPONSORS: Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce,…
Meet Mayor Rodney Dial
Voting Starts October 4. Early Walk-In Voting Starts at Borough Office September 19, 2022. Thanks to Mayor Dial keeping the Ketchikan airport open for independent travelers, many Ketchikan businesses that were not cruise-ship dependent were…
R2AK Explained
Race to Alaska Stage 1 Race start: June 13, 2022, Port Townsend, WashingtonStage 2 Race start: June 16, 2022, Victoria, BCFINISH Race end: TBD, 2022, Ketchikan, Alaska Would you like to get involved without joining the actual…
Ketchikan Tourism Strategy
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough (KGB) has partnered with Confluence Sustainability and the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies with the intent to develop a tourism destination management strategy. Working directly with the community,…
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 downtown all together when cruise…
The Ketch
The Ketch (Ketchikan’s newly updated inn owned by Salmon Falls Resort) has just opened its doors for the 2022 season. Located at 4871 N Tongass Highway just south of Walmart and north of the airport,…