From Ketchikan: Potlatch Totem Park and Herring Cove Tour – Ketchikan, Alaska

EXPERIENCE

Experience the beauty and charm of Alaska with a guided tour of some authentic local attractions. Depart from Ketchikan to explore the colorful totems of Potlatch Park and learn about this ancient craft. Surround yourself with nature at Herring Cove and keep an eye out for exotic wildlife.

Begin your adventure in Ketchikan and travel north on a picturesque ten-mile coastal drive to Potlatch Park. Learn about the town’s fishing and logging past while passing by the old pulp mill, Ward Cove Cannery, and other iconic landmarks.

Step into Potlatch Park to see what a native fishing village would have looked like back in the 1800s. Wander through the majestic totem poles as you listen to a fascinating narration of the site’s history. Tour the tribal house and the carving center, where you’ll see this art in action.

Before you leave, stop by the Alaska Totem Trading Shop and view a display of rare antique firearms and other curiosities. Continue on to the beautiful Herring Cove, a small inlet that provides unique sights and sounds of local species.

Join your guide on a wildlife-watching adventure and, if you’re lucky to visit during salmon season, enjoy the opportunity to spot black bears, eagles, herons, and seals. From June through September, view the salmon as they fight their way upstream. End your journey with a ride back to Ketchikan.

HIGHLIGHTS

Gaze at the wonders of Alaskan heritage and nature on a fascinating adventure
Travel along a scenic coastal drive and pass by major Ketchikan landmarks
Explore the authentic totems of what once was a fishing village at Potlatch Park
Experience the art of totem-carving and browse through the antique museum
Scout for wildlife, including bears and seals, at the beautiful Herring Cove

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