Everyone can enjoy a Ketchikan salmon fishing vacation even if they've never fished in their life - and have no intention of doing so. The best case scenario, however, would be for avid fishermen and women to take their whole family with them. They will have an unforgettable experience, and others in the group can fill their time to overflowing with activities and adventures.
Meanwhile, other members of the group can learn local history, watch for wildlife, hike through national forests and state parks, explore the waterfronts, shop for souvenirs and fine art, or just enjoy resort amenities too numerous to list here. This Alaskan resort area makes a wonderful, memorable vacation spot for the whole family.
Just getting to the town or to activities can be an adventure involving boats, planes, or wilderness hikes. Along the way, you might see black or brown bears, a moose or two, mountain goats, deer, sea lions, porpoises, and whales. Birdwatchers can sight everything from hummingbirds to Bald Eagles. The beauty of the rainforest, the ocean, and the inland waters is breathtaking.
Of course, the abundance of fish has made this area famous for years and years. There are five species of salmon that make their runs from the open ocean to the upper stretches of Ketchikan Creek. The local names are Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Humpy, and Dog, also known as king, silver, red, pink, and churn. This creek was the summer home for Tingit natives, who caught fish to preserve for the long winters.
The town was known as the salmon capital of the world, but there are lots of other ocean fish including halibut, Red Snapper, and at least two species of cod. The inland lakes are home to five species of trout including Rainbow, Cutthroat, and Steelhead. There are more opportunities than there may be time for.
While the fish take some members of the party away for half a day, a whole day, or many days, the non-fishers will find many exciting options. They can schedule a tour of a vintage cannery, a visit to the tribal hatchery to see baby fish and rehabilitated raptors, a hike in a national or state forest, a tour of the rainforest or the unspoiled waterfront, or a whale watch. The museums and visitor's center have exciting video presentations that explain local history, culture, and attractions.
Even young kids will love the totem poles that decorate the town and the 19th century ones moved to the Totem Heritage Center so they wouldn't be lost when native villages were abandoned. Everyone will like the wooden boardwalk of Creek Street, the downtown arts, shopping, and dining center. There are also live theater and music to enjoy.
Ketchikan salmon fishing may have brought this Alaska wonderland into the modern world, but the town has become one of the top ten places to visit. Go for the fish, the wildlife, the culture, the adventure, or just to relax at first-class resorts and lodges. Whatever your reason, you can have the best vacation of your life.
Meanwhile, other members of the group can learn local history, watch for wildlife, hike through national forests and state parks, explore the waterfronts, shop for souvenirs and fine art, or just enjoy resort amenities too numerous to list here. This Alaskan resort area makes a wonderful, memorable vacation spot for the whole family.
Just getting to the town or to activities can be an adventure involving boats, planes, or wilderness hikes. Along the way, you might see black or brown bears, a moose or two, mountain goats, deer, sea lions, porpoises, and whales. Birdwatchers can sight everything from hummingbirds to Bald Eagles. The beauty of the rainforest, the ocean, and the inland waters is breathtaking.
Of course, the abundance of fish has made this area famous for years and years. There are five species of salmon that make their runs from the open ocean to the upper stretches of Ketchikan Creek. The local names are Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Humpy, and Dog, also known as king, silver, red, pink, and churn. This creek was the summer home for Tingit natives, who caught fish to preserve for the long winters.
The town was known as the salmon capital of the world, but there are lots of other ocean fish including halibut, Red Snapper, and at least two species of cod. The inland lakes are home to five species of trout including Rainbow, Cutthroat, and Steelhead. There are more opportunities than there may be time for.
While the fish take some members of the party away for half a day, a whole day, or many days, the non-fishers will find many exciting options. They can schedule a tour of a vintage cannery, a visit to the tribal hatchery to see baby fish and rehabilitated raptors, a hike in a national or state forest, a tour of the rainforest or the unspoiled waterfront, or a whale watch. The museums and visitor's center have exciting video presentations that explain local history, culture, and attractions.
Even young kids will love the totem poles that decorate the town and the 19th century ones moved to the Totem Heritage Center so they wouldn't be lost when native villages were abandoned. Everyone will like the wooden boardwalk of Creek Street, the downtown arts, shopping, and dining center. There are also live theater and music to enjoy.
Ketchikan salmon fishing may have brought this Alaska wonderland into the modern world, but the town has become one of the top ten places to visit. Go for the fish, the wildlife, the culture, the adventure, or just to relax at first-class resorts and lodges. Whatever your reason, you can have the best vacation of your life.
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