A Walk In Ketchikan's Rainforest
A walk with our dogs after a long days work.
Top 3 Excursions in Ketchikan, Alaska
I talk with Michael Briggs of the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau and Experience Alaska Tours about what makes Ketchikan special. We discuss the top 3 excursions in Ketchikan for both new visitors and experienced cruisers. We also discuss what are new tours in Ketchikan in the last couple of years.
We discuss which tours are accessible and what challenges there might be. We also talked about the restaurants and some of the feasts that are available. Michael was quite knowledgeable and a very good guest to interview.
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SOUTHEAST ALASKA MAGNIFICENT NORTHLAND 1950s TRAVELOGUE 56804
Produced by Joseph Yolo and narrated by Tom Bostic, Southeast Alaska: Our Magnificent Northland is a short film promoting Southeast Alaska. Despite the end of the gold rush era, Alaska still has a special allure to it. Unlike much of the rest of the state—and countries with a similar latitude—Southeast Alaska has a mild climate, tempered by a warm water current. Covering much of Southeast Alaska is the Tongass National Forest (02:31), home to millions of hemlock and spruce, totem poles, and abundant wildlife. Southeast Alaska’s principle towns are Skagway, Juneau, Sitka, Wrangell, and Ketchikan. Ketchikan (03:45) is the “salmon capital of the world.” Commercial fishing and fishing tourism dominate the region, thanks to large populations of salmon and Alaskan Black Cod (04:20). Pontoon planes (04:33) are a common mode of transportation: Alaska has seventy times the per-capita use of airplanes than the rest of the U.S. Juneau, Alaska’s capital, now has a modern airport to service airline jets (04:55), making travel to Southeast Alaska easier and more affordable. Another major attraction of Southeast Alaska is the totem poles (06:25) that dot the landscape. Residents and tourists alike enjoy all that Southeast Alaska has to offer, including Tongass National Forest (07:48), playing on sandy beaches (08:00), and dog-powered transportation (08:16). Mendenhall Glacier and Mendenhall Lake (08:33; 09:50) are not only major tourist attractions, but they also provide jobs to those willing to harvest the pure ice (08:54). North and South Sawyer Glaciers (09:19) at the end of Tracy Arm, producing tons of icebergs, are another highlight of the region. The glaciers are receding, and the receding Mendenhall glacier left an ancient fertile bed that is now used for agriculture (10:08). The U.S. Forest Service is developing the Tongass National Forest (10:34) so that it can help build and support Alaskan communities. Logging in Tongass National Forest (10:56) is a major industry, and portable mills (11:05) are brought in to saw spruce needed for packing cases, which are used to ship the thousands and thousands of pounds of frozen fish. Wildlife, like bears (12:42), also enjoy the region’s abundance of fish. A popular annual event is the Golden North Salmon Derby (13:10) in Juneau, held in July at Auke Bay and Tee Harbor. Sponsored by the Territorial Sportsmen, fishermen from all over come to the derby to fish the 3-day event. Requirements stipulate that there must be at least two people on each boat, and fishermen must bring salmon to the boat unaided. Participants head to the Tea Harbor weighing station (15:10) to compare catches. All catches become property of the Territorial Sportsmen, and the proceeds go to fund scholarships. Commercial fishing is the biggest industry, and it provides employment for 20,000 people each year (16:05). Traps are used in salmon passage ways to catch fish for canning in an operation called brailing. The protection of Alaskan salmon is critical in order to preserve this natural resource that is the backbone of Southeastern Alaska’s economy: commercial fishermen must release at least as many salmon as they catch.
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Headed To Alaska
Hey everyone I hope all is well with you. Well Its that time in my life to make some big changes and well I am heading to Alaska ! I need to make a living for my family and I would like to check out the fishing industry this 2012 season. I will be there on the 19Th of May and will be there until the end of the season which is in September.I am landing in Ketchikan and I will Walk the docks Until I find work. I am a greenhorn and I am excited. I was fortunate to meet a Captain off of an online Salmon Trolling forum and he and his family have take me in for a week in Olympia Washington. He has shown me so much and I am confident I will do well up there. I do not know anyone in Alaska and I only bought one way tickets. I will be taking the ferry out of Bellingham WA . I will make it in the industry and will make any Captain proud he hired me. I bought a new Sony HD Camcorder to get some great video and hope you will all keep in touch ! Thank you
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Bald Eagle Ketchikan Alaska
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Even if you aren't a Deadliest Catch fan, this is an awesome day out on the water.
July 19th, 2013
The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus; hali = salt, aeetus = eagle, leuco = white, cephalis = head) is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known sub-species and forms a species pair with the White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska, all of the contiguous United States, and northern Mexico. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting.
The Bald Eagle is an opportunistic feeder which subsists mainly on fish, which it swoops down and snatches from the water with its talons. It builds the largest nest of any North American bird and the largest tree nests ever recorded for any animal species, up to 4 meters (13 ft) deep, 2.5 meters (8.2 ft) wide, and one metric ton (1.1 tons) in weight. Sexual maturity is attained at the age of four to five years.
Bald Eagles are not actually bald; the name derives from an older meaning of white headed. The adult is mainly brown with a white head and tail. The sexes are identical in plumage, but females are larger than males. The beak is large and hooked. The plumage of the immature is brown.
The Bald Eagle is both the national bird and national animal of the United States of America. The Bald Eagle appears on its Seal. In the late 20th century it was on the brink of extirpation in the continental United States. Populations recovered and the species was removed from the U.S. federal government's list of endangered species on July 12, 1995 and transferred to the list of threatened species. It was removed from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in the Lower 48 States on June 28, 2007.
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Deadly Shopping In Ketchikan Alaska
Our first port of call during our Alaska cruise was in Ketchikan, Alaska. You may know this place as the location where the show Deadliest Catch sails from.
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Gilmore Hotel Ketchikan, Ketchikan (Alaska), USA, HD
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In downtown Ketchikan, this boutique hotel is A 5-minute walk from the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. It has freezer space for guests’ freshly-caught fish and an on-site seafood restaurant.
The guest rooms at the Ketchikan Gilmore Hotel come equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Room service is available.
Annabelle’s Restaurant is located inside the Gilmore Hotel and specializes in Alaskan seafood dishes and desserts. It includes a full bar and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel serves a continental breakfast in the mornings.
A business center is part of this Ketchikan hotel and a free courtesy van takes guests to area attractions. The Gilmore also has laundry and dry cleaning services.
Family Air Tours is half a mile from this property. The Alaska Rain Forest Sanctuary is 15 minutes away.
Alaska Bear Adventure, Ketchikan Alaska
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Live in Ketchikan: Riding the Bus in Ketchikan
Come with the KPU ilm crew as they check out all the new and cool things happening with the Borough bus system. Trust us, it's cool stuff.
Alaska Ketchikan Salmon Fishing / Catching Aug 2013 Full of Salmon
Alaska Ketchikan Salmon Fishing / Catching Aug 2013 on the bridge. Full of Salmon in the lake.
Rainforest Island Adventure - Ketchikan, Alaska
Explore this beautiful unspoiled land in the Tongass National Forest and then take a short boat ride along the coast to catch some of the native wildlife. Learn more:
This exciting tour departs from Ketchikan, Alaska.
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Documentary about commercial salmon fishing in Alaska
2014
Alaska supports one of the most productive commercial fishing economies in the world. Fishermen typically receive well over $1 billion for their catch; while the value of Alaskan seafood sold at first wholesale easily tops $3 billion. The total economic impact of the seafood industry (direct, indirect, and induced efforts) in Alaska was estimated at 4.6 billion in 2009. Subsistence and personal use fisheries managed by the Division of Commercial Fisheries feed thousands of Alaskans
Commercially important species of seafood from Alaska include five species of salmon, five species of crab, walleye pollock, Pacific halibut, Pacific cod, sablefish, herring, four species of shrimp, several species of flatfish and rockfish, lingcod, geoducks, sea cucumbers, and sea urchins. Sixty-four aquatic farms also produce oysters, littleneck clams, and geoduck clams.
Salmon is the most valuable commercial fishery managed by the State of Alaska. Commercial fisheries for salmon extend from Ketchikan to Kotzebue, as well as deep into the interior of Alaska along the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers. Salmon are harvested using a variety of fishing gear and more Alaskans are employed in harvesting and processing salmon than in any other commercial fishery.
Bristol Bay is the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world and the most valuable single salmon fishery in Alaska. Pink salmon, the most numerous salmon species harvested in Alaska, often produce statewide harvests of over 100 million fish. Southeast Alaska, Prince William Sound, the Alaska Peninsula, and Kodiak are the major pink salmon producing areas.
Shellfish is the second most valuable fishery managed by the state of Alaska, with the largest shellfish harvests occurring in the Bering Sea. These fisheries are managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) on a seasonal basis using a total allowable catch. This ensures sustainable wild stocks and harvests under a fishery management plan adopted by the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (Council) that delegates specific management authorities to the state. Smaller inshore fisheries for shellfish, managed exclusively by the state, also occur.
State-managed Groundfish and herring fisheries add to Alaska's seafood economy. These fisheries are important because they diversify the products that Alaskan processors can market and lengthen the time fishermen and processing plants operate. The sablefish fishery in particular represents one of the highest valued finfish per pound in southeast Alaska.
For some species, e.g. demersal shelf rockfish, the federal government and ADF&G share jurisdiction in management of fisheries outside state waters. The North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) approves fishery management plans for species listed under the federal management plan, but the ADF&G commissioner is a voting member of the NPFMC, and ADF&G Division of Commercial Fisheries staff attend the NPFMC Plan Team meetings. As a result, the State of Alaska actively contributes to the science and management discussions that influence federal fisheries policy.
Live in Ketchikan Holiday Shopping at the Fox Hole
Anther great and totally local place to shop for the holidays! Check out the Fox Hole in the Plaza Mall!
Ketchikan - Halibut Fishing
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This is the experience many anglers dream of when planning an Alaskan vacation, fishing for the largest flatfish in the world, the Pacific Halibut. Imagine catching your first wild halibut with your friends or family and the bragging rights that will come with sharing this delectable fish back home. Unlike many other Alaska destinations, Ketchikan fishing is in protected waters, a short ride from the marina. No matter your skill level, you'll fish like a local, with a Penn rod and Penn 114 reel in your own two hands, working the sandy flats, drifting with the current, jigging in waters as deep as 300 feet. Spend the day with an experienced Alaskan guide, in pursuit of the elusive halibut, learning the secrets of fishing circle hooks, working the tides and battling your leviathan. You can choose to custom process your halibut, as well as purchase a selection of local Alaskan seafood to include with the shipment of your bounty home. Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age, weigh a minimum of 30 lbs and a maximum of 300 lbs. Deck or rubber soled shoes must be worn on board. We recommend that you wear warm, layered clothing. Rain gear, rubber boots, comfortable float jackets, wool socks, hat and gloves. Halibut fishing equipment and tackle are provided. Actual fishing duration is 4 1/2 hours. Alaska State Law requires a fishing license that can be purchased in cash at the outfitting room for $20. You'll need a credit card in order to have your catch processed and sent home (U.S. only). Fish cannot be stored on board the ship.
Alaska Yellow Eye & Lingcod Fishing
Many argue Alaska offers the best yellow eye, rockfish and lingcod fishing in the world. Without hesitation, Team Pautzke flew north to Anchorage, hopped on a plane to Kenai and drove to Seward to hop on a boat in search of trophy bottomfish action.
Rather than hire a guide, two of our pros, Luke Haman of Kenai River Guides and John Albrich searched the topographic charts to find remote islands where we could test our brines and scents and see how well we could catch fish, even with no prior experience. None of us had ever fished this area, roughly 100 miles from Seward. Fortunately, success echoed the entire three days we spent on the Pacific Ocean.
Armed with herring marinated in Pautzke Chartreuse Fire Brine and Halibut & Rockfish Nectar, we dropped our herring tipped jigs to bottom in search of rocky pinnacles and were able to induce strikes on every drift from various rockfish species. Combined with world class scenery, intimate encounters with wildlife and rare calm, sunny days on the open ocean, it was an unforgettable experience we'll all never forget.
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Ketchikan and Catch a Can in Alaska!: Norwegian Cruise
A rare and beautiful sunny spring day here in Ketchikan, Alaska; some time lapse shots of the Norwegian Sun and the cruise ship dock in Ketchikan; a time lapse of an Eagle sculpture downtown; catching a can in Ketchikan; leaving Ketchikan by sea; and another silly episode of Alaska Snow Wars.
This was uploaded via the FREE Wifi at the Juneau Public Library adjacent to the cruise ship dock (yet another freebee internet cruise tip of the day! LOL)
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Ketchikan- Alaska Lodge Adventure & Seafeast
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The Alaskan Lodge Adventure & Seafeast tour combines 3 unique activities into one exciting and delicious expedition! Board your motor coach and enjoy a narrated tour en route to Clover Pass Resort, the oldest continuously operated fishing resort in the state. You'll board an adventure boat and head out in search of local wildlife. Visit an eagle's nest, visit the area where acoustic testing of US submarines takes place, watch for salmon, porpoise, seals, and other marine life and learn about life on the island. Your final stop is Silverking Lodge, located in the heart of Grant Island State Marine Park.
At the lodge you'll check out the day's catch, walk the elevated boardwalk into the heart of the rainforest and take your picture next to the largest known red cedar in the Tongass National Forest. Finish off your tour with a delectable seafood boil meal - crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, potatoes, onions, garlic, corn and sausage all cooked in one delicious pot! Use your last few minutes to take photos or soak up the incredible atmosphere, possibly happening across the resident Sitka blacktail deer population fond of frequenting the lodge grounds. A short boat ride back to Clover Pass Resort and a motor coach transfer back to the cruise ship dock will end your incredible adventure. Tour may run in reverse order.
Cruising Alaska Ketchikan - Totem Bight Park
Hi Cruisers, in this short video (really just a few stills and clips) we take a look at Ketchikan and Totem Bight State Park.
If you’re cruising to Alaska, chances are, you’ll be stopping in Ketchikan. Situated at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s inside passage, there’s so much to do and see here…from walking and shopping downtown to ziplining, checking out the salmon ladder, or catching a floatplane to Misty Fjords National Monument.
Our visit to Ketchikan took us to Totem Bight State Historical park, a gorgeous seaside 33 acre park showcasing 14 totem poles and a replica of a community house, or clanhouse.
We chose a ship tour, which started with a brief bus ride to the park. After a short nature walk, we heard stories about many of the poles- most of them quite tragic, and learned about the way the Klingit clans are divided into matrilineal groups.
A clanhouse of this size could have housed 30-50 people, with each family being allotted its own space around a central fireplace. Little ones will enjoy entering the house through the tiny entrance.
Speaking of kids, there are sticks to find and rocks to throw at the nearby scenic beach.