Southeast Region
Carved by glaciers and blanketed
with majestic hemlock and spruce, Alaska's "panhandle"
rivals Scandinavia for pristine water and mountain
views. A leisurely cruise among the fjords and
forested islands of the Inside Passage takes you
into prime habitat for bald eagles, sea lions,
porpoise, and whales.
Southeast Alaska is the home of
Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indians - you'll see
their rich heritage reflected in dramatic totem
poles and other Native arts. Russian settlers left a
legacy of onion-domed churches gleaming with icons
and gold. Prospectors, lumberjacks, and fishermen,
have added to the complex tapestry of southeast
history and culture.
Like the coastal Indians that
paddled cedar canoes along Inside Passage waterways,
modern travelers use Alaska state ferries to connect
port with port. Large and small cruiseships, charter
boats, and private yachts call at picturesque towns
and scenic wonderlands like Misty Fjords National
Monument, Tracy Arm, and Glacier Bay National Park
and Preserve, located near the capital city of
Juneau. Highway access from the contiguous states
comes at Haines, Skagway, and the friendly ghost
town of Hyder, on the British Columbia border.
Natural beauty, art, music, theatre,
Native Alaskan culture, and incredible year round
outdoor adventure opportunities combine to make
southeast Alaska a visitor's paradise.
Scheduled airlines and charter air
taxis and boats are the workhorses of southeast
transportation, providing dependable access to
remote and nearby locations. |
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