Rainforest Sanctuary Walk & Totem Park
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
24,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$180
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Your experience begins with a narrated eight-mile panoramic coastal drive to the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary – a privately-owned reserve located in rustic Herring Cove. Along the way, you'll see picturesque coastal landscapes as the road meanders along the shorelines, offering a glimpse of serene waterways and dense forests.
Meet your guide at the trailhead and enjoy a leisurely guided nature walk along a combination of improved gravel trails and elevated boardwalks. The trail borders Eagle Creek, which is home to major runs of Pacific salmon and is also the site of the Whitman Lake Hatchery. The hatchery ensures a large population of returning salmon, which draws the myriad of wildlife that frequents the area. Keep your eyes open for black bears, bald eagles, seals, a variety of shore birds, and smaller critters looking to feast on the spawning salmon.
Next, tour the historical Fleenor Sawmill and learn about the logging industry that used to dominate Herring Cove.
Spend time in the local carving center to learn about Native culture and traditions before viewing the amazing collection of Tsimshian totems.
Finally, enjoy some free time to sample locally-inspired appetizers and enjoy a glass of beer or wine prior to returning to your ship.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Terrain includes paths of compacted gravel, some inclines, and elevated boardwalks. Due to bear activity, do not bring food on the trail.