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We have fishing and whales and mountains and a magnificent forest. We have friendly small towns Contents and trails that take you to solitude. GETTING HERE Ferry or fly to Prince of Wales Island 4 Craig’s ocean front yard offers optimal fishing, PACKING FOR A VISIT / CELL & INTERNET CONNECTIONS 5 crabbing and whale-watching. The town’s back yard HIGHWAYS AND SCENIC BYWAYS A road guide and trip advice 6 has one of the best hikes on the island, leading to a 3,000-foot vantage over the community and miles ROAD MAP The major arteries lead to back country 7 and miles of islands. Klawock is a bike ride or a short OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Enjoying our natural setting 8-9 walk from a river that spawns four species of salmon FISHING & FISHING RESOURCES One of our great recreations 10-11 and a lake with some of the island’s biggest trout. TRAILS AND CABINS Get into, and stay in, beautiful backcountry 12 Thorne Bay’s roots as a logging town are proudly visible while its residents provide a worthy travel HUNTING Deer, bear and waterfowl hunting outlined 13 destination. Fishing is great on its namesake river CAVES Karst landscape aids science and invites exploration 14 and the town is close to fun and relaxation at Sandy CAMPING The life outdoors 15 Beach. WILDLIFE Whales to bears, wildlife is abundant and visible 16-17 The island’s more than 2,000 miles of roads BIRDS Birdwatching is spectacular here 18 provide unmatched daily itineraries among these NATIVE CULTURE AND ART First peoples, totem parks 20 towns and others such as Coffman Cove, Hydaburg and Naukati Bay. Every town will show you their A LOOK AT LOCAL LINGO A casual primer to help visitors 21 own take on what it means to be an Alaskan ISLAND FACTS / TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST 22 community. NAMES AND PLACES Human history laid on the map 23 Nowhere else in North America are such extensive WILDLIFE STOPS! Places to see resident and migratory creatures 25 limestone caves open to explorers. Nowhere else MILEAGE CHART / SAFETY IN BEAR COUNTRY 25 in the 49th state is there such easy access to two MAP OF THE ISLAND A resource for traveling, camping, hiking 26-27 proud Native cultures, logging towns and great RESOURCES AND THE ECONOMY Mining, timber, fishing, visitors 28 mud-bog racing. All of that, plus a limit of salmon from local waters, makes this island an ideal Alaskan ISLAND EVENTS A calendar of island events in 2011 30 destination. And the wildlife: eagles, deer and even COMMUNITIES Resources, histories and notes for 11 towns 32-38 black bear are just a part of the experience while MEDICAL RESOURCES Clinics, EMS and 911 38 you drive our roads and hike our trails. INTERNATIONAL MARATHON Annual race takes the scenic route 38 Prince of Wales is a do-what-you-feel-like island. CHURCHES 39 Nature and the people who live here have created what you might call a theme park for the outdoors BUSINESS MEMBERS DIRECTORY Businesses and services 40-50 lover. ITINERARITIES Suggestions for exploring 50
Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Jan Bush president Budd Burnett vice president COVER PHOTOS John Moots secretary Kim Swainson treasurer SUNLIGHT SILHOUETTES THE RAIN FOREST AS A WALKER John Bruns past president Lynnette Logan director APPROACHES MEMORIAL BEACH RICHARD ERICKSON Janice Lund director Jeannie McFarland director A COMMERCIAL SALMON TROLLER WORKS CALM SEAS OFF Sharilyn Zellhuber director THE ISLAND IN GLORIOUS, LOW SUN JEREMY STERK Denise Daniels office manager Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 490 Klawock, AK 99925-0490 Contents © 2011 Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. All rights are reserved. 907-755-2626 voice 907-755-2627 fax Reprinting or transmitting of this material in any form is prohibited without the express [email protected] email www.princeofwalescoc.org web site written permission of the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information in this guide. Advertisements are the sole property and responsibility of advertisers. Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Editing and design by Gregg Poppen | Full Circle Media Arts | Ketchikan assumes no responsibility nor liability for content of advertising. Photographs are Text contributions were made by Jeff Lund and Nita Nettleton owned by the photographers and are used by permission.
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bob visitors and residents ferry to a pair of ports win vessels of the Inter-Island Ferry Authority, or IFA, provide a daily link between Hollis and Ketchikan, this re- gion’s commercial hub. Working in alternation throughout theT year, MV Prince of Wales and MV Stikine make a comfortable three-hour run between the communities. The two ferries feature forward observation lounges and reading rooms, quiet rooms and play areas for children. Cafeterias and solariums round out amenities on our green floating roadways. A new transportation option opens in summer 2011 with the Rain- forest Islands Ferry. The RIF vessel sails from Coffman Cove and HENRYWILLIAMSON calls at Wrangell, Petersburg and Ketchikan, carrying passengers and vehicles. Two ferry lines cruise among our region's islands, carrying people, vehicles and Ferry service to Ketchikan from the mainland is provided by the freight. A ship of the Inter-Island Ferry Alaska Marine Highway. The trip from Bellingham, Wash., runs Authority, above, eases through soft about 38 hours. State ferries also call at Prince Rupert, B.C., for a rainforest fog. Floatplanes are the six-hour sail to Ketchikan. workhorses of the aerial routes. Jets and floatplanes ARE air links Alaska Airlines provides several flights daily into Ketchikan from Sea-Tac International Airport, as well as from Juneau and other Southeast Alaska cities. The flight from Sea-Tac to Ketchikan is just an hour and 40 minutes. Local air carriers take Prince of Wales Island residents and our visi- FERRY ROUTE tors to and from Ketchikan. Floatplanes run scheduled routes to HIGHWAYS AIR ROUTES island towns and charters can take you wherever there’s water. These carriers are a good way to reach remote lakes, lodges and ocean shorelines. One air carrier using wheeled aircraft flies between the Klawock airport runway and Ketchikan International Airport. (See page 41.)
TO KETCHIKAN WITH CAR, R.V., BOAT Alaska Marine Highway www.akferry.com British Columbia ferry from Vancouver or Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert, then connect with Alaska Marine Highway www.bcferries.com TO KETCHIKAN BY AIR Alaska Airlines from Seattle-Tacoma airport www.alaskaair.com TO PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND WITH CAR, R.V., BOAT IFA ferry from Ketchikan to Hollis www.interislandferry.com Rainforest Islands Ferry from Ketchikan to Coffman Cove www.rainforestislandsferry.com TO PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND BY AIR Ketchikan air carriers Check the directory on page 41 and search the web
4 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Pack casual and protective gear for treks to sea and trees Our area of the Northwest Pacific doesn’t tend to extremes—it’s a temperate rain forest, after all—but you’ll want to have some layers to put between you and your gorgeous surroundings. Waterproof, breathable shells and fleece should be on your packing list. Our air is fresh and fragrant, but temperatures can be cool to those from warmer climes. Sunshine on our green trees and clean water can make this one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see, but cloudy and rainy days do come along. Gore-Tex and similar fabrics repel rain and protect you from breezes ashore and on the water. Polartec-type fleece is good on the outside on dry days or layered under rain gear. Light, waterproof hiking boots or trail runners are good for everyday wear. They’re versatile for damp trails Rubber boots are our sneakers for and in boats. the beach, the trail, the boat— Summer high temperatures range from just about anywhere. Bring your own waterproof footwear when 49-82 degrees Fahrenheit, winter lows you visit. Polartec-type fleece claus from 15-42 degrees Fahrenheit. Average and waterproof shells are also
annual precipitation is 120 inches. indispensable. bob Cell service widens Wi-fi is at chamber and other sites Visit the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce with your laptop Cellular phone service is available in many areas to use our wi-fi during office hours; access is with credit card. The on the island. AT&T and Alaska Communications chamber office is in the Klawock Heenya Mall in Klawock. Hot spots Systems have cellular towers near more populated are at libraries in Craig, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay and Whale Pass; communities. Service is good around most of Craig, at North Cove harbor in Craig; and at the main harbor in Thorne Bay. Klawock and Thorne Bay. One provider boasts a Ruth Ann’s in Craig invites use of their wi-fi with a purchase. Credit- cellular signal around Coffman Cove. An antenna- card access to wi-fi is at Annie-Betty’s Cafe and Wheelhouse Coffee booster may improve your phone’s link to cell towers. Roasters in Craig.
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 5 Roads advised toadvised drive cautiously up north. turnoutswide; are provided for passing RV vehicles. drivers are north ofNaukati Roads roads. Bay are about one and ahalf lanes Adjust to road surfaces and speed weather, particularly on rock man Cove and Whale Pass. Bring your phone’s cell car charger. Klawock, Naukatiis available in Craig, Bay, Thorne Bay, Coff- sic automotive Watch tools. markers: and mile gauge fuel the gas country. sure Be your spare shape. tire Bring isin ba good afew A little planning your eases trip in our and wild ofmild mix Varying roads, weather travel dictate in Klawock. rangers in Craig or ThorneService Bay, to or statetalk troopers intoBefore yougo the backcountry, with check U.S. Forest To roads, use afour-wheel-drive explore logging or sturdy SUV. entire distance. northward to Labouchere Bay. You can drive astandard car the southern end ofthe road system isat Hydaburg. run Roads roadsthe criss-cross mountains. the Logging forest. The main ofimprovedmiles gravel roads extend shorelines along and into andmidsection connect major communities. More than 150 Island. About ofsmooth, the 105miles paved road girdle More than 2,000miles ofroad reach into Prince ofWales W T back e he e 6 x
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NATURE’S FORCE AND CREATIVE ENERGY ARE LAVISHED ON SOUTHEAST’S BIGGEST ISLAND, WHERE PEOPLE HAVE PROSPERED FOR MILLENNIA
ncounters with the natural world and human history never become routine up here. Rocky shorelines touched by clean, green depths, teeming ocean shallows and mountainsides that nurture deer and wildflowers show that nature has put a lot of work into Prince of Wales Island. Plentiful fresh water provides fishers and pad- dlers alike with opportunities to enjoy streams and lakes. Artistic figures painstakingly gouged into rock hundreds of years ago and logging gear shut down decades back testify to the human presence in this lush land. Here are hints of adventures you can enjoy. n Kayak along our seashore and see ocean life up close—but stay clear of marine mammals: they’re federally protected. n Rent an ATV for the backcoun- try; pick up an ATV map at a USFS ranger district. n Go on a salmon or halibut char- ter for a tug of excitement. n Get up a hillside and pick blue- berries or low bush cranberries. n Make a totem tour to see North- west Coast Native art in Klawock, Hydaburg, Kasaan and Craig. n Fly, boat or hike to a remote public-use cabin for unforgettable solitude; call the Craig or Thorne Bay ranger districts. tchalemian
n Drive scenic Road 30 north out of Thorne Bay, along Clarence Strait,
and picnic at Sandy Beach. Go to carla friendly Coffman Cove for great photos of peaks and forest. n Have a cave day. Walk the Beaver Falls karst landscape interpretive trail in old-growth Icy alpine summits and berry-sweetened hillsides forest, then follow a guide into El Capitan Cave. (Summer only. Call Thorne Bay Ranger adorn a magnificent land. A hunter pauses on District at 907-828-3304 for reservations). snowpack during a spring hunt. Canoers fish in n one of our many lakes. A berry picker shows off the If you’re towing a boat, drive to the north end of the road at Labouchere Bay. Launch harvest. Rubber boots help waders on the rocky and motor to Point Baker and Port Protection, two friendly towns along Sumner Strait. shore. Hikers see a stream spill out of the karst. n See ancient Native petroglyphs with a local naturalist guide, or visit the timber indus- clockwise from top of the page try’s massive, left-behind machinery at Thorne Bay, Naukati Bay and elsewhere.
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VESTIGES OF HUMAN PRESENCE OFFER UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES TO THE HISTORY-MINDED There are a million places around our island and on our island to enjoy a quiet paddle in a kayak or canoe. On a still summer day, you might just prop your feet on the foredeck, lean back and drift, listening to bird calls and the soft slap of ripples. The timber industry was the major mover in the development of modern Prince of Wales Island and you can still see artifacts. The rusting hulk above is a steam donkey near Naukati Bay; the ma- chine ran on steam power and helped rugged loggers pull fallen timber out of the woods via sturdy steel cables.
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 9 Fishing Angling excels in our waters or variety of species, season length and surroundings, some of Alaska’s best fishing is on and around Prince of Wales Island. F Charter skippers can set you up with a saltwater day trip. All five species of Pacific Ocean salmon are available during spring and summer. Halibut lurk in cold, deep waters around the island. Lodges with fishing guides offer several-day packages. Lodging styles range broadly, from world-class plush to down-home rustic. Experienced guides working out of lodg- es or independently can take you trolling for big king salmon offshore or flyfishing for salmon and trout on clear island streams. Do-it-yourselfers can reach good fishing on saltwater or inland freshwater off the extensive road network. Lakes offer good fishing for cutthroat trout, salmon and Dolly Varden. Some lakes are close to roads; others are accessible by boat and by foot above ocean estuaries. Dime-bright steelheads run into streams in early spring Big fish come out of cold, and fall. Dolly Vardens and rainbow trout also make their clean waters around the way into rivers and creeks. Up here, the “other white big island. A visiting couple lugged up a lunker halibut. meat” is several species of bottomfish. Halibut upwards of The bird's-eye view finds a fly 50 pounds are available to lucky bottomfishers. A variety fisherman hooked into one. A of Pacific cod species and rockfish species fills out the big red snapper took the bait chase—and fills a lot of coolers. for a charter angler. A good- size king salmon weighed in
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The table shows the general availability of game fish on and around Prince of Wales Island
SALT WATER JAN FEB Mar aPR MAY JUN JUL aUG seP oCT noV deC King salmon / chinooks ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Sockeye salmon / reds ● ● ● ● Coho salmon / silvers ● ● ● ● ● Chum salmon / dogs ● ● ● ● ● Pink salmon / humpies ● ● ● Halibut ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Dolly Varden ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hooligan ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● FRESH WATER JAN FEB Mar aPR MAY JUN JUL aUG seP oCT noV deC King salmon ● ● ● ● Sockeye salmon ● ● ● Coho salmon ● ● ● ● ● Chum salmon ● ● ● ● Pink salmon ● ● ● ● Dolly Varden ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Grayling ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Steelhead trout ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Rainbow trout ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Cutthroat trout ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● williamson Brook trout ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hooligan ● ● henry
10 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Welcome to WHAle PASS WELCHMAN CABIN lund jeff Big saltwater fish are our best-known angling targets, but Prince of Wales Island is also a great place for freshwater fishing. Lakes and streams in the temperate rain forest teem with resident and anadromous members of trout families. This nice cutthroat took a dry fly on a clear, cold stream. King derby pays summer cash Lucky salmon anglers and even ticket buy- ers who never wet a hook can win in the annual Craig-Klawock King Salmon Derby. Ticket sales spun off $17,000 in 2010 and contributed more than $34,000 to Prince of Wales Hatchery’s production of kings and cohos. The derby is split into two contests, running May 1-June 30 and July 1-Aug. 15. Monthly prizes range from $2,000 for the biggest fish to $500 for third place. Every ticket buyer is entered into a draw- ing for a $10,000 grand prize. The drawing occurs at the Hatchery Fund-Raising Dinner in Craig near the end of August. Tickets are $35 per person or $100 per family and are good for both derbies. Tickets are available at the Klawock River hatchery business office; Black Bear Store; Log Cabin Sporting Goods; Petro Fuel; J.T. Brown; Alaska Gifts; Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce; and Davies-Barry Insurance. Tickets may also be at some fishing lodges. Hatchery boosts salmon catches The motto at Prince of Wales Hatchery is “Fish Forever Fish,” and the facility’s practically been here forever. It opened in 1897, the third Alaska hatchery set up to augment natural salmon runs. The hatchery releases about 5 million coho, or silver, salmon smolts every year and also produces about 600,000 chinooks (kings) annually; the juveniles are released near Craig and Coffman Cove. Returning adults, caught by sport and commercial fishers, improve the economy and contribute to subsistence users. Prince of Wales Hatchery Association, a private nonprofit, runs the hatchery. The hatchery is near Klawock on the Hollis-Klawock highway. Visitors are welcome any day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Free tours are available in summer. The hatchery has an aquarium and gift shop.
public-use docks invite visitors Craig has three harbors; more than 200 slips can be hot-berthed. Vessels up to 125 feet can be accommodated with advance notice. Services: water; power; waste disposal; restrooms and showers; used-oil disposal. The office is staffed daily and monitors VHF 16. False Island launch has two ramps. Klawock harbor has float moorage and a haulout. Thorne Bay has two harbors with spaces for travelers. Services: water, power, waste disposal, restrooms, showers, wi-fi and a boat grid. Hydaburg has state floats and moorage. Naukati Bay has a private float with limited moorage. Hollis and Coffman Cove have public floats. Point Baker and Port Protection have small state floats. Whale Pass moorage is private. Kasaan has public floats.
HARBORMASTERS (area code 907) Coffman Cove 329-2233 Kasaan 542-2212 Port Protection 489-2241 Craig 826-3404 Klawock 755-2261 Thorne Bay 828-3380 Hollis 530-7112 Naukati Bay 629-4205 Whale Pass 846-5329 Hydaburg 285-3758 Point Baker 559-2204
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Boardwalk helps hikers and spares vulnerable plants on some trail sections through rain forest. A springtime hike on Sunnahae Mountain trail behind the city of Craig might offer a snowy footbed. Keep your eyes on the conifer forest: you're likely to see eagles roosting or taking off on predatory flights. Trails trace rain forest settings If you like to see nature by foot, island trails get you there. There are roughly 70 miles of developed trails on the island. Most trails are relatively short combinations Public cabin sites of footpaths and boardwalk—the latter to protect sensitive ground and to keep boots drier. dot the islands Many trails are reached by road and others by boat or plane. Accessibility varies, ranging from the barrier-free Pass Lake Trail to the more challenging One Duck and provide quiet, Trail. There is a three-sided trail shelter at the end of One Duck Trail. Many short hikes lead to Forest Service cabins, fishing areas, lakeshores, or saltwater. The Karta rustic retreats River Trail (4.8 miles) in the Karta River Wilderness is the longest developed hiking The setting, the comfort and the quiet at public- trail on Prince of Wales Island. use cabins in Tongass National Forest make them great for backcountry retreats. There’s a score Overall, trails on the island receive low to moderate use. of public cabins on Prince of Wales and nearby Two water trails give visitors the chance to explore pristine lakes and streams: islands—good for a week of fishing or a weekend Honker Divide Canoe Route (33 miles, 2-4 days, 3.5 miles of portages) and Sarkar of solitude. Canoe Route (16 miles, 8-14 hours, 3 miles of portages). See the centerfold map for Some cabins are on lakes, others on streams. these routes. Some are on short trails near the road system. For general information about trails, visit www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/pow/ Some are reachable by boat, others by floatplane. recreation/hiking They sleep four to eight people. Many have small rowboats; bring a little outboard if you have one. A Southeast Alaska nonprofit maintains a web site with maps and tips for hiking, Some cabins have wood stoves and firewood; oth- biking and ocean-based paddling trails in this region. Visit www.seatrails.org. ers have oil stoves and you bring your own fuel. Check the centerfold map for locations of U.S. Forest Service TRAILS the cabins. Reserve them online at Beaver Falls karst trail / 1.0 mi El Capitan cave trail / .25 mi Red Bay Lake trail / .75 mi www. recreation.gov Big Lake Fish Pass / .05 mi Harris River interpretive area Salmon Bay Lake trail / 1.5 mi or by phone at 877-444-6777. Cable Creek Fish Pass / .05 and river access trail / 1.3 mi Salt Chuck trail / .75 mi For more information online, go to: Canoe Point trail / .25 mi Honker Divide canoe route / 30 mi Sarkar canoe route / 15 mi www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/pow/ Cavern Lake trail / .1 mi Karta Wilderness trail / 4.8 mi Shipley Bay trail / .75 mi recreation/cabins Deweyville trail / .7 mi Kegan Lake trail / .5 mi Trocadero trail / 1.3 mi Dog Salmon Fish Pass / .2 mi One Duck trail / 1.25 mi Twenty Mile Spur trail / 3.0 mi
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A deer hunter on an alpine summit glasses the next slope for a target. Hunting abounds on island Prince of Wales Island is a world-class hunting destination, known for trophy Sitka black-tailed deer, large black bears and outstanding waterfowl opportunities. Deer season is from Aug. 16 through Dec. 31 for To see hunting non-residents, with a limit of regulations for four bucks. Hunting alpine areas early in the season is the state of Alaska, popular, as is hunting the direct your browser to rut in November. A mature www.wildlife.alaska.gov buck yields about 50 pounds of meat. Black bear season runs from Sept. 1 through June 30. Mature boars are best pursued in spring as they comb beaches and grass flats after hibernating. Bear hides must be sealed by state-appoint- ed sealers before shipping. Prior to June 1, meat must be salvaged along with the hide and skull. Waterfowl hunting runs Sept. 16 to Dec. 31. Saltwater marshes and upland fresh water are good bets for ducks and geese.
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A vast swath of karst lands The caves have been explored by scientists and researchers for and caves lies under animal remains, human artifacts the north end of and clues to long-ago climates. For non-scientists, the karst the island network invites explorers into miles of mapped channels. bush
pj or a unique and fascinating Alaskan experience, put on a jacket, gloves and headlamp Cavers, headlamps aglow, visit the caves. and tour under the forest. A geologic treasure 400 million years in the making lies be- Fneath your feet. Caves, sinkholes and pits have formed in a vast area of karst—chemi- Visit El Cap cave cally weathered limestone bedrock. El Capitan Cave, the largest of more than 500 caves on the island, offers explorers a trip back in time. The U.S. Forest Service provides a free, two-hour interpretive tour of El Capitan Meet Forest Service guides at the cave interpretive site. It's a short walk from the dock on El Cave from May to September. Capitan Passage, or a scenic drive north on Route 20 and west on Route 15. After a short talk about the formation and mapping of the cave and important scientific discoveries, pick Make reservations with Thorne Bay out a helmet, headlamp and flashlight—then climb. Ranger District two days ahead; call 907-828-3304. The trail zigzagsthrough a living classroom of forest ecology. Rest stops allow for discus- For comfort and safety on the guided tour: sion and questions. Enjoy the view at a deck in front of the cave, go over cave safety with n Maximum group size is six people. your guides and turn on your headlamp. The first 50 feet of the passage squeezes between n Minimum age is 7 years; no child carriers. boulders and a relatively low ceiling, but it opens out after that. The cave floor is large n Equipment: at least one flashlight per person; cobbles that can be slippery with dripping water. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with good extra batteries; sturdy footgear, preferably traction. The temperature in the cave is always in the low 40s, so bring warm clothing. The waterproof (rubber boots work best); warm tour goes about 500 feet into the cave. Your guides provide you with information about cave clothing, including gloves (cave temperature averages 40 degrees F; it’s wet in there and, in formation, speleothems (cave features), cave biology and fossil finds; questions along the places, muddy); hardhat (provided by U.S.F.S.). way are welcome. After the tour, ask about Beaver Falls and Cavern Lake Cave, two sites you The cave presents some steep and difficult can explore on your own. areas, where walking is strenuous. The trail to The cave isabout three hours' drive from Thorne Bay. There are restrooms at the interpretive the cave is mostly boardwalk, with 370 stairs. site, but no water. Helmets, headlamps and flashlights are provided for the tour.
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Camping areas and cabins ring the island’s shore and dot the interior. Most camp sites are maintained for public use by the U.S. Forest Service. Browse the centerfold map and talk to U.S.F.S. ranger district staffs to scout a good site sterling for your overnighters. Dedicated hikers can also use the island’s trail system to reach backcountry camp sites. libby
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carolyn carolyn Hydaburg came together in 2010 to raise four totem poles. Women carried one tall carved cedar to the village center. Men of the village raised the poles into place. First peoples live an ancient legacy he first people to inhabit this area told creation myths, recounted historical REACH lived in a land of plenty touching events and honored families’ ancestors. a sea of plenty. For thousands Totem poles are the best-known art form FOR THE ofT years, that combination supported a of Northwest Coast peoples, but there’s rich subsistence and richness in oth- SKIES allowed unique artistic er arts: carved- expressions to flourish. wood and fur Ancient art Archaeologists have headpieces for form lives on in dated artifacts found on ceremonial this island to as much occasions; in- totemic carvings as 10,300 years before tricate weavings the present. Natives’ of cedar bark Totem poles on the island reflect the Northwest Coast Indian way of life. They record the stories oral literature tells of and spruce of people long ago who used no written creation and outlines a root in baskets civilization in balance language. Now they challenge young Native and hats; felt artists and their contemporaries to continue a with nature in this Petroglyphs painstakingly gouged into rock are robes festooned world-renowned tradition. prolific place. with buttons protected remnants of Native people long gone. Totem pole parks in Hydaburg, Klawock and Tlingit people were first of abalone and Kasaan are on the road system and easily to settle Prince of Wales Island and nearby bone. Dancing and songs also carry the accessible. Craig has a pair of significant poles. islands. This most wide-ranging of South- culture forward. The lucky visitor comes Traditionally, poles carved in cedar were east Alaskan tribes was adept at trade with when a clan or family is having a potlatch, commissioned by families to display their inland Natives and with the Haida and or celebration; the display of regalia is success or to celebrate important events. A pole Tsimshian peoples. stunning. might endure a century. Haida people are thought to have estab- During your visit, see totem pole parks Many poles you see today were carved in the lished permanent settlements on Prince in Klawock, Hydaburg and Kasaan. There 1930s, when artists in a Civilian Conservation of Wales Island in the 1700s; they came are also poles in Craig. Be sure to get Corps project replicated older poles from from Haida Qwaii (the Queen Charlotte literature about how artists for thousands Native villages to preserve a cultural lineage. Islands) of B.C.’s northern coast. Alaskan of years have used tools of bone, shell and The newest poles are carved on commission Haidas merged five villages at Hydaburg steel to evoke stories from cedar trees. by younger artists and tell new tales. Eleven new totem poles have been raised in Klawock in 1911. Shorelines around the island bear ancient since 2005 and eight in Hydaburg in the last The Natives of this region lived in family petroglyphs, or rock carvings, remaining two years. Klawock residents plan to raise and clan groups and took summer’s plenty in rock after hundreds or thousands of totems Aug. 13-15 and Hydaburg residents will for winter’s provisions. They gathered each years. Petroglyphs are not mapped and raise poles during their 100-Year Celebration
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in November. These pole raisings are not to be Tall totem poles faced the sea. The poles protect this art. missed. henry
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jeannie This handsome Haida canoe shouldn't be confused with a Blue Canoe. For more on Haidas, hoochies, marine highways and humpies, read our primer. A little lesson in local lingo Any trip to an exotic land is better when you know a bit about local customs and languages. This quick peek at Alaskaspeak might help you feel at home and score points when you talk to local folks. Lesson one: Salmon. These fish can be hard for newcomers, particularly because they come in five species. The salmon called chinook elsewhere is mostly called king here. The sockeye goes by the nickname red—the color they turn in their spawning phase. The coho also has an alias—silver salmon—and shines like its moniker. The chum salmon is sometimes dog salmon, but we mostly call it chum for obvious reasons; but don’t be surprised if you hear someone refer to keta salmon—another nickname for this plentiful salmon. The pink salmon is nicknamed humpy for the humped back of the male as he enters his native stream to spawn. The broad topic of fish contends with weather for conversational primacy up here and, well, spawns a colorful nomenclature. For example: hoochies are colorful, rubbery lures attached above salmon-fishing hooks. But take note: hoochies have no link to hooch, the American slang term for home-distilled liquor— although, ironically, “hooch” is of Southeast Alaskan origin: Hoochino is cited by etymologists as a Tlingit Indian village where entrepreneurs brewed spirits and sold them to the U.S. army after Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 and garrisons were posted to the northern Panhandle. On a nautical point, when someone refers to a kicker, it’s not the guy who boots three-pointers: it’s a small outboard motor used for trolling. And if you hear mention of a Blue Canoe, it's not a berry-stained dugout: it's Alaskans' nickname for the Alaska Marine Highway vessels that carry us and our cars to and from Outside. Outside, of course, is everyplace that's not Alaska. For an easier visit, learn these unique names and pronunciations: Tlingit Indians ... HLING-git Haida Indians ... HY-duh Cape Chacon ... SHA-kun Cholmondely Sound ... CHOM-lee Heceta Island ... HEH-kuh-tuh Kasaan ... kuh-SAN Kashevarof Island ... kah-SHEH-vuh-roff Kosciusko Island ... kah-shee-OO-skoh Labouchere Bay ... LAB-uh-shur (Lab Bay for short) Naukati Bay ... NAH-kuh-tee San Juan Batista Island ... Saint John’s (also for short) Now you’re ready. While you’re here, consider a hike up to No Name Lake. (We must have run out of names.)
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SHORE & TIDES Prince of Wales Island has about 990 miles of shoreline; smaller islands nearby have hundreds more miles of shore. Tides routinely range about 16 feet between the day’s higher tide and lower tide; on a few days each year, the range is about 22 feet. Tidal flows are worth studying: they affect boat travel and the movements of salmon. Terrain & forest Most of Prince of Wales Island is characterized by steep, forested mountains, with peaks at 2,000-3,000 feet. Glacial ice left deep U-shaped valleys for streams, lakes, saltwater straits and bays. The temperate rain forest is made up of mostly western hemlock and Sitka spruce (the Alaska state tree), with some western red cedar and yellow cedar, alder, and shore pine. CLIMATE The Japanese Current of the North Pacific Ocean controls climate and generates 60-200 inches of annual precipitation. Mean temperature range: 35° F. in January, 58° F. in July. Daylight, longest day: 15 ½ hours; shortest day: 7 hours. Tongass National Forest Most of Prince of Wales Island is in the largest national forest in the United States. Tongass National Forest spans 500 miles from southern Prince of Wales Island through Glacier Bay and up to Yakutat—nearly 17 million acres. Within the forest are pockets of state-owned land and Native corporation land; the former was selected in allotments since statehood in 1959, the latter through the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971. Communities are largely ringed by public land. The U.S.D.A. Forest Service manages Tongass forest land from ranger district offices, such as those in Craig and Thorne Bay. Our island and nearby islands were the timber capital of Alaska from the mid-1950s to the 1990s, providing timber for Ketchikan Pulp Co.’s pulp mill near Ketchikan and its sawmills on Revilla and Annette islands—all now closed. Timber is just one component of U.S.F.S. management. Cabins and hiking trails are developed and maintained on and off the road system. The agency participates with the State of Alaska, other landowners and private entities to enhance fisheries and wildlife habitat, such as stream restoration and fish ladders allowing salmon to reach more spawning beds. Cultural preservation is a highlight for the Forest Service. Professionals study the long record of human habitation here and work with university and private counterparts to understand and protect artifacts. Geologists plumb the karst system underlying much of the island; their work extends knowledge of paleobiology, human migration and climatic change. They’re also instrumental in making the cave system accessible to us all. Forest Service personnel also study and manage wildlife resources in this prolific place.
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Placid Thorne River has a young name, by standards of the Last Frontier. Like Thorne Bay, it honors (albeit with misspelling) Frank Thorn, chief of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in the 1880s. A century and more before, Russian and Spanish and English explorers had laid new names on Alaska Natives' geographic designations. Natives and explorers leave a motley legacy of regional place names Prince of Wales Island took on that name before 1800, during one of many waves of exploration by Europeans. The island and surrounding islands were first settled by Tlingit and Haida tribes—members of the Northwest Coast ethnic group. Archaeologists date the human presence here to more than 10,300 years ago. The first people in the region are believed to have been descendants of migrating Asians. Place names in Tlingit and Haida tongues are prominent throughout Southeast. Spaniards came in the 1770s, charting shorelines and naming islands, inlets and waterways. Capt. George Vancouver, a British explorer, visited in 1793 on the HMS Discovery. He named this island for George, Prince of Wales, son and heir of King George III. Russians owned Alaska until 1867 and their legacy is heard in geographic names and residents’ surnames. Transient logging and mining camps have been here since the 1800s. Commercial fishing brought permanent settlements. A trading post and salmon saltery were established in Klawock, a Tlingit summer fish camp, in 1868. Alaska’s first cannery was built there in 1878.
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GOOD PLACES FOR VIEWING WILDLIFE STOPS! henry 1 Stretches of Sandy Beach Road overlook Clarence Strait, a feeding area for humpback year. Look for Sitka black-tailed deer and black bears at the water’s edge or near the road. and killer whales, harbor seals and Steller sea lions. Sitka black-tailed deer are often seen Sandhill cranes come to the area in the spring. Other migratory birds stop here in the spring along the road. Trumpeter swans stop at Ratz Harbor estuary in fall. Sandy Beach Picnic and fall to rest and feed before continuing on. 9 Black bears and bald eagles are drawn Grounds is a good place to see great blue herons, bald eagles and harbor seals, and offers to the Dog Salmon Fishpass by pink and chum (commonly called “dog”) salmon runs that tidepools and sand dollars at low tide. 2 Gravelly Creek has a run of salmon in August occur between late July and early September. The fish pass is at the outlet of Dog Salmon and September, attracting black bears; evening is the best time to see them. Sitka black- Creek on the west shore of Polk Inlet, and ideal spot for salmon spwaning. This is one of the tailed deer roam here. Watch for bald eagles, red-breasted sapsuckers and summer migratory most popular bear viewing sites on Prince of Wales, with good chances to spot a bear when birds. Gravelly Creek is near milepost 4 on Thorne Bay Road on the way to Klawock. the salmon run is high. 10 The estuary at Staney Creek attracts black-tailed deer, bald 3 Balls Lake near the center of the island may have waterfowl in the lake. The forest eagles, black bears, harbor seals and river otters in summer; wildlife is densest during a salmon provides cover and food for black-tailed deer and black bears. Bald eagles are seen all year. run in September. Loons and other waterfowl can be seen. Look for the sign for Staney Creek Balls Lake is near milepost 16 on Thorne Bay Road heading west. A flat 2.25-mile trail loops near milepost 28 on the North Prince of Wales Road. 11 At Sarkar Lakes area, see wildlife the lake. 4 Up to 50 trumpeter swans have been seen at Big Salt Lake between October from land or boat. In July, Sarkar Rapids bursts with sockeye salmon, attracting black bears and January. Migrating swans spend days to a few weeks; some swans overwinter. Winter and harbor seals. In spring, lakeside plants emerge ahead of other island vegetation, drawing storms sometimes drive in buffleheads, Barrow’s goldeneyes and others. Big Salt Lake Sitka black-tailed deer and black bears. Bald eagles are seen all year. Paddle Sarkar Lakes is accessible along Big Salt Lake Road from mileposts 8 to 11. 5 At Prince of Wales Trail: lakes and streams linked by boardwalk portages. Sarkar Rapids are about 5 miles north Hatchery, coho and sockeye salmon in Klawock River attract bears, especially in August. of Naukati Road junction on North Prince of Wales Road. 12 Animal sightings are rare River otters follow the salmon; bald eagles perch in trees. Early morning is the best time. at El Capitan Cave, but there is abundant wildlife sign. River otters tracks are sometimes The hatchery is at milepost 9 on the Klawock-Hollis highway. 6 Waters near Craig visible. Small organisms live on rocks and in pools. Bears have used the cave for thousands attract marine mammals and sea birds. Sea otters tangle themselves in kelp beds and eat of years. A 370-step staircase leads to the cave entrance and the U.S. Forest Service runs free shellfish. Humpback whales swim and dive near shore. Harbor seals and sea lions explore guided cave tours all summer (reservations required). 13 Memorial Beach on Sumner coves. Great blue herons fish on shorelines. Cormorants spread wings to dry. Rhinoceros Strait is used by marine mammals and sea birds to reach feeding areas in Clarence Strait. The auklets, rare in Southeast Alaska, are seen here, along with other sea birds. Boat tours leave blows of humpback whales and dorsal fins of killer whales may be seen; harbor seals and Craig’s harbor. 7 Salmon run into Cable Creek Fishpass from late July to late August. Steller sea lions stay closer to shore. Cormorants, rhinoceros auklets, buffleheads, and other A viewing platform on the boardwalk is a good viewing site. Black bears gorge on salmon. birds visit in summer. Sitka black-tailed deer and black bears might be seen on the beach. On River otters chase salmon upstream. Cable Creek Fishpass is near milepost 13 on the road to Forest Service Road 20860. A trail leads from parking to the beach. Hydaburg. 8 Waterfowl and mammals visit the Twelve Mile Estuary throughout the — Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game; www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=trails.coastal_trail. Bear conscious, bear cautious MILEAGE CHART Coffman Cove Coffman Craig El Capitan Hollis Hydaburg Kasaan Klawock Bay Labouchere Naukati Bay Thorne Pass Whale williamson Coffman Cove 0 62 58 78 76 66 55 88 32 55 54
Craig 62 0 78 31 42 54 7 108 51 43 73 henry Hundreds of black bears live on Prince of Wales Island. Ursus El Capitan 58 78 0 94 106 78 71 30 33 71 11 americanus is busy feeding and raising cubs during spring and Hollis 78 31 94 0 32 70 23 124 67 59 89 summer. Bears are commonly seen feeding on spawning salmon along stream mouths and gorging on wild huckleberries and Hydaburg 76 42 106 32 0 82 35 136 79 71 101 salmonberries in forested uplands. Brown bears don’t live on the island. The black bears that live here Kasaan 66 54 82 70 82 0 49 82 55 23 77 are large partly because they don’t contend with grizzlies. Klawock 55 7 71 23 35 49 0 101 44 38 66 Follow some basic rules to safely share the island with bears: n As you hike in bear country, make noise to avoid surprising bears. Lab Bay 88 108 30 124 136 108 101 0 63 101 41 n Keep food in closed containers. Avoid cooking smelly, fatty foods. n Sleep a good distance away from your food, food-preparation equipment and Naukati 32 51 33 67 79 55 44 63 0 44 27 clothing that has food scents. n Don’t crowd bears: give them a wide comfort zone. Thorne Bay 55 43 71 59 71 23 38 101 44 0 66 n Don’t fish where bears are fishing. Watch them briefly from a distance if you like, but fish elsewhere. Whale Pass 54 73 11 89 101 77 66 41 27 66 0 n Clean your fish in strong currents that disperse the waste. n Never get between a sow bear and her cubs.
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European fur trappers and fur traders were the first non-Natives to The mid-1950s brought the greatest changes. The U.S. Forest use Prince of Wales Island’s resources. The sea’s bounty brought the Service and Ketchikan Pulp Co. signed a 50-year contract for timber next wave of commercial interests. Miners and loggers in turn came supply. Logging operations spread out from Hollis and then from ashore to harvest a wild land. Mineral extraction never became the Thorne Bay and reached into old-growth forest on the west side and principal economic force on the island, but lush timber stands drove on nearby islands. Roads were built for log transport; some were development that solidified communities. improved for passenger-car traffic between the small towns. By the late 1800s, miners scrambled over the island’s challenging Logging brought a steady source of cash. Mills appeared around the terrain in search of gold. Small deposits of the precious metal were island, using timber sales on federal land in the national forest. Ket- found. Copper, silver, palladium, chikan Pulp Co. closed in 1997. lead, uranium and zinc were Viking Lumber near Klawock also mined. Mining explora- bounties from is still a major employer on the tion continues to this day. Large island. marble quarries operated in the the ground and Corporations born in the early 1900s; the stone is in state Alaska Native Claims Settle- capitols in Juneau and Olympia, the sea still sustain ment Act undertook large-scale Wash., and in many major U.S. logging in the 1980s, taking buildings. many of PRINCE OF WALES timber from their forested Southeast Alaska’s bountiful land for export to Asia. Native salmon runs offered commercial island's residents clear-cuts, like those on national potential in the late 1800s as the forest land, are growing back U.S. population grew and trade naturally. with Pacific Rim nations increased. Alaska’s earliest salmon can- The new story in Prince of Wales Island development is the visitor nery opened near Klawock in 1878. Others followed, and towns, industry. Ferries and air taxis bring increasing numbers of seasonal particularly on the west side of Prince of Wales Island, drew fishing guests. They’re drawn by the fishing, hunting and sightseeing oppor- families into fulltime residence. Summertime populations swelled as tunities. The island’s residents are independently developing lodging, cannery workers swarmed in for seasonal work. Retailing and service chartering and guiding services. businesses took hold. In a budding diversification story, the oyster nursery at Naukati Bay Alaska statehood in 1959 brought gradual changes in fishing prac- produces “seed” mollusks for sale to oyster farmers who grow the tices; salmon stocks were managed to preserve the runs. tasty bivalves to edible size and market them independently.
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Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 29 Events calendar 2011 CONTINUING AND RECURRING EVENTS DATE event LOCATION Contact Phone Email Open dates; call Hydaburg City Hall Totem carving shed tours / Native arts sales Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666 Monthly, January to October Swap meets Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] May through September El Capitan Cave tours; call for reservations El Capitan / #12 on centerfold map USFS Thorne Bay Ranger Dist. 907-828-3305 Through the summer Farmers markets Selected communities City of Thorne Bay 907-828-3380 Mid-July to late August Bear viewing Dog Salmon Fish Pass / #9 on map USFS: Maeve Taylor 907-826-1641 [email protected] First Saturday, September through May Island Grind coffeehouse-style variety show Craig Sally Burch 907-826-5904 [email protected] Year-round, Tuesday and Thursday Line dancing, free of charge Hill Bar in Craig Sharilyn Zellhuber 907-826-3373 FISHING DERBIES DATE event LOCATION Contact Phone Email May 1 to June 30 / July 1 to Aug. 15 King Salmon Derby Craig/Klawock Dan Goodness 907-755-2231 [email protected] May 15 to Aug. 15 King Salmon Derby Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] May 28 to July 17 Fishing Derby Thorne Bay Jim McFarland 907-828-3335 [email protected] June date to be announced Fishing Day for Kids Eagles Nest Campground USFS: Brandy Prefontaine 907-828-3304 July 3 Silver Salmon Derby Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] DATE-SPECIFIC EVENTS DATE event LOCATION Contact Phone Email March 3 St. Patrick’s Day Run Craig/Klawock Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] March 12 St Patrick’s Day Dinner & Concert St. John’s Church in Klawock Ralph Mackie / Cathy Bolling 907-826-3321 [email protected] April 17 Chamber 20th Anniversary Party & Hero Awards Craig High School Chamber office 907-755-2626 [email protected] April 22 Earth Day Celebration Craig USFS: Maeve Taylor 907-826-1641 [email protected] May 28 Prince of Wales Island International Marathon Hollis to Craig Jan Bush / Ann James 907-401-0376 [email protected] May 28 Quilt Show Craig Di Merchant 907-826-5862 May 29 Mud Boggs Motor Races Naukati Bay Andy Richter 907-629-4104 May 30 Blessing of the Fleet & Honoring Veterans Craig Dock Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] May 30 Veterans’ Memorial Dedication Craig Cemetery Paul Dawson 907-826-2389 June 11 Crab Fest Kasaan Organized Village of Kasaan 907-542-2230 [email protected] June 24-26 Sunnahae Arts Festival Craig High School John Bruns 907-826-5904 [email protected] June 20 Summer Solstice Party and Music Fest Port Protection Terri Metcaf 907-489-2261 [email protected] July 3 Independence Day Triathlon Craig/Klawock Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] July 3, Sept. 4 Mud Boggs Motor Races Naukati Bay Andy Richter 907-629-4104 July 3-4 4th of July Celebration & Kids Fishing Derby Craig Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] July 4 4th of July Celebration Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] July 4 4th of July Celebration Hollis Budd Burnett 907-530-7033 [email protected] July 25-30 Cultural Camp Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666 Aug. 13-15 Totem pole raising Klawock City of Klawock 907-755-2261 [email protected] August dates to be announced Oyster and Arts Festival Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] Sept. 4 Mud Boggs Motor Races Naukati Bay Andy Richter 907-629-4104 Sept. 24 International Coastal Cleanup Day Prince of Wales Island Kathy Peavey 907-826-3856 [email protected] Oct. 29 Harvest Festival Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] Oct. 29 Costume Run Craig /Klawock Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] November dates to be announced Deer Celebration & Cultural Exchange Craig Susan Quigley 907-826-3296 Nov. 11, Veterans Day (11-11-11) USO Show Craig High School Paul Dawson 907-826-2389 Nov. 19 Holiday Bazaar Thorne Bay Laura Jennings 907-828-3961 Around the Thanksgiving Holiday Hundred-Year Celebration and Pole Raising Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666 Nov. 26 Holiday Bazaar Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] Dec. 10 Holiday Bazaar Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected]
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Out in the Rain is a series of free outdoor activities for fitness, fun and information. The subjects are as big as our island, from snowshoeing Out in the Rain to kayaking, from GPS to greens-gathering. Despite the name, we don’t usually get rained on. But we sure don’t let a little rain stop us. Jan. 1 & 12 Ski / Snowshoe / Hike May 14 Geocaching / GPS use Sept. 2 Honker Divide canoe trip Feb. 12 Ski / Snowshoe / Hike May 28 Marathon walking team Sept. 10 Mushroom foraging Feb. 26 Kayak safety June 11 Kids fishing day hike Sept. 24 Coastal Cleanup Day March 12 Kayak tour / herring time June 25 Tide pools / Beach greens gathering Oct. 8 Kasaan culture tour March 26 Mountain bike July 3 Triathlon kayak support Oct. 22 Kayak safety day April 1 Whalefest POW! July 23 Ocean swimming / snorkeling Nov. 12 Mountain hike For more on Out in the Rain, contact Bob Claus ndrews April 9 Kayak tour Aug. 13 Cave / Karst Tour Nov. 26 Mountain bike / ski 907-401-0279 [email protected] A ob
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A CARVED SIGN AND POSTS WELCOME VISITORS TO COFFMAN COVE Janet Dar King CRAIG’S CENTRAL AREA EXTENDS INTO PROTECTED WATERS Craig Templin coffman cove craig 132° 50’ W Longitude — 56° 01’ N Latitude 133°09’ W Longitude — 55°28’ N Latitude. Founded 1950s / Incorporated 1989 Founded late 1800s / Incorporated 1922 Population est. 200 / City hall 907-329-2233 Population est. 1,127 Founded as a base for loggers and thriving for decades in that role, City hall 907-826-3275 / www.craigak.com Coffman Cove is re-inventing itself as a hub for the fishing industry Tlingit and Haida peoples traditionally used this area for its rich and recreational outfitters on the northeast coast of the island. seafood resources. A fish saltery was built on nearby Fish Egg Island The closing of Ketchikan Pulp Co. in 1997 compelled residents to find in 1907 by Craig Millar; the early-day town was called Fish Egg until other economic niches. Visitor services include overnight lodging Millar’s first name was adopted. Between 1908 and 1911, Millar with meals, an RV-trailer park with laundry and showers, cabin constructed Lyndenburger Packing Co. and cold storage plant. A post rentals, guided stream fishing, vehicle rentals, outdoor recreational office, school, sawmill, and salmon cannery were built early in the rentals and sales, and fishing charters on the beautiful Inside 1910s. Ample pink salmon runs contributed to the development Passage. Small businesses are broadly based and include oyster and growth of the community through the 1930s. farming, gift sales, a gas station, a liquor store, lodging, fishing The timber industry brought new residents and economic activity charters, welding, construction and contracting. in the late 1950s. The Head family built a sawmill near Klawock Access to Coffman Cove by paved road has increased economic in the 1970s, providing year-round jobs and a steadying economic vitality. Recreational fishing along shore and in nearby streams is influence. The mill was sold in the early 1990s to Viking Lumber. very good. Luck Lake offers a nice beach for camping and amazing Growth has been due in part to the community’s role as a service and surroundings for kayaking, canoeing, swimming and prime trout fishing. transportation center. Timber operations, fishing, fish processing, government Eagle Creek, Luck Creek and Log Jam Creek produce exciting stream fishing. and commercial services provide employment. The commercial sector is Sweetwater Lake provides a fun adventure by kayak, canoe or small boat diversified and offers most goods and services, from banking to retail goods through a lagoon leading to Barnes Lake. Forest Service cabins serve overnight and medical care. Barges deliver cargo year-round. Craig has a community paddlers at both lakes. Tour the Honker Divide canoe trail through peaceful, swimming pool, library and recreational facilities. Small-boat harbors at North radiant land. An accommodating boardwalk leads to Hatchery Creek Falls, with Cove and South Cove provide moorage. A small transient float and dock are breathtaking views. A state-owned seaplane base is available. There are a boat downtown; boat launches are at North Cove and False Island. harbor and launch ramp.
32 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 EDNA BAY’S HARBOR ON NEARBY KOSCIUSKO ISLAND Roger DiPaolo edna bay 133° 30’ W Longitude — 56° 03’ N Latitude HOLLIS HOMES OVERLOOK THE FERRY'S DEPARTURE Bob Hamilton Founded 1940s / Incorporated 1983 Population est. 61 Community association 907-594-6312 hollis The town site of Edna Bay on Kosciusko Island was named in 1904 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. It became a logging camp 132° 40’ W Longitude — 55° 29’ N Latitude in the 1940s and remained one until the state released several Founded 1890s / Unincorporated community-establishment land sales in 1983 to spur growth and Population est. 140 / Library 907-530-7043 to entice local development. Edna Bay has evolved into a healthy, Hollis is the Gateway to Prince of Wales Island and home port growing community. It is a special nook that fishermen like to come to while for the Inter-Island Ferry Authority that provides daily ferry service working in the vast waters of Sea Otter Sound and it is a secret getaway for between Hollis and Ketchikan on the MV Prince of Wales and MV visitors from around the world. Stikine. Hollis is on the east side of the island, 22 miles east of Edna Bay offers residents a special lifestyle and visitors a unique experience. Craig and 35 miles west of Ketchikan. Those aspects of the community are possible because of an extensive inner Around 1900, Hollis was a bustling mining town with a population of more island road system that grants residents access to resources they depend on than 1,000. Gold and silver were mined nearby until about 1915. The town and gives visitors access to vast recreation opportunities, with many creeks had a hotel, bank and post office in its heyday. The forest swallowed up the and lakes to fish in, mountains to scale and beautiful places to drive and hike. old mining town when eight mines closed by the 1940s. Speculators are Services include groceries, supplies, fishing and hunting licenses, lodging, considering reactivating one gold mine, waiting on results of core samples. mail, phone and broadband Internet. Also available are a church and a dock In 1953, Hollis became a logging camp when the U.S. Forest Service signed with floatplane access. a long-term timber contract with Ketchikan Pulp Co. Hollis was the base for timber operations until 1962, when the camp moved to Thorne Bay. The area was settled after 1980 via state land sales. Hollis has five subdivisions on six miles of road; recent state land sales have brought growth. More than 40 residential lots of three or four acres have sold in the past three years and at least 10 more are scheduled for sale in 2011. Hollis has a small public school, a well-stocked public library, a volunteer fire department, an emergency medical services unit and an emergency medevac heliport. The community boasts a boat dock, a new million-dollar A NOTE ON DINING floatplane dock for commercial air carriers, a new covered picnic shelter area with restroom facilities and a half-mile boardwalk and foot trail through the Conventional dining-out options are available in forest near Harris River. The community plans to extend the trail another mile Craig and Klawock. In other communities, options might be to the estuary of the Twelve Mile Arm Bay near Cat Island. Hollis Community limited to take-out. We advise calling ahead before you travel Council is buying 10 acres of state land to restore and expand a public cemetery and Garden of Memories Park. Some burials date to the early to less-populous towns, or checking with local folks. Taking 1900s. some food supplies with you is usually a good move.
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 33 HYDABURG’S HOMES BETWEEN THE SEA AND THE TOTEM PARK Kathy Peavey hydaburg 132°49’ W Longitude — 55°12’ N Latitude Founded 1912 / Population est. 380 / City hall 907-285-3761 Hydaburg is on the southwest coast of Prince of Wales Island. The turnoff to Hydaburg is off the Hollis Highway. The blacktop road to Hydaburg takes you past turnoffs that lead to USFS trails, picnic areas and points of interest. s Island ince of Wale During the early 1700s, a group of Haida people crossed Dixon st side of Pr Entrance to Prince of Wales Island. The first migration landed in to the ea Kasaan; others came later and established major settlements at Gateway Howkan, Hlinkwaan, K’ay, K’aanii, Sukwaan and Kuy Gandlaas. In 1911, these villages consolidated in Hydaburg. Today, Hydaburg is the most populous community of Haida in the United States. The community is rooted in tribal values and relies on historical and cultural relationships to the land and sea. The Haida people take great pride in their ability to harvest the resources of the land and sea in a traditional and sustainable manner. Visitors get to Hydaburg by small floatplane or boat, or by driving the Hydaburg Highway. In Hydaburg, you will find a grocery store, airplane float, small boat harbor, U.S. post office and the offices of Hydaburg City Schools (home of the Warriors) and the City of Hydaburg. SEE, FIND Also in the village are Hydaburg Cooperative Association/Haida Nation TER TO , STAY R WA : (Tribe), Boys and Girls Club and a Presbyterian Church. A totem park was built IR O in Hydaburg during the 1930s. D, A An excellent time to visit is during the annual Hydaburg Culture Camp. The OA Y R community comes together to teach Haida language, song, dance, carving, B weaving, beading and traditional food-gathering and preparation. The camp E M is followed by Haida Festival, with canoe, swimming and other races. These O events are usually in the last week of July. C Hydaburg hosts a large number of traditional Haida artists, carvers and weavers. Please feel free to contact the HCA offices with questions at 907- 285-3666; or email administrative assistant Francis Natkong at fcnatkong@ hotmail.com.
Lodging, from B&B to Do-It-Yourself Cabins to Full Service Accommodations, Cars, Boats & Fishing Charters to rent, Groceries, Sporting Goods, Gifts, Liquor, Gas, Propane, Vehicle & Tire Repair, Floatplane & Barge Service, Boat Harbors with all the services RV Park, Library, Trails, Fabulous Fishing and much, much more Check us out at: www.thornebayalaska.net or call City Hall: 907-828-3380
34 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 KASAAN ALONG THE BAY FROM WHICH IT TOOK ITS NAME Kathy Peavey TOURS OF KASAAN'S WHALE HOUSE kasaan EXPLORE TRADITIONAL ARTS AND WAYS OF LIFE 132° 23’ W Longitude — 55° 32’ N Latitude Founded late 1800s / Incorporated 1976 Population est. 53 / City hall 907-542-2212 / Organized Village of Kasaan 907-542-2230 www.kasaan.org One of two Haida villages in Alaska, Kasaan is on the east side of Prince of Wales Island about 30 miles northwest of Ketchikan. Passengers on the IFA ferry pass by Kasaan en route to the Hollis terminal. A 17-mile road to Kasaan begins at the turnoff near the Goose Creek bridge on Thorne Bay Highway. The unpaved road offers scenic views and there is a scenic turnout at Tolstoi Inlet. Kasaan gets its name from the Tlingit word meaning “pretty town” or “pretty village.” Haida people migrated north from what is now the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) and established the village Gasa’aan, now known as “Old Kasaan,” on Skowl Arm seven miles from today’s Kasaan. In 1892, the Copper Queen mine camp, sawmill, post office and store were built on Kasaan Bay. Haida people relocated to the new village. In 1902, a salmon cannery was built in Kasaan and operated off and on until 1953. During this time, Kasaan had a school, three stores, a Presbyterian Church and several businesses. Kasaan has a school, a library and post office. Visitors park near the Barry C. Stewart School. In front of the school stands the Unity Pole carved by Tsimshian master carver Stan Marsden and raised in 2007. The pole’s base depicts a bear holding up a healing man with a basket of roses. It also contains the killer whale, raven, eagle and thunderbird, with three watchmen at the top. Visitors may use Kasaan’s library; for info, phone 907-542-2229. The City of Kasaan and the local tribe, Organized Village of Kasaan (O.V.K.), offer limited accommodations and vehicle rental; reserve before arrival. A short walk on a forest trail leads to Kasaan Totem Park and Chief Son-i-Hat Whale House. The Whale House is the only standing Haida longhouse in the United States. In the 1930s, totems from the old village were moved to create the park near Whale House and Civilian Conservation Corps carvers rebuilt the longhouse. Original and restored house posts contribute to the cultural and historic importance of the building. Camping and fires are prohibited near the building. The local ANCSA village corporation, KAVILCO, owns the private property. KAVILCO and O.V.K. joined efforts to restore Whale House. Details on donating are at www.kasaan.org; donations are tax-deductible. A short trail leads from the Whale House to Kasaan Cemetery, which includes the grave of Chief Son-i-Hat, who died in 1912. Visitors may enjoy the remote setting but should remain mindful of the sacredness of the site.
A NOTE ON GROCERIES Full-service grocery stores operate in Craig, Klawock and Thorne Bay. In other communities that display the grocery icon in this guide, you may find stores stocking more limited wares—convenience stores, in effect. You can use the contact phone numbers in this section to call ahead for information.
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 35 NAUKATI BAY ON THE NORTHWEST COAST Kathy Peavey
KLAWOCK SEEN FROM THE WATER, WITH MOUNTAINS LOOMING. Kathy Peavey naukati bay 133° 11’ W Longitude — 55° 51’ N Latitude klawock Founded 1972 / Unincorporated 133°05’ W Longitude — 55°33’ N Latitude Population est. 135 / Homeowners association 907-629-4104 Founded 1868 / Incorporated 1929 www.naukatibay.com Population est. 850 / City hall 907-755-2261 The town site was named Naukatee Bay in 1904 by the U.S. Coast Klawock is named for Kloo-wah, a Tlingit Indian from Moira Sound. and Geodetic Survey, recording it as a local Native name. Naukati The town site was a summer fishing camp to which Kloo-wah was a logging camp at one time, but later was settled through state permanently moved his clan. A trading post and salmon saltery land disposal sales. were established in 1868 and the first cannery in Alaska was built The town is the gateway to Sea Otter Sound, renowned for here by a San Francisco firm in 1878. Subsequent canneries in saltwater fishing. Naukati is nestled in the archipelago of islands the area were operated under contract, using Chinese laborers. A of Sea Otter Sound, El Capitan Passage and lower Sumner Strait. hatchery for red salmon opened at Klawock Lake in 1897. A school Naukati Bay is accessible by road, boat or floatplane. Visitors find more than was constructed in 1929. expected, with amenities including a convenience/liquor store, fuel and In 1934, Klawock received federal funds for a cannery. In 1971, propane, auto/boat repair, fishing charters, cabins and a laundry facility. Alaska Timber Corp. built a sawmill. Soon after, Klawock-Heenya There is a boat launch ramp and limited dock space with more available Corp., Shaan-Seet Corp. of Craig and Sealaska Timber Corp. built soon. There is no charge for RV parking on the Naukati Bay waterfront. a log-sort yard outside of Klawock and a deep-water dock on Naukati Bay is home to the only motor-sport event in Southeast Alaska, Klawock Island. the Naukati Mudd Boggs. There is also the Fourth of July celebration, with Klawock is a significant center of Tlingit culture, with an annual celebration a parade, potluck lunch and an auction. Other activities include a skunk of Elizabeth Peratrovich’s pioneering Native-rights work. The totem park has cabbage contest, axe-throw and children’s games. Closing the day are restored totem poles, replicas from old Tuxekan Village and 11 new poles. fireworks—usually ignited on a landing craft anchored in the bay. There are a heritage center, a long house and a carving shed on the Hollis Naukati Bay is surrounded on three sides by logging roads. The community Highway at the edge of town. A celebration and totem raising will take place is centrally located to many trails, creeks, lakes and attractions. Sarkar Lake Aug. 13-15, 2011. Canoe Loop is popular, as are Beaver Falls Trail and El Capitan Cave. On the The only airstrip on Prince of Wales Island is near the town. Klawock has a west side is Naukati West Shellfish Nursery; tours are available for learning small-boat harbor. A boat launch ramp is north of the cannery. A deep-draft about oyster spat (seed) used by oyster farmers all over Alaska. dock on Klawock Island is primarily used for loading timber. For more information, visit www.naukatibay.com. For nursery tours, call 907-629-4266.
36 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 POINT BAKER'S HARBOR Kathy Peavey point baker 133° 37’ W Longitude — 56° 21’ N Latitude Founded 1930s / Unincorporated Population est. 35 / Community association 907-559-2204 THORNE BAY BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN AND ITS NAMESAKE WATER BODY Linda Werner Point Baker was named in 1793 by Capt. George Vancouver for an officer on The Discovery. The first floating fish buyer came here in 1919 and the trade continued to the 1930s. In the 1920s-30s, as thorne bay many as 100 tents occupied by hand-trollers lined the harbor. The 132° 31’ W Longitude — 54° 41’ N Latitude first store was built in 1941 and a floating post office in 1942. A Founded 1960s / Incorporated 1982 floating dock was built by the state in 1961; a 440-foot float with Population est. 495 / City hall 907-828-3380 power and moorage later replaced it. The community building has www.thornebayalaska.net / www.thornebay-ak.gov long-distance telephone service. Point Baker has a number of gillnet and troll boats. Fishing lodges, sawmills and aquaculture Thorne Bay is on eastern Prince of Wales Island. It’s linked by 59 diversify the economy. miles of paved road to the ferry terminal in Hollis and by 36 miles of blacktop to Klawock. Visitors can also fly into Thorne Bay from Ketchikan on several floatplane services. The town rests on gentle hills overlooking its namesake bay, where Alaska Natives made homes centuries ago. Thorne Bay residents take pride in their beautiful surroundings. Employees of Ketchikan Pulp Co. brought their floating logging camp to shore here in 1961. The community was the largest logging camp in the world for several years. In 1982, residents incorporated the city; Thorne Bay is governed by a mayor and city council. Visitors entering on the main road find a unique welcome sign plaza housed in “the claw”—one of the world’s largest log-handling grapples. The plaza includes plaques and a city map directing visitors to retail businesses offering clothing, gifts, gas, groceries, hardware, liquor, marine supplies, fishing tackle, outboards and boats, propane and appliances and tire repair. Services in the community include a boat harbor with a launch, boat grid, PORT PROTECTION: REMOTE LIFE ON THE NORTH END OF THE ISLAND Carl Hernandez public restroom and shower facilities, and daily floatplane service. Medical facilities, EMS via 911 and several churches serve the community. A U.S. post office and the U.S. Forest Service Thorne Bay Ranger District office are in port protection the city. The community map is at businesses in town and is on the Thorne 133° 36’ W Longitude — 56° 19’ N Latitude Bay Business Association’s web site at www.thornebayalaska.net. The City of Founded 1949 / Unincorporated Thorne Bay posts civic information at www.thornebay-ak.gov. Population est. 63 / Community association 907-489-2214 Fishing, clamming and beachcombing are close by in the bay, up the Thorne River Port Protection is nestled in a quiet cove three miles from the and off Sandy Beach northern tip of Prince of Wales Island, 98 miles from Ketchikan. It’s Road. Overnight not connected to roads. accommodations are Wooden Wheel Johnson became the first resident in the early 1900s and available at bed and gave his name to the cove where the town sits. In 1946, Buckshot Woolery breakfast facilities, opened the B.S. Trading Post and ran it for a quarter-century. The business lodges and the city’s grew with a warehouse, rental cabins, dock and float facilities and fuel sales. RV Park. Visitors can State land disposal programs enabled permanent settlement. rent a car or a boat or Commercial fishing is the principal industry. Gillnetters and trollers home- charter fish from Thorne port here. Artists in the community produce drawing, painting, carving, Bay. wooden boxes and writing. Full-service and self-service fishing lodges Thorne Bay is the access operate in summer and halibut fishers work nearby waters. A boardwalk point for the popular in the forest provides charming access to residents’ homes. The so-called Honker Divide Canoe Stairway to Heaven is a series of steps to a ridge overlooking the cove, Route. An archeologically affording a great view of the town, forest and shoreline. A state seaplane significant 5,360-year-old dock is available, as are a boat harbor and launch ramp. spruce root basket—the THORNE BAY HOSTS ONE OF THE FUN “Thorne River Basket”—was Most services are seasonal in this community. We recommend you call SALMON-FISHING DERBIES Woodenwheel Cove Trading Post for updated information: 907-489-2222. found in the estuary of the ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND Thorne River in 1998. It is preserved in the Alaska State Museum in Juneau.
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 37 Runners take the scenic route DRIFTWOOD ANGLES SKYWARD ALONG WHALE PASS’S TIDE FLAT Josiah Huestis MARATHON whale pass The 26 miles of blacktop between Hollis and Craig are a 133° 10’ W Longitude — 56° 06’ N Latitude perfect fit for a footrace. Every May for a dozen years, hundreds Founded 1950s / Unincorporated of people have participated in the Prince of Wales Island Population est. 58 / Community association 907-846-5317 International Marathon on the island-crossing route. Harbormaster 907-846-5262 Whale Pass is on the northeast side of Prince of Wales Island, north The event draws around 300 runners and walkers in solo and of Coffman Cove. The town sits on a bay in Whale Passage, named team divisions for a nationally sanctioned race. The 12th annual by a Navy commander in the 1880s. Orcas and humpback whales marathon is are commonly seen in the pass, a nearly 10-mile-long strait between Thorne Island and Prince of Wales Island. on May 28, The area has been the site of logging camps since 1964. In 2011. the early 1980s, the last camp moved out and the area was While more permanently settled through state land disposal sales. The road system reached town in the 1980s. Alaskans Recreational options are numerous. Neck Lake offers beautiful vistas. The take part, shore road is a scenic wonder. Cavern Lake near town drains into a cave the race is and reappears hundreds of feet away in stairstep waterfalls. Twin Island also on the Lake provides a handsome mountain setting and good trout fishing. Exchange Cove offers beach camping. map for Ancient Native fish traps and petroglyphs are seen at nearby salmon roaming streams. Coho salmon fishing is enhanced by hatchery stocks released at runners: Neck Lake, which drains in a series of dramatic falls. visitors Lodging is available. Gas is sold at irregular hours; diesel is not available. A have vendor sells fishing and hunting licenses.
logged chapman Whale Pass Homeowners Association operates a state-owned seaplane base, dock, boat slips and launch ramp. Wireless Internet service is Prince available at the community library. of Wales Island finishes to- carolyn ward completing runs in all 50 states. The field has also included runners who have finished more than 100 marathons. Runners from England and Austria have competed. Medical Race organizers bring in each year a celebrity of the run- Emergency medical care and ning world, such as the last American man to win the Boston dental care on Prince of Wales Marathon or a USA Track and Field Hall of Fame inductee still Island are provided at Alicia running marathons in her 80s. Roberts Medical Clinic in Klawock. M.D.s and nurses staff The 2011 guest speaker is familiar. Aaron Prussian is a former the clinic year-round. island resident who won this event three times. During high 907-755-4800 school in Michigan, Prussian was an All-State cross-country Routine care is available by runner. In college, he was a three-year All-American in cross- appointment from an M.D. and medical assistants at country and track. His best time in the Prince of Wales Island PeaceHealth Medical Group. marathon has been bested just once. His personal best time was 907-826-3257 achieved at the Victoria Marathon, in Victoria, B.C., in 2002. In The SEARHC Clinic in Thorne Bay’s City Hall is open 8 a.m. 2003, Prussian competed in the Boston Marathon. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition to the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce, 907-828-8848 or 828-3906 numerous sponsors make this event possible. Among them Dental care is available from Southeast Dental Centers in are Alaska Marine Lines; Alaska Power & Telephone; Craig Craig, where a D.D.S. is on staff. 907-826-2273 Cable TV; First Bank; the IFA; Pacific Airways; Silver Bay The 911 system for Craig and Klawock dispatches from Seafoods; Tongass Trading Co.; and Whale Tail Pharmacy. Craig City Police. Emergency 911 service is also available For information and registration, go to in Hollis, Hydaburg and Thorne Bay. In other areas, 911 www.powmarathon.org calls are answered by Alaska State Troopers.
38 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Worship AN MI E L A TCH A L AR C
COFFMAN COVE CRAIG HYDABURG NAUKATI BAY Community Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church Assembly of God Church Community Church 329-2400 or 329-2013 826-3282 285-3270 846-5333 New Covenant Alliance Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Presbyterian Church THORNE BAY 329-2301 826-3960 285-3451 Church of Thorne Bay CRAIG New Hope Baptist Church KASAAN 828-3915 Anchor Baptist Church 826-2526 Kasaan Mission St. John’s Catholic Church 826-5604 Seventh Day Adventist Church 828-8237 755-2345 826-3215 Church of God KLAWOCK Thorne Bay Baptist Church 826-3358 EDNA BAY Prince of Peace Assembly of God 828-8237 Church of Jesus Christ L.D.S. Edna Bay Alliance Church 755-2275 WHALE PASS 826-3434 594-6347 St. John’s Catholic Church Bible Church Craig Bible Church 755-2345 846-5333 826-3340 HOLLIS Hollis Community Church Salvation Army 530-7038 755-2769 All numbers are in area code 907
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 39 Business directory
Proud and active members of the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Fireweed Lodge ACCOMMODATIONS Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 / [email protected] / www.fireweedlodge.com A5 Outdoor Recreation, Sales & Rentals The only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and exercise room. Private Coffman Cove / 907-329-2399 / [email protected] / www.a5outdoorrec.com cabins. Look for helicopter tours in 2011! A5 cabin open year round. Cabin and boat package. Kayaks and mountain bikes for your outdoor experience. Bait– Box Take Out restaurant. Also your authorized Blaze King dealer. Fish, Fur & Feathers Craig / 907-826-2309 Adventure Alaska Southeast Rustic, clean, comfortable rooms with 2 beds, refrigerator, microwave, coffeepot, cable TV. A shared kitchen, off-road Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / parking. Daily rates, pets welcome with extra charge. 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Can accommodate groups up to 35 in multiple cabins. FISH, SILVER SALMON & KINGS from our waters on beautiful ocean bay. Halibut by charter. Furnished cabins with kitchenettes and private baths. Boats and crab pots included! Delicious meals available. Alaska’s Fish Tales Lodge B & B road-accessible. Whale Pass/907-846-5317/ [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.com Beautifully furnished waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet, Whale Pass. Skiff, vehicle packages available for Gregg’s Hunting & Fishing your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring adventures. Private, clean and family-friendly. Pets OK with deposit. Naukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / [email protected] / www.greggshunting.com Guest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing Aplace Tostay lake, outside gazebo, fire pit and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome. Klawock / 907-755-2609 / cell 907-209-1247 / [email protected] / www.aplacetostayinak.com Inn at Creek Street & New York Hotel Cabins available April through September. Accommodations for one to six persons. Cross road location for the island. Ketchikan / 907-225-0246 / fax 907-225-1803 / Stephen Reeve / [email protected] / Fresh and salt water fishing nearby. Black bear and Sitka black tail deer hunting available. www.TheNewYorkHotel.com Located in downtown Ketchikan. Beautiful rooms and spacious suites close to restaurants, shops, galleries, tours and Beachcomber B&B the abundant wildlife of Ketchikan Creek. Discounts for Prince of Wales residents. No pets. Craig / 907-826-2268 / [email protected] / www.beachcomberbandb.com Steps from the beach! New, spacious 1,300 sq. ft. two-bedroom with full bath, microwave, fridge, 50-inch plasma TV, KingFisher Charters & Lodge wireless Internet and full-size tournament pool table. Sleeps five. Quiet, comfortable, private and centrally located. Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-965-4001 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.com Blue Heron on Boat Harbor B&B Full-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,150 include round trip airfare from Ketchi- Craig / 907-826-3608 / [email protected] / www.littleblueheroninn.com kan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats. Centrally located. Quaint, Cozy, Clean, Well Decorated rooms, each with Private Bath, Cable TV, Coffee Center, Fridge, Microwave, Wireless Internet. Queen-size suite, single room or full four-bedroom lodge available. Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park Klawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / Blue Heron on Bucareli Bay B & B www.LogCabinResortandRVPark.com Craig / 907-826-3608 / [email protected] / www.littleblueheroninn.com Guided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe Two blocks from downtown. The absolute BEST B&B in Craig. Upscale, New, Immaculate, on ocean with viewing rentals. deck, kitchenette, living room, wireless Internet, TempurPedic beds. Single rooms or 2-room, 2-bath suite. Reason- able rates. Lupine Pension Bed & Breakfast Craig / 907-826-3851 / [email protected] / www.lupinepension.com Cabins In Alaska Lupine Pension B&B is a non-smoking, furnished apartment with private entrance, deck, bathroom/shower, kitchen- Hollis / 888-648-7277 / [email protected] / www.cabinsInAlaska.com ette and separate bedroom. Sleeps up to four; kids are welcome. Cedar cabins 5.7 miles from the Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with lin- ens, cookware, frig, coffee pot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses McFarland’s FLOATEL Thorne Bay / toll-free 888-828-3335 / 907-828-3335 / [email protected] / sleep two. Laundry facilities, toilets/showers and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. www.mcfarlandsfloatel.com Special rate for “islanders” riding the ferry to Ketchikan who want to avoid the long morning drive! Sorry—no smok- Unique accommodations in your own deluxe log cabin. Two miles by water from the town of Thorne Bay. Now acces- ing, no pets. May to mid-September season. Reservations only. sible by road; call for directions. Boats and car rental. Changing Tides Inn Klawock / 907-755-2305 / [email protected] / www.changingtidesinn.com Naukati Cabins Naukati / 907-629-4266 / fax 907-629-4266 / [email protected] Private oceanfront lodging. One- or two-bedroom units with sleeper futons in living room. Fully equipped kitchens, Four rental cabins, two with full kitchens, private baths. washer/dryer, phone, satellite TV, freezer and hot tub. Five miles from Klawock. No pets. Northend Cabins Coffman Cove Adventures Whale Pass / 907-846-5315 / [email protected]/ www.northendcabins.com Coffman Cove / cell 907-351-2978 / fax 907-351-0477 / [email protected] / Furnished cabins with equipped kitchens, bathroom, parking at cabins, centrally located in Whale Pass. Freezer, www.coffmancoveak.com license vendor fishing & hunters. Visitors Welcome. Weekly Discount. Non-Smoking. Pet OK with cleaning deposit. Coffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Week- long rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Oceanview Bed and Breakfast Pets okay. Craig / 907-826-2867 / [email protected] / www.oceanviewbnb.com Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodging Beautiful ocean and mountain view, comfortable for parties up to eight. Kitchen and dining area. Hair salon on premises, close to a shopping mall, restaurants, pool and recreation area. Coffman Cove / Home 907-329-2219 / Bunkhouse 907-329-2228 / [email protected] / www.CoffmanCoveBunkhouse.net Oceanview RV Park Campground and Lodging Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodging offers you accommodations, home-cooked meals, skiff, kayaks and 22ft. Hewes- Coffman Cove / 907-329-2032 / [email protected] / Craft for rent. Private rooms available. Call or email for an Alaskan adventure that suits your needs! www.coffmancove.org/rvpark.html Columbine Inn RV park, campground and lodging on the beach in Coffman Cove. Saltwater and freshwater fishing, photographer’s dream. See you soon! Klawock / 907-755-2287 / [email protected] Efficiency apartments with queen bed, microwave, refrigerator, stove. Rollaway available. Rates by day, week, Ocean Bluebird B&B month. No pets. Craig / 907-826-3672 / [email protected] / web.mac.com/oceanbluebirdbb/iweb Dreamcatcher Bed & Breakfast Comfy non-smoking apartment rental for nightly or extended visits. One block from the beach, public pool/weight room facilities and center-town mini-mall. Can sleep one to four people. Craig / 907-826-2238 / [email protected] / www.dreamcatcherbedandbreakfast.com Enjoy our island home in comfort and style. Situated on a peaceful beach in Craig. Three private guest rooms. Organized Village of Kasaan Continental breakfast, cable TV, phone and wireless Internet. Open year-round! Sorry, no pets! Kasaan / 907-542-2230 / fax 907-542-3006 / [email protected] / www.kasaan.org Federally recognized tribe established in 1934. Lodging available: two-bedroom house with full kitchen, near beach and other scenic opportunities. $90 per night per person. Also two Chevy Suburbans for rent.
40 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Island Girl Adventure Tours ACCOMMODATIONS Craig / 907-826-3856 / [email protected] Overlook Inn Come enjoy a day with Alaska naturalist Kathy Peavey on her 22-foot heated HewesCraft OceanPro. Fish, photograph Craig / 907-826-3081 / 907-401-0066 / [email protected] / and explore! Lunch provided. USCG-licensed. www.aptalaska.net/~sonny/ KingFisher Charters & Lodge Overlook Inn, an apartment overlooking St. Nicholas Bay at 3.6 Mile Port St. Nicholas Road, offers a full kitchen, Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-965-4001 / [email protected] / continental breakfast, washer/dryer and sleeps four adults in a peaceful setting. www.alaskakingfisherlodge.com Red Dawg Retreat Full-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,150 include round trip airfare from Ketchi- Coffman Cove / 541-247-5721/ fax 541-247-5721/ cell 541-698-7500 / [email protected] / kan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats. www.reddawgretreat.com 3 bdrm., 2 bath home newly furnished, complete kitchen, TV, DVD, laundry room & freezer. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Great for family or group that likes to fish and enjoy Alaska. AIR SERVICES Rock Haven Island Air Express Coffman Cove / 907-329-2003 / [email protected] / www.rockhavenalaska.com Craig / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / www.IslandAirX.com Unique, full-service accommodations booking parties of 2-8 exclusively. Located across the bay from Coffman Cove; Headquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express operates modern jet-prop aircraft on amphibious floats. boat or floatplane access only. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR. Island Air’s aircraft can transport nine passengers in commuter-style comfort Room With A View at speeds up to 200 mph. Island Air Express has terminal facilities at the Klawock and Ketchikan airports. Coffman Cove / 907-329-2218 / cell 206-718-6871 / [email protected] / Pacific Airways www.akroomwithaview.com Ketchikan / 877-360-3500 / fax 907-247-3500 / Craig 907-826-5400/Fax:826-5535/ Room With A View offers you a panoramic view of Clarence Strait on the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. Our one- [email protected] / www.flypacificairways.com room apartment has a kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities and is fully furnished for your convenience. Scheduled air service to Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla. Charter flying, air transportation for Ruth Ann’s Restaurant, Hotel & Cocktail Bar lodges, flightseeing in Misty Fjords National Monument, fly-out hunting and fishing trips. Craig / hotel 907-826-3378 / office 907-826-3292 / fax 907-826-3293 / charters 360-676-1321 / Promech Air [email protected] Ketchikan / 800-860-3845/ 907-225-3845 / fax 907-247-3875 / [email protected] / Established in 1976. Full-service restaurant with waterfront dining. Breakfast, burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All www.promechair.com rooms include fridge, coffee, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Bob, 360-961-0845, Rob, 360-676-1321. Largest air taxi in Southeast Alaska, with a proven safety record for over 30 years. Daily scheduled flights to Craig, The place to meet on Prince of Wales Island. Hollis, Thorne Bay and Metlakatla. Freight, charters and lake trips. Salmon Shores Cabin and Guest House Taquan Air Coffman Cove / 907-329-2311 / [email protected] / www.salmonshores.com Ketchikan / 907-225-8800 / fax 907-228-4605 / cell 907-617-2923 / [email protected] / Located approximately one-quarter mile from services and marina. Salmon Shores offers clean, fully furnished www.taquanair.com cabins with kitchens, chest freezers, bathroom and shower. Boat rental also available. Schedules year-round between Ketchikan and POW communities of Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, Hollis, Hydaburg, Shaan-Seet Hotel Long Island, Cholmondely, Coffman Cove, Naukati Bay, Whale Pass, Edna Bay, Port Protection and Point Baker. Craig / 907-826-3251 / fax 907-826-3980 / cell 907-401-0410 / [email protected] / www.shaanseet.com Daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Long-term OK. Moorage available at Shaan-Seet dock. No pets. Cabin / Camping / R.V. Facilities Shelter Cove Lodge Alaskan Escape Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / [email protected] / www.sheltercovelodge.com Thorne Bay / 907-254-6662 or 907-254-6663 / fax 661-457-4300 / [email protected] / Year-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and www.alaskanescape.com full-service bar. Open to the public. Waterfront cabins located on the south arm of Thorne Bay. Each fully equipped cabin comes with its own skiff for a self-guided fishing experience. Can accommodate groups up to 35 in multiple cabins. South Haven Guest House Thorne Bay / 907-828-3471 / [email protected] / www.southhavenguesthouse.com Alaska’s Fish Tales Lodge Best view on the bay. Private waterfront two-bedroom, furnished guest house with woodstove. Includes skiff, vehicle Whale Pass / 907-846-5317 / [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.com and ocean rods for your self-guided Southeast experience. Also listed in Lodges & Resorts. Beautifully furnished waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet, Whale Pass. Skiff, vehicle packages available for your self-guided hunting, fishing and exploring adventures. Private, clean and family-friendly. Pets okay with Southeast Retreat deposit. Klawock / 907-755-2994 / [email protected] / www.southeastretreat.com All-inclusive river & ocean packages include spacious A-frame and a 4x4 automobile for your exclusive use. Self- Aplace Tostay guided lodging/auto options also available. Klawock / 907-755-2609 / cell 907-209-1247 / [email protected] / www.aplacetostayinak.com Super 8 Ketchikan Cabins available April through September. Accommodations for one to six persons. Cross road location for the island. Ketchikan / 907-225-9088 / fax 907-225-1072 / [email protected] / Fresh and salt water fishing nearby. Black bear and Sitka black-tail deer hunting available. www.the.super8.com/03099 Stop over at the Ketchikan Super 8 before and after POW adventure. We offer SuperStart Breakfast, high speed Cabins In Alaska wireless Internet, deep freezers and complimentary shuttle to and from the airport or ferry. Hollis / 888-648-7277 / [email protected] / www.cabinsInAlaska.com Cedar cabins 5.7 miles from the Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with lin- Trophy Inn ens, cookware, frig, coffee pot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses Klawock / 907-755-2209 / [email protected] / www.spaciousskies.us/Trophy sleep two. Laundry facilities, toilets/showers and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. “Great Place, Great Price, and Great People. Don’t overlook this wonderful place.” Two fully furnished apartment style Special rate for “islanders” riding the ferry to Ketchikan who want to avoid the long morning drive! Sorry—no smok- B&Bs with custom built furniture and daily culinary delights.Winter rates available. “ Trophy Inn is simply the best ing- no pets. May to Mid- September season. Reservations only. place on the island.” George N. Coffman Cove Adventures Water Street Apartments Coffman Cove / cell 907-351-2978 / fax 907-351-0477 / [email protected] / Craig / 907-826-2333 / cell 907-401-0412 / fax 907-826-2433 / [email protected] www.coffmancoveak.com Clean and comfortable one-bedroom efficiency apartments. Fully furnished. For rent daily or weekly. Accommodate Coffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Week- up to four people. Reasonable rates. Satellite TV and wireless Internet available. “The Place to Stay in Craig.” long rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Welcome Inn Bed and Breakfast Pets okay. Thorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / [email protected] / www.lodginginnalaska.com Donna’s Place Clean, quiet and comfortable Alaskan hospitality. Open year-round. Vehicle rentals available. Whale Pass / 907-846-5202 / fax 907-846-5202 / [email protected] Two fully furnished rental units; each unit sleeps up to two people. One fully furnished unit sleeps up to four people. Adventure Tours Coin-operated laundromat. Parking and a beautiful view. Gregg’s Hunting & Fishing Capt. Jeff Cox, Island Fishing and Sightseeing Guide Service Naukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / [email protected] / www.greggshunting.com Klawock City Dock / 239-287-3550 / [email protected] / www.jeffcoxislandfishing.com Guest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing We proudly personalize your Alaskan experience to meet your every expectation; specializing in King Salmon, lake, outside gazebo, fire pit and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome. Halibut and Lingcod. Ocean, Bay and Scenic River Charters, Birding and Wildlife viewing. $250 each. Hollis Adventure Rentals InnerSea Discoveries Hollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / cell 425-766-8969 / [email protected] / Seattle / 1-206-284-0300 / fax 1-206-283-9322 / [email protected] / www.harentals.com www.AmericanSafariCruises.com / Car rental with kayak, boat and camping gear packages at the Hollis ferry dock. We also offer skiff, van, R.V., truck Indulge Your Adventurous Side. Visit our website for details. and fishing gear rental at affordable rates.
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 41 Cabin / Camping / R.V. Facilities CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE JS Development Co. Craig / 907-826-3632 and VISITORs BUREAUS 5 by 5, 5 by 10, 10 by 12 and 9 by 13 storage units available. Full hook-up RV court as well as RV storage available. Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Kevin’s Cabin Bellingham, Wash. / 360-671-3990 / fax 360-647-7873 / [email protected] / Bellingham.org Coffman Cove / 907-329-2211 / [email protected] / www.kevinscabin.com Visit Bellingham in Northwest Washington ! Bellingham and Whatcom County offer incredible scenery, uniqueAd- A great little cabin in the Alaskan Rainforest. Fully updated, sleeps four. Shower, TV, microwave, phone. Fresh water ventures and charming cultural attractions. Bellingham is 80miles north of Seattle; 40 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and saltwater fishing minutes from the door. Close to harbor and ferry terminal. Comes with a canoe! Denali Chamber of Commerce Klawock RV Park Healy, Alaska / 907-683-4636 /[email protected] / www.denalichamber.com Klawock / 907-755-4888 / cell 907-401-1041 Use the website to contact virtually every business in the Denali area that is involved in tourism. Please look through RV park with laundromat for occupants. our members list for information on merchants, services and organizations. Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Klawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / Ketchikan, Alaska / 907-225-3184 / fax 907-225-3187 / [email protected] / www.LogCabinResortandRVPark.com www.ketchikanchamber.com Guided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe Advocate for local businesses. rentals. The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce Naukati Cabins Palmer, Alaska / 907-775-2880 / fax 907-775-4164 / [email protected] / Naukati / 907-629-4266 / fax 907-629-4266 / [email protected] www.palmerchamber.org Four rental cabins, two with full kitchens, private baths. Offers businesses a wide range of opportunities to promote business. Offers programs for networking to make new Northend Cabins contacts and make a difference in the community. Whale Pass / 907-846-5315 / [email protected]/ www.northendcabins.com Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce Furnished cabins with equipped kitchens, bathroom, parking at cabins, centrally located in Whale Pass. Freezer, Sitka, Alaska / 907-747-8604 / fax 907-747-7413 /[email protected] / www.sitkacoc.com license vendor fishing & hunters. Visitors Welcome. Weekly Discount. Non-Smoking. Pet OK with cleaning deposit. The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of Sitka businesses and community leaders who Oceanview RV Park Campground and Lodging promote, support and facilitate commerce and economic growth in Sitka. Coffman Cove / 907-329-2032 / [email protected] / www.coffmancove.org/rvpark.html Haines Chamber of Commerce RV park, campground and lodging on the beach in Coffman Cove. Saltwater and freshwater fishing, photographer’s Haines, Alaska / 907-766-2202 / fax 907-766-2271 / [email protected] / dream. See you soon! www.haineschamber.org Promotes economic growth that contributes to the local quality of life by advocacy, cooperative programs that On Whiskey Creek provide necessary resources and educating the community on the importance of a sustainable economy. Hollis / 907-530-7081 / [email protected] / www.onwhiskeycreek.com Private beachfront, wooded cabin for do-it-yourself adventurers. Kitchen, bathroom, freezer. Great fishing, lots of Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau wildlife, hiking, kayaking and lots of exploring. Complimentary pick-up in Hollis. Kenai, Alaska / 907/283-1991 / fax 907-283-2230 / [email protected] / www.visitkenai.com “Kenai—Where the river ends and the adventure begins.” Our center offers visitor information, local history Red Dawg Retreat museum, gift shop, art exhibits & the largest collection of mounted bald eagles in North America. Coffman Cove / 541-247-5721/ fax 541-247-5721/ cell 541-698-7500 / [email protected] / www.reddawgretreat.com Ketchikan Visitors Bureau 3bdrm. 2 bath home newly furnished, complete kitchen,TV, DVD, laundry room,& freezer. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Ketchikan, AK / 907-225-6166 / 800-770-3300 / fax 907-225-4250 / [email protected] / Great for family or group that likes to fish and enjoy Alaska. www.visit-ketchikan.com Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ruff It Bayside Cabins Whale Pass / 907-846-5221 / [email protected] / www.RuffitResort.com Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Do-it-yourself hunting and fishing. Available from May through September. Comfortable, clean cabins that sleep Petersburg, Alaska / 907-772-3646 / fax 907-772-2453 / [email protected] / four. Comes with skiffs. Minutes away from great coho fishing! www.petersburg.org Serves the business community of Petersburg through communication, networking, and education of our members. The Landing at Otter Cove, LLC Thorne Bay / 907-623-0971 / 907-752-0786 / toll-free 888-424-5445 / Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce [email protected] / www.thelandingatottercove.com Klawock, Alaska / 907-755-2626 / fax 907-755-2627 / [email protected] / Floating lodge in secluded cove offers cabin lodging. Self-guided hunting & fishing as well as guided fishing charters www.princeofwalescoc.org and big game hunting. Transportation aboard our 30-foot aluminum catamaran. 2011 Guide to Prince of Wales Island; USFS road map; Alaska Connections III Cookbook; relocation packets; and brochures from our members. Contact us for brochures from members and info about Prince of Wales Island, Alaska! Welchman Longbow and Cabin Rental Whale Pass / 907-846-5333 / fax 907-846-5333 / [email protected] / Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce www.welchmanlongbows.com Prince Rupert, British Columbia / 250-624-2296 / fax 250-624-6105 / Cabin rental on main road system. Fully heated, shower, kitchen, bedroom and sleeping loft. Quiet, rustic, wooded [email protected] / www.princerupert.ca setting. Skagway Chamber of Commerce Skagway, AK. / 907-983-1898 / fax 907-983-2031/ [email protected] / www.skagwaychamber.org CAR RENTAL Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Soldotna, AK / 907-262-9814 / fax 907-262-3566 / [email protected] / Adventure Alaska Southeast www.soldotnachamber.com Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / Chamber and visitor information center. Home of the world-record sport-caught salmon. Free recreation guides www.fishorhunt.com available upon request. For over 10 years we’ve been the one-stop-shop for Cottages, Boats, Vehicles, Saltwater Charters, Guided Stream fishing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, Wrangell Chamber of Commerce canoes, laundry, game prep room and more. Wrangell, AK / 907-874-3901 / fax 907-874-3905 / [email protected] / www.wrangellchamber.org Hollis Adventure Rentals We encourage the growth of existing business activities while giving all proper assistance to any new firms or Hollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / cell 425-766-8969 / [email protected] / individuals seeking residence in Wrangell and its environs. www.harentals.com Car rental with kayak, boat and camping gear packages at the Hollis ferry dock. We also offer skiff, van, R.V., truck and fishing gear rental at affordable rates. Charters / Guides / Outfitters Shaub-Ellison Tire & Fuel / Car Rentals Craig / 907-826-3450 / fax 907-826-3440 Adventure Alaska Southeast Car rentals available with ferry pick-up and drop-off. PLUS full-service fuel and auto service and repair: mechanics on Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / duty; batteries, brakes, towing service, quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires. www.fishorhunt.com For over 10 years we’ve been the one-stop-shop for Cottages, Boats, Vehicles, Saltwater Charters, Guided Streamfish- Welcome Inn Bed and Breakfast ing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, Thorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / [email protected] / www.lodginginnalaska.com laundry, game prep room and more. Clean, quiet and comfortable Alaskan hospitality. Open year-round. Vehicle rentals available. Alaska Top Dog Charters Wesley Rentals Craig / 907-828-8898 or 907-723-6462 / [email protected] / www.alaskaboatcharter.com Klawock / 907-617-8837 / cell 907-957-1535 / [email protected] / www.wesleyrentals.com 3-5 Day Trips, Groups of 2-4 (sleep on boat). Depart Craig, Alaska, West Coast of POW. Fish till you drop or … Relax Nice selection of rental vehicles, easy pick-up and drop-off service to Hollis Ferry. Free to Klawock, Craig. Insurance and enjoy the sights! Day trips available. rentals, short-term rentals and discounted long-term rentals. Reservations suggested.
42 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Charters / Guides / Outfitters Alaskan Dreams Fishing & Hunting Lodge Naukati Bay / 907-723-7291 / [email protected] Charter fishing on 32-foot catamaran with head and heat; 3-day to 5-day packages. Hunting transport or do-it- yourself. Seven-day packages for black bear or Sitka Black-tail deer. Lodge has three bedrooms with private baths, double occupancy. Alaska’s Fish Tales Lodge Whale Pass / 907-846-5317 / [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.com Beautifully furnished waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet, Whale Pass. Skiff, vehicle packages available for your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring adventures. Private, clean and family-friendly. Pets okay with deposit. New! Breakaway Adventures One-bedroom Wrangell / 888-385-2488 / [email protected] / www.breakawayadventures.com Cabin Suites Water Taxi Service: Coffman Cove, Whale Pass, Point Baker. (Airport to POW Island.) Tours to Stikine River, Anan Bear with private observatory, LeConte Glacier. Canoe, kayak, skiff rentals. water-view decks! Capt. Jeff Cox, Island Fishing and Sightseeing Guide Service Klawock City Dock / 239-287-3550 / [email protected] / www.jeffcoxislandfishing.com Fitness We proudly personalize your Alaskan experience to meet your every expectation; specializing in King Salmon, Halibut and Lingcod. Ocean, Bay and Scenic River Charters, Birding and Wildlife viewing. $250 each. Luxury Amenities in Catch-a-King Charters Craig / 907-826-2938 / cell 907-401-0189 / fax 907-826-2937 / [email protected] / 907-755-2930 Rustic Alaska www.catchakingcharters.com www.fireweedlodge.com Fishing charters for salmon, halibut, bottom fish from May through September. Lodging for up to thirty guests. Klawock on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska Twenty years in business with very experienced and friendly guides. View Coffman Cove Charters • Guided Fishing Coffman Cove / 907-329-2044 / 503-377-2505 / [email protected] / Charters/Packages www.coffmancovecharters.com • Superb Fishing Fish halibut, salmon and bottomfish with Capt. Lee Harper. Walk-ons welcome; reservations encouraged. Call now to & Processing guarantee your spot in the Silver Talon! We’ll see you in Coffman Cove this summer! • TV, Telephone, Internet Fireweed Lodge • Massage & Spa Rooms Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 / [email protected] / • Recreation Courts Fishing www.fireweedlodge.com • Private Rooms The only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and exercise room. Private • Gourmet Dining cabins. Look for helicopter tours in 2011! • Fitness Center & Sauna Good Island Fishing • Conference Room • Recreation Center Klawock / 207-271-1333 / [email protected] Daily eight-hour halibut fishing charters. After you catch your halibut, we can try for salmon, ling cod and rockfish. $250 for each person. Tackle and bait provided. Fish cleaning available. Reservations required. J & J Charter Service Prince of Wales Island Coffman Cove / 907-329-2009 / [email protected] / www.jandjcharters.com Fireweed ad for POWguide-Gregg.i1 1 10/22/07 1:34:54 PM Full-service fishing & lodging. Freshwater, salt water and waterfowl charters. Also offering cave tours, wildlife view- ing and sightseeing. Lodging and meals also available. KingFisher Charters & Lodge Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-965-4001 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.com Full-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,150 include round trip airfare from Ketchi- kan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats. Lemire Charters Klawock / 907-401-3434 / [email protected] / www.outdoorsdirectory.com/akpages/lemire Saltwater fishing, sightseeing, heated cabin. Locally owned with 20+ years of guiding experience. Assistance, if needed, with round-trip transportation and lodging for your stay. Come enjoy Alaska with us! Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park Klawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / www.LogCabinResortandRVPark.com Guided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals. Outer Otter Sport Fishing Klawock / 907-254-2433 / www.Outerottersportfishing.com U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain. Great Fishing on our 22-ft. Boat, with enclosed cabin! 2-4 people. Top-quality gear. Saltwater and freshwater, including trout, steelhead and salmon. Also Fly fishing guide & Instruction. FUN Guaranteed! Ruth Ann’s Restaurant, Hotel & Cocktail Bar Craig / hotel 907-826-3378 / office 907-826-3292 / fax 907-826-3293 / charters 360-676-1321 / [email protected] Established in 1976. Full-service restaurant with waterfront dining. Breakfast, burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All rooms include fridge, coffee, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Bob,360-961-0845, Rob, 360-676-1321. The place to meet on Prince of Wales Island. Shelter Cove Lodge Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / [email protected] / www.sheltercovelodge.com Year-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and full-service bar. Open to the public. Sure Strike Charters Craig / 907-826-3909 / [email protected] Charter fishing and lodging facilities. The finest in salmon, halibut and bottomfishing. Spectacular scenery, incred- ible wildlife. Gourmet meals and true Alaskan hospitality.
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 43 Mike Hamme’s Quality Carpentry Charters / Guides / Outfitters Craig / 907-826-5038 / cell 907-401-0351 / fax 907-826-5687 The Landing at Otter Cove, LLC General carpentry: concrete, framing, roofing, siding, windows, trim, interior packages. Island-wide. Thorne Bay / 907-623-0971 / 907-752-0786 / toll-free 888-424-5445 / Prince of Wales Ready Mix [email protected] / www.thelandingatottercove.com Ketchikan / 907-225-2925 / fax 907-225-0518 Floating lodge in secluded cove offers cabin lodging. Self-guided hunting & fishing as well as guided fishing charters For all your concrete needs, commercial or residential. To schedule a pour, call 907-225-2925. and big game hunting. Transportation aboard our 30-foot aluminum catamaran. Southeast Road Builders, Inc. Wetherbee’s Lodge & Fishing Charters Haines / 907-766-2833 / fax 907-766-2832 Coffman Cove / 907-329-2266 / [email protected] / www.wetherbeeslodge.com Highway general contractor. U.S. Coast Guard-certified Capt’n Frank Wetherbee will take you to some of the best fishing holes aboard his 24-foot Trojan & Son, LLC North River MV. Fantastic accommodations and wonderful Southeast Alaska home-cooked meals! Craig / 907-826-3734 / fax 907-826-3734 / [email protected] / www.trojanandson.com Remote Site Work, Home Sites, Well Drilling, Sewer, Roads, Low Boy, Amphibious Services, Licensed, Bonded. Since CHURCHES 1997 Edna Bay Alliance Church Edna Bay / 907-594-6347 / [email protected] Dining A Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Bible teaching services Sunday at 10 a.m. ; Wednesday at 7 p.m., a family Fireweed Lodge Bible study. All are invited. Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 / [email protected] / First Presbyterian Church www.fireweedlodge.com Craig / 907-826-3282 / [email protected] The only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and exercise room. Private Come worship God with us! Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sept.-May. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. Summer 11 a.m. cabins. Look for helicopter tours in 2011! Sunday, Sept.–May. 2nd and Spruce, Craig. Pastor Claudia Rowe. Hill Bar Hollis Community Church Craig / 907-826-3423 Hollis / 907-530-7038 / [email protected] / www.hollisbible.org Full-service bar & liquor store in downtown Craig. Open 1 p.m. daily. ATM, hot food, darts, pool tables, pull tabs. Live Camp facility includes: cabins, bathhouse, conference room, chapel, classrooms, kitchen, trails and more. Church music on weekends. Karaoke & Texas Hold’em. Open seven days a week, year-round! gatherings: for worship/fellowship Sunday a.m. and p.m. Bible studies during the week, call or email for times. Papa’s Pizza St. John’s By the Sea Catholic Church Craig /907-826-2244 / [email protected] Klawock / 907-755-2345 / fax 907-755-2350 / cell 907-723-8898 / [email protected] / Fresh homemade pizzas, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and ice cream. Dine in, take out or call for delivery. Located www.stjohnbytheseacatholicchurch.org in the West Wind Plaza shopping center in Craig. A slice of the Last Frontier! Worship with us every day at our church in Klawock or every weekend in the communities of Thorne Bay and Naukati. Ruth Ann’s Restaurant, Hotel & Cocktail Bar Stop in to pray and view our beautiful stained glass windows! Craig / hotel 907-826-3378 / office 907-826-3292 / fax 907-826-3293 / charters 360-676-1321 / The Salvation Army [email protected] Klawock / 907-755-2769 / fax 907-755-2768 Established in 1976. Full-service restaurant with waterfront dining. Breakfast, burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All Join us for Sunday service. Sunday School for kids and adults begins at 9:45 and worship service begins at 11. We also rooms include fridge, coffee, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Bob, 360-961-0845, Rob, 360-676-1321. offer monthly commodities and utility assistance as available. The place to meet on Prince of Wales Island. Shelter Cove Lodge Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / [email protected] / www.sheltercovelodge.com Clubs Year-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and Prince of Wales Runners Club full-service bar. Open to the public. Craig/ 907-401-0997 / [email protected] Zat’s Pizza Sponsoring organization for the 12th annual POW International Marathon on May 28, 2011. Also sponsors other fun Craig / 907-826-2345 runs throughout the year to promote healthy lifestyles. Come join the fun! Much more than pizza: great food, good wine, beer on tap. Authentic handmade pizza to order. Zat’s a tasty pizza! Sunnahae Arts Council Eat in, take out or call for delivery. Up the road from the gas station. Klawock and Craig / 907-755-2594 / [email protected] The Sunnahae Arts Council is non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of artistic expression. Sponsored events include live theatre, Island Grinds and an annual Arts festival. Financial Services / Insurance Youth First Responders Emergency Team Davies-Barry Insurance Klawock / 907-755-2312 / fax 907-755-2313 / Cell / 907-401-0683 / [email protected] Craig / 907-826-2922 / fax 907-826-2923 / [email protected] / www.davies-barry.com Group of youth ages 14-18 that train in ETT, EMT, and First Responder skills. Provides support services to EMS teams Insurance agency specializing in home, auto, boat and business insurance. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. In across Prince of Wales Island. The Power of YOUth! business more than 70 years. Diversified Investments & Insurance Ketchikan / 907-225-9805 / fax 907-225-9807 / [email protected] COMPUTER SERVICES Specializing in life, health, disability & long-term care insurance as well as retirement, investing and financial plan- Cleary Computer Services ning. Securities offered through KMS Financial Services, Inc. Klawock / 907-755-2963 / [email protected] / www.clearycomputerservices.com First Bank On-site, local pick-up or drop-off service. Computer repair and installations. Hardware, software, networks, Windows. Craig / 907-826-3254 / fax 907-826-3910 / 888-536-8585 / [email protected] / Point of sale and NobelTec installations. Most parts in stock. Security software available. Work guaranteed; over 25 www.firstbankak.com years serving Prince of Wales. Full-service community bank offering checking, savings and time deposit accounts; consumer, commercial, construc- tion and home loans; and online banking services. Two ATM locations on Prince of Wales Island. Petersburg-Wrangell Insurance Center Construction / Contractors Petersburg / toll-free 800-478-3858 / 907-772-3858 / 907-772-3184 / fax 907-772-3184 / Alaska Integrated Control Systems [email protected] / www.p-wins.com Juneau and Klawock / 907-789-0214 / (cell) / 907-957-1146 / fax 907-789-0224 / Looking for fast, friendly service for your insurance needs? We have a knowledgeable staff ready to help you keep the [email protected] / things you’ve worked so hard for. Contact our agency today! Building automation systems/HVAC, CCTV, access control, integrated lighting, and temperature control. Also sales Todd Tew, CPA and service Klawock / 907-755-2313 / [email protected] B-3 Contractors Inc. Providing professional accounting, bookkeeping, tax, payroll and financial statement services to Prince of Wales Klawock / 907-755-2375 / fax 907-755-2361 / [email protected] / www.b3contractors.com Island. General contracting, site development, driveways, utility installations, pre-engineered metal buildings, hauling, Tongass Federal Credit Union excavation. Thirty-Six years’ experience and high-quality service. Thorne Bay 907-828-8880 / Klawock 907-755-2800 / [email protected] / www.tongassfcu.com Douglass Home Builders Branch locations in the Island News building in Thorne Bay, in the Klawock-Heenya Mall and at 2000 Tongass Ave. Coffman Cove / 907-329-2018 / cell 907-254-0672 / fax 907-329-2019 / in Ketchikan. Thorne Bay branch open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Klawock branch open 10 [email protected] / www.douglasshomebuilders.com a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Public-use ATMs are at Thorne Bay Market, at Klawock-Heenya General contractor specializing in residential and commercial renovation, remodeling, disaster restoration and new Mall and at six locations in Ketchikan. construction. 30 plus years experience. Detail focused approach to all aspects of work. Llicensed, bonded, insured. Wells Fargo Bank NAHB Certified Green Professional. Craig / 907-826-3040 / fax 907-826-3044 / [email protected] We’re your financial connection on Prince of Wales Island. Local service and national access. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Thursday & 9 a.m .–6 p.m. Friday
44 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Fireweed Lodge Forest Products Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 / [email protected] / Viking Lumber Company Inc. www.fireweedlodge.com Klawock / 907-755-8880 / fax 907-755-8888 The only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and exercise room. Private Wood products manufacturer at Mile 6 Craig-Klawock Highway. No retail sales. cabins. Look for helicopter tours in 2011! FlyQuest Adventures Lodge Whale Pass / phone 907-846-5328 / fax 818-212-7581 [email protected] / Fuel / Diesel / Propane www.flyquestlodge.com FISH, SILVER SALMON & KINGS from our waters on beautiful ocean bay. Halibut by charter. Furnished cabins with Arrowhead LP Gas kitchenettes and private baths. Boats and crab pots included! Delicious meals available. Craig / 907-826-2944 / fax 907-826-2984 [email protected] / www.arrowheadlpgas.com B & B road-accessible. Your full -service propane gas professionals. Reliable deliveries, licensed technicians. Stocking on-demand water heaters, fireplaces, heaters, RV appliances & accessories. Large selection of name-brand electric & gas home Gregg’s Hunting & Fishing appliances. Naukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / [email protected] / www.greggshunting.com Guest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing Black Bear Store lake, outside gazebo, fire pit and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome. Klawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / [email protected] Basic groceries. Fuel. Hunting and fishing licenses and tackle. KingFisher Charters & Lodge Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-965-4001 / [email protected] / Petro Marine Services www.alaskakingfisherlodge.com Craig / 907-826-3296 / fax 907-826-3905 / [email protected] / www.harborent.com Full-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,150 include round trip airfare from Ketchi- We provide marine fueling, home heating deliveries and industrial lubes and fuels for the logging and construction kan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats. industries. Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park R & R Fuels and Service Klawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / Coffman Cove / 907-329-2254 / [email protected] www.LogCabinResortandRVPark.com Gas, diesel and miscellaneous goods. Guided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals. McFarland’s FLOATEL Individual members Thorne Bay / 888-828-3335 / 907-828-3335 / [email protected] / www.mcfarlandsfloatel.com Sharon Brosamle 907-401-0081 / [email protected] Unique accommodations in your own deluxe log cabin. Two miles by water from the town of Thorne Bay. Now acces- Bob Claus 907-401-0270 / [email protected] sible by road; call for directions. Boats and car rental. Ralph & Joy Gregory 907-622-5435 / [email protected] Rock Haven Barbara Permenter 903-307-5528 / [email protected] Coffman Cove / 907-329-2003 / [email protected] / www.rockhavenalaska.com Jan Stevens 907-401-1067 / [email protected] Unique, full-service accommodations booking parties of 2-8 exclusively. Located across the bay from Coffman Cove; boat or floatplane access only. Dennis Watson Ruff It Bayside Cabins Philip Weber Whale Pass / 907-846-5221 / [email protected] / www.RuffitResort.com Do-it-yourself hunting and fishing. Available from May through September. Comfortable, clean cabins that sleep Lodges / Resorts four. Comes with skiffs. Minutes away from great coho fishing Shelter Cove Lodge Adventure Alaska Southeast Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / [email protected] / www.sheltercovelodge.com Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / Year-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and www.fishorhunt.com full-service bar. Open to the public. For over 10 years we’ve been the one-stop-shop for Cottages, Boats, Vehicles, Saltwater Charters, Guided Streamfish- South Haven Guest House ing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, Thorne Bay / 907-828-3471 / [email protected] / www.southhavenguesthouse.com laundry, game prep room and more. Best view on the bay. Private waterfront two-bedroom, furnished guest house with woodstove. Includes skiff, vehicle Alaska Top Dog Charters and ocean rods for your self-guided Southeast experience. Also listed in Lodges & Resorts. Craig / 907-828-8898 or 907-723-6462 / [email protected] / www.alaskaboatcharter.com Southeast Retreat 3-5 Day Trips, Groups of 2-4 (sleep on boat). Depart Craig, Alaska, West Coast of POW. Fish till you drop or … Relax Klawock / 907-755-2994 / [email protected] / www.southeastretreat.com and enjoy the sights! Day trips available. All-inclusive river & ocean packages include spacious A-frame and a 4x4 automobile for your exclusive use. Self- Alaska’s Waterfall Resort guided lodging/auto options also available. West Prince of Wales Island / 800-544-5125 / 907-225-9461 / fax 907-225-8530 / [email protected] / www.waterfallresort.com The Landing at Otter Cove, LLC Thorne Bay / 907-623-0971 / 907-752-0786 / toll-free 888-424-5445 / In 2006, SaltWater Sportsman magazine announced the “Twenty Greatest Fishing Spots on Earth.” For salmon [email protected] / www.thelandingatottercove.com fishing: Prince of Wales Island—with Waterfall Resort as the lodge of choice—has been named to that global Floating lodge in secluded cove offers cabin lodging. Self-guided hunting & fishing as well as guided fishing charters listing. Visit Waterfall in 2011 and celebrate our 29th anniversary of sport fishing hospitality. Located west of Prince and big game hunting. Transportation aboard our 30-foot aluminum catamaran. of Wales Island. Wetherbee’s Lodge & Fishing Charters Cabins In Alaska Coffman Cove / 907-329-2266 / [email protected] / www.wetherbeeslodge.com Hollis / 888-648-7277 / [email protected] / www.cabinsInAlaska.com U.S. Coast Guard-certified Capt’n Frank Wetherbee will take you to some of the best fishing holes aboard his 24-foot Cedar cabins 5.7 miles from the Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with lin- North River MV. Fantastic accommodations and wonderful Southeast Alaska home-cooked meals! ens, cookware, frig, coffee pot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses sleep two. Laundry facilities, toilets/showers and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. Special rate for “islanders” riding the ferry to Ketchikan who want to avoid the long morning drive! Sorry—no smok- Made on Prince of Wales island ing- no pets. May to Mid- September season. Reservations only. Catch-a-King Charters Jim’s Lures (DJs) Craig / 907-826-2938 / cell 907-401-0189 / fax 907-826-2937 / [email protected] / Thorne Bay / 907-828-3470 / [email protected] www.catchakingcharters.com Jim’s Alaska-made Silver-Getter Lures. Great for freshwater and river fishing. Since 1995. Local scenic postcards. All Fishing charters for salmon, halibut, bottom fish from May through September. Lodging for up to thirty guests. made on Prince of Wales Island. Twenty years in business with very experienced and friendly guides. Stone Arts of Alaska Coffman Cove Adventures Craig / 907-826-3571 / [email protected] / www.stoneartsofalaska.com Coffman Cove / cell 907-351-2978 / fax 907-351-0477 / [email protected] / Take home a piece of Alaska: all of our items are made of local Alaskan stone. Tables, Bowls, Tiles, Bookends, Spheres, www.coffmancoveak.com Eggs, Polished Decorator Stones, Fine Art Sculpture, One-of-a-kind Jewelry, Crystals, Fossils, Birdbaths. Coffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Week- long rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Pets okay. Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodging Coffman Cove / Home 907-329-2219 / Bunkhouse 907-329-2228 / [email protected] Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodging offers you accommodations, home-cooked meals, skiff, kayaks and 22ft.Hewes- Craft for rent. Private rooms available. Call or email for an Alaskan adventure that suits your needs!
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 45 City of Thorne Bay Media Thorne Bay / 907-828-3380 / fax 907-828-3374 / [email protected] / Island News www.thornebay-ak.gov 907-254-8211 / fax 907-828-3351/ [email protected] Municipal government, full service community, VPSO, EMS, Fire, Clinic, Post Office, Library with Internet access. Published weekly on Mondays & distributed throughout Prince of Wales Island. Island News accepts material from Harbor with Internet access, K Thru 12 School, Business association, Churches, grocery, gas, hardware, liquor, vehicle a variety of sources. repair. The Local Paper / The Home Office Craig City School District Ketchikan / 907-225-6540 / fax 907-225-6435 / [email protected] / www.thelocalpaper.com Craig / 907-826-3274 / fax 907-826-3322 / [email protected] / www.craigschools.com Serving southern Southeast Alaska in promoting healthy communities and businesses by providing advertising and Enrollment of 315 students in pre-K through 12th grades, plus 350 correspondence students. promotion and commercial printing. Craig Community Association Craig / 907-826-3996 / fax 907-826-3997 / [email protected] Tribal government organization with more than 600 members. Banquet hall available for meetings, conferences, Medical and social affairs. Alicia Roberts Medical Center Craig Community Foundation Klawock / 907-755-4800 / www.searhc.org Craig / 907-826-2428, 907-826-2644 / [email protected] Primary Care Clinic M-F 9-4 providing medical, lab, X-ray, scheduled ultrasound, visiting specialty clinics plus after- A non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life on Prince of Wales Island. Sponsors the hours urgent care services. Prince of Wales Cancer Coalition. Melendrez Chiropractic Clinic Edna Bay Community Craig / 907-826-3898 / emergency fax / 907-826-3374 Edna Bay / 907-594-6312 / [email protected] We accept most Insurance & Medicare. “ A spine is like a tree. If it begins its life straight, it will grow healthy.” Edna Bay is located in the Tongass National Forest on Kosciusko Island. PeaceHealth Medical Group–Prince of Wales Hollis Community Council Craig / 907-826-3257 / www.peacehealth.org Hollis / 907-530-7033 / [email protected] / http://hollisalaska.org Primary-care clinic serving residents and visitors of Prince of Wales Island. State of the art medical, diagnostic and To further the common good and welfare of all of the people of the community by bringing about civic betterment X-ray equipment; telemedicine; visiting specialists; home healthcare. and social improvements. Prince of Wales Health Network Hollis Public Library Craig/ 907-826-2410 / fax 907-826-5752 / [email protected] / Hollis / 907-530-7112 / [email protected] / www.hollislibrary.books.officelive.com www.princeofwaleshealthnetwork.org Established in 1985, the Hollis Public Library offers more than 19,000 books and other materials. It is completely A network of healthcare organizations collaborating to strengthen the healthcare system on Prince of Wales Island. volunteer-run and is well-loved by residents. We are located next to the Hollis Public School on Hollis/Chilkat Road. Members include PeaceHealth, SEARHC, Alaska Island Community Services, and Craig. HOPE: Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies Southeast Dental Centers , Inc. Craig/ 907-826-2581 / fax 907-826-2584 / [email protected] Craig / 907-826-2273 / fax 907-826-3991/ [email protected] / HOPE is our local advocacy group for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. If you need help, please www.southeastdentalcenters.com / call. Full-Service state-of-the-art dental practice. General family dentistry offering the latest technologies in preventive Hydaburg Cooperative Association ,restorative and cosmetic dentistry to Prince of Wales Island Hydaburg / 907-285-3666 / fax 907-285-3541 / [email protected] Whale Tail Pharmacy Tribal government for the Haida community of Hydaburg. We coordinate a Culture Camp and Haida Festival, which is Craig / 907-826-5750 / 866-826-5750 / fax 907-826-5752 / [email protected] / held the last week in July. www.whaletailpharmacy.com Klawock City School District Pharmacy prescriptions and OTC medicines. Located at West Wind Plaza. Klawock / 907-755-2220 / fax 907-755-2320 / [email protected] / www.klawockschool.com Youth First Responders Emergency Team K-12 School District with enrollment of 145; pupil-teacher ratio 11 to 1. Northwest accredited. “A truly tremendous Klawock / 907-755-2312 / fax 907-755-2313 / Cell / 907-401-0683 / [email protected] program,” according to evaluators from Northwest Accreditation. Group of youth ages 14-18 that train in ETT, EMT, and First Responder skills. Provides support services to EMS teams Klawock PTSA across Prince of Wales Island. The Power of YOUth! Klawock / 907-755-2220 / [email protected] / www.klawockschool.com Klawock PTSA serves the K-12 students, staff and parents of Klawock City School District by supporting their efforts to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education. Native CORPORATIONS The Nature Conservancy Klawock Heenya Corporation Craig / 907-826-2900 / fax 907-826-2180 / [email protected] Klawock / 907-755-2270 / fax 907-755-2966 / [email protected] / www.klawockheenya.com Organized Village of Kasaan Klawock Heenya Corporation is an ANCSA Village Corporation with more than 900 shareholders. Kasaan / 907-542-2230 / fax 907-542-3006 / [email protected] / www.kasaan.org Sealaska Timber Corp. Federally recognized tribe established in 1934. Lodging available: two-bedroom house with full kitchen, near beach Craig / 907-617-5268 / [email protected] and other scenic opportunities. $90 per night per person. Also two Chevy Suburbans for rent. Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council (POWCAC) Klawock / Contact Leslie Isaacs, City of Klawock / 907-755-2261 Non-Profit / Government POWCAC, established in 1989, is a membership organization made up of the communities on Prince of Wales Island. City of Coffman Cove POWCAC promotes the resolution of issues important to the residents of Prince of Wales Island. Membership in the Coffman Cove / 907-329-2233 / fax 907-329-2212 / [email protected] / council includes the cities of Craig; Thorne Bay; Coffman Cove; Klawock; Hydaburg; and Kasaan. Membership also www.coffmancovealaska.com includes community associations in Hollis; Naukati Bay; Whale Pass; Point Baker; Port Protection; and Edna Bay. The The city of Coffman Cove operates utilities, a harbor, a public library with wireless Internet, event space for rent, a Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit member. monthly clinic, EMS and a fire department. Prince of Wales Hatchery Association City of Craig Klawock / 907-755-2231 / fax 907-755-2440 / [email protected] / www.powha.org Craig / 907-826-3275 / fax 907-826-3278 / [email protected] / www.craigak.com A 501(c)3 nonprofit salmon hatchery committed to economic development, enhanced salmon runs and community Municipal government, recreation, aquatic center, harbors, clinic, police, fire, EMS, public library with Internet access. education for all ages. At 500 Third St. across from First Bank. SeaTrails City of Hydaburg Southeast Alaska / 907-329-2232 / fax 907-772-2453 / [email protected] / www.seatrails.org Hydaburg / 907-285-3761 / fax 907-285-3760 / [email protected] Facilitate planning, promotion, maintenance and construction of a region-wide Southeast Alaska Trail System that The City of Hydaburg works to ensure adequate infrastructure for it’s water, sewer and garbage services. We provide will stimulate economic development, enhance quality of life and improve transportation. these services to 350 community residents. For more information, contact us at 907-285-3761. Southeast Conference City of Kasaan Juneau / 907-523-4351 / fax 907-463-5670 / [email protected] / www. seconference.org Kasaan / 907-542-2212 / fax / 907-542-2223 / [email protected] The mission of Southeast Conference is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, healthy The city of Kasaan is a Municipality–2nd class city. communities and a quality environment in SE Alaska. City of Klawock Southeast Island School District Klawock / 907-755-2261 / fax 907-755-2403 / [email protected] Thorne Bay / 907-828-8254 / fax 907-828-8257 / [email protected] / http://sisd.org Municipality. Operates utilities, harbor, liquor store, library, Totem Park, Long House and Carving Shed. SISD’s mission is to help students develop personal, social and academic skills necessary in order to become service- minded, life-long learners.
46 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Non-Profit / Government Seafood Processors Thorne Bay Business Association E.C. Phillips & Son Inc. Thorne Bay / [email protected] / www.thornebayalaska.net Ketchikan / 907-247-7975 / [email protected] / www.ecphillipsalaska.com The source of information for the City of Thorne Bay, with links to all services available; a city map; events page, and Producers and processors of high-quality Alaskan seafood. a guest book. Prince of Wales Hatchery Association University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan campus Klawock / 907-755-2231 / fax 907-755-2440 / [email protected] / www.powha.org Ketchikan / 907-225-6177 / 888-550-6177 / fax 907-225-3624 / [email protected] / A 501(c)3 nonprofit salmon hatchery committed to economic development, enhanced salmon runs and community www.ketch.alaska.edu education for all ages. Toll-free information and registration statewide at 888-550-6177. Seafood Processors U.S.f.s. Ranger Districts Silver Bay Seafoods Craig 907-826-3271 / Thorne Bay 907-828-3304 / fax 907-826-2972 / www.fs.fed.us Craig / 907-826-4550 / fax 907-826-4560 / [email protected] / Forest Service information, trail conditions, public-use cabin information. Call for El Capitan cave reservations. www.silverbayseafoods.com State of the art freezing and processing facilities that maximize quality, opportunity for harvest and value for the resource. Predominantly fishermen-owned company with facilities in Sitka, Craig and Valdez. Real Estate Snow Pass Seafoods Island Realty Coffman Cove / 907-329-2299 /cell 907-965-1780 / [email protected] / Craig / 907-826-6600 / fax 907-826-6601 / [email protected] / www.alaskaislandrealty.com www.snowpassseafoods.com Personal real estate service for all of Prince of Wales Island from the island’s premier real estate company. Fresh filleted, vacuum packed and fast frozen Salmon & Halibut. Wild Alaskan seafood direct from the fisherman Pocket & Purse Helper to you. Skip Harrington / 907-530-7036 / [email protected] Wildfish Company Real Estate Note Buying & Excavator Rental. Klawock / 907-755-2247 / [email protected] / https://sites.google.com/site/wildfishcompanyalaska/ Rentals: Boats / Equipment Custom smoking, vacuum packing, fast-freezing and storage, canning. Licensed and professional. A5 Outdoor Recreation, Sales & Rentals Coffman Cove / 907-329-2399 / [email protected] / www. A5OutdoorRec.com Services A5 cabin open year-round. Cabin & boat package. Kayaks and mountain bikes for your outdoor experience. Bait-Box Alaska Integrated Services take-out restaurant. Also your authorized Blaze King dealer. Juneau and Klawock / 907-789-0214 / cell 907-957-1146 / fax 907-789-0224 / Coffman Cove Adventures [email protected] Coffman Cove / cell 907-351-2978 / fax 907-351-0477 /[email protected] / Building automation systems / HVAC,CCTV, access control, integrated lighting, temperature control. Also sales and www.coffmancoveak.com service. Coffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Week- The Bay Company long rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Craig / 907-826-3341 / fax 907-826-2592 / [email protected] Pets okay. Marine parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha outboards. Arctic Cat ATVs. King and EZ Loader boat trailers. Gregg’s Hunting & Fishing Harbercraft, Crestliner and Lund boats. Naukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / [email protected] / www.greggshunting.com Betty’s Hair & Nails Guest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing Klawock / 907-755-8883 / fax 907-755-8893 / Klawock Heenya Mall lake, outside gazebo, fire pit and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome. Haircuts, Color ,Highlights, Lowlights, Perms, Waxing, Paraffin Dips, Manicures, Pedicures, Acrylics, Tanning. Retail Hollis Adventure Rentals Products, Handmade in Alaska Arts & Jewlery Hollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / cell 425-766-8969 / [email protected] / Black Bear Store www.harentals.com Klawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / [email protected] Car rental with kayak, boat and camping gear packages at the Hollis ferry dock. We also offer skiff, van, R.V., truck Basic groceries. Fuel. Hunting and fishing licenses and tackle and fishing gear rental at affordable rates. Craig Volunteer Fire Dept. Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park Craig / 907- 826-3275 / cell 907-401-0245 / fax 907- 826 – 5691 / [email protected] / Klawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / www.craigak.com www.LogCabinResortandRVPark.com Craig Volunteer Fire Department provides fire safety, fire prevention and fire suppression services for the city of Craig. Guided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe Creek Side Storage rentals. Coffman Cove / 907-329-2003 Tyler Rental Inc. New heated storage units. Sizes available 6’x14’ and 8’x14’ Craig / 907-826-2924 / cell 907-617-4709 / fax 907-826-2956 / [email protected] / www.tylerrental.com Construction equipment rentals. Retail sales: Milwaukee power tools, Stihl chain saws and trimmers, safety supplies, rigging and welding supplies.
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 47 Services Shopping / Retail Douglass Home Builders Alaska $ + Coffman Cove / 907-329-2018 / cell 907-254-0672 / fax 907-329-2019 / Craig / 907-826-2234 [email protected] / www.douglasshomebuilders.com General grocery, craft supplies, quilting fabric & dollar store items. General contractor specializing in residential and commercial renovation, remodeling, disaster restoration and new Alaska Gifts construction. 30 plus years experience. Detail focused approach to all aspects of work. Llicensed, bonded, insured. Craig / 907-826-2991 / fax 907-826-2991 NAHB Certified Green Professional. Offering authentic Alaskan items, jewelry, jewelry repair, art & greeting cards, frameable art prints, custom matting The Healing Touch Massage Therapy and framing, Kodak Picturemaker machine, ready-made frames plus much more in Craig. Craig and Klawock / cell 907-530-7080 Arrowhead LP Gas Discover the benefits of Massage—Relaxation, Rejuvenation & Rehabilitation. Gift Certificates Available. Outcall Craig / 907-826-2944 / fax 907-826-2984 / [email protected] / www.arrowheadlpgas.com to local lodges with notice. * Travel fees apply to out of town lodges. By Appointment only. Located on Hemlock St. Your full-service propane gas professionals. Reliable deliveries, licensed technicians. Stocking on-demand water in Klawock. heaters, fireplaces, heaters, RV appliances & accessories. Large selection of name-brand electric & gas home Hollis Volunteer Fire Dept. / EMS appliances. Hollis / 907-530-7033 / [email protected] The Bay Company Firefighting, Fire Prevention and Education. Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services. Craig / 907-826-3341 / fax 907-826-2592 / [email protected] Island Community Screening Services Marine parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha outboards. Arctic Cat ATVs. King and EZ Loader boat trailers. Craig / 907-826-2242 / fax 907-826-2242 /[email protected] / Harbercraft , Crestliner and Lund boats. http://islandscreening.com Black Bear Store Drug / Alcohol screening services, including urinalysis collection by SAPAA Certified Collectors to meet your employ- Klawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / [email protected] ment and DOT needs. Drug Alcohol education programs. Developing local outpatient treatment and recovery options. Basic groceries. Fuel. Hunting and fishing licenses and tackle. Island Air Express The Clothes Company Craig / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / www.IslandAirX.com Craig / 907-826-3939 / fax 907-826-3940 / [email protected] Headquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express operates modern jet-prop aircraft on amphibious floats. The finest in outdoor wear for the whole family, as well as apparel, shoes and rainwear. Better brands for long- Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR. Island Air’s aircraft can transport nine passengers in commuter-style comfort lasting quality gear. at speeds up to 200 mph. Island Air Express has terminal facilities at the Klawock and Ketchikan airports. The Feed Store JS Development Co. Craig / 907-826-5904 / cell 907-401-0304 / fax 907-271-9399 / [email protected] Craig / 907-826-3632 Located 3.8 Port St. Nick Rd. Open Saturdays 9a.m.–Noon. Livestock, pet food and supply needs. Also garden 5 by 5, 5 by 10, 10 by 12 and 9 by 13 storage units available. Full hook-up RV court as well as RV storage available. supplies. JS Warehouse True Value Forget-Me-Not Fabric Cache Craig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988 Craig / 907-401-3038 / [email protected] General hardware and lumber supplies, paint & supplies, plumbing, garden. Electrical and housewares. Bids and A quilt shop started with the love of quilting. An Alaska garage converted into a cozy home for batiks, Alaska mate- estimates available. We deliver on Prince of Wales Island. rial, yarn, kits, notions and craft supplies. Two blocks from the Moose Lodge. My Salon—Hair Design for Men & Women Jim’s Lures (DJs) Craig / 826-5900 Thorne Bay / 907-828-3470 / [email protected] Uni Sex up scale salon located in downtown Craig at the West Wind Plaza Mall. 20+ experience in hair design. Jim’s Alaska-made Silver-Getter Lures. Great for freshwater and river fishing. Since 1995. Local scenic postcards. All Specializing in Hair Cutting, Coloring, Highlights & Color correction. Walk-Ins welcome. made on Prince of Wales Island. Prince of Wales Emergency Resources (POWER) JS Warehouse True Value Craig / 907-826-3995 / 907-826-3278 / cell 907-401-1227 / [email protected] Craig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988 Power Thrift Store, Food Bank and emergency resources help Island residents. The Thrift Store is open Mon-Wed- General hardware and lumber supplies, paint & supplies, plumbing, garden. Electrical and housewares. Bids and Fri-10-2, 2nd & 4th Sat. 2-4. Shop for Great Deals! estimates available. We deliver on Prince of Wales Island. Prince of Wales Properties Log Cabin Sporting Goods Craig / phone & fax 907-826-6255 / cell 907-401-0015 / [email protected] Craig / 907-826-2205 / fax 907-826-2210 / [email protected] Provider of prime rental retail and administrative space in Craig. Property management services. Office located at The island’s only outdoor specialty store, featuring camping, hunting and fishing supplies. The finest quality in West Wind Plaza. outdoor apparel. Special orders are welcome. Raven Hair Design Rain Country Liquor Klawock / cell 907-401-2164 Coffman Cove / 907-329-2254 One-chair salon offering haircuts, perms, color, waxing. By appointment only. Hair products. Convenient quiet loca- Spirits, wine, mixes and other miscellaneous snack items. tion next to the Healing Touch Massage on Hemlock Street, Klawock. Long–time POW resident. Riptide Liquor Alaskan & Proud Richard Klein Marine Diesel, LLC Thorne Bay / 907-828-8233 Craig / 907-826-2292 / fax 907-826-2292 / [email protected] Open Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. / Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. Marine diesel engine repair and rebuilding. New engine sales, vessel re-power. Machine shop, generator repair. Saltery Circle Organics Shaub-Ellison Tire & Fuel / Car Rentals Craig / 907-826-2292/ fax 907-826-2292 / [email protected] Craig / 907-826-3450 / fax 907-826-3440 Fresh organically grown produce from certified Portland, Ore., grower. Selling every two weeks in an Car rentals available with ferry pick-up and drop-off. PLUS full-service fuel and auto service and repair: open-market setting. Special orders & case lot purchases available, call for details. “ Produce for People—Not Profit” Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC Service Auto Parts Craig / 907-826-4550 / fax 907-826-4560 / [email protected] / Craig / 907-826-3950 / fax 907-826-2914 www.silverbayseafoods.com/ Retail automotive and marine parts and supplies. State of the art freezing and processing facilities that maximize quality, opportunity for harvest and value for the Silver Star Vinery resource. Predominantly fishermen-owned company with facilities in Sitka, Craig and Valdez. mechanics on duty; [email protected] / www.silverstarvinery.com batteries, brakes, towing service, quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires. Mature ready to plant clematis. Information on everything to do with Clematis. From planting to pruning. Thorne Bay Boat Works Stone Arts of Alaska Thorne Bay / 907-828-3947 / [email protected] Craig / 907-826-3571 / [email protected] / www.stoneartsofalaska.com Evinrude, E-Tech and Johnson outboard service. Gregor boats, Carnai galvanized boat trailers and marine accessories. Take home a piece of Alaska: all of our items are made of local Alaskan stone. Tables, Bowls, Tiles, Bookends, Spheres, Storage yard for boats and vehicles. Eggs, Polished Decorator Stones, Fine Art Sculpture, One-of-a-kind Jewelry, Crystals, Fossils, Birdbaths. Tongass Business Center Thorne Bay Alaskan & Proud Market Ketchikan / 907-225-9015 / 800-478-9015 / fax 907-225-9014 / [email protected] / Thorne Bay / 907-828-3306 / fax 907-828-3614 / cell 907-254-1200 / [email protected] / www.tbcenter.com www.alaskaandproud.com Call for catalog. Office equipment and supplies, Sharp copiers and faxes, printing and binding, newsletters, office Thorne Bay Alaskan and Proud Market is an independent, full-service grocery store. We feature fresh meat and pro- furniture. Shop online at tbcenter.com duce and a full line of groceries. Special orders welcome. New this Year: Riptide Liquors Open Monday thru Saturday Tongass Substance Screening 11a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. Ketchikan / 907-247-1431 / fax 907-247-1432 / [email protected] / www.tssakstar.com Craig / By appointment 907-401-0900 Tyler Rental Inc. Craig / 907-826-2924 / cell 907-617-4709 / fax 907-826-2956 / [email protected] / Occupational health services. DOT drug and alcohol testing, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, audio testing DNA testing, www.tylerrental.com Quest Diagnostics. Construction equipment rentals. Retail sales: Milwaukee power tools, Stihl chain saws and trimmers, safety supplies, rigging and welding supplies.
48 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Shopping / Retail Whale Tail Pharmacy Craig / 907-826-5750 / 866-826-5750 / fax 907-826-5752 / [email protected] / www.whaletailpharmacy.com Pharmacy prescriptions and OTC medicines. Located at West Wind Plaza. Wheelhouse Coffee Roasters Craig / 907-826-2333 / fax 907-826-2433 / [email protected] Coffee roaster and espresso bar. Gift store with large collection of Alaska books. Unique, locally made gifts. Transportation / Taxi / Freight Alaska Marine Lines Craig / 907-826-3419 / fax 907-826-3916 / Jake Maenpa / www.shipaml.com Bringing barge service from Seattle to Prince of Wales Island. At 1600 Craig-Klawock Highway. Arrowhead Transfer Inc. Craig / 907-826-3419 / fax 907-826-3916 / www.shipaml.com Local and long-distance hauling and moving. Agents for Alaska Marine Lines’ weekly barge. Heated mini-storage. Packing cartons for sale. Inter-Island Ferry Authority Klawock / 907-755-4848 / toll-free 866-308-4848 / fax 907-755-4849 / [email protected] / www.interislandferry.com Year round daily, reliable passenger and vehicle ferry transportation between Hollis, on Prince of Wales Island, and Ketchikan. Food service onboard. Island Air Express Craig / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / www.IslandAirX.com Headquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express operates modern jet-prop aircraft on amphibious floats. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR. Island Air’s aircraft can transport nine passengers in commuter-style comfort at speeds up to 200 mph. Island Air Express has terminal facilities at the Klawock and Ketchikan airports. Northland Services Craig / 907-826-3930 / 907-826-3985/ Ketchikan / 907-225-2093 / www.northlandservices.com Northland serves Alaska and Hawaii. Barge service to and from Prince of Wales Island. Pacific Airways Ketchikan / 877-360-3500 / fax 907-247-3500 / Craig 907-826-5400/Fax:826-5535/ [email protected] / www.flypacificairways.com Scheduled air service to Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla. Charter flying, air transportation for lodges, flightseeing in Misty Fjords National Monument, fly-out hunting and fishing trips. Transportation / Taxi / Freight Promech Air Ketchikan / 800-860-3845/ 907-225-3845 / fax 907-247-3875 / [email protected] / www.promechair.com Largest air taxi in Southeast Alaska, with a proven safety record for over 30 years. Daily scheduled flights to Craig, Hollis, Thorne Bay and Metlakatla. Freight, charters and lake trips.
Rainforest Islands Ferry KetchiKan, alasKa Coffman Cove / 907-329-2031 / fax 907-329-2212 / [email protected] / Ketchikan, Alaska www.rainforestislandsferry.com “Transporting people and freight throughout Utilities Southeast Alaska for 30 years.” Alaska Power & Telephone Craig / 907-826-3202 / fax 907-826-3210 / [email protected] / www.aptalaska.com A progressive power and telephone utility providing local Hydro-electrical power and state of the art communica- tions facilities to the rural communities on POW and throughout Alaska. Craig Cable TV Craig / 907-826-3470 / fax 907-826-3469 / [email protected] / www.craigcabletv.com Cable TV and internet provider, currently serving Craig and Hydaburg, expanding into Klawock in 2011. We offer channel 30 for TV ads for local area Veterinarian Island To Island Veterinary Clinic Craig / 907- 617- 8389 / [email protected] / www.islandtoislandvet.com Island to Island Veterinary Clinic in Craig, Alaska, is a full-service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet.
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Prince of Wales Island Guide 2011 49 Island itinerarities MAP OUT something you ■ Catch six silvers at Neck Lake, then have a hot dog at ■ Harvest a 4 by 4 buck can't do just any Donna’s ■ Hike Sunnahae trail to old place. This is ■ Hear engines roar and see soggy soil fly at the Naukati Bay see Craig and surrounding a rare place, Mud Boggs races islands from a great height after all. ■ Visit one of the island's several totem pole parks, then ■ Hike the new One Duck watch a master carver carve a cedar monument trail for true rain forest ■ Catch a cutthroat trout at Luck Lake and cook it for lunch immersion ■ ■ Kayak from Klawock Bay to Klawock River Collect driftwood at Sandy Beach ■ ■ Kayak to Canoe Point and hike to the waterfall Send a postcard from Point Baker, zip code 99927 ■ ■ Tour the El Capitan caves Buy a book at Wheelhouse Coffee Roasters, then read it with a special cup of coffee ■ Camp at Memorial Beach ■ Take a picture at the bottom and then at ■ Browse amazing creations in rock and buy a uniquely the top of Silver Salmon Falls fashioned mineral form from Stone Arts ■ Canoe Black Lake ■ Rent a truck and drive to Lab Bay ■ Fish saltwater and freshwater and use a checklist ■ Buy an island souvenir from Alaska Gifts to mark off your catches ■ Shop for "Tongass Tennis Shoes" at The Clothes Co. or Log ■ Steelhead ■ Cutthroat trout Cabin Sports ■ Coho salmon (ocean) ■ Rainbow trout ■ Picnic at the Craig ball park, a one-of-a-kind green scene ■ Coho salmon (river) ■ Cutt-bow trout on a spit of land at the edge of town ■ King salmon ■ Dolly Varden ■ ■ Watch salmon get processed from the boat to the vacuum Pink salmon ■ Yellow-eye rockfish ■ packer and freezer Chum salmon ■ Halibut ■ Sockeye salmon Index to advertisers A5 Outdoor Recreation 52 On Whiskey Creek 33 Alaska Gifts 24 Organized Village of Kasaan 2 Alaska Power & Telephone 35 Overlook Inn 34 Alaska Top Dog Charters 9 Papa’s Pizza 36 Alaska’s Fish Tales Lodge 34 PeaceHealth Medical Group 31 Alicia Roberts Medical Clinic 9 Petersburg-Wrangell Ins. Center 17 Aplace Tostay 39 Prince of Wales Hatchery 33 The Bay Company 39 Prince of Wales Health Network 29 Black Bear Store 15 ProMech Air 49 Breakaway Adventures 23 Rainforest Islands Ferry 7 Cabins In Alaska 31 Riptide Liquor 31 Changing Tides Inn 14 Room With A View 23 City of Coffman Cove 19 Ruthann’s Restaurant 24 The Clothes Co. 19 Salmon Shores 51 Coffman Cove Adventures 19 Saltery Circle Organics 13 Davies-Barry Insurance 24 Shelter Cove Lodge 24 Donna’s Place 51 South Haven Guest House 21 Douglass Homebuilders 35 Southeast Dental Centers 14 Dreamcatcher B&B 17 Southeast Retreat 13 Fireweed Lodge 43 St. John’s by the Sea 21 First Bank 5 Super 8 Ketchikan 13 First Presbyterian Church 15 Sure Strike Lodge 23 Good Island Fishing 39 Taquan Air 47 Hollis Adventure Rentals 51 Thorne Bay Bus. Association 34 Inter-Island Ferry Authority 5 Thorne Bay Market 31 Island Air Express 51 Tongass Federal Credit Union 51 J&J Charters 13 Tongass Substance Screening 11 KingFisher Charters & Lodge 17 Trophy Inn 22 Landing at Otter Cove 49 Tyler Rental 49 Log Cabin Resort and RV Park 2 Water St. Apartments 32 Log Cabin Sporting Goods 22 Welchman Cabin 11 McFarland’s Floatel 50 Welcome Inn 36 Naukati Bay Guest House Rental 15 Wells Fargo Bank 24 Naukati Cabins 23 Wesley Rentals 32 Northend Cabins 51 Whale Tail Pharmacy 43 Ocean Bluebird B&B 22 Wheelhouse Coffee Roasters 32 Oceanview Bed and Breakfast 47 Zat’s Pizza 11 Oceanview RV Park 15
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