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PRINCE OF WALES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 3 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 Tranquil water reflects our big trees and big sky as an angler works fresh water on the Thorne River.
To find this site on the centerfold map, see coordinates K8. TAYLOR MARIIA
THE BIG ISLAND BIG WATERS, BIG MOUNTAINS, BIG SKIES, BIG ADVENTURE AND A BIG WELCOME. Use this guide to get acquainted with the people, lifestyles and natural setting of our unique part of CONTENTS GETTING HERE By road, sea and air to the big island 5 Alaska. Then refer to it while you plan your visit and as you travel ROADS | PACKING | COMMUNICATIONS Road guide and trip advice 6 Prince of Wales Island—often pronounced “P-O-W” for short. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Tips for trips and excitement 8 FISHING A great recreation, served with seafood 10 This guide can help you chart your course in a big country—the WATERFRONT Fishing calendar, salmon derby, hatchery, the docks 11 third-biggest island in the United States, with a couple thousand HUNTING Chasing deer, bear and waterfowl on the island 12 miles of roads and nearly a thousand miles of North Pacific Ocean SPEAKING ALASKANESE A primer on our local lingo 13 WILDLIFE Wildlife is abundant and spectacular 14 shoreline. Discover small, friendly towns where people live close BEARS Sharing bear country safely 15 to the land and the sea … where Alaska Native culture presents BIRDS Birds and photographers flock to our scene 16 ancient traditions and carvers welcome your questions as they TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST Recreation / El Capitan Cave 18 REMOTE CABINS USFS backcountry escapes 20 work on new totem poles … where an alpine hike and TRAILS USFS and private trails to the backcountry 21 a halibut charter are all in a day’s play. DAY TRIPPER Great day trips from bases in our towns 22 NATIVE CULTURES & ART First peoples, totem parks 24-25 Letter/numeral combinations in the text and photo captions ALASKA FACTS Items of history, ocean, land and climate 26 (such as K8 on this page) refer you to coordinates on the centerfold MEDICAL SERVICES & E.M.S. 27 map and help you to navigate POW and find extraordinary scenes. MAPS OF THE ISLAND Resources for travelers 28-30 MILEAGE | CLIMATE Distances, environmental factors 31 We work together for economic vitality, a healthy ISLAND ATTRACTIONS Wildlife viewing across the map 31 EVENTS CALENDAR What’s happening and when 32 quality of life and wise resource development SPECIAL EVENTS A sampling of what makes us unique 33 ECONOMY & RESOURCES Fish, trees, minerals, visitors 34-36 Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors ARTS Samples and an index to the creative community 38 president Sharilyn Zellhuber | vice president Stephanie Jurries | secretary Abby Twyman WORSHIP Churches across the island 40 treasurer Tom Schiesser | past president Jan Bush | directors Chad Burnett Lynnette Logan P.O.W. ROCKS Surprise! Rock painters spread joy 40 Michael Owen Cyndi Reeves | office manager Wendy Hamilton COMMUNITIES Notes and guides for 12 towns 42-46 address 6488 Klawock-Hollis Highway #7, Klawock AK 99925-0490 WHAT'S IN A NAME? A place where many cultures passed 46 phone 907-755-2626 fax 907-755-2627 email [email protected] web site www.princeofwalescoc.org BUSINESS DIRECTORY Find businesses and services 47-56 © 2018 Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. All rights are reserved. Reprinting or transmitting of this material in any form is prohibited without the written permission of the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this guide. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS 56 Advertisements are the property and responsibility of advertisers. Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility nor liability for text, editing and design Full Circle Media Arts ketchikan the content of advertising. cover photos mountains – Tamara Buoy | totem pole – Krysta Beth Heidman-Weatherby Photographs are owned by the credited photographers. The chamber sincerely thanks photographers for their indispensable contributions. orcas – Mary Luoto | angler with yelloweye rockfish – Tom Claycomb 4 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 GETTING HERE Convenient ferries connect our island to the continental road system More and more visitors land on Prince of Wales Island with their own vehicles, prepared to stay a while and enjoy our extensive road system and thousand miles of ocean shore. Alaska state ferries link BY AIR TO the Lower 48 to Ketchikan and a ferry operation based on Prince KETCHIKAN of Wales Island provides the sea link to our roads. Walk-on ferry FROM SEATTLE- riders can rent vehicles on Prince of Wales Island. TACOMA AIRPORT Alaska Airlines www.alaskaair.com Ferry service to Ketchikan from the Northwest and British Delta Airlines (seasonal) www.delta.com Columbia is provided by the Alaska Marine Highway System. The trip from Bellingham, Wash., on Puget Sound is about 38 hours. BY AIR TO AND FROM State ferries also sail to Ketchikan from Prince Rupert, B.C., on a PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND Alaska Seaplanes www.flyalaskaseaplanes.com six-hour passage. Another option from the mainland is provided by Harris Aircraft Services www.harrisair.com B.C. Ferries; the provincial system connects to Prince Rupert from Island Air Express www.islandairx.com ports in Vancouver, B.C., and on Vancouver Island. Pacific Airways www.flypacificairways.com Taquan Air www.taquanair.com From Ketchikan, you’re in for a pleasant three-hour sailing on the TO KETCHIKAN BY SEA Inter-Island Ferry Authority. Ships of the IFA provide a daily link FROM THE LOWER 48 WITH VEHICLE between Ketchikan and Hollis—the port on our eastern shore. Alaska Marine Highway www.akferry.com Passenger facilities include an observation lounge with recliner TO PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND The deck of the Inter-Island Ferry chairs, a restaurant, a children’s play area, a solarium and a reading FROM KETCHIKAN WITH VEHICLE Authority’s vessel is a good vantage room. The vehicle deck carries 30 cars. IFA boasts high ratings for Inter-Island Ferry Authority for seeing late-day sun and mountain on-time performance and passenger service. www.interislandferry.com 866-308-4848 ranges as you approach our island. KNESS LISA
Inter-Island Ferry Authority provides scenic mini-cruises to our island. National carriers link to local flights Alaska Airlines offersseveral flights each day year-round to Ketchikan from Seattle-Tacoma. TRANSPORT 56 Flight time from Sea-Tac International Airport to Ketchikan is 100 minutes. Delta Airlines flies to Ketchikan from Sea-Tac daily in summer; the two-hour flights run from early June to early September in 2018. Island Air Express, Pacific Airways and Taquan Air link Ketchikan to Prince of Wales Island with scheduled service. Harris Air and Alaska Seaplanes connect Prince of Wales Island to Sitka and other cities in the Panhandle. Floatplane charters carry visitors and local folks to remote lakes, lodges and outlying ocean shorelines. Private pilots use tarmac or water An airstrip near Klawock is used by local carriers and visitors equipped for IFR transport. The runway is 5,000 feet by 100 feet. The unattended airport has medium-intensity runway lights; pilot control lighting is on CTAF 120.9. Daytime operation is recom- mended. High terrain exists in all quadrants; wind conditions are irregular. There is no ILS nor CFR. Floatplane docks are at Craig, Coffman Cove, Hollis, Hydaburg, Kasaan, Klawock, Naukati Bay and Thorne Bay. Most are main- tained by the state. Some dock frontage is available in other towns.
5 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 MORE THAN 1,500 MILES OF ROADS TIE TOWNS TO MOUNTAIN BACKCOUNTRY AND SLICES OF THE ISLAND’S SHORELINE he road map for Prince of Wales Island is a broad system with major T paved branches dividing into gravel backcountry tracks. Depending on your vehicle, there’s little of this immense island that you can’t explore from roadways. More than 105 miles of paved roads girdle the midsection and connect major communities. Good gravel roads stretching about 150 miles touch shorelines and mountains. Before you drive into remote backcountry, check with U.S. Forest Service rangers in Craig (907-826-3271) and Thorne Bay (907-828-3304). Many visitors bring their vehicles to Hollis on Inter-Island Ferry Author- ity vessels. Rental vehicles are also available on the island. The roads are a legacy of the timber industry, which pushed principal roads between towns and remote spurs into the forest. The south end of the system is at Hydaburg. North-end roads extend to Labouchere Bay. You can drive a & VISITOR TIPS standard car the entire distance. The Chamber of Commerce in Klawock and U.S.F.S. offices in Craig and Thorne Bay have good maps. Gear up for safety and comfort A little planning eases your trip in our mix of mild and wild country. Be sure your spare tire is in good shape. Bring a few basic automotive tools. Watch the gas gauge and mile markers; see the sidebar below for a list of communities where automotive fuel is available. Bring a cell phone car charger. Adjust speed to road surfaces and weather. Roads north of Whale Pass turnoff and gravel roads are one and a MILEAGE 31 half lanes wide; turnouts are provided.
SCENIC BYWAYS LACE THE ISLAND’S GEOGRAPHY More than 260 miles of Alaska Scenic Byways connect the communities of the island. The Alaska Department of Transportation cites the system Scenic remote roads such as this gravel track near Polk Inlet are accessible to those with appropriate vehicles who plan carefully. as “unique because it features some of Southeast
TAMARA BUOY TAMARA Check with the U.S. Forest Service before heading far from main roads. P9 Alaska’s best qualities, such as a temperate rain forest, bountiful wildlife, Native culture and historical artifacts.” Scenic Byways, from the north end: U.S. Forest Service Road 20; Whale Pass Road; Coffman Cove CLOTHES | CLIMATE | COMMS Road; Sandy Beach Road; Thorne Bay Road; Kasaan Go casual & comfortable Cell links vary by area Highway; Big Salt Lake Road; Klawock-Hollis We’re in a temperate rain forest and AT&T and ACS provide mobile phone Highway; Hydaburg Highway; 12 Mile Arm Road; conditions aren’t extreme, but pack for service near Craig, Klawock and Hyda- Craig-Klawock Highway; and Port Saint Nicholas Road. conditions that vary from day to day and burg; service is good in Kasaan. Thorne See more at www.dot.state.ak.us/stwdplng/scenic/ from shoreline to alpine. Waterproof, Bay has ACS service. Verizon is available byways-pow.shtml. MAPS 28-30 breathable shells repel mist and rain and in some areas. Service is spotty up north. block breezes on the water. Polartec-type But coverage changes over time: provid- fleece is good for outerwear on cool days ers may extend service before your visit. and makes a warming layer under shells. A NOTE ON AUTOMOTIVE FUEL Light, waterproof hiking boots or trail Public Wi-Fi is available Retail sales of gasoline are limited runners are good on trails and in boats. Libraries in Craig, Coffman Cove and around the island, so be sure Local folks favor rubber boots such as Hollis offer computers with free public to plan ahead as you explore. Xtratufs. Stores in Craig, Coffman Cove access to the internet; these libraries also The mileage guide on page 31 (opposite the and Thorne Bay stock apparel. have free Wi-Fi for patrons and visitors fold-out map) can help you in plotting your Summer high temperatures range from using mobile devices. fill-ups. 49° to 82° F (9 to 28 C), winter lows from Papa’s Pizza and the Hill Bar in Craig offer 15° to 50° F (-9 to 10 C). Annual precipita- Fuel is available in Craig, Coffman Cove, Wi-Fi for customers. Wi-Fi is available by Klawock, Naukati Bay, Thorne Bay and Whale Pass. tion is about 120 inches (305 cm). credit card at Annie-Betty’s Cafe in Craig.
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INTER-ISLAND FERRY AUTHORITY 866-308-4848 or 907-530-4848 www.interislandferry.com P.O. Box 495 Craig, AK 99921
7 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 Human visitors take to the ocean to observe cetacean visitors—humpback whales and orcas— during spring and summer. These folks are on a chartered excursion
KATHY PEAVEY KATHY to see humpback whales on Bucareli Bay (P5). Several POW operators offer small-boat tours.
n There’s no thrill like a close encounter with Did you ever think you need to get out more? humpback whales and orcas (killer whales). The best Do it in a place that has so much more out to get. odds are when you go with a local guide. Opportunities to experience the great outdoors n Kayak the shore to see ocean life up close—but stay are almost unlimited here. You can also explore the clear of marine mammals: they’re federally protected. n Scenic Byways aren’t just for motorists: Bring your human presence, from ancient Native stone carving bicycles and get close to the natural world on back to remnants of the logging and mining industries. roads that trace magnificent mountainous terrain. n Ride your ATV onto remote logging roads for a CABINS PLUS The U.S. Forest Service maintains 18 visitor-use cabins on POW. Several are accessible from unique backcountry excursion. Get official maps at the road system (see page 20). Cabins are a great way to camp warm and dry amid remote and beautiful the Craig and Thorne Bay ranger districts and at the areas such as saltwater inlets and calm lakes. Two Forest Service campgrounds have minimal amenities: Chamber of Commerce in Klawock. Harris River (P8 on the centerfold map) and Eagle’s Nest (K8). Memorial Beach (B3) is a scenic gem on the open waters of Sumner Strait, where whales are often seen from shore. The site has picnic areas and a n Go on a salmon or halibut charter for a tug of three-sided shelter that’s available first-come, first-served. As you camp on POW, remember that camping excitement, followed by some seafood bliss. is allowed anywhere on federal land unless a prohibition is posted. Bring your tent or rent from an outfitter n Climb a hillside and pick blueberries, lowbush and make home wherever you stop for the night. Use bear country precautions (see page 15). cranberries and salmonberries. They’re Alaskan sun and WILDERNESS Wild land is nearby, all over POW, and true wilderness is just beyond: Karta River Wilderness rain turned into sweet treats by nature. Area is in the east center of the island and South Prince of Wales Wilderness is on the extreme south end. n Take a totem tour to see Alaska Native art in KAYAKING & CANOEING The island—itself facing other islands on almost every side—has some of the Hydaburg, Kasaan, Klawock and Craig. Look for an best-protected coastline in Alaska. Numerous islands and saltwater waterways make paddling a top pick for opportunity to talk to an Alaska Native carver at work. adventurers. Canoers can paddle on numerous beautiful inland lakes that teem with wildlife. Sarkar Lake n Check the chamber or City of Klawock for the date Canoe Route (G6 on the centerfold map)and Honker Divide Canoe/Kayak route (I7) are ideal for paddling of the raising of the Veteran’s Memorial totem pole. excursions. Local vendors rent paddlecraft and camping gear. n Drive scenic Road 30 north of Thorne Bay on A.T.V. EXCURSIONS Prince of Wales Island is unique in Southeast Alaska for its extensive system of paved Clarence Strait; picnic at Sandy Beach. Go to friendly and backcountry roads. Hundreds of miles of logging roads have been converted to trails by the Forest Coffman Cove for great photos of peaks and forest. (G8) Service and are legal for ATVs (ATVs and side-by-sides are prohibited on state roads). Five ATV maps are n Have a cave day. Walk the Beaver Falls karst available from the Forest Service, the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce and local vendors. Spectacular landscape interpretive trail in old-growth forest, then wild country and mountain vistas are accessible on remote roads. Bring your own ATVs or rent a four- follow a guide into El Capitan Cave. Summer only. Call wheeler and trailer from a local vendor. USFS at 907-828-3304 for reservations. (E4) HISTORICAL SITES At Salt Chuck Mine off the Kasaan Road, interpretive signs and mining remnants n Trailer your boat on good road to the north end reflect the heyday of mining on the island (L9). At Kasaan, Totem Trail and the newly restored Whale House at Labouchere Bay. Launch at the ramp and motor to are an amazing Alaska Native cultural landmark; at the carving shed next to the trailhead, visitors can see Point Baker and Port Protection, two friendly small traditional Native carvers in action. (M10) towns on Sumner Strait. (C2) Berry picking, wildlife and bird viewing, and more … there are so many choices. The Chamber of Commerce n Find remnants of the timber industry’s heyday at staff is always happy to help you plan an itinerary or direct you to a vendor who can help. Forest Service Coffman Cove, Hollis, Naukati Bay, Thorne Bay and staff in Craig and Thorne Bay can also help you find the right locations for what you want to see and do. other sites. Ask around about historical places. 8 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 734613_06174
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9 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 734613_06174 3.5625x4.875 4c.indd 1 9/6/12 9:16 AM Fishing Some of Alaska’s best fishing is on and around POW. The mix of species in salt water and fresh water makes this place the serious angler’s gotta-go destination. almon are our most celebrated fish, Sbut anglers’ targets range widely, from halibut hundreds of feet down in ocean depths to trout in high-mountain lakes. No matter where you fish, you’re wetting your hooks in clean, cold, fish-rich water. All five species of Pacific Ocean salmon are available during spring and summer. Hali- but lurk in cold, deep waters around the
island; flatfish at 150 pounds or greater are FARLAND c caught here, but fish in the 20- to 50-pound range are easier to land and make for better eating. Red snapper and several species of M JEANNIE JESSICA PRIDDY JESSICA cod also await those who fish deep. The yelloweye rockfish (commonly called ‘red snapper’) is Charter skippers can set you up with a highly prized catch from our deep, cold waters. King salmon weighing 20 to 60 pounds return to local waters from late saltwater day trips. Lodges with fishing spring to mid-summer. Experienced guides put you where the fish are guides offer several-day packages. Lodging biting and rig the right gear. Rental boats are available for DIY angling. TAKE-HOME styles range from world-class plush to down-home rustic. CHARTERS 50 Experienced guides can take you trolling for big king salmon SEAFOOD offshore or flyfishing for salmon and trout on clear island streams. If you’re a guest at a Do-it-yourselfers can reach good fishing on salt water or inland fresh full-service lodge, your water off the extensive road network. Lakes offer good fishing for catch can be cleaned cutthroat trout, salmon and Dolly Varden. Some lakes are near roads; and packaged for you to take home. Do-it- others are accessible by floatplane, boat or on foot above ocean estuaries. yourselfers fishing Dime-bright steelhead run into streams in early spring and fall. Dolly independently or with Varden and rainbow trout also make their way into rivers and creeks. guides can get waxed, Dungeness crabs are found all over Southeast Alaska. These delicious insulated fish boxes from local stores or crustaceans are harvested in crab pots by those with fishing licenses. lodges and pack their Fishing licenses are available from sporting goods stores, chilled fish to ship as fuel sellers, some lodges and online at www.admin.adfg. checked baggage. LODGES 52-53 state.ak.us/license.
HOOK, ONLINE AND SINKER F&G web site has angler info The Alaska Department of Fish and Game maintains web pages with fishing information particular to Prince of Wales Island. An in-season column provides statistics on fishing and tips for anglers in fresh water and salt water. Search online for “ADF&G Prince of Wales fishing” and click on tabs that outline fishing opportunities;
weekly updates; regulations and management; FARLAND c methods of safe release of rockfish bycatch; and more. M JIM Waters offshore of Prince of Wales Island harbor meaty halibut, such as this big flatfish caught by a couple who make an annual summer visit to POW for JANICE LUND JANICE great fishing.
10 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 FISHING CHART These tables show the general availability of game fish in salt water and fresh water of Prince of Wales Island. Dots indicate the presence of the species in relatively fishable numbers. For more information, contact guides, outfitters or charter operators.
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 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Brook trout ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hooligan ● ●
Fishing derby helps hatchery produce fish Salmon anglers and ticket buyers who never wet a hook can win in the annual Craig-Klawock King Salmon Derby. Ticket sales spin off cash and help to fund Port St. Nicholas Hatchery near Craig. The derby is split into two contests, 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 is entered into a drawing for a $10,000 prize. The drawing is at the annual dinner in mid-August; winners need not be present. Tickets are $35 each or $100 per family and are good for both derbies. Get them at AC Thompson House; Alaska Gifts; Black Bear Store; Davies-Barry Insurance; J.T. Brown’s Store; Log Cabin Sporting Goods; Petro Marine Services; and the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. Some lodges have tickets. Klawock River Hatchery goes back to 1898, set up as Alaska’s second hatchery to augment salmon runs. The hatchery is operated by Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association. Release of juvenile salmon contributes to all common-property fisheries. The hatchery is not open to the public, but fishing in the river is allowed with permits from Klawock Heenya Corp., owner of the land along the river. Contact them at 907-755-2270 to ask about obtaining permits. Public docks serve visiting mariners Coffman Cove has public floats.Craig has three harbors with more than 200 slips; vessels to 125 feet can be accommodated. Services include water; power; waste/oil disposal; restrooms; and showers. The office is staffed daily and monitors VHF 16. False Island has a ramp. Hollis has small public floats. Hydaburg has state public floats and moorage. Kasaan has public floats. Klawock harbor has float moorage and a boat grid. Naukati Bay has a public float installed by the state. Point Baker and Port Protection have small state- maintained floats. Thorne Bay’s two harbors have transient slips and boat launches. Services include water; power; waste/oil disposal; restrooms; showers; Wi-Fi; and a boat grid. Staff monitor VHF 16. Whale Pass moorage is private. HARBORMASTERS (area code 907) Coffman Cove 329-2233 Kasaan 542-2212 Point Baker 559-2204 Thorne Bay 965-4138 Craig 826-3404 Klawock 755-2260 Port Protection 489-2241 Whale Pass 846-5308 Hydaburg 285-3761 Naukati Bay 629-4126
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STEPHANIE JURRIES STEPHANIE from our Alaskan region and from Outside. HUNTING Robust populations of deer and bears provide island-wide opportunities for guided and DIY hunts in many terrains Prince of Wales Island is a world-class hunting destination, known for trophy Sitka black-tailed deer, large black bears and outstanding waterfowl. Deer season runs August through December. Residents and nonresidents may take as many as four bucks. Hunters work alpine areas early in the season and hunt the rut during autumn in lower-elevation muskeg mead- See Alaska’s ows and big timber. Several local hunting regulations at providers offer guided hunts. U.S. www.wildlife.alaska.gov Forest Service rental cabins are used as bases by many hunters. For do-it-yourself hunters, check for local businesses that rent all-terrain vehicles for easier access to remote mountain areas. One outfitter rents camping gear and can be hired to set up your camp at a cabin or on the extensive road system. Black bear season is Sept. 1 to June 30. Drawing permits are required for nonresident hunters who do not use registered guides. Mature boars are pursued in spring as they forage after their winter hibernations. Before June 1, state
regulations require that bear meat, BUSSE DON hides and skulls be salvaged. Bear Alpine heights attract hunters during our hides must be sealed by state- summer and fall season for Sitka black-tailed appointed sealers. Call the state deer. Black bears roam lower elevations. Fish & Game office in Craig at 907-826-2561 for contact information on hide sealers. Waterfowl hunting runs Sept. 16 to Dec. 31. Saltwater marshes and upland fresh water are good bets for ducks and geese. GUIDES 50
12 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 CAN WE TALK? OUR PRIMER HELPS YOU CONNECT WITH THE LOCALS, WHO SPEAK ALASKANESE A trip to any exotic land goes a little more smoothly when you know a bit about local customs and languages. We offer this quick peek at Alaskaspeak to help you feel at home and to score points when you talk to local folks. Prince of Wales 101 has to start with salmon. These fish come in five species and each one has at least two common names. The largest of 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 it shines like its moniker. The chum salmon is sometimes dubbed 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 a plentiful fish. The pink salmon is nicknamed humpy for the male’s humped back when he comes home to spawn. You might overhear someone talking about catching a “barn door” while bottomfishing. That doesn’t mean she hooked into farm ruins. Halibut of 100 pounds and more (about 59 inches long) are likened to barn doors because they’re broad, flat and hard to lift into the boat. The broad topic of fish and fishing contends with weather for conversational primacy up here and, well, When we say ‘kicker’ spawns a piquant nomenclature. For example: hoochies up here, we probably are colorful, rubbery simulations of squid or octopus don’t mean what attached above salmon-fishing hooks. But take note you think we mean. that 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 it to the U.S. Army after Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 and garrisons were posted to the northern part of the Alaska 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 plastic watercraft for the kids: it's our nickname for any blue-painted vessel of the Alaska Marine Highway system. “Outside,” of course, is every place that's not Alaska. Inside, on the other hand, doesn’t necessarily mean in Alaska or in the house. It more typically refers to protected navigable waters amid islands of the North Pacific—as opposed to waters exposed on the west to open ocean … inside waters, outside waters. The famed Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska runs along the east side of our island. Now, some place names. For an easier visit, learn these pronunciations of our people and places. 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 (for short) Now you’re ready. While visiting, consider a hike up to No Name Lake. (Amazing. We ran out of names.)
13 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 Humpback whales are in our waters from late spring until fall.
Clarence Strait off our northwest shore is one good venue. F7 MISTY FITZPATRICK
THE RAIN FOREST AND THE COLD SEA GENERATE AN AMAZING ARRAY OF CREATURES TO VIEW AND RECORD WENDY HAMILTON WENDY A doe and twins browse in early summer foliage at roadside. Drive carefully: children at play.
his rain forest ecosystem and Southeast TAlaska’s clean, cold sea are prodigiously prolific. Abundant wildlife ranges from tiny voles in the forest and sculpins in tide pools TAMARA BUOY TAMARA to bears and killer whales atop their respec- tive food chains. Put binoculars and zoom lenses on your packing list. Clear storage FECKO CHERYL space in your video memory. You’ll see numbers of bald eagles each day. Native Sitka WILDLIFE black-tailed deer are common STOPS 31 along roads and in alpine coun- try. Black bears forage after hibernating and move to salmon streams by midsummer. Boaters and kayakers may see seals and sea lions on rocks and in coves. Sea otters are numerous. Get out on the water and you’re likely to see humpback whales and orcas (killer whales) feasting in our food-rich sea. Enjoy all marine mammals from a distance; TAYLOR MARIIA Sea stars are spectacularly colored but
LISA KNESS LISA they’re federally protected and we try not slow-moving denizens of tide pools. to disturb them as they share our near-shore Dog Salmon Fish Pass is one of several good sites for viewing bears in season. Q9 Mink, on the other hand, wear subtle fur Sea lions gather in numbers at Cape Addington off Noyes Island on the outer coast. O2 waters. tones and are quick to hide from view.
14 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 If you built a home in Alaska— WAIT. WE DID THAT ALREADY. MISTY SEA CHARTERS & LODGING Five cedar cabins. Boat and car rentals. An Alaskan family vibe. JO WENDEL JO MistySeaCharters.com Dog Salmon Fish Pass is a good site for viewing bruins. Q9 907 329 2054 Coffman Cove BACKCOUNTRY IS BEAR COUNTRY. BEAR-AWARE IS BEAR-SAFE. Hundreds of black bears live on Prince of Wales Island. Ursus americanus is active through spring, summer and early fall, seen along salmon streams and gorging on berries in forested uplands. Black bears living here are large by North American standards, partly because brown bears don’t live on Prince of Wales Island; our black bears don’t have to compete with brown bears for food and territory. Follow these backcountry rules to safely share the island with bears. ■ As you hike, make noise to avoid surprising bears. ■ Never get between a sow bear and her cubs. ■ Keep food in closed containers. Avoid cooking smelly, fatty foods. ■ Sleep away from your food, food-preparation equipment and clothing that has food scents. ■ Don’t crowd bears: give them a wide comfort zone. ■ Don’t fish where bears are fishing. Watch them briefly from a distance if you like, but fish elsewhere. ■ Clean fish in strong currents that disperse the waste. USFS offers opportunities for close-ups with wild bears To see black bears in a natural habitat, visit the Dog Salmon Fish Pass wildlife viewing area. This summer gathering place for bears is on Forest Road 21 (Polk Road) about 12 miles from the Hydaburg Highway turnoff (Highway 913). It’s about a two-hour drive from Craig. The wildlife viewing area offers excellent opportunities to watch from a safe, elevated vantage as black bears feed on salmon. Fish gather in the pool below the platform, making easy pickings for hungry bears. Pointers for safe bear viewing ■ Visit when salmon run—late July through August. No fish? No bears. ■ Keep very quiet as you approach the platform and as you stand on it—the number one rule. These bears are not habituated to humans. ■ Avoid using strong perfumes and colognes. ■ Arrive with cameras ready. Unzipping bags can frighten bears away. ■ Practice “leave no trace” principles and pack out what you bring in. ■ No food or drinks at the platform. ■ Wildlife can be dangerous. Bears are wild animals and are unpredictable. Although generally not aggressive, black bears weigh as much as 400 pounds and can run as fast as 30 mph in short bursts. View them from a safe distance.
15 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 WINGING IT Ocean, lake and forest support a dazzling array of feathered species TAMARA BUOY TAMARA
DIVERSE SPECIES IN FEATHERS FAVOR BIRDWATCHERS IN THE FOREST, WETLAND AND SEA
ll sorts of birds are seen on, HENRY HENRY WILLIAMSON KNESS LISA Aabove and offshore of Prince of Wales Island. Our mix of temperate forest, wetlands and sea life makes the living easy for
many species. Bald eagles, great JURRIES STEPHANIE blue herons and ravens are year- round residents. Geese, swans and ducks visit on migratory journeys and some choose to overwinter. Rufous hummingbirds arrive in April from as far away as Mexico to spend the summer. Visiting ROSIE ROPPEL ROSIE songbirds grace the forest through JURRIES STEPHANIE spring and summer. Several species of owls and hawks inhabit the woods. Kingfishers and loons frequent inland lakes and estuaries such as Thorne Bay. Showy cormorants spread wings to dry, commonly on docks JANICE LUND JANICE JO WENDEL JO and buoys. Visiting plovers and AANRUD LISA yellowlegs scour soft shorelines The rufous hummingbird is a harbinger for fodder. of spring. The crafty, resident raven is Our wilds provide ample food prominent in Alaska Native mythology. Yellowlegs are seen foraging on mud flats. and long days, perfect for feeding Resident Sandhill cranes nest in muskeg; and breeding. Study birds’ habits others migrate north for nesting. Surf and habitats. Know their feeding scoters feed by diving deep in salt water. routines. Move quietly and enjoy Canada geese find plentiful feed and mild the feathered feature. Robert H. winters here. The red-breasted woodpecker Armstrong’s Guide to the Birds of is often heard before it’s seen. The female is a good companion for merganser wears a distinctive rusty crest. Alaska Trumpeter swans favor river mouths and JESSICA PRIDDY JESSICA birdwatching. quiet lakes. left to right from top left 16 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 17 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 TONGASS National Forest AS YOU EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND, YOU’RE IN TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST, THE LARGEST IN THE UNITED STATES n Tongass National Forest spans 500 miles from southeast to northwest, n Help keep recreation alive and well in your national encompassing nearly 17 million acres. forests by volunteering with the Forest Service. Join POW n Prince of Wales Island offers 2 million acres of forests, mountains, streams Friends of Recreation; call 907-826-3271 for more information. and bays for your adventures. n Get more information about your Tongass National Forest programs from n Catch a beautiful fish in a stream, thanks to Forest Service efforts to restore the ranger districts on Prince of Wales Island. and improve fish habitat. Craig Ranger District Thorne Bay Ranger District n Purchase wood products from local mills and businesses—products that 907-826-3271 907-828-3304 started with harvests in Forest Service timber sales. 504 9th Street 1312 Federal Way, Sandy Beach Road n Find a home within the Tongass at a public-use cabin or a favorite Craig, AK 99921 Thorne Bay, AK 99919 picnic area.
Renovated picnic and day-use areas offer access to forest settings POLK CAMP Polk Camp is a recently with comfortable and family-friendly opportunities for recreation renovated three-bedroom cabin offering unique lodging Luck Lake Recreation Area Sarkar Lake Access on in the forest. the way to El Capitan Cave and has been enlarged to include a Once a remote camp for the northern part of the island covered pavilion, several picnic areas Craig Ranger District, it was has been enhanced and boasts a with fire rings, a vault outhouse and a transformed into a rustic cabin ROOKS KATIE new covered pavilion, fire rings, small boat launch. with a kitchen, running water a rustic small-boat launch and a Polk Camp Cabin has it all. Nearby Eagle Creek is fantastic and wood heat. The cabin is vault outhouse. Start your lake fishing territory and a new gravel trail on the road system and can be reached Trip idea: paddle or skiff ride to Sarkar Lake provides a short, scenic walk to the via boat or floatplane. Combine a Cabin and Canoe Route from this banks of the creek. The Forest Service The cabin sits amid Sitka spruce and stay at Polk easily accessible facility. Camp with and the City of Coffman Cove operate hemlock. Bears, migratory birds, wolves Trip idea: Combine a stop en a stop at and maintain this recreation site, as and deer visit a nearby estuary. Dog
STEVE KALMESSTEVE route to Hatchery Creek Trail Dog Salmon well as Seaside Park, which is in the Salmon Creek offers anglers runs center of town. Coffman Cove is only with a visit to Sweetwater Lake Wildlife Luck Lake Recreation of salmon and trout. Crabbing and 5 miles away and it’s a great place to Cabin, Coffman Cove and Luck Viewing Area is a great picnic beachcombing and wildlife viewing are Area and an get food and supplies for the rest of Lake. stop on an excursion popular in the area. For information and overnighter your Prince of Wales Island adventure. between Thorne Bay reservations, view Polk Camp at at 12-Mile and Coffman Cove. www.recreation.gov. Arm Cabin.
ROCK WALK Tour POW caves For a unique Alaskan experience, tour under the forest. A geologic treasure 400 million years in the making lies beneath your feet. Caves, sinkholes and pits have formed a vast karst landscape—weathered limestone bedrock. El Capitan Cave, the largest of more than 500 caves on the island, offers a trip back in time. The cave is only about two hours from Craig or Thorne Bay; new El Capitan Cave pavement reaches within 13 miles of the site’s access road. The cave is TOUR AN UNDER-WONDER also accessible by floatplane and by n Maximum group size is six. boat: a short walk from El Capitan n Minimum age is 7 years; no child carriers n Reservations are required. Sunday’s last
Passage leads to the cave. ROOKS KATIE tour is at 2:30 p.m. Call Thorne Bay Ranger For the free two-hour tour, meet District at 907-828-3304 for reservations Forest Service guides at the cave two days or more in advance. interpretive site. After their brief between boulders and a low ceiling; the cave then opens out. The floor can be talk about formation and mapping of the cave and scientific discoveries, pick out slippery; wear sturdy shoes or boots with good traction. The temperature in the a helmet, headlamp and flashlight—and climb. The trail zigzags up boardwalk cave is in the low 40s. The tour goes about 500 feet into the cave. Guides provide stairways, with rest stops along the way. On the deck at the cave, guides outline you with information about cave formation, speleothems (cave features), cave safety and everyone turns on headlamps. The first 50 feet of the passage squeezes biology and fossil finds. Questions are welcome. 18 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 19 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 20 recreation/camping-cabins. For information online, goto www.fs.usda.gov/activity/tongass/ or call877-444-6777. are requiredReservations for cabins. Browse at www.recreation.gov Cabins andcampgrounds are map. onthecenterfold marked is available for tents andRVs River sites. at EaglesNestandHarris See thetablebelow withsalmon. overflowing for accessibility. Camping unique sights: cliffs, leapingwhalesorrocky giant cedars orastream motor). Alpine cabinsare accessible by floatplane. Eachcabinoffers (boat andoarsprovided, butyou could your bring own smalloutboard saltwater inlet. Another cabinwillbeaccessible by rowboat across alake offer specialsettings. You might drive to acabinperched ontheedgeofa of Wales Island. Cabins canberented for upto 14nights. All thecabins The Forest cabinsonPrince maintains anumberofpublic-use Service provide for remote getaways Forest cabins andcampsites out to RedBay Lake cabin. kids isheaded andcanines boatload of This Karta Lake Karta Josephine Lake Trollers Cove Sweetwater Lake Staney Creek Shipley Bay LakeSarkar LakeSalmon Bay LakeSalmon Honker Lake Control Lake Bear Black LakeBarnes 12-Mile
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JEN CREIGHTON www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Public land invites hikers, hunters, anglers and paddlers to sample a vast variety of forest paths Sunnahae Mountain Trail above Craig offers a workout and amazing views of Craig and the ocean from an alpine summit. New staircases and a gravel trail bed on the first half ease the footpath. Work is continuing to improve the trail to the summit.
One Duck Trail is a mountain alpine trail off the Hydaburg road. CLAUS BOB Steep slopes are strenuous but afford access to world-class Sitka An easy, one-tenth-mile walk on Cavern Lake Trail touches one of the island’s remarkable karst features. black-tailed deer hunting in season. An older three-sided shelter at the top of the trail is available first-come, first-served. TRAIL NAME / Fishing opportunities abound. Gravelly Creek Day Use Area near Thorne Bay provides DISTANCE IN MILES / excellent fishing for trout and salmon. A pavilion and fire ring offer a warm-up site. AVERAGE WALK TIME / Karta River Wilderness Area offers world-class salmon and steelhead fishing. Three RELATIVE DIFFICULTY / cabins along beautiful Karta River can be reserved at www.recreation.gov. A 5-mile trail NEAREST ROAD linking the cabins provides access to the river. Hunting for deer and black bear can be Balls Lake Trail / 3.5 mi / 3 hours / more difficult / Thorne Bay Highway very productive. Karta River Wilderness Area is accessible by boat from Hollis and by air Beaver Falls Karst Trail / 1.0 mi / 45 min / easy / FH 43 (Forest Highway 43) from Kasaan. Big Lake Fish Pass / .05 mi / 10 min / easy / Sandy Beach Road Canoe routes offer pathways to wilder parts. Honker Divide Cable Creek Fish Pass / .05 mi / 10 min / easy / Hydaburg Highway USFS trails Canoe Route is a challenging 33-mile paddle on rivers and Canoe Point Trail / 0.25 mi / 15 min / more difficult / No road access, Trocadero Bay trace a lakes. Sarkar Lakes Canoe Route is an easier 15-mile loop on Cavern Lake Trail / 0.1 mi / 10 min / easy hiking / 2700 Road near Whale Pass a scenic chain of small lakes. The hearty can portage a paddle- Deweyville Trail / 0.7 mi / 45 min / more difficult / FH 43 wide range craft to the mouth of Sarkar Creek, five minutes up the road Dog Salmon Fish Pass / 0.2 mi / 10 min / easy / Polk Road of forest from Sarkar Lake, and explore parts of beautiful El Capitan El Capitan Cave Trail / 0.25 mi / 45 min / most difficult / 1500 Road off FH 43 Passage. Fishing in Sarkar Creek can be productive; sockeye Harris River Interpretive Area terrains and coho runs provide subsistence and sport fishing. and Harris River Access Trail / 1.3 mi / 1.5 hours / difficult / Hollis Highway Dog Salmon Fish Pass wildlife viewing area is on Forest Road 2100 (Polk Road) Hatchery Creek Trail / 0.5 mi / 20 min / easy / Coffman Cove Road about 12 miles from the Hydaburg Highway turnoff (Highway 913) toward Polk Inlet. Honker Divide Canoe Route / 33 mi / 3-5 days / most difficult / Coffman Cove Road It’s about a two-hour drive from Craig. This wildlife viewing area offers excellent Karta Wilderness Trail / 5.5 mi / 4.5 hours / more difficult / No road access, Kasaan Bay opportunities to watch from an elevated vantage as black bears feed on salmon. Fish Kegan Lake Trail / 0.5 mi / 30 min / more difficult / No road access, Moira Sound congregate in the pool below the platform, making easy pickings for bears. Pack a One Duck Trail / 1.25 mi / 2 hours / most difficult / Hydaburg Highway camera and rain gear and make a trip out to the Fish Pass for a couple of hours of quiet Red Bay Lake Trail / 0.75 mi / 45 min / more difficult / FH 43 wildlife viewing. Recreation sites are nearby at Polk Camp and 12-Mile Arm Cabin. Salmon Bay Lake Trail / 1.5 mi / 1.5 hours / most difficult / No road access, Salmon Bay Hatchery Creek Trail, just off the pavement via the Coffman Cove road, is a half-mile Salt Chuck Trail / .75 mi / 1 hour / more difficult / 2030 Road off Thorne Bay Road boardwalk trail winding through open mossy older-growth forest and muskegs. It Sarkar Lakes Canoe Route / 15 mi / 2-3 days / more difficult / FH 43 terminates in a large viewing platform, where visitors can see salmon jumping the falls Shipley Bay Trail / .75 mi / 45 min / most difficult / No road access, Shipley Bay during runs. Black bears sometimes appear when the area is quiet. Human fisher-folk Sunnahae Mountain Trail / 1 mi / 1.5 hours / most difficult / Craig Highway do well above and below the falls; pay attention to local restrictions and closures Trocadero Trail / 1.3 mi / 1 hour / more difficult / Hydaburg Highway posted on the platform. Twenty Mile Spur Trail / 3.0 mi / 1.5 hours / easy / Hollis Highway
Logging roads and private land evolve into trails and training Two new trails opened on Prince of Wales Island in 2017 as Black Bear Lake gravel pit. It extends about four-tenths of a Sealaska developed recreational opportunities with a youth mile through timber fringe and tidal grass flats. A WWII-era training program. Sealaska is the regional Native corpora- plane that crash-landed decades ago remains on the shore. tion in Southeast Alaska and the owner of large swaths of Sealaska built the new trails with partners including the timber land. BIA; local tribal organizations and communities; the Forest The name of One Duke Trail winks at the Forest Service’s Service and State of Alaska; and Sustainable Southeast One Duck Trail off of Hydaburg Road. Like its near-name- Partnership and affiliates. Most crew members for TRAYLS sake, One Duke Trail (M6 on the centerfold map) leads to (Training Rural Alaskan Youth Leaders and Students) an alpine area; Big Salt Inlet and areas around Klawock are were Alaska Native youth. TRAYLS trains youth in natural visible from the summit. Logging road runs about a mile; resource stewardship as they earn paychecks, working in ATVs are permitted on this stretch. The trail narrows toward the field in areas from botany to watercourse engineering. the alpine. This portion of the trail is described as “crude” ; Sealaska and partners aim to continue the program. Sealaska hopes to improve it in upcoming summers. The Trail users are urged to be bear-aware. Swan Song Trail new Swan Song Trail (L7) is across the highway from the leads to a tidal grass flat thick with salmon in season. GOODRICH BETHANY
21 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 DAY TRIPPER Even on the third-largest island in the U.S., you can get in a lot of adventure in a single day— and get in more the next day. Use this guide to plot day trips that turn ‘vacation’ into ‘adventure.’ CURTIS RON Fishing from an open kayak on the calm waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage is a sensational way to indulge in the Alaskan lifestyle. These ■ Drive one of Alaska’s Scenic Byways; we have a anglers were bottomfishing near Hollis Anchorage when a quillback rockfish took the hook. N8 dozen. red-lined on centerfold map pages 28-30 ■ Visit one of the island’s three totem parks—in Kasaan, Hydaburg and Klawock. N10, R8, M6 ■ Take in a two-day celebration as the Veteran’s Memorial totem pole is raised in Klawock. (Summer dates TBA; check our online calendar for details.) ■ Join us at one of the island’s churches. You’re always welcome. start with a look at page 40. ■ Watch salmon leap from churning water in an anadromous stream (home to sea-run fish). KNESS LISA ■ Watch a bear catching salmon in one of those Fisher and Fido went salmon fishing. streams. get tips on page 15 ■ If you flew to the island, you need a cruise: a one- ■ Walk Hatchery Creek day round trip on the Inter-Island Ferry from Hollis to NELSON JOHANNA Trail to the falls and lunch in Ketchikan; enjoy an easy ride on the famed Alaskan Coffman Cove. H7 Inside Passage, chat with Alaskans and watch for sea ■ Practice Alaskan-style lions, whales and bears. tips on page 5 subsistence: pick wild ■ Don’t let drizzle deter you. Get “Tongass Tennis berries and mushrooms. Shoes” (rubber boots) and outdoor gear and take a ■ Find and photograph a rain forest trek. shopping in member directory 55-56 hidden, painted POW Rocks ■ Get out in an SUV and explore logging roads; rock. Join the Facebook page. Post the pic. Re-hide USFS maps help you find safe, scenic routes.usfs 18-21 the rock to paint it forward. page 40 ■ Do the Angler’s Tandem Tour: flyfish a stream with ■ Check out one of the island’s summertime a guide, then go out on a salt water charter to hook special events in Hydaburg, Thorne Bay, Coffman salmon and halibut. charters 50 Cove and Hollis; snack Alaskan-style and look for ■ Picnic on the spit in Craig, toss a Frisbee on the crafts, art and artisan items. page 33 KNESS LISA grass ballfield; stroll the scenic trail that passes the ■ Visit a gift store or studio to see how Alaskan historic graveyard and Veterans Memorial. N6 artists draw inspiration from a unique place. page 38 ■ Hike to Salt Chuck Mine southwest of Thorne Bay. ■ Photograph a bird you’ve never seen; log it in a An old trail leads to mining machinery that recalls epic book in your smartphone’s GPS. birds on page 16 human feats in the Alaskan forest. L9 ■ Drive north to picnic or camp at Memorial ■ Hike beautiful Beaver Falls Trail. E5 Beach; humpback whales, porpoises, orcas, seals ■ Catch a cutthroat trout and cook it for lunch. and sea lions have all been observed (and whales BURGESS MICHAEL have been heard singing) from shore. Campsites ■ Boat or fly to Canoe Point and hike to the spectacular waterfall. P6 Memorial Beach at the northern tip of the island is great for and a three-sided shelter with a woodstove provide picnics and beachcombing. Check El Capitan Cave on your way rustic overnighters. B3 ■ Visit on Memorial Day weekend and participate in back south. B3 A hike on 20-Mile Spur Trail is an easy family ■ Beachcomb for driftwood and flotsam at the Prince of Wales Island Marathon, Half Marathon outing. N7 Fishing for salmon and steelhead is superb on Sandy Beach or on another island shoreline. J9 and Relays. details on page 33 streams pouring out of the mountain ranges. N9
22 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 23 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 Native
KRYSTA BETH HEIDMAN-WEATHERBY KRYSTA cultures FIRST PEOPLES Millennia of presence reflect in community, lifestyle and vital artistry
magine Prince of Wales Island as it was centuries ago: a land with a Indigenous people on Ithousand miles of shoreline, where scattered Alaska Native villages settle this island and others into the trees behind sloping beaches, wood smoke rising from large communal in the broad Northwest longhouses, totem poles looking down on proud dugout canoes resting above Coast Native culture lead the tide. Some village residents are weaving tree fibers into baskets and hats and modern lives with cars, others are busy putting up salmon, berries and other natural foods. trucks, motor-powered The First Peoples of this region thrived amid bountiful natural resources, the skiffs, cell phones and most precious of them the salmon that sustained the Alaska Native way of life. computers. But tradi- Riches available in minerals, furs and timber would later attract newcomers to tional culture survives in the region—but Native ways persisted and now are themselves attracting visitors many forms. Customary who want to see a unique culture. harvesting continues on the land. Salmon remains BETH HEIDMAN-WEATHERBY KRYSTA an essential food. Tradi- Traditionally treated salmon hang in a smokehouse. tional arts flourish. Salmon is life for the people on Alaska’s coast. Before written history, Tlingits in a Klawock fish camp processed quantities of salmon. When Westerners arrived, a trading post and salmon saltery were built. Klawock’s subsequent salmon cannery was one of the first two in Alaska. Alaska Natives on the island provide powerful displays of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian cultures. Craig Tribal Association, Hydaburg Cooperative Associa- tion, Organized Village of Kasaan and Klawock Cooperative Association are the federally recognized tribes of Prince of Wales Island. Klawock Totem Park displays 21 restored or replicated poles from the village of Tuxekan. Hydaburg and Kasaan also present significant totem pole collections. All of the island’s tribes welcome visitors and residents to enjoy their culture, where one can see young and old singing, dancing and drumming to keep their culture vital. Klawock will raise a new pole with traditional ceremony and song in the summer of 2018. The Veteran’s Memorial pole will stand alone in the town’s Stan Snyder Park. Master carver Jon
KRYSTA BETH HEIDMAN-WEATHERBY KRYSTA Rowan leads the team of artists. Check with Felled timber becomes legend, mythology and tribal honor at the hands of artists in the carving Klawock Cooperative or the chamber for the shed in Hydaburg. The road to this Haida town is a portal into another cultural dimension. R8 dates of a two-day celebration.
24 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Arts are integral features of life on the Northwest Coast Totem poles are the best-known art form of Northwest Coast peoples, but other traditional arts also bear out a rich heritage: carved-wood and fur headpieces for ceremonies; intricate weavings of cedar bark and spruce root in baskets and hats; and button blankets, robes and aprons with totemic designs. Songs in Alaska Native languages and dances also carry the culture. A lucky visitor arrives during a celebration such as a pole raising or potlatch; the display of regalia is stunning. Archaeologists have dated artifacts found on this island to as much as 10,300 years before the present. Natives’ oral literature tells of creation and outlines a civilization in balance with nature in this prolific place. Tlingit people were first to settle Prince of Wales Island. This wide-ranging Southeast Alaskan tribe was adept at trade with inland Natives and with coastal Haida and Tsim-
shian peoples. Haidas REEVES CYNDI are thought to have established permanent Families engage in cultural links that connect generation to generation down the milliennia. This settlements on Prince mother and son work on a regalia apron in Klawock. of Wales Island in the 1700s; they came from Haida Gwaii in present-day British Columbia. Alaskan Haidas merged five villages at Hydaburg in 1911. Kasaan is the northernmost Haida community and dates from 1902. Natives of this region lived in family and clan groups and took sum- mer’s plenty for winter’s provisions. They gathered each winter in village clan houses. Tall totem poles faced the sea and told creation myths, recounted historical events or honored ancestors. Young carvers continue a world-renowned tradition. When Native artists are at work in carving sheds, visitors are welcome to stop in and discover a rich art form firsthand. Traditionally, poles carved in cedar were com- missioned to display success or to celebrate important events. A pole carved in durable cedar might stand a century. Many poles seen today were carved in the 1930s by artists in the Civilian
Conservation Corps HUESTIS TYRA replicating village poles to preserve a legacy. Petroglyphs such as this carved stone near Whale Contemporary poles are Pass (F6) are inscrutable and enduring markers of an ancient culture. Petroglyphs are prized and federally carved on commission protected legacies of long-ago first peoples. and tell new tales. More than 10 poles have been raised in Klawock in a decade. Hydaburg has replicated its entire totem park since 2009. To learn about seeing carvers at work, call ahead. Hydaburg Cooperative Association | 907-285-3665 Kasaan Cultural Campus | 907-542-2230 City of Klawock | 907-755-2261
25 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 AK facts FIRST PEOPLES LANDED MILLENNIA AGO The island was first settled by Tlingits—members of the Northwest Coast ethnic group. Haidas followed them. Archaeologists date the human presence to more than 10,300 years ago. Place names in the Tlingit and Haida tongues are prominent in our area. Russians sailed the waters around the island as early as 1741. Spaniards and Englishmen explored this region in succeeding decades, making charts and naming islands, inlets and waterways. All the while, the island bore the Tlingit name “Taan”—for sea lion. “Prince of Wales Island” was affixed in 1793 by Capt. George Vancouver, the British captain of HMS Discovery. He named the place in honor of George, Prince of Wales, son and heir of King George III. Russia claimed Alaska and its vast resources until 1867, when the U.S. planted its flag after a $7 million payment to the tsar. Transient logging and mining camps have come and gone on Prince of Wales Island since the 1800s. Commercial fishing brought permanent settlements. A trading post and salmon saltery were established in 1868 in Klawock, site of a Tlingit summer fish camp. Alaska’s first canneries were built in Klawock and Sitka in 1878.
SHORE & TIDES Prince of Wales Island has 990 miles of shoreline; smaller islands nearby have hundreds more. Tides routinely range about 16 feet between highest and lowest; a few days each year, the range is 22 feet. Tidal flows affect boat travel and movements of fish. TERRAIN & FOREST Most of the island is steep, forested mountains, with peaks at 2,000-3,000 feet. Glacial ice left deep valleys for streams, lakes, saltwater straits and bays. The forest is made up of mostly western hemlock and Sitka spruce (the Alaska state tree), with some western red cedar and yellow cedar. Alder is the primary deciduous species. Shore pines of modest height dot the forest. CLIMATE The Japanese Current of the North Pacific Ocean moderates our climate and generates 60-200 inches of annual precipitation. Our mean temperature in January is 35° F. (2 C); in July, 58° F (14 C). On the summer solstice in June, daylight extends about
KRYSTA BETH HEIDMAN-WEATHERBY KRYSTA 15½ hours; on the winter solstice, about 7 hours.
26 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 WELCOME TO WHALE PASS MEDICAL ELCHMAN CABI SERVICES W N FULLY HEATED & EMERGENCY SERVICES FULL KITCHEN SLEEPS FIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SHOWER BATHROOM 911 SYSTEMS ON ROAD SYSTEM 911 services are available wherever phone coverage exists. Calls are NON-SMOKING dispatched by various agencies, depending on the area where the call CARPORT 907-846-5333 is initiated. First responders are EMTs, fire departments, Alaska State Troopers or village public safety officers, depending on the nature and [email protected] location of the emergency. ALICIA ROBERTS MEDICAL CENTER | KLAWOCK 907-755-4800 | after-hours nurse triage: advice only 800-613-0560 No on-duty emergency staff. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. 7300 Klawock-Hollis Highway MDs and nurses staff the clinic only during office hours.
ROUTINE MEDICAL, DENTAL & EYE CARE PEACEHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP | CRAIG 907-826-3257 1800 Craig-Klawock Highway MDs and medical assistants by appointment. Thorne Bay satellite service monthly; call for information. SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM ALICIA ROBERTS MEDICAL CENTER (ARMC) | KLAWOCK 907-755-4800 7300 Klawock-Hollis Hwy. SEARHC DENTAL CARE (ARMC) 907-755-4918 SEARHC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | CRAIG 907-755-4986 Thibodeau Mall SEARHC EYE CLINIC | KLAWOCK 907-755-4967 Klawock Mall Suite 4, 6488 Klawock-Hollis Hwy. ALMA COOK MEDICAL CENTER | HYDABURG 907-285-3462 907-285-3463 KASAAN HEALTH CENTER | KASAAN 907-542-2222 Kasaan Road 907-617-8998 E.M.S. COFFMAN COVE CLINIC | COFFMAN COVE 907-329-2051 Fax 907-329-2052 Visiting clinics and medical services. Call the city office. WHALE PASS E.M.S. | WHALE PASS 907-846-5221 SOUTHEAST DENTAL CENTERS, INC. | CRAIG 907-826-2273 407 Spruce St. ALASKA ISLAND COMMUNITY SERVICES MEDICAL CLINIC (AICS) 907-874-4700 AICS provides medical and behavioral services to Point Baker; Port Protection; Coffman Cove; Whale Pass; Naukati Bay; and Edna Bay. TSUNAMI EVACUATION AREAS IN CRAIG Craig Elementary School; Craig Aquatic Center; Craig Recreation Center; Craig High School
27 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 Use this printed calendar and our online calendar to find opportunities to engage with our one-of-a kind communities. Encounters with Alaska Native cultures are deeply enriching. Culture Camp in Hydaburg is one excellent choice. The people of Klawock will raise the new Veteran’s Memorial totem pole in the summer, with attendant song, dance
and celebration. See that “special events” listing below and make your plans. BETH HEIDMAN-WEATHERBY KRYSTA
NOTE: Dates and times for these events may change after publication. For some events, dates had not been set at our press time. For certainty about the activities listed here and for updated information, check with the sources listed. Listings may EVENTS CALENDAR also be online at www.princeofwalescoc.org/calendar. SPECIAL EVENTS March 30-31 Whalefest & Fish Egg Festival Craig Kathy Peavey 907-826-3856 [email protected] March 31 Whale Watching & Kayaking Craig Kathy Peavey 907-826-3856 [email protected] April 19 POW Earth Day Fair Craig Dennis Nickerson 907-617-9952 [email protected] April 21 Chamber of Commerce TRADE SHOW Craig High School Gym Chamber office 907-755-2626 [email protected] April 25-26 POW Island-Wide Mining Symposium Craig [email protected] 907-617-8127 [email protected] May 26 Island Marathon, Relays & Half Marathon Craig/Klawock Ann Williams 907-965-4966 [email protected] June TBA Jim Beard Memorial Kids Fishing Day Gravelly Creek POW Ranger District 907-828-3304 [email protected] July 23-28 Culture Camp Hydaburg Dorinda Sanderson 907-285-3665 [email protected] August 3-4 Thorne Bay Days City of Thorne Bay Dana Allison 907-828-3380 [email protected] August 11 Annual FUN Raiser / Chili Cook-off Hollis Fire Hall Lisa Cates 907-530-7007 [email protected] August 17-18 “By the Sea” Arts & Seafood Festival Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] August/Sept.TBA Klawock Veteran’s Memorial Totem Pole Raising Klawock Quinn Aboudara 619-886-2429 [email protected] October 6 Distinguished Men & Women Craig Tiffany Mills 907-826-2581 [email protected] October 13 POWSC/NRA Banquet Craig Dennis Coats 907-965-2348 [email protected] FISHING DERBIES & TOURNAMENTS April 15-Aug. 14 Salmon Derby Hydaburg Dorinda Sanderson 907-285-3665 [email protected] May 1-Aug. 31 Annual King Salmon Derby Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] May 11 Derby Kick-Off Potato Feed Thorne Bay Dana Allison 907-828-3380 [email protected] May 12-July 15 Thorne Bay Salmon Derby Thorne Bay Dana Allison 907-828-3380 [email protected] July 21 Derby Awards Dinner Thorne Bay Dana Allison 907-828-3380 [email protected] May 1-June 30 Spring King Salmon Fishing Derby Craig/Klawock Victoria Merritt 907-826-3275 [email protected] July 1-Aug. 15 Summer King Salmon Fishing Derby Craig/Klawock Victoria Merritt 907-826-3275 [email protected] July 3 Annual Silver Salmon Tournament Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] August 25 POW Hatchery King Salmon Social Cannery Web Loft-Craig Victoria Merritt 907-826-3275 [email protected] INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS July 3-4 Celebration & Kids Fishing Derby Craig Victoria Merritt 907-826-3275 [email protected] July 4 Parade/Events/Fireworks Klawock Sybil Galaktianoff 907-755-2361 Ext. 22 [email protected] July 4 Celebration Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] July 4 Skunk Cabbage Fest/Ax Throw/Auction Naukati Bay Naukati Connections 907-629-4104 OTHER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES First Saturday Oct to May Island Grind Craig High School Sally Burch 907-826-5904 [email protected] March 17 St. Patrick’s Dinner & Concert St. John by the Sea, Klawock Ralph Mackie [email protected] March 17 St. Patrick’s Dinner-Volunteer EMS/FIRE fund-raiser Thorne Bay Dana Allison 907-828-3380 [email protected] March 31 Easter Egg Hunt Craig Aquatic Center Jessica Holloway 907-826-2794 March 31 Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt Thorne Bay Thorne Bay EMS/Fire 907-828-3380 [email protected] May 1-2 Electronics and Battery Recyle TBD Dennis Nickerson 907-617-9952 [email protected] May 25-27 Quilt Show Craig High School Michelle Harden 907-530-7015 Late May to early Sept. EL Capitan Cave Tours North on Forest Hwy 43 USFS Thorne Bay Office 907-828-3304 [email protected] June 2 Veterans’ USO Show Craig High School Paul Dawson 907-826-3389 [email protected] Mid-July to late Aug. Bear Viewing: Dog Salmon Fish Pass, Cable Creek, Big Lake & Hatchery Creek Trail Matt Anderson 907-826-3271 [email protected] Sept. 22 International Coastal Clean Up Kathy Peavey 907-826-3856 [email protected] October TBA Harvest Festival Craig Victoria Merritt 907-826-3275 [email protected] Nov. 10 Veteran’s Dinner Craig CTA Charlene Mackie 907-755-2265 [email protected] Dec. 9 POWER Christmas Concert Craig High School Ralph Mackie [email protected] Thursday Afternoons Kasaan Totem Carving Shed Demonstrations Kasaan Cultural Campus Organized Village of Kasaan 907-542-2230 [email protected] TBA Hydaburg Totem Carving Shed Hydaburg Dorinda Sanderson 907-285-3665 [email protected] SWAP MEETS & HOLIDAY BAZAARS Jan - Oct Saturday Swap Meets (every other month) Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-826-3275 [email protected] Nov. 10 Annual Holiday Bazaar Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] Nov. 17 Bazaar Thorne Bay Teresa Lindseth 541-530-0768 [email protected] Nov. 24 Bazaar Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] Dec. 8 Bazaar Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected]
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DISTANCES | TRAVEL TIMES Good places to view wildlife and ISLAND ATTRACTIONSthe wonders of the natural world
1 Stretches of Sandy Beach Road (11 miles from Thorne Bay on forest is a good viewing site. Black bears gorge on salmon. River highway 30) overlook Clarence Strait, a feeding area for humpback and otters chase salmon upstream. Cable Creek Fishpass is near killer whales, harbor seals and Steller sea lions. Sitka black-tailed deer are milepost 13 on the road to Hydaburg. 8 Waterfowl NUMBERED often seen along the road. Trumpeter swans stop at Ratz Harbor estuary in and mammals visit the Twelve Mile Estuary throughout
Coffman Cove Coffman Craig Capitan El Hollis Hydaburg Kasaan Klawock Bay Labouchere Bay Naukati Bay Thorne Pass Whale fall. Sandy Beach Picnic Grounds is a good place to see great blue herons, the year. Look for Sitka black-tailed deer and black bears SITES ARE bald eagles and harbor seals, and offers tidepools and sand dollars at low at the water’s edge or near the road. Sandhill cranes come MARKED ON Coffman Cove n 62 58 78 76 66 55 88 32 55 54 tide. 2 Gravelly Creek has a run of salmon in August and September, to the area in the spring. Other migratory birds stop here THE CENTER- Craig 62 n 78 31 42 54 7 108 51 43 73 attracting black bears; evening is the best time to see them. Sitka black-tailed in the spring and fall to rest and feed before continuing FOLD MAP deer roam here. Watch for bald eagles, red-breasted sapsuckers and summer their journey. 9 Black bears and bald eagles are drawn El Capitan 58 78 n 94 106 82 71 30 33 71 11 migratory birds. Gravelly Creek is near milepost 4 on Thorne Bay Road on the to the Dog Salmon Fishpass by pink and chum (commonly called “dog”) Hollis 78 31 94 n 32 70 23 124 67 59 89 way to Klawock. 3 Balls Lake near the center of the island may have salmon runs that occur between late July and early September. The fish pass waterfowl in the lake. The forest provides cover and food for black-tailed deer is at the outlet of Dog Salmon Creek on the west shore of Polk Inlet, an ideal Hydaburg 76 42 106 32 n 82 35 136 79 71 101 and black bears. Bald eagles are seen all year. Balls Lake is near milepost 16 spot for salmon spawning. This is one of the most popular bear viewing sites Kasaan 66 54 82 70 82 n 49 108 55 23 77 on Thorne Bay Road heading west. A flat 4-mile trail loops the lake. 4 Up on Prince of Wales, with good chances to spot a bear when the salmon run is to 50 trumpeter swans have been seen at Big Salt Lake between October high. The estuary at Staney Creek attracts Sitka black-tailed deer, bald Klawock 55 7 71 23 35 49 n 101 44 38 66 10 and January. Migrating swans spend days to a few weeks; some overwinter. eagles, black bears, harbor seals and river otters in summer; wildlife is densest Lab Bay 88 108 30 124 136 108 101 n 63 101 41 Winter storms sometimes drive in bufflehead ducks, Barrow’s goldeneyes during a salmon run in September. Loons and other waterfowl can be seen. Look Naukati Bay 32 51 33 67 79 55 44 63 n 44 27 and others. Big Salt Lake can be seen from mileposts 8 to 11 on Road for the sign for Staney Creek near milepost 28 on north FH 925. 11 At 929. 5 Hatchery Creek Trail is off of FH 23 on the way to Coffman Cove. Sarkar Lakes area, see wildlife from land or boat. In July, Sarkar Rapids Thorne Bay 55 43 71 59 71 23 38 101 44 n 66 Boardwalk trail winds through a muskeg area with interesting flowers and bursts with sockeye salmon, attracting black bears and harbor seals. In spring, Whale Pass 54 73 11 89 101 77 66 41 27 66 n vegetation. The viewing platform at the creek has a great view of the falls and lakeside plants emerge ahead of other island vegetation, drawing Sitka fish weir. Black bears frequent the area when the salmon are running in mid black-tailed deer and black bears. Bald eagles are seen all year. Paddle Sarkar ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIMES for common trips in hours:minutes to late summer. 6 Waters near Craig attract marine mammals and sea Lakes Trail: lakes and streams linked by boardwalk portages. Sarkar Rapids are CONTROL LAKE TO HOLLIS 1:15 COFFMAN COVE 1:00 CRAIG :45 HYDABURG 1:45 birds. Sea otters secure themselves in kelp beds and eat shellfish. Humpback about 5 miles north of Naukati Road junction on north FH 20. 12 Animal HOLLIS TO CRAIG :32 THORNE BAY 1:45 COFFMAN COVE 2:01 HYDABURG 1:00 whales swim and dive near shore. Harbor seals and sea lions explore coves. sightings are rare at El Capitan Cave, but there is abundant wildlife sign. River CRAIG TO HYDABURG 1:30 THORNE BAY 1:15 COFFMAN COVE 1:45 WHALE PASS 3:15 Great blue herons fish on shorelines. Cormorants spread wings to dry. otter tracks are sometimes visible. Small organisms live on rocks and in pools. Rhinoceros auklets, rare in Southeast Alaska, are seen here, along with other Bears have used the cave for thousands of years. A 370-step staircase leads to THORNE BAY TO KASAAN 1:15 WHALE PASS 3:00 NAUKATI BAY 1:15 EL CAP CAVE 2:30 sea birds. Boat tours leave Craig harbor. Salmon run into Cable Creek the cave entrance and the U.S. Forest Service runs free guided cave tours all These estimates were compiled by the staff of Hollis Adventure Rentals; use them only as a very general guide. 7 Weather conditions, road conditions and your driving habits will affect times. Construction delays will alter times. Fishpass from late July to late August. A viewing platform on the boardwalk summer (see page 18). — Adapted from material produced by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES WEATHER DATA ARE FOR CRAIG AVERAGE MONTHLY PRECIPITATION HOURS OF DAYLIGHT
24 70 60 14 21 50 18 40 12 15 30 12 DEGREES F. 8 20 INCHES 10 9 4 0 6 TIME OF DAY (24-HOUR CLOCK) TIME OF DAY 0 3 0 Footraces mark 19th year SPECIAL EVENTS with Olympian motivator You know it's spring on Prince of Wales Island when migratory birds return to the rain forest and competitive runners take their marks. The 19th Annual Prince of Wales Island Marathon and Relays and the Seventh Annual Half Marathon leave the scenic starting line in Craig on May 26, 2018. Scores of participants head out after an HYDABURG CULTURE CAMP July 23-28 The 22nd annual inspirational pre-race presentation by a culture camp brings celebrates Haida heritage. Hydaburg Cooperative former U.S. Olympic team member. Association, the tribal authority, sponsors teaching of Haida language and Residents of the island predominate in of traditional songs and dances. The arts of carving, weaving and beading race rosters, but the longrunning event are practiced. Participants gather and prepare traditional foods. Canoe races, has drawn runners from all over Alaska swimming events and other races follow the camp. www.hydaburgtribe.org and from across the United States. THORNE BAY DAYS Aug. 3-4 Thorne Bay Days commemorates The Boston-certified race layout treats incorporation of the City of Thorne Bay—but it’s mostly an excuse for participants to an out-and-back course families and friends to party and play. along the ocean shore; through a swath of Tongass National Forest; past Raven- The tailgate party dubbed the Thorne Bay Pignic is on Friday and is Mink Alaska Native clan house; near a totem pole carving shed surrounded by sponsored by City of Thorne Bay Emergency Services. Organizers roast a ancient poles at rest; across hills; and over streams. Sightings of eagles and other whole hog and offer an outdoor family social with great picnic-style food wildlife are routine. Genial race volunteers, many of them in exotic costumes, at Thorne Bay Cafe, concluding with coffee and dessert at the Church of provide 15 aid stations on the route. Thorne Bay. Music is provided by local talents. Tickets usually sell out in advance, so get yours early. Events on Saturday, sponsored by the city and The race includes a marathon and half- Thorne Bay School, include kayak races in the harbor; newbies are welcome marathon for men and women as well as after a primer on safety and paddling. There’s a 5K walk and jog on streets relays for four-person and eight-person and back roads. The duck race is designed for kids, but it’s fun for adults— teams. and it can get a little wet. Family games are set up during a fabulous fund- The guest speakerfor the pre-race pasta raising lunch put on by one of the Thorne Bay School’s programs. www. feed in 2018 is Debbi Sullivan, a onetime thornebay-ak.gov runner who switched to competitive race HOLLIS CHILI FEED / ART & FARMER’S MARKET Aug. 11 walking after an injury during her collegiate Hollis’ contribution to summer fun features a chili cook-off and feed along years in Wisconsin. Sullivan excelled at her with raffle drawings, kids’ games and fire truck rides. Judges in the chili second footracing discipline: 11 times a and cornbread cook-off confer the coveted Golden Ladle award for the national champion and a member of three Debbi Sullivan: Champion and Olympian island’s tastiest chili. Raffle tickets are sold on the IFA ferry and around the successive U.S. Olympic teams. She set island for drawings that benefit the Hollis Volunteer Fire Department and American and world records at four distances in a quarter-century career. its program for training young EMTs. Art by POW artists is on sale and Hollis She's now a well-traveled speaker and author whose message focuses on how VFD presents what they dub “the island’s largest yard sale.” Kids Korner offers nutrition and mind training support athletes' goals. "Food, fitness and thought games for young ones. determine the quality of your life," Sullivan says. The two-day event features friendly gatherings over food, starting with the pre-race pasta feed in Craig on May 25. On race day, participants, staff and volunteers gather for a finish-line salmon and hamburger feed. Post-race massages are available for the road-weary. The awards ceremony includes a snack buffet. Race weekend ends with an adult gathering at the Hill Bar.
2018 FUN RUN CALENDAR PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND RUNNERS CLUB Jan. 1 Resolution Run July 4 Firecracker Fun Run/Walk BY THE SEA ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Aug. 17-18 Feb. 10 Love Your Heart Hustle Aug. 4 Rocky Mountain Fun This festival in Coffman Cove is in its eighth year as a premier Prince of March 17 Shamrock Shuffle Run/Walk Wales Island attraction. Artwork and artisanship by residents are featured. April 1 April Fools Run Sep. 8 Rainbow Fun Run/Walk The edibles are also homegrown—from crab cakes to fried fish, from May 26 POW Island Marathon Oct. 27 Zombie Run oysters to truck-farm greens. Vendors from across the island set up booths and Half Marathon Nov. 22 Turkey Trot for browsers and buyers. A colorful center stage offers live music. June 9 Beautiful Kasaan by the Sea Dec. 8 Jingle Bell Jaunt ccalaska.com/events/arts-festival Fun Run/Walk
33 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 A log ship bound for Asia is fully loaded with strong, straight timber from POW. Your next piano,
FRED HAMILTON FRED guitar or high-end household trim might have some Alaska in it.
RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE GROWTH OF THE VISITOR SECTOR POWER THE ISLAND’S ECONOMY
ish, timber, visitors and minerals are fundamental for the economy of Prince employs dozens directly and contributes to a wide swath of support jobs. Small Fof Wales Island. While resource-based components are relatively steady, the mills operate in other areas, producing rough-cut lumber and cedar shakes. visitor industry is taking a greater role. Mining faded as an economic force by the mid-1900s, but mineral extraction Access to the island and ease of travel on the island are essential in the growth of may be poised for a comeback. Bokan Mountain in a remote southern arm the visitor sector. The Inter-Island Ferry Authority’s daily sailings between Hollis of the island has proven veins of rare earth metals. Nova Scotia-based Ucore and Ketchikan provide a link for vehicles and is performing pre-mining activities and people—more than 44,000 people and 9,800 promoting Bokan as a strong competitor for vehicles in 2016. The island's unique road China’s globally preeminent supply. Rare system, ranging across more than 1,500 miles, earth elements (REEs) are in technologies interlocks communities and makes a number from hybrid cars to weapon systems and of natural resource bases accessible—from mobile electronics. Ucore judged Bokan timber to hiking trails. Mountain to be the best prospect in the U.S. Several air carriers using floatplanes provide for REEs in a 2015 feasibility study. scheduled and charter service to POW The Alaska Legislature authorized the state’s communities. Businesses and residents on industrial development agency to issue as the northeast side of POW maintain ties to much as $270 million in bonds to help Wrangell, to the north on another island. develop prospective mines if the minerals Chartered boats and floatplanes link Coffman prove economically recoverable. Cove to Wrangell. Air carriers using wheeled Silvery salmon were the first shiny coins aircraft take off from Klawock Airport's paved in the cash economy. Salmon stocks are runway to regional commercial hubs such as managed for sustainability by Alaska Fish Ketchikan and Sitka. and Game and scores of commercial fishers The service sectorflourishes in areas from live on Prince of Wales Island. Natural fish fishing charters to lodging—as seen in ads and stocks are augmented by hatcheries, boosting the directory in this book. Retailers ride the opportunities for commercial and sport growth curve as more and more people come harvesters. Klawock River Hatchery has to the island to see a unique Alaskan setting poured salmon into local fisheries since the and friendly communities. A survey found that late 1800s. Operations at this coho-producing ferry-borne visitors' average stay is 13 days. facility were assumed in 2016 by Southern The historic mainstays of the economy are Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association commercial fishing and timber. The glory HAMILTON WENDY (SSRAA), based in Ketchikan. SSRAA also rears salmon at Port St. Nicholas Hatchery years of timbering ended in 1997, when a That big, wild king salmon, caught by hook on a commercial trolling vessel off world-class pulp mill closed in Ketchikan, but of Prince of Wales Island, is representative of Alaska's most famous fish—and a near Craig. the sawmill at Viking Lumber Co. in Klawock nice payoff for the troller. Alaskan kings command good prices at market. Continues on page 36
34 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 35 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 Craig is one of the top 100 fishing ports in the In the timber industry, events in 2015 brought nation. NOAA tallied 3.6 million to nearly some some resurgence.The Big Thorne federal 5 million pounds of commercial seafood timber sale on east Prince of Wales Island, landings annually in this decade; the value blocked for years by lawsuits, cleared federal spiked at $8.1 million in 2011. Catches and court in 2015 and made 6,000 acres of old- payments to fishers vary, but in some years growth timber and 2,300 acres of second-growth shellfish species are the most profitable seafood trees available in USFS sales. Most of the harvest landed in Craig, followed by salmon and is expected to go through Viking’s sawmill— groundfish. NOAA reported that 882,000 about 150 million board feet. pounds of shellfish valued at $5 million were Congress granted Sealaska Regional Corp. landed in Craig in 2010—compared to 1 its final allotment of the Alaska Native Claims million pounds worth less than $1 million Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 2015, conferring five years earlier. Fish-processing plants are in 68,000 acres that may yield 30 million to 50 Craig, Klawock and Coffman Cove. million board feet per year while it lasts. This Prince of Wales Island oysters are world- private harvest isn’t subject to federal regulations, class delicacies and commercial farming is a so it needn’t go to sawmills, but harvesting fast-growing economic component. Nearly a will employ scores of roadbuilders, loggers, dozen producers operate in our cold, nutrient- mechanics and support people. rich waters—most in Sea Otter Sound. Farms The Forest Service manages multiple-use lands range from mom-and-pop operations with from ranger districts in Craig and Thorne Bay. fewer than 100,000 oysters in the water to PARSLEY GREGG Personnel are under an administrative edict to large commercial growers with more than 1.5 Oysters grown in the cold, nutrient-rich waters along Prince of Wales Island are shift timber harvest to “young-growth projects” million oysters. The oysters are shipped to flown fresh around Alaska and to buyers in the Lower 48. This is a clean, in 10-15 years, sending loggers back into areas wholesalers in Alaska and in the Lower 48. renewable and delicious resource. long ago clear-cut. That change is in contention Portions of production also go to high-end restaurants, lodges, cruise ships and in the new administration. oyster connoisseurs as far away as Hawaii. These bivalves are not indigenous The new Prince of Wales Vocational and Technical Education Center in to Alaska because our cold water thwarts natural reproduction. Oyster seed, Klawock addresses the need for workforce training in the island's industrial or spat, is produced in hatcheries and sold to oyster farmers who grow out future. The facility aims to prepare people for opportunities in our economy, the shellfish in floating arrays, subject to strict regulations and regular safety with impending mining development in focus. sampling.
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36 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 37 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 The island's creative community drew a big audience to Kasaan in late summer 2017 for Arts Extravaganza, a first-time event. Like the By the Sea festival in Coffman Cove each August, this treat for art lovers brought a number of visitors from off-island. ARTS REEVES CYNDI Prince of Wales Island is home for talented people energized by the natural beauty and communities around them. Visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers, artisans and carvers thrive here.
ARTISTS MUSICIANS | Groups DANCERS | Individuals Bonnie Hamar Mountain Blue Grass Band Cyndi Reeves – yup’ik dance Stormy Hamar Stihl Heads Artists, businesses and arts organizations Juliette Isanogle CARVERS listed on this page are members of the Prince Stephanie Jurries Jonathan Rowan – klawock of Wales Chamber of Commerce. Please use Yolanda Kelly Stormy Hamar – kasaan our member directory at the back of the Cammie May guide for more information. Kathy Peavey DANCERS | Groups Jeri Rosenthal Craig Country Line Dancers – craig Crystal Toman K’iis Xáadei – hydaburg Tom Trudeau Heinyaa Kwaan – klawock Madelaine Voegeli Haagana – klawock – classes by appt. ARTS ORGANIZATIONS The Art Center for Prince of Wales Island — craig By the Sea Arts and Seafood 'Blue Guy' is a big guy: an acrylic painting 5 feet by 5 feet. madelaine voegeli Festival – city of coffman cove Cammie May Artwork Emerald Island, LLC Kasaan Arts Wild Art USA Gallery AUTHORS Yolanda Kelly BUSINESSES | Displaying and selling work by local artists A painter sees bird ballet in Sandhill cranes that visit in summertime. cammie may Alaska Gifts Alaska Mist Soaps Betty's Hair and Nails Dockside Restaurant Strictly Local The Voyageur
An artist found the graceful humpback whale that was Northwest Coast forms inspire a hanging based on the An Alaskan octopus is at home on the concealed in driftwood. tom wargi button-blanket tradition in Native regalia. penny carson rim of a ceramic vase. jeri rosenthal 38 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 SERVING ALL OF PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND Visit our highways and wild lands in comfort and style. We have just the right vehicle for your adventure.
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39 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 IT'S A SURPRISE ARTY! One of the most populous communities on Prince of Wales Worship Island is virtual: people hiding and finding painted rocks and Facebooking the phenomenon. Surprise! A palm-size stone in bright acrylics in a flower box, under stairs or beside a trail. A rock with a bright fish, or hearts, or a bear. Photograph it. Facebook it. Re-hide it to pay the
paint fun forward. REEVES CYNDI POW Rocks took off in late Brushing paint on rocks to brighten someone's day. 2016, founded by Craig resident Julie Yates-Fulton as a Facebook group and modeled on a group in Washington state. The group had nearly 700 members in about a year—a new handful each day. The Facebook page describes the program and declares: "Now go outside and spread some joy!" Posts depict rocks found on the island and rocks newly secreted. Enthusiast Cyndi Reeves checks the FB page often: "It's exciting to see new posts every day" from people surprised by colorful stones. She said the mineral amelioration kick is widespread: "Any time you go to an event or a group activity on the island these days, there's a table full of people painting rocks."
The hummingbird is the symbol of the 2018 island marathon and artist JoAnn Johnson is painting rocks for finishers. MARIIA TAYLOR MARIIA
When you visit EDNA BAY Edna Bay Alliance Church our island, you’re 220-4875 welcome to join KASAAN Kasaan Fellowship in fellowship with 828-8237 the friendly folks KLAWOCK at these churches Prince of Peace Assembly of God 821-8436 or 617-5886 that are members The Salvation Army of the Prince of 755-2769 St. John Catholic Church Wales Chamber of 755-2345 Commerce. THORNE BAY St. John Catholic Church CRAIG 755-2345 Anchor Baptist Church WHALE PASS 826-2185 Bible Church First Presbyterian Church 846-5464 826-3282 New Hope Baptist Church All phone numbers 826-2526 are in area code 907
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KEY FOR ICONS SERVICES AND GOODS AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITIES OF THE ISLAND
The welcoming small towns on Prince of Wales Island provide the services and goods you'll need on a nice, long visit. Use this section and the centerfold map for navigating. You might find your own TAMARA BUOY TAMARA starry night under the Big Dipper, like these RV campers at 12 Mile Arm. P8
42 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Prince of Wales Island is 2,580 square miles of land, 990 miles of Pacific Ocean shoreline and about 4,000 people in 12 unique towns. Learn a little here about these communities.
COFFMAN COVE SOLBERG CINDY EDNA BAY Founded 1950s | Incorporated 1989 | Population est. 200 Founded 1940s | Incorporated in 2014 | Population est. 49 City hall 907-329-2233 | www.ccalaska.com City 907-594-6200 | [email protected] | www.ednabayalaska.net Video – ccalaska.com/travel-tourism/coffman-cove-video 133° 30’ W Longitude — 56° 03’ N Latitude 132° 50’ W Longitude — 56° 01’ N Latitude The City of Edna Bay is on Kosciusko Island off of the northwestern side The City of Coffman Cove is along the Inside Passage on the east side of of Prince of Wales Island. Edna Bay started as a logging camp in the 1940s Prince of Wales Island. The community began as a logging camp in the and remained so until State of Alaska land sales in 1983. Families invested 1950s. After the pulp mill in Ketchikan closed in the late 1990s, Coffman in land and, when logging was no longer a viable occupation, focused Cove reinvented itself. Residents in this community on the shore of a on commercial and sport fishing. Edna Bay became a city in 2014. The beautiful, protected bay developed commercial and recreational fishing fertile waters of Sea Otter Sound provide for Alaska’s newest second-class to give them opportunities to stay. city. Sea Otter Sound is also a place for spectacular viewing of marine mammals, whales, sea otters and seals; salmon make their way to the Coffman Cove is an active community with a number of services for many streams and rivers that empty into the sound from Kosciusko Island. visitors. Access is via floatplane, boat or the scenic byway road in the center of the island. At the entrance to Coffman Cove is a big bay that’s Edna Bay is accessible by air or water. Airplanes and boats land at the state float three miles great for beachcombing at low tide and ideal for spotting whales by road from the general store and lodging services. An extensive road system, created and other marine life when the tide is in. A covered picnic area and during the heyday of logging, gives visitors access to vast recreational opportunities. There attractive businesses are located on the bay. are many creeks and lakes to fish in, mountains to scale and beautiful places to drive and hike. Coffman Cove was the site of a large archaeological project excavating a village of the Stikine Tlingit people; the settlement dates to 9,000 B.C. Nearby are many U.S. Forest Service recreational trails that lead to fishing streams and cabins, as well as opportunities for canoeing and boating. In summer, the City of Coffman Cove hosts two fishing derbies HOLLIS and the annual By the Sea Arts & Seafood Festival. See the events calendar in this guide or Founded 1890s | Unincorporated take your browser to www.ccalaska.com for more information. Population 165 Library 907-530-7112 www.hollisalaska.org 132° 40’ W Longitude — 55° 29’ N Latitude Welcome to Hollis, where your Prince of Wales Island journey begins and everybody waves. Hollis is on the east side of Prince of Wales Island, 22 miles east of Craig and 35 miles west of Ketchikan by water. Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) brings island residents and visitors to Hollis from Ketchikan every day. IFA’s homeport and our floatplane dock are in Clark Bay on Twelve Mile Arm. Originally a bustling mining town and later a logging camp, Hollis was settled after 1980 through state land sales. Hollis is now a nonprofit
CRAIG JURRIES STEPHANIE community with an elected community council. Hollis Public Library has internet service and books and movies for visitors to enjoy. The library Founded late 1800s | Incorporated in 1922 | Population est. 1,127 hosts a summer reading program for all kids. Hollis’ small public dock is just down the road City hall 907-826-3275 | www.craigak.com from the library. 133°09’ W Longitude — 55°28’ N Latitude Hollis Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) and Emergency Medical Services are equipped Tlingit and Haida peoples traditionally used this area for its rich seafood with a modern building, a pumper truck and ambulance. Members collaborate with the resources, and still do. Craig is the most populous community on Prince of school for EMT training and conduct a Junior Fire Department program. Every August, Wales Island and the leading business center. Icons to the right indicate the HVFD hosts the Chili & Cornbread Feed, Art & Farmers’ Market and Fundraiser—a chance broad range of goods, services and opportunities available here. to vie for the Golden Ladle honoring the best chili on the island. See page 33 for details on In the early 1900s, a fish saltery was established on nearby Fish Egg Island this event and other events on the island during the year. and a salmon cannery was built in Craig. Beginning in the 1950s, Craig’s Hollis School’s 25 pre-K through 12th-grade students participate in mastery learning. Two major industry was logging, but with changes in demand and less available teachers support multi-age groups’ academic skill development and exploration through timber for sale, the town has diversified into many other economic sectors. rich reading and writing, projects, art and fieldwork. The school’s chickens, geese and Craig is the retail, service and transportation hub of the Island. Fishing, fish ducks, outdoor art and large garden reflect students' learning. processing, timber operations, government and commercial services provide The best place to watch the stars in Hollis is at the overlook and welcome sign. It has a employment and goods for the community. Tourism and recreational bulletin board that gives important information about what is going on in Hollis. The Harris opportunities also abound in Craig and surrounding areas. Among the River picnic area, with a covered shelter, tables and a fireplace, allows you to relax after a recreational facilities are a community swimming pool, a city gym and numerous parks. A walk on the foot trail, a game of horseshoes and fishing in the adjacent river. number of fishing charters and wildlife-watching options are available. Trailheads for the popular Graveyard and Sunnahae trails are within Craig city limits.
43 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 from the old village were moved to the totem park. Between 1938 and 1940, Civilian Conservation Corps carvers restored the longhouse. Visitors may enjoy the remote setting but should remain mindful of the sacredness of the site. Kavilco Inc. and the Organized Village of Kasaan (OVK) joined to restore Naay I’waans and re-dedicated the site in 2016. Guided tours are available by contacting OVK at 907-542-2230. Kavilco Inc. and OVK have an exclusive agreement for all tours.
ALLISTER The City of Kasaan and the Organized Village of Kasaan offer lodging by reservation; call c 907-542-2212. OVK has two 2-bedroom cabins that sleep as many as six; call 907-542-2230. Kasaan sells fuel on a limited basis; call 907-542-2212 for scheduled times. Espresso drinks and food are available at the Totem Trail Cafe. For the safety of our residents, visitors are HYDABURG M MARGE asked not to shoot firearms within the city limits—a large area around the main town site. Founded 1912 | Incorporated 1927 | Population 376 Library 907-530-7112 | Hydaburg Cooperative Ass'n 907-285-3666 32°49’ W Longitude — 55°12’ N Latitude Hydaburg, on the southwest coast of Prince of Wales Island, is accessible by floatplane, boat or by driving the Hydaburg Highway. The blacktop road to Hydaburg is off the Hollis Highway and contains turnoffs that lead to Forest Service trails, picnic areas and points of interest. During the early 1700s, a group of Haida people crossed from Haida Gwaii (formerly called the Queen Charlotte Islands) to Prince of Wales Island. The first migration landed in Kasaan; others later established major settlements at Howkan, Hlinkwaan, K’ay, K’aanii, Sukwaan and Kuy Gandlaas. In 1911, these villages consolidated in Hydaburg. Hydaburg is the most populous community of Haidas in the U.S. The community is rooted in tribal values and relies on historical and cultural relationships to the land and sea; residents take great pride in their ability to harvest resources in a traditional manner. A totem park was built in Hydaburg during the 1930s. New poles have
been raised in the park in recent years due to a growing interest in preserving traditions WATSON BAILEY of the Haida people. KLAWOCK An excellent time to visit is during the annual Hydaburg Culture camp. The community Founded 1868 | Incorporated 19298 | Population est. 850 comes together to teach Haida language, song, dance, carving, weaving, beading, and City hall 907-755-22618 | 133°05’ W Longitude — 55°33’ N Latitude traditional food gathering and preparation. The camp is followed by Haida Festival. These Klawock is on the central western shore of Prince of Wales Island. events are usually in the last week of July. Because of its location, Klawock is the “Crossroads” of the island. Hydaburg hosts a large number of Haida artists, carvers and weavers. Please feel free to The paved Scenic Byways intersect here, leading south to Craig, contact the HCA office with questions at 907-285-3665 or [email protected]. east to Hollis and the ferry terminal and north to communities on the northern half of the Island. Many services are available in the community, as indicated by the icons. Klawock can lay claim to a pair of distinctions: the community has the largest employee-owned sawmill and only airport runway on the Island. Klawock also has a deepwater port suitable for loading large ships. The townsite was a summer fishing camp until Tlingit chief Kloo-wah permanently moved his clan here from a village in Moira Sound. Klawock is known historically as the site of the first salmon cannery in Alaska. Klawock is a significant center of Tlingit culture, with an annual celebration of Elizabeth Peratrovich’s pioneering civil rights work on behalf of Alaska Natives. The totem park has 21 poles that are masterfully carved replicas of the original totem poles that stood in Tuxekan, the original winter village of the Heenya Kwaan people. In recent years, the raising of new totem poles in the traditional manner has prompted grand KASAAN KAREN PETERSEN celebrations. A heritage center with a longhouse and a carving shed are near the edge of Founded 1902 | Incorporated 1976 | Population est. 60 town. Visitors are welcome to see the carving activity and visit with the carvers when they City of Kasaan 907-542-2212 are working. Organized Village of Kasaan (OVK) 907-542-2230 | www.kasaan.org 132° 23’ W Longitude — 55° 32’ N Latitude One of two Haida villages in Alaska, Kasaan is on the east side of Prince of Wales Island on Kasaan Bay off Clarence Strait. It is accessible via a 17- mile gravel road that begins near the Goose Creek Bridge on Thorne Bay Highway. The road is one of the island’s Scenic Byways and offers unique views and a turnout at Tolstoi Bay. Kasaan gets its name from the Tlingit word “Gasa’aan,” meaning “pretty town” or “pretty village.” Haida people migrated north from Haida Gwaii (in present-day British Columbia) and established the village now known as “Old Kasaan” 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 A NOTE ON GROCERIES new village from Old Kasaan. In 1902, a salmon cannery was built in Kasaan and operated off and on until 1953. Full-service grocery stores operate in A two-third-mile walk on a forest trail leads to Kasaan Totem Historic District and Chief Craig, Klawock and Thorne Bay. In other Son-i-Hat Whale House. The Whale House or Naay I’waans, “The Great House,” built around communities that display the grocery icon 1880, is the only traditional Haida longhouse standing in the U.S. In the 1930s, totems in this guide, you may find stores stocking limited wares—convenience stores, in effect. You can use the contact phone numbers in this section to call ahead for detailed information.
44 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 PORT PROTECTION WENDEL JO Founded 1949 | Unincorporated | Population est. 63 133° 36’ W Longitude — 56° 19’ N Latitude Port Protection is nestled in a quiet cove three miles south of the
CLAIRE KING CLAIRE northern tip of the west side of Prince of Wales Island. Access is by boat NAUKATI BAY or floatplane. A gravel boat launch at Labouchere Bay, a little more than a Founded 1972 | Unincorporated | Population 140 mile from the community, provides access to the road system. Community association 907-629-4104 | www.naukatibay.com In the early 1900s, Wooden Wheel Johnson gave the cove its name. A 133° 11’ W Longitude — 55° 51’ N Latitude trading post established in 1946 ran for a quarter of a century, growing Naukati Bay on the northwestern shore of Prince of Wales Island began as into a warehouse, rental cabins, dock facilities and fuel sales. The a logging camp and remains an unincorporated community. Historically, permanent community of Port Protection was established in 1981 through the state’s land Alaska Natives camped here and called the bay Naukatee. It is the disposal program. gateway to Sea Otter Sound, which is rich in marine life and wildlife. Commercial fishing is the principal industry; gillnetters and trollers homeport here. Local Several attractions draw people to the community and services available artists produce drawings, paintings, carvings of wooden boxes and writing. Full-service here are indicated by the icons to the right. and self-service lodging is available nearby. A boardwalk in the forest provides charming access to residents’ homes. Most services are seasonal in Port Protection. Call Wooden A floating dock and boat launch are near the Naukati Bay Shellfish Wheel Cove Trading Post for updated information: 907-489-2222. Nursery, where oyster spat (seeds) are grown and provided to a number of oyster farms in the area. Naukati Bay is the hub of the fast-growing For remarkable photographic and narrative perspectives on this community and the area, oyster production industry on Prince of Wales Island. Commercial operations around Sea see an island resident's blog at www.alaskafloatsmyboat.com. Otter Sound range from small farms, with about 100,000 oysters in floating arrays, to large facilities that keep as many as 1.5 million oysters feeding on the sound's rich nutrients. Oysters from this area are sold to Alaskan retailers, the cruise industry, lodges and restaurants and shellfish connoisseurs as far away as Hawaii. A covered picnic area is open to the public and is a favorite gathering place for community activities. Naukati Bay’s Fourth of July celebration includes an axe throwing contest, a skunk cabbage contest and games for children, closing with a brilliant display of fireworks. The community is on the way to many of the Forest Service’s well-maintained trails; numerous creeks and lakes are also nearby off the Scenic Byway. Accessible from the Naukati Bay area are Sarkar Lake Canoe Loop; Beaver Falls Boardwalk Trail; El Capitan Cave; and Cavern Lake trail. RV parking is available, but not other RV services.
THORNE BAY WERNER LINDA Founded 1961 | Incorporated 1982 | Population 510 | City hall 907-828-3380 www.thornebay-ak.gov | 132° 31’ W Longitude — 54° 41’ N Latitude Thorne Bay is on the eastern shore of Prince of Wales Island. It rests on gentle hills overlooking its namesake bay, where Alaska Natives hunted and fished for centuries. POINT BAKER WENDEL JO Founded 1930s | Unincorporated | Population est. 35 Ketchikan Pulp Co. brought their floating logging camp to shore here from Hollis in 1961, when timber was still the leading sector of Community association 907-559-2204 the island’s economy. The “new economy” boasts a number of visitor 133° 37’ W Longitude — 56° 21’ N Latitude services, as indicated by the icons shown here. K through 12 schools Point Baker is on the northern tip of Prince of Wales Island in a protected provide education while a U.S. Forest Service ranger district office and harbor that opens onto Sumner Strait. The community is accessible the field office for Southeast Road Builders provide employment for only by boat or floatplane. Since being settled in the early 1900s, the families in the area. Thorne Bay is linked to the rest of the Island by the community has prospered through the fishing industry. state Scenic Byways. Thorne Bay can also be accessed via several floatplane services and private boats. The first store and post office were opened by 1941. Today a 440-foot state float is the “floating downtown” and includes a floatplane dock; Visitors entering on the main road find a unique welcome sign plaza housed in “The store; cafe; saloon; fuel sales; laundry and shower; community building; Claw”—the world’s largest log-handling grapple. Thorne Bay was home for the world’s post office; and volunteer fire department. largest logging camps in the 1960s. In 1982, a State of Alaska land sale program gave residents the opportunity to incorporate their city. Fishing, beachcombing, clamming Point Baker is currently 25 households strong; residents are commercial gillnet and troll and hiking are close by in the bay and up the Thorne River. Thorne Bay is also the access fishermen. In summer, the harbor has full-service and do-it-yourself lodges and hosts point for the popular USFS-maintained Eagles Nest Campground as well as the Balls Lake traveling cruisers from all over the U.S., drawn by great fishing for Alaskan salmon and and Sandy Beach picnic areas. An archeologically significant 5,360-year-old spruce root halibut and for opportunities to observe humpback whales. basket—”The Thorne River Basket”—was found in the estuary of the Thorne River in 1998 A blog posted by a resident of the island provides fascinating perspectives on this area in and is preserved in the Alaska State Museum in Juneau. words and photos; take your browser to www.alaskafloatsmyboat.com.
45 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 WHAT'S IN A NAME? Place names watermark the land after waves of settlement Prince of Wales Island is the largest of about 1,100 islands in the Alexander Archipelago of Alaska's Panhandle and took on its English name before 1800. But the island's original name, Taan, was Tlingit. Our names for islands and bays, in fact, span millennia and many waves of explorers and settlers. WHALE PASS LUND JANICE Tlingits' ancestors arrived 10,000 years ago, Haida peoples several centuries Founded 1950s | Unincorporated | Population est. 80 ago. We hear echoes in place names such as Kasaan, Klawock and Sukkwan Community association 907-846-5356 | Harbormaster 907-846-5308 Island. Spanish explorers in the 1770s put names on charts as they went— 133° 10’ W Longitude — 56° 06’ N Latitude giving us Suemez Island, El Capitan and the Gulf of Esquibel. British Capt. Whale Pass is on the northeast side of Prince of Wales Island, north of George Vancouver visited in 1793 and named this island for George, Prince of Coffman Cove. The town sits on a bay in Whale Passage, named by a Navy commander in the 1880s. Orcas and humpback whales are commonly seen Wales, the heir of King George III. Russians explored and exploited this area in the pass, a nearly 10-mile-long strait between Thorne Island and Prince in the late 1700s; they left the names for Kosciusko, Baranof and Chichagof of Wales Island. The area has been the site of logging camps since 1964. In islands—and applied Tsar Alexander's name to the entire island chain. the early 1980s, the last camp moved out and the area was permanently Visitors and residents interested in the ways that place names express culture settled through land disposal sales. The road system reached town in the early 1980s. and history have two good sources for study. University of Washington Press Recreational options are numerous. Neck Lake offers beautiful vistas. The shore road is a and Sealaska Heritage Institute recently completed a 20-year project and scenic wonder. Cavern Lake near town drains into a cave and reappears hundreds of feet published the book Haa Leelk'w Has Aani Saax'u—Our Grandparents' Names away in stairstep waterfalls. Twin Island Lake provides a handsome mountain setting and on the Land. The volume touches on 3,000 Alaska Native place names in good trout fishing. Exchange Cove offers beach camping. Beaver Falls Karst Trail is handicap- Southeast Alaska. accessible and offers a wonderful overview of karst systems. The U.S. Forest Service provides summertime tours of nearby El Capitan Cave for the more adventurous visitors. The massive Dictionary of Alaska Place Names (1,100 pages) compiled by the Ancient Alaska Native fish traps and petroglyphs are seen at nearby salmon streams. Coho USGS in 1967 is available online free in Kindle, PDF and ePub formats. Go to salmon fishing is enhanced by hatchery stocks released at Neck Lake, which drains in a archive.org and search for "dictionary of Alaska place names." series of dramatic falls. Visitor services include overnight lodging with meals; cabin rentals; For more general views of the fascinating back story of this region, consult a laundromat; guided stream fishing; and fishing and glacier charters on the scenic Inside two books by historian Patricia Roppel: Southeast, Alaska's Panhandle and Passage. A grocery store offers basic foodstuffs and fishing tackle, as well as products made by local artisans. Take-out food is available during the summer. A gas station opens Southeast: A Pictorial History. on limited hours (diesel is not available). A vendor sells fishing and hunting licenses. Construction and contracting services are available in Whale Pass. A postal drop offers twice-weekly service for outgoing and incoming mail. Whale Pass Bible Church holds regular services at 11 a.m. Sundays. Whale Pass Community Association operates a state-owned seaplane base, a dock, boat slips and a launch ramp. Medical/EMS and fire department services are available.
A NOTE ON DINING Conventional dining-out options are available in Craig, Klawock and Kasaan. In other communities, options might be limited to take-out. We advise calling ahead before you travel to less- populous towns or checking with local folks. Taking some food supplies with you is usually a good move.
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Our motto is Progress Through Unity and enhance quality of life. Our major outreach to communities and to the that principle keeps us focused on the world at large is this annual island guide. The publication, in printed and economic, cultural and educational features online forms, is aimed primarily at visitors and residents, but it appeals to that we all share. Although our island is a investors, re-locators and second-homers as well. unique melting pot of indigenous peoples, The chamber’s Adopt-A-Marathon Mile cleanup in May goes along with loggers, kayakers, pilots, fishermen, artists, co-sponsorship of the Prince of Wales Marathon. We also support youth by lodge owners, builders, forest rangers and a funding annual scholarships for high school graduates. hundred other types, we agree on a few key things. They’re in our mission statement. The chamber is a nonprofit 501(c) 6 organization governed by a nine- person board of directors. Our goal is to have members representing as The Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce works to promote commerce many communities island-wide as we can. The chamber of commerce on the island by advocating for economic vitality, a healthy quality is funded by advertising in the guide and by members’ dues. Annual of life and wise resource development that benefits all residents and scholarships are funded by the generous underwriting of members and communities. other benefactors. Beyond networking and providing information through our office, To find out more and to get involved, see contact information on page 4. the chamber participates in many events to promote commerce and
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Pets okay with deposit. Eagles Wings Wilderness Retreat Klawock / 415-706-7028 / Prince of Wales Bed & Breakfast Craig / 907-826-3856 / [email protected] / www.eagleswingsalaska.net Guided and self-guided cell 907-401-0790 / [email protected] Kitchen, 4-beds with lots of floor space, semi- fishing, ADFG licensed/USCG credentialed. Westside Wadleigh Island: beautiful, private lodge, 2 private bathroom. Wood heat, Labrador Retriever, vivacious fishing family atmosphere-located across cabins plus sauna. All meals. Could be yours exclusively: min. 8 (sleeps 13). a walking trail and 5-minutes to the ballfield where whale watching and beautiful sunsets can be seen. Home of Southeast Alaska Art Glass Studio and Showroom. Edgewater Inn Ketchikan / 907-247-2600 / fax 907-247-2602 / edgewaterinfo@ hmchospitality.com / www.ketchikanedgewaterinn.com Full-service waterfront property Prince of Wales Eagle Lodge Whale Pass / 907-957-9158 / minutes from Ketchikan Airport and Downtown. 46 guestrooms, upgraded amenities, complimentary cell 307-248-3845 / [email protected] / www.eaglelodgealaska.com Waterfront Wi-Fi, breakfast, and shuttle. Offer Alaska resident rates and discounts for docking boats at marina. location in Whale Pass. Boat & vehicle packages available for your self-guided stream or saltwater fishing and sightseeing adventures. Guided fishing also available. Fireweed Lodge Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 [email protected] / www.fireweedlodge.com The only full-service fishing resort. 10 boats, Red Dawg Retreat Coffman Cove / 541-247-5721 / fax 541-247-5721 / kayaks, recreational facilities, spa and fitness room. cell 541-373-3835 / [email protected] / www.reddawgretreat.com 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Home newly furnished, complete kitchen, TV, DVD, laundry room, freezer, sleeps 6 comfortably. Great for Fish, Fur & Feathers Craig / 907-826-2309 / 907-965-2537 / family or group that likes to fish and enjoy Alaska. No Pets [email protected] Rustic, clean comfortable rooms with 2 beds, refrigerator, microwave, coffeepot, DIRECTV. A shared kitchen. Off-road parking. Daily rates, pets welcome with extra charge. Ruth Ann’s Hotel Craig / hotel 907-826-3378 / 907-826-3292 / fax 907-826-3293 / [email protected] / www.craigalaskahotel.com Established in 1976. All hotel rooms Fishmoor in Whale Pass Whale Pass / 907-846-5263 / include fridge, coffeemaker, microwave, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Rob @ [email protected] / www.facebook.com>Places>WhalePass,Alaska>Cabin Fully 888-943-4743. equipped cabin with two bedrooms upstairs; sleeps five. Easy walk across the road to great salmon fishing. Cabin includes water view, covered decks, fish cleaning station, freezer, washer/dryer. Salmon Falls Resort Ketchikan / 800-247-9059 / 907-255-2752 / fax 907-225-2710 / [email protected] / www.salmonfallsresort.com FlyQuest Adventures Lodge Whale Pass / phone 907-846-5328 / Full-service resort, guided-fishing, on-site processing, skiff rentals, complimentary airport shuttle, Cell 818-212-7581 / [email protected] / www.flyquestlodge.com Fish Silver Salmon June-Sept. Timbers Restaurant features hand-crafted cocktails, steaks, and fresh seafood. Meeting from our beautiful ocean bay. Furnished cabins include: private baths, complete kitchen, boats and room for weddings, corporate and social events. crab pots, too! Delicious homemade meals available (B&B). Halibut by Charter. Shelter Cove Lodge Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / Gilmore Hotel Ketchikan / toll free 800-275-9423 / 907-225-9423 / [email protected] / www.sheltercovelodge.com Year-round lodging on the [email protected] / www.gilmorehotel.com Built in 1927, our Ketchikan, Alaska, hotel waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and full-service bar. offers 34 comfortably furnished nonsmoking rooms with commanding views of the state’s busiest Open to the public. waterfront. South Haven Guest House Thorne Bay / 907-828-3471 / Hollis Creek Cabin Hollis / cell 907-570-1194 / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.southhavenguesthouse.com Best view on the www.holliscreekcabin.com Located just around the corner from the ferry terminal. Queen bed, bay. Private waterfront two-bedroom, furnished guest house with woodstove and Satellite Internet Direct TV, kitchenette, chest freezer, and continental breakfast. Peaceful setting for relaxation or a & TV. Includes skiff, vehicle, and ocean rods for your self-guided Southeast experience. Also listed in convenient stopover along the way. Lodges and Resorts. Inn at Creek Street & New York Hotel Ketchikan / 907-225-0246 / Southeast Alaska Getaway Hollis / 907-530-7092 / cell 817-707-1038 / 866-225-0246 / [email protected] / www.thenewyorkhotel.com Located in downtown [email protected] / http://www.seakgetaway.com A beautiful, rustic, Ketchikan. Beautiful rooms and spacious suites close to restaurants, shops, galleries, tours, and the cabin tucked away on an acre of forest, fits up to 5 comfortably. Gas grill, crab cooker, smoker, fire pit, abundant wildlife of Ketchikan Creek. Discounts for Prince of Wales residents. two crab pots, and freezer onsite. KingFisher Charters & Lodge Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / Southeast Retreat, Inc. Klawock / 907-617-2941 / cell 907-723-4994 / cell 907-202-4421 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.com Full-service [email protected] / www.southeastretreat.com All-inclusive river & ocean fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,750 includes round-trip airfare from packages include spacious A-Frame and a 4x4 automobile for your exclusive use. Self-guided, Ketchikan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walk around boats. lodging/auto options also available. Klawock River Inn Klawock / 907-755-2270 / cell 907-401-3366 / Trophy Inn Klawock / 907-401-0857 / [email protected] / teresajbusse@ [email protected] / www.klawockriverinn.com Klawock River Inn is centrally located, gmail.com / www.TrophyInn.com One mile from Klawock airport. Our two units include a fully or as we like to say, ‘Where all main roads meet!’ So you will be well-situated to venture out on our furnished spacious apartment or a one-bedroom cozy cabin. Amenities include kitchenette, freezer, wonderful Island. laundry, wireless Internet and continental breakfast. No Pets. Klawock RV Park, LLC Klawock / 907-755-2375 / cell 907-401-0376 / Water Street Apartments Craig / 907-826-2298 / cell 907-965-8902 / [email protected] Furnished RV trailer and apartment available for short-term rentals. RV [email protected] / www.waterstapt-in-craig.com Clean and comfortable one- spaces for rent by the month with city utilities, laundry on-site. 55sf and 100sf unheated storage bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Fully furnished kitchenette and wireless Internet. For rent spaces available. daily or weekly. Accommodates 4 to 6 people. Open year-round. Reasonable rates. “The” Place to Stay The Landing Hotel Ketchikan / Office 907-225-6720 / Hotel 907-225-5166 / fax in Craig. No Pets. 907-225-6900 / [email protected] / www.landinghotel.com Across from Alaska Marine & IFA Welchman Longbow and Cabin Rental Whale Pass / 907-846-5333 / ferry terminal and airport. Large rooms and suites, complimentary high-speed Internet, courtesy van, [email protected] / www.welchmanlongbows.com Cabin rental on main road exercise room, two restaurants, guest laundry, business center, and meeting rooms. system. Fully heated, shower, kitchen, bedroom & sleeping loft, sleeps 5… quiet, rustic, wooded Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park Klawock / toll free 800-544-2205 / setting. 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.
48 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Welcome Inn Bed and Breakfast Thorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / Coffman Cove Bear’s Den Coffman Cove / 888-881-2181 / 907-329-2327 [email protected] / www.lodginginnalaska.com Clean, quiet, and comfortable / [email protected] / www.coffmancovesbearsden.com Coffman Cove Alaskan hospitality. Open year-round. Vehicle rental available. Pets upon approval. Bear’s Den specializes in very affordable self-guided fishing & hunting packages. Come enjoy our Whale Point Cabin Coffman Cove / 907-885-2108 / booking@whalepointcabin. comfortable lodging, delicious meals, and the great views. com / www.whalepointcabin.com Oceanfront rental cabin in Coffman Cove, Alaska. Perfect for Hollis Adventure Rentals Hollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / fishing, hunting, or sightseeing. Located on the point with sunrise and sunset views. cell 425-766-8969 / [email protected] / www.harentals.com Car rental with kayak, boat, and camping gear packages. We also offer skiffs, vans, trucks, and fishing gear rentals at ADVENTURE TOURS affordable rates. No delivery fees to Hollis, Klawock, or Craig. Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park Klawock / toll free 800-544-2205 / Craig / 907-321-5772 / [email protected] / Emerald Island, LLC 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.emeraldislandadventures.com Customized tours www.LogCabinResortandRVPark.com Guided and non-guided fishing packages, Eco-tours, wherever time, weather and whale activity dictates. USFS-permitted to go ashore for hikes, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals. beachcombing, tide pooling, and bonfires. Extensive local knowledge about flora, fauna, fishing and history. Naukati Bay Outfitters, Inc. Naukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / gwparsley@ yahoo.com / www.naukatibayoutfitters.com Guest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom Craig / 907-826-3856 / 907-401-0790 / [email protected] Island Charters with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing lake, outside gazebo, fire pit, and Come enjoy a day with Alaska naturalist and whale watching enthusiast Kathy Peavey on her 22- smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome. foot heated HewesCraft OceanPro. Video and film crews welcome! Photograph and explore! Lunch provided. USCG-licensed. Drop-offs and pickups to fishing boats, remote cabins and lodges available. On Whiskey Creek Hollis / 907-401-1229 / 907-401-1609 / cabin@ Whales, whales, whales! onwhiskeycreek.com / http://www.onwhiskeycreek.com Private beachfront, wooded cabin for do-it-yourself adventurers. Kitchen, bathroom, freezer. Great fishing, lots of wildlife, hiking, Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / KingFisher Charters & Lodge kayaking, and lots of exploring. Complimentary pickup in Hollis. cell 907-202-4421 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.com Full-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,750 includes round-trip airfare from Red Dawg Retreat Coffman Cove / 541-247-5721 / fax 541-247-5721 / Ketchikan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walk around boats. cell 541-373-3835 / [email protected] / www.reddawgretreat.com 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Home newly furnished, complete kitchen, TV, DVD, laundry room, freezer, sleeps 6 comfortably. Great for Whale Pass / 907-957-9158 / Prince of Wales Eagle Lodge family or group that likes to fish and enjoy Alaska. No Pets. cell 307-248-3845 / [email protected] / www.eaglelodgealaska.com Waterfront location in Whale Pass. Boat & vehicle packages available for your self-guided stream or saltwater Ruff It Bayside Cabins Whale Pass / 907-846-5221 / [email protected] fishing and sightseeing adventures. Guided fishing also available. / www.ruffitresort.com Do-it-yourself hunting and fishing. Available from May - September. Comfortable, clean cabins that sleep four. Comes with skiffs. Minutes away from great Coho fishing! Treasure Hunter Lodge Klawock/ Cell 907-738-5000 / treasurehunterlodge@ gmail.com / www.alaskablackbearhunts.com Deluxe, waterfront, full-service lodge. Hunting Southeast Alaska Getaway Hollis / 907-530-7092 / cell 817-707-1038 / trips for black bear, deer, and sea ducks. Charter fishing trips for saltwater and freshwater. Excellent [email protected] / http://www.seakgetaway.com A beautiful, rustic, boats. Great hospitality. cabin tucked away on an acre of forest, fits up to 5 comfortably. Gas grill, crab cooker, smoker, fire pit, two crab pots, and freezer onsite. Welchman Longbow and Cabin Rental Whale Pass / 907-846-5333 AIR SERVICES [email protected] / www.welchmanlongbows.com Cabin rental on main road Harris Aircraft Services Inc. Sitka, Klawock / 907-966-3050 / system. Fully heated, shower, kitchen, bedroom & sleeping loft, sleeps 5… quiet, rustic, wooded fax 907-966-3051 / [email protected] / www.harrisair.com “Harris Air: providing setting. safe, scheduled passenger and freight service from the Klawock Airport to destinations throughout the region of Southeast Alaska, since 2004.” Island Air Express Klawock / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / CAR RENTAL www.IslandAirX.com Headquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express safely operates Adventure Alaska Southeast Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 fax modern jet-prop aircraft. Fully FAA certified for day & night IFR flights, Island Air’s aircraft provides 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / www.fishorhunt.com Packages including: cottages, travelers with the most reliable year-round scheduled service available between Prince of Wales boats, vehicles, saltwater charters, or guided stream fishing. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot Island and Ketchikan. All scheduled flights coincide with Alaska Airlines arrivals and departures. Fly tub, freezers, canoes, laundry, and more. Serving POW for 20 years. Safe…Fly Smart! Hollis Adventure Rentals Hollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / Taquan Air Ketchikan / toll free 800-770-8800 / fax 907-228-4605 / cell 907-401-0712 cell 425-766-8969 / [email protected] /www.harentals.com Car rental with kayak, 907-225-8800 / [email protected] / www.taquanair.com Schedules year-round between boat, and camping gear packages. We also offer skiffs, vans, trucks, and fishing gear rentals at Ketchikan and POW communities of Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, Hollis, Hydaburg, Long Island, affordable rates. No delivery fees to Hollis, Klawock, or Craig. Cholmondeley, Coffman Cove, Naukati Bay, Whale Pass, Edna Bay, Port Protection, and Point Baker. Rainforest Auto Rentals Craig / 907-826-CARS (2277) / cell 907-401-0793 / [email protected] / www.rainforestautorentals.com Full-service auto rentals, newer AUTHORS vehicles, competitive rates. Great service! Paws Up Publishing Klawock / 907-401-0415 / [email protected] / Welcome Inn Bed & Breakfast Thorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / welcomeinnbb@ www.gusthepilotdog.com Gus is an ordinary talking dog living near an airport in Alaska and he gmail.com /www.lodginginnalaska.com Clean, quiet, and comfortable Alaskan hospitality. just loves to go flying. Gus has an irresistibly positive personality whose favorite saying is, “Paws Up!” Open year-round. Vehicle rental available. Gus can hardly wait for another exciting flying adventure. Seeing his Alaska from above is a thrill that Wesley Rentals Klawock / 907-617-8837 / fax 907-755-8837 / never grows old. restaurant 907-755-2355 / [email protected] / www.wesleyrentals.com We have 4 wheel drive vehicles, small and mid-size all-wheel drive vehicles, and pickup trucks. Our vehicles are CABINS / CAMPING / R.V. FACILITIES available for rent on Prince of Wales Island. Now located at the Klawock Airport. A Place To Stay Klawock / 907-755-2609 / fax 907-826-2991 / cell 907-209-1247 [email protected] / www.aplacetostayinak.com Cabins available April through CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / VISITORS BUREAUS September. Accommodations for one to six persons. Crossroad location for the Island. Fresh and Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Anchorage, AK / 907-272-2401 / saltwater fishing nearby. Black bear and Sitka deer hunting available. fax 907-272-4117 / [email protected] / www.anchoragechamber.org The Alaska’s Fish Tales Lodge Whale Pass / 907-846-5317 / 907-254-0322 / Anchorage Chamber of Commerce works to advance a successful business climate by attending to [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.com Beautifully furnished the civic, economic, and cultural betterment of our community through advocacy, connectivity, and waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet in Whale Pass. Skiff & vehicle packages available for education. your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring adventures. Private, clean, and family friendly. Pets Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Bellingham, WA / okay with deposit. 360-671-3990 / fax 360-647-7873 / [email protected] / www.Bellingham.org Visit Coffman Cove Adventures Coffman Cove / 907-329-2043 / 907-351-2978 Bellingham in Northwest Washington! Bellingham and Whatcom County offer incredible scenery, [email protected] / www.coffmancoveak.com Coffman Cove Adventures offers full- unique adventures, and charming Cultural attractions. Bellingham is 80 miles north of Seattle; 40 service self-guided adventures for fishing and sightseeing adventures. Weeklong rates include miles south of Vancouver, B.C. accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rentals. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Denali Chamber of Commerce Healy, AK / 907-683-4636 / [email protected] Use the web site to contact virtually every business in the Denali area that is involved in tourism. Please look through our member list for information on merchants, services, and organizations.
49 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / VISITORS BUREAUS CHARTERS / GUIDES / OUTFITTERS Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Ketchikan, AK / Adventure Alaska Southeast Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 907-225-3184 / [email protected] / www.ketchikanchamber.com Advocate for / fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / www.fishorhunt.com Packages including: local businesses and industry in the Ketchikan area. cottages, boats, vehicles, saltwater charters, or guided stream fishing. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot tub, freezers, canoes, laundry, and more. Serving POW for 20 years. Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce Palmer / 907-745-2880 / fax 907-746-4164 / 907-354-2886 / [email protected] / www.palmerchamber. Alaska Wide Open Charters Craig / 907-965-0130 / alaskawideopen@ org Offers businesses a wide range of opportunities to promote business. Offers programs for gmail.com / www.alaskawideopen.com Fully-guided fishing for salmon and halibut plus networking to make new contacts and make a difference in the community. lodging out of Craig, Alaska. 15 years guiding experience. Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce Sitka / 907-747-8604 / ed@ Alaskan Dreams Fishing & Hunting Lodge Naukati / 907-723-7291 / sitkachamber.com / www.sitkachamber.com The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is a [email protected] Charter fishing on 32-foot catamaran with head and heat; 3-day to voluntary organization of Sitka businesses and community leaders who promote, support, and 5-day packages. Lodge has three bedrooms with private baths, double occupancy. facilitate commerce and economic growth in the community. Alaska’s Fish Tales Lodge Whale Pass / 907-846-5317 / 907-254-0322 / Haines Chamber of Commerce Haines / 907-766-2202 / fax 907-766-2271 [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.com Beautifully furnished [email protected] / www.haineschamber.org Promotes economic growth that waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet in Whale Pass. Skiff & vehicle packages available for contributes to the local quality of life by advocacy, cooperative programs that provide necessary your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring adventures. Private, clean, and family-friendly. Pets resources, and educating the community on the importance of a sustainable economy. okay with deposit. Juneau Chamber of Commerce Juneau / 907-463-3488 / fax 907-463-3489 Catch-a-King Charters Craig / 907-826-2938 / cell 907-401-0189 / [email protected] / www.juneauchamber.com The Juneau Chamber of Commerce fax 907-826-2937 / [email protected] / www.catchakingcharters.com Fishing supports economic diversity, encourages entrepreneurship, and endorses responsible, sustainable charters for salmon, halibut, bottom fish from May through September. Lodging for up to thirty development to maintain Juneau’s high quality of life while advocating economic vitality for all of guests. Twenty years in business with very experienced and friendly guides. Alaska. Coffman Cove Bear’s Den Coffman Cove / 888-881-2181 / 907-329-2327 / Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Kenai, AK / [email protected] / www.coffmancovesbearsden.com Coffman Cove Bear’s Den 907-283-1991 / fax 907-283-2230 / [email protected] / www.visitkenai.com Get hooked specializes in very affordable self-guided fishing & hunting packages. Come enjoy our comfortable on Kenai! Featuring world-class fishing, annual birding Festival, & plenty of wildlife viewing. Kenai lodging, delicious meals, and the great views. Visitor & Cultural Center offers Kenai merchandise, art exhibits, & Kenai River Marathon. Dreamcatcher Inn & Charters Craig / 907-826-2238 / cell 907-965-2720 Ketchikan Visitors Bureau Ketchikan, AK / 907-225-6166 / 800-770-3300 / [email protected] / www.dreamcatcherbedandbreakfast.com Luxury waterfront fax 907-225-4250 / [email protected] / www.visit-ketchikan.com Convention and lodging in Craig, Alaska. Enjoy one of our three guestrooms all with private baths, phone, DirecTV, Visitors Bureau. Wi-Fi, and homemade buffet style breakfast. Charter packages available, open year-round. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Petersburg, AK / 907-772-4636 / Fireweed Lodge Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 fax 907-772-2453 / [email protected] / www.petersburg.org Serves the business community [email protected] / www.fireweedlodge.com The only full-service fishing resort. 10 boats, of Petersburg through communication, networking, and education of our members. kayaks, recreational facilities, spa and fitness room. Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Klawock, AK / 907-755-2626 / J & J Charter Service Coffman Cove / 907-329-2009 / [email protected] fax 907-755-2627 / [email protected] / www.princeofwalescoc.org Call for your www.jandjcharters.com Full-service fishing & lodging. Freshwater, saltwater, and waterfowl current Prince of Wales Island Visitor Guide; USFS road map; the Inside Passage map; relocation charters. Also offering cave tours, wildlife viewing, and sightseeing. Lodging and meals also packets with brochures from our members. Contact us for more information about our beautiful and available. friendly Prince of Wales Island! KingFisher Charters & Lodge Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce Prince Rupert, BC / cell 907-202-4421 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.com Full-service 250-624-2296 / fax 250-622-2334 / [email protected] / fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,750 includes round-trip airfare from www.princerupertchamber.ca Our mission is to lead the business community in building a Ketchikan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walk around boats. diverse, competitive, and sustainable economy that enhances our quality of life. Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park Klawock / toll free 800-544-2205 / Seldovia Chamber of Commerce Seldovia, AK / 907-234-7612 / president@ 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / seldoviachamber.org / www.seldoviachamber.org You Otter Be Here! www.LogCabinResortandRVPark.com Guided and non-guided fishing packages, Eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals. Skagway Chamber of Commerce Skagway, AK / 907-983-1898 / fax 907-983-2031/ [email protected] / www.skagwaychamber.org Outer Otter Sport Fishing Klawock / 907-254-2433 / [email protected] www.Outerottersportfishing.com U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain. Great fishing on our 22-ft. Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Soldotna, AK / boat with enclosed cabin! 2-4 people. Top quality gear. Saltwater and freshwater, including trout, 907-262-9814 / 907-262-1337 / fax 907-262-3566 / [email protected] / steelhead, and salmon. Also, fly fishing guide & instruction. FUN GUARANTEED! www.soldotnachamber.com Chamber and Visitor Information Center. Home of the world-record King salmon! Free recreation guide available upon request. Prince of Wales Eagle Lodge Whale Pass / 907-957-9158 / cell 307-248-3845 / [email protected] / www.eaglelodgealaska.com Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Wasilla, AK / 907-376-1299 / Waterfront location in Whale Pass. Boat & vehicle packages available for your self-guided stream or fax 907-373-2560 / [email protected] / www.wasillachamber.org The Greater saltwater fishing and sightseeing adventures. Guided fishing also available. Wasilla Chamber of Commerce is your leader in advocating a business climate that fosters positive economic growth and prosperity. Prince of Wales Excursion Outfitter, LLC Klawock / 907-401-0909 / [email protected] / www.powoutfitter.com POW Excursion Outfitter rents Wrangell Chamber of Commerce Wrangell, AK / 907-874-3901 / ocean fishing boats and many other types of rugged outdoor equipment for the Do-It-Yourself Island fax 907-874-3905 / [email protected] / www.wrangellchamber.org We resident or visitor. encourage the growth of existing business activities while giving all proper assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking residence in Wrangell and its environs. Salmon Falls Resort Ketchikan / 800-247-9059 / 907-255-2752 / fax 907-225-2710 / [email protected] / www.salmonfallsresort.com Full-service resort, guided-fishing, on-site processing, skiff rentals, complimentary airport shuttle, June-Sept. Timbers Restaurant features hand-crafted cocktails, steaks, and fresh seafood. Meeting room for weddings, corporate and social events. Shelter Cove Lodge Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / dave@ sheltercovelodge.com /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. Southeast Retreat, Inc. Klawock / 907-617-2941 / cell 907-723-4994 / [email protected] / www.southeastretreat.com All-inclusive river & ocean packages include spacious A-Frame and a 4x4 automobile for your exclusive use. Self-guided, lodging/auto options also available. Treasure Hunter Lodge Klawock / 907-738-5000 / treasurehunterlodge@ gmail.com / www.AlaskaBlackBearHunts.com Deluxe, waterfront, full-service lodge. Hunting trips for black bear, deer, and sea ducks. Charter fishing trips for saltwater and freshwater. Excellent boats. Great hospitality.
50 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 CHURCHES COMPUTER SERVICES / WEB PAGE DESIGN Anchor Baptist Church Craig / 907-826-2185 / pastor.anchor@ Cleary Computer Services Klawock / 907-755-2963 / cell 907-401-0200 / outlook.com www.anchorbaptistalaska.com Join us for our friendly, casual, Bible-based [email protected] / www.kcleary.com Repairs, installations, networks, Windows*. Security worship and teaching. Sunday School 9:45am. Worship Service 11:00am (Seventh Day Adventist software & most parts in stock. Custom orders. Craig/Klawock pick-up/drop-off service available. church building). Visit us on Facebook. Serving POW over 25 years. Edna Bay Alliance Church Edna Bay / 907 220-4875 / [email protected] Tongass Communications Craig / cell 206-973-7265 / alaskareport@ A Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Bible teaching services Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Call 907- gmail.com / www.tongass.net Google Apps / Office 365 consulting and site hosting. Remote 594-6347 for other studies. desktop based computer configuration. First Presbyterian Church of Craig and Klawock Craig / 907-826-3282 / [email protected] Join us for Worship. Come as you are, stay for lunch. Sunday Worship 10am Sunday School 10:15am, after children’s time (Sept – May). Located CONSTRUCTION / CONTRACTORS 2nd and Spruce Streets. Pastor Claudia Rowe. Atwood Drywall Craig / 907-401-0858 / fax 907-755-2361 / r.atwood68@ hotmail.com / www.atwooddrywall.com Drywall Contractor offering traditional & custom New Hope Baptist Church Craig / 907-826-2526 / powicaprincipal@ drywall textures and appliques. Home of the basketweave knock down ceilings. Call for a free gmail.com / www.facebook.com/pages/New-Hope-BaptistChurch/589142174512634 estimate. Preaching Christ as man’s only HOPE. Sunday services: Sunday school 9:45am Worship service 11:00am. Sunday evening 6:30pm. NO evening service last Sunday of the month. B-3 Contractors, Inc. Klawock / 907-755-2375 / 907-401-0376 / fax 907-755-2361 / [email protected] / [email protected] General contracting, site Prince of Peace Assembly of God Church Klawock / 907-821-8436 / development, driveways, utility installations, pre-engineered metal buildings, hauling, excavation. cell 907-617-5886 / [email protected] / www.klawockpopag.org Sunday School Forty-two years’ experience and high-quality service building Alaskan excellence. 9:30am/Worship service 10:30am/ 5:30pm. Home fellowship groups, at various times & places. Call for information. Join us and experience the love of God and His people. Channel Electric, Inc. Ketchikan / 907-225-9725 / Fax 907-225-1450 / [email protected] Catholic Parish of Saint John by the Sea Klawock / 907-755-2345 / [email protected] / http://www.dioceseofjuneau/saint-john-by- H2 Operations, LLC Klawock / 855-251-0143 / cell 907-401-0452 / the-sea-parish Call, write, or check the Web site for the current Mass schedule in Klawock and other [email protected] / www.hiioperationsLLC.com Local plumbing and heating towns. The Church in Klawock is open most days; drop by for prayer and contemplation. contractor. Specializing in high quality consistency! Taught by some of the best mentors and craftsmen with great work ethics. Be satisfied! The Salvation Army Klawock / 907-755-2769 / fax 907-755-2768 / [email protected] Join us for Sunday services! Sunday school 9:45am Mike Hamme’s Quality Carpentry, LLC Craig / 907-826-5038 / Worship Service 11am. Visitors aren’t just welcome, they are expected! Emergency assistance and fax 907-826-5687 / cell 907-401-0351 / [email protected] General carpentry: commodities when available. Hours 10:00am - 2:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday. concrete, framing, roofing, siding, windows, trim, interior packages. Island-wide. Whale Pass Bible Church Whale Pass / 907-846-5333 / whalepasschurch@ Packer Construction, LLC Klawock / 907-755-2611 / cell 907-401-0604 / gmail.com Sunday school for adults and children at 10:00am. Service @ 11:00am. We are a Bible [email protected] Packer Construction, LLC, “Serving Prince of Wales Island, teaching church. Everyone is welcome! Licensed, Bonded, & Insured for over 20 years.” Free estimates & consultation. Southeast Road Builders, Inc. Haines / 907-766-2833 / fax 907-766-2832 / CLUBS Klawock 907-755-2183 / [email protected] Highway General Contractor. Southeast Stevedoring Corp. Ketchikan/ 907-225-6157 / fax 907-225-8254 American Legion, POW Post 26 Craig / 907-209-1300 / pauldawson1970@ [email protected] Southeast Stevedoring Corp is a marine cargo handling business gmail.com Our organization supports our troops in the field, veterans at home, and the community established in 1952, to meet the growing cargo handling demands in the region. Contact us for all that we live in through outreach to youth and with educational scholarships. your cargo handling needs. The Art Center For Prince of Wales Island Craig / cell 907-401-1755 / Tongass Electric Coffman Cove / 907-329-2054 / 907-401-1502 / heatalaska@ [email protected] A nonprofit organization to organize classes for the Arts on Prince of Wales gmail.com Licensed, bonded, & insured electrical contractor specializing in residential, marine, Island. “Healing Through the Arts.” commercial & industrial electric work. Craig Country Line Dancers Craig / 907-965-2944 / [email protected] Trojan & Son, LLC Craig / 907-826-3734 / fax 907-826-3734 / richard@ www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-Country-Line-Dancers / Join us for twice weekly dance trojanandson.com / www.trojanandson.com Remote site work, home sites, driveways, roads, sessions in Craig. Fun, free exercise while moving to music from all generations. Beginners welcome. and water. Dump truck, landing craft serving Prince of Wales since 1997. Also have a self-service car Phone for more information. wash located at False Island. Craig 4th of July Celebration Committee Craig / 907-826-2575 / Vigor Alaska, LLC Ketchikan / 907-225-7199 / fax 907-247-7200 / [email protected] [email protected] / www.craigak.com Craig 4th of July celebration starts July 3rd. Kids’ www.vigor.net We build and repair marine vessels. fishing derby, greasy pole, royalty crowning, and fireworks at 11 p.m., July 4th run, parade, games, and booths at the Christopher Thibodeau Memorial Ball Park P.O.W.E.R. — Prince of Wales Emergency Resources Craig / DINING 907-826-3995 / 907-401-1227 POWER Thrift Store, Food Bank, and emergency resources. Helping Dockside Restaurant Craig / 907-826-5544 / [email protected] Full-service those in need on POW Island. Volunteer run Thrift Store supported by Island businesses, churches, restaurant. Open 7 days a week. Great pies and desserts! and community members since 1987. Fireweed Lodge Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 Prince of Wales Lions Club Thorne Bay / 219-781-1825 / powlionsclub@ [email protected] / www.fireweedlodge.com The only full-service fishing resort. 10 boats, yahoo.com kayaks, recreational facilities, spa and fitness room. Prince of Wales Runners/Walkers Club Craig / [email protected] The Hill Bar Craig / 907-826-3423 / [email protected] Bar & liquor store in www.powmarathon.org Sponsoring organization for the 19th Annual POW Island Marathon downtown Craig. Open 1pm daily. Cold drinks, hot food, ATM, darts, pool tables, pull tabs, Texas and 7th annual Half Marathon on May 26, 2018. Also sponsors other fun runs throughout the year Hold’em, Sunday, 3pm. promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Landing Hotel Ketchikan / Office 907-225-6720 / Hotel 907-225-5166 / Prince of Wales Shooting Club Craig / [email protected] / fax 907-225-6900 / [email protected]/ www.landinghotel.com Across from Alaska Marine & Mile Post 8, Port St. Nicholas Road / www.powshooters.com POWSC is a local club of firearms IFA ferry terminal & airport. Large rooms and suites, complimentary high-speed Internet, courtesy and archery enthusiasts who come together to promote safety and camaraderie. Our Range at Port van, exercise room, two restaurants, guest laundry, business center, and meeting rooms. Saint Nicholas is open to the public. Papa’s Pizza Craig / 907-826-7272 / [email protected] / Prince of Wales VFW Craig / 907-826-3734 / [email protected] / www.papaspizzaak.com Fresh homemade pizza, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and ice cream. www.facebook.com/Prince-of-Wales-VFW-690291071086827 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Dine in, take out, or call for delivery. Located in the West Wind Plaza Shopping Center in Craig. 12151 meets the second Tuesday at 7pm. We will take a road trip to any community that wants us Salmon Falls Resort Ketchikan / 800-247-9059 / 907-255-2752 / and provides a meeting place. fax 907-225-2710 / [email protected] / www.salmonfallsresort.com Quilters by the Sea Craig / 907-755-2420 / [email protected] A gathering of Full-service resort, guided-fishing, on-site processing, skiff rentals, complimentary airport shuttle, quilters to promote quilting and goodwill with an emphasis on contributions to those in need. June-Sept. Timbers Restaurant features hand-crafted cocktails, steaks, and fresh seafood. Meeting room for weddings, corporate and social events.
51 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 Petro Marine Services Craig / 907-826-3296 / fax 907-826-3905 / kylee@ DINING petro49.com / www.harborent.com We provide marine fueling, home heating deliveries, and Shelter Cove Lodge Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / dave@ industrial lubes and fuels for the logging, mining, and construction industries. sheltercovelodge.com / www.sheltercovelodge.com Year-round lodging on the waterfront. Shaub-Ellison Tire & Fuel Craig / 907-826-3450 / fax 907-826-3440 / phil@ Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and full-service bar. Open to the shaubellison.com Full-service fuel, auto service and repair; mechanics on duty; batteries, brakes, public. quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires. Totem Trail Café & Gift Shop Kasaan / 907-617-3386 / fax 907-542-3006 / [email protected] / www.kasaan.org Full breakfast and lunch. Wednesday-Sunday, 9am-4pm; CLOSED Monday & Tuesday. Featuring homemade burgers, custom sandwiches, luncheon specials, INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS pizza, and much more! Espresso, specialty coffees, & milkshakes. Sharon Brosamle 907-401-0081 / [email protected] Klawock / 907-755-2355 / [email protected] Call it a destination burger. Wes’ Place Tamara Buoy 907-401-0827 / [email protected] Wes’ Place is one of the top 10 burger joints in Alaska! Bob Claus 907-401-0270 / [email protected] Zat’s Pizza, LLC Craig / 907-826-2345 / Ralph Gregory 907-622-5435 / [email protected] www.facebook.com/Zats-Pizza-105673446164446 Much more than pizza: great food, good wine, beer on tap. Authentic handmade pizza to order. Zat’s a tasty pizza! Eat in, take out, or call for Wendy Hamilton 907-755-2626 / [email protected] delivery. Up the road from the gas station. Ann James 907-254-1884 / [email protected] Barbara Stanley 907-826-2428 / [email protected] FINANCIAL SERVICES / INSURANCE Senator Bert Stedman 77-463-3873 / [email protected] AGP Wealth Advisors Ketchikan / 907-225-9805 / 800-563-1636 / Jan Stevens 907-755-2626 / [email protected] fax 425-228-9999 / [email protected] / http://www.agpwealthadvisors.com / Financial Planning specialists. We work with businesses and individuals to accomplish their financial Gretchen Klein 907-617-7635 / [email protected] goals. Our team of specialists focus on the following areas: retirement planning, investments, Crystal Beseau 907-227-4886 / [email protected] insurance (life, long-term care, disability), 401(k), Cash Balance plans, IRAs, 529s, Social Security, and group healthcare. Shannon Yates 907-755-2626 / [email protected] Davies-Barry Insurance Craig / 907-826-2922 / fax 907-826-2923 / dawnn@ davies-barry.com www.davies-barry.com Full-service insurance agency offering all lines of LODGES / RESORTS coverage. Located in the West Wind Shopping Center in Craig. Open 8:30am-5:00pm, M-F. Visit us Adventure Alaska Southeast Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 online for a quote! fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / www.fishorhunt.com Packages including: First Bank Craig / 907-826-3254 / fax 907-826-3910 / lynnette.logan@ cottages, boats, vehicles, saltwater charters, or guided stream fishing. Our facilities include: tackle firstbankak.com / www.firstbankak.com Full-service community bank offering checking, store, hot tub, freezers, canoes, laundry, and more. Serving POW for 20 years. savings, and time deposit accounts; consumer, commercial, construction, and home loans; and online Cabins on the Bay Thorne Bay / 907-204-0755 / [email protected] / banking services. Two ATM locations on Prince of Wales Island. www.cabinsonthebay.com Now taking reservations for your 2018 self-guided fishing adventure. Milner, Howard Palmer, & Edwards CPAs (PC) Ketchikan / Package includes breakfast, sack lunch, and dinner. Cabins accommodates 12. Skiff rentals also 907-225-1040 / [email protected]@1953.tax CPA firm providing advisory, available. Call for rates and availability. financial statements, and tax services. Catch-a-King Charters Craig / 907-826-2938 / cell 907-401-0189 / Northrim Bank Ketchikan / 907-225-4545 / fax 907-225-8304 / www.northrim.com fax 907-826-2937 / [email protected] / www.catchakingcharters.com Fishing Northrim Bank is an Alaskan-based community bank with locations in Anchorage, Mat-Su Valley, charters for salmon, halibut, bottom fish from May through September. Lodging for up to thirty Juneau, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and Sitka. guests. Twenty years in business with very experienced and friendly guides. Petersburg-Wrangell Insurance Center Petersburg / Coffman Cove Adventures Coffman Cove / 907-329-2043 / 907-351-2978 / toll-free 800-478-3858 / 907-772-3858 / fax 907-722-3184 / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.coffmancoveak.com Coffman Cove Adventures offers full- www.p-wins.com Looking for fast, friendly service for your insurance needs? We have a service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Weeklong rates include knowledgeable staff ready to help you keep the things you’ve worked so hard for. Contact our agency accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rentals. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. today! Coffman Cove Lodging Coffman Cove / Home 907-329-2219 / 907-329-2228 / Southeast Alaska Tax Services Craig / 907-826-2267 / fax 907-826-5752 / 907-329-2088 / [email protected] / http://www.coffmancovelodging.com Coffman cell 561-253-4083 / http://[email protected] Complete tax preparation and Cove Lodging offers you accommodations and home cooked meals, along with 16’ Lund’s, and 20’ & bookkeeping service. 22’ Hewescrafts and Jetcraft for rent. Private rooms available. Call or email for an Alaskan adventure that suits your needs! Tongass Federal Credit Union Thorne Bay 907-828-8880 / Klawock 907-755-2800 / toll free 800-960-8328 / [email protected] or bblair@ Eagles Wings Wilderness Retreat Klawock / 415-706-7028 / tongassfcu.com / www.tongassfcu.com At TFCU, you are a member owner, your voice counts! [email protected] / www.eagleswingsalaska.net Guided and self-guided Checkout our Web site tongassfcu.com for information on affordable loans, our free checking account fishing, ADFG licensed/USCG credentialed. West side Wadleigh Island: beautiful, private lodge, 2 and many other products. cabins plus sauna. All meals. Could be yours exclusively: min. 8 (sleeps 13). Wells Fargo Bank Craig / 907-826-3040 / fax 907-826-3044 / Michael.J.Owen@ Fireweed Lodge Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 wellsfargo.com / www.wellsfargo.com We’re your financial connection on Prince of Wales Island. [email protected] / www.fireweedlodge.com The only full-service fishing resort. 10 boats, Local service and national access. Open 9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday & 9am – 6pm Friday. kayaks, recreational facilities, spa and fitness room. FlyQuest Adventures Lodge Whale Pass / phone 907-846-5328 / Cell 818-212-7581 / [email protected] / www.flyquestlodge.com Fish Silver Salmon FOREST PRODUCTS from our beautiful ocean bay. Furnished cabins include: private baths, complete kitchen, boats and Viking Lumber Company, Inc. Klawock / 907-755-8880 / fax 907-755-8888 crab pots, too! Delicious homemade meals available (B&B). Halibut by Charter. [email protected] Wood products manufacturer at Mile 6, Craig-Klawock Highway. Firewood Briquette sales. NO RETAIL LUMBER SALES. KingFisher Charters & Lodge Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-202-4421 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.com Full-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,750 includes round-trip airfare from FUEL / DIESEL / PROPANE Ketchikan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walk-around boats. Arrowhead LP Gas Craig / 907-826-2944 / fax 907-826-3916 / info@ Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park Klawock / toll free 800-544-2205 / arrowheadlpgas.com / www.arrowheadlpgas.com Your full-service propane gas professionals. 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / Reliable deliveries, licensed technicians. Stocking on-demand water heaters, fireplaces, heaters, RV www.LogCabinResortandRVPark.com Guided and non-guided fishing packages, Eco-tours, appliances, & accessories. Large selection of name-brand electric & gas home appliances. waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals. Black Bear Store Klawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / blackbearstore@ Naukati Bay Outfitters, Inc. Naukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / gwparsley@ logcabinsports.com / www.logcabinsports.com/blackbear/ Basic groceries, fuel, hunting and yahoo.com / www.naukatibayoutfitters.com Guest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom fishing licenses, and tackle. with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing lake, outside gazebo, fire pit, and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome.
52 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Prince of Wales Eagle Lodge Whale Pass / 907-957-9158 / cell 307-248-3845 / www.eaglelodgealaska.com / [email protected] Waterfront MEDICAL location in Whale Pass. Boat & vehicle packages available for your self-guided stream or saltwater Melendrez Chiropractic Clinic Craig/ 907-826-3898 / fishing and sightseeing adventures. Guided fishing also available. Emergency 907-826-3374 / [email protected] We accept most insurance & Medicare. “A spine is like a tree; if it begins its life straight, it will grow healthy.” Ruff It Bayside Cabins Whale Pass / 907-846-5221 / [email protected] www.ruffitresort.com Do-it-yourself hunting and fishing. Available from May - September. PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Group—Prince of Wales Craig Comfortable, clean cabins that sleep four. Comes with skiffs. Minutes away from great Coho fishing! 907-826-3257 / Ktn 907-228-8300 / 907-617-0354 / fax 907-826-3259 / michernick@ peacehealth.org / www.peacehealth.org Primary-care clinic serving residents and visitors of Salmon Falls Resort Ketchikan / 800-247-9059 / 907-255-2752 / Prince of Wales Island. State of the art medical, diagnostic, and X-ray equipment; telemedicine; fax 907-225-2710 / [email protected] / www.salmonfallsresort.com visiting specialists; home healthcare. Full-service resort, guided-fishing, on-site processing, skiff rentals, complimentary airport shuttle, June-Sept. Timbers Restaurant features hand-crafted cocktails, steaks, and fresh seafood. Meeting Prince of Wales Cancer Coalition Klawock / cell 907-617-5520 / rock17@ room for weddings, corporate and social events. aptalaska.net Provides financial assistance to Prince of Wales Island cancer patients to cover travel and lodging expenses that are not covered by insurance or other sources. Receipt copies needed for Shelter Cove Lodge Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / dave@ reimbursement. sheltercovelodge.com / www.sheltercovelodge.com Year-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and full-service bar. Open to the Prince of Wales Health Network Craig / cell 907-254-2904 / info@ public. powhealthnetwork.org / www.powhealthnetwork.org / www.peacehealth.org/phmg-pow A network of healthcare organizations collaborating to strengthen the healthcare system on Prince South Haven Guest House Thorne Bay / 907-828-3471 / of Wales Island. [email protected] / www.southhavenguesthouse.com Best view on the bay. Private waterfront two-bedroom, furnished guest house with woodstove and Satellite Internet Salmon Sez … Speech & Language Therapy, LLC Craig-Klawock / & TV. Includes skiff, vehicle, and ocean rods for your self-guided Southeast experience. Also listed in cell 907-240-4935 / fax 907-826-2679 / [email protected] www.salmonsez.com Provides Accommodations. speech – language – swallowing therapy for infants and children by a licensed speech-language pathologist in the convenience of your home or community. Southeast Retreat, Inc. Klawock / 907-617-2941 / cell 907-723-4994 / [email protected] / www.southeastretreat.com All-inclusive river & ocean Whale Tail Pharmacy Craig / 907-826-5750 / 866-826-5750 / fax 907-826-5752 packages include spacious A-Frame and a 4x4 automobile for your exclusive use. Self-guided, [email protected] / www.whaletailrx.com Located at West Wind Plaza. For all your lodging/auto options also available. prescription and over-the-counter needs. Treasure Hunter Lodge Klawock / 907-738-5000 / treasurehunterlodge@ gmail.com / www.AlaskaBlackBearHunts.com Deluxe, waterfront, full-service lodge. Hunting MINING trips for black bear, deer, and sea ducks. Charter fishing trips for saltwater and freshwater. Excellent boats. Great hospitality. Columbia River Carbonates Calder Island, AK / Woodland, WA / 360-225-6505 [email protected] CRC Columbia River Carbonates Hyak Mining Co. Juneau / 907-586-1254 / cell 907-321-0931 / neil@ MADE ON PRINCE OF WALES alaskalaundry.com / www.companies-alaska.com/10zhyak-mining-company.html We’re Alaska Mist Soaps POW / 907-846-5357 / [email protected] / working to bring mining back to POW! www.etsy.com/Shop/AlaskaMistSoaps All our products are handcrafted using high-quality Ucore Rare Metals Nova Scotia, Canada / 902-482-5214 / fax 902-482-0197 / ingredients. They are plant-based, environmentally friendly, and petroleum-free. Try Alaska Mist [email protected] / www.ucore.com Ucore Rare Metals is a junior mining company focused on Soaps and feel the difference. LIKE us on Facebook. developing the Bokan-Dotson Ridge Rare Earth Element property located on Prince of Wales Island, Kasaan Arts Kasaan / cell 907-723-1426 / [email protected] / bonnie@ approximately 60 miles southeast of Craig. kasaanarts.com / www.kasaanarts.com Interested in Haida art made by locals? Carvings, paintings, prints, paddles, totems, canoes, jewelry, weaving, unique items, beadwork, or regalia? Contact us! We either have it or can make it. NATIVE CORPORATIONS Off The Hook Taxidermy Klawock / cell 907-965-4779 / info@ Klawock Heenya Corporation Klawock / 907-755-2270 / fax 907-755-2966 offthehooktaxidermy.com / www.offthehooktaxidermy.com A full time, fish only, taxidermy [email protected] / www.klawockheenya.com Klawock Heenya Corporation is an ANCSA studio. The studio provides one of a kind, high quality, traditional skin mounts, fiberglass Village Corporation with approximately 1,100 shareholders. reproduction, or custom mold fish mounts. Sealaska Timber Company, LLC Craig / 907-617-5886 (Klawock) / Southeast Alaska Stoneworks Craig / 907-826-2625 / annie.tom@ 907-225-9444 (Ketchikan) / [email protected] (Ketchikan) / bob.girt@sealaska. hotmail.com com (Klawock) / www.sealaska.com/about-our-business/sustainable-natural-resources/ sealaska-timber-company Sealaska is owned by over 20,000 tribal member shareholders guided Wildfish Cannery Klawock / 907-755-2247 / [email protected] / by traditions of environmental stewardship with the goal of positively impacting its communities. www.wildfishcannery.com Celebrating 30 years in business, our custom-processing services include smoking, canning, and vacuum packing. Visit our retail line of premium smoked salmon products. NON-PROFITS / GOVERNMENT “By the Sea” Arts & Seafood Festival Coffman Cove / 907-329-2233 / fax 907-329-2212 / [email protected] / www.artsandseafoodfestial.com MEDIA Our Festival displays over 40 artists, craftsmen, food vendors from Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Full Circle Media Arts Ketchikan / 907-225-8864 / cell 907-617-6035 / and Prince of Wales Island. There is live music, hourly raffle drawings, art contests, and more. [email protected] Production and consultation for publishing in print and online. Services include writing, text editing, photography, graphic design, publication design, printing and City of Coffman Cove Coffman Cove / 907-329-2233 / fax 907-329-2212 / more. [email protected] / www.coffmancovealaska.com The City of Coffman Cove operates utilities, harbor, public library with wireless Internet, event space for rent, monthly clinic, EMS, and The Local Paper & Our Home Office Ketchikan / 907-225-6540 / fire department. 907-228-4747 / fax 907-228-4748 & 907-228-4742 / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.thelocalpaper.com We are a publishing and printing City of Craig Craig / 907-826-3275 / fax 907-826-3278 / [email protected] / business dedicated to Southeast businesses and the promotion of a healthy economy. www.craigak.com Municipal government, recreation, aquatic center, harbors, clinic, police, fire, EMS, public library with Internet access. At 500 Third St., across from First Bank. Prince of Wales Island Post Ketchikan / 907-607-4157 / news@ powislandpost.com / [email protected] / www.ketchikandailynews.com Newspaper, City of Edna Bay Edna Bay / 907-594-6300 / fax 907-594-6107 / mayor@ commercial printing, web, and other online services. cityofednabay.org / www.cityofednabay.org Edna Bay is located in the Tongass National Forest on Kosciusko Island. P.O.W. Report Klawock / [email protected] / www.powreport.com News, Reports, & Information for Prince of Wales Island. City of Hydaburg Hydaburg / 907-285-3761 / fax 907-285-3760 / [email protected] The City of Hydaburg works to ensure adequate infrastructure for its water, sewer, and garbage services. We provide these services to 350 community residents. For more information contact us. City of Kasaan Kasaan / 907-542-2212 / fax 907-542-2223 / kasaancityclerk@ aptalaska.net / http://www.kasaan.org/ Municipality; second-class city.
53 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 Southeast Island School District Thorne Bay / 907-828-8254 / NON-PROFITS / GOVERNMENT fax 907-828-8257 / [email protected] / www.sisd.org SISD’s mission is to help students develop City of Klawock Klawock / 907-755-2261 / fax 907-755-2403 / lisaacs@ personal, social, and academic skills necessary in order to become service minded, lifelong learners. cityofklawock.com Municipality operates utilities, harbor, liquor store, library, Totem Park, Long Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association, Inc. House, and carving shed. The restoration of the 21 poles in Totem Park was completed in 2013. A Ketchikan / 907-225-9605 / fax 907-225-1348 / [email protected] A nonprofit salmon must see destination. hatchery association committed to salmon enhancement to benefit common property fisheries and City of Thorne Bay Thorne Bay / 907-828-3380 / fax 907-828-3374 / reception@ the economic development of Prince of Wales Island and Southeast Alaska. thornebay-ak.gov / www.thornebay-ak.gov Municipal government, full-service community, Tatoosh School Coffman Cove / 907-329-2300 / [email protected] / VPSO, EMS, fire, post office, library with Internet access, K Thru 12 School, churches, grocery, gas, www.tatooshschool.org hardware, liquor, vehicle repair. U.S. Forest Service Craig and Thorne Bay Ranger Districts Craig City School District Craig / 907-826-3274 / fax 907-826-3322 / jwalsh@ Craig 907-826-3271 / fax 907-826-2972 / [email protected] / Thorne Bay 907-828-3304 / craigschools.com /www.craigschools.com CCSD is dedicated to providing a meaningful, www.fs.fed.us Forest Service information, maps, public-use cabin information, trail conditions/ comprehensive, and engaging education to all students so they participate responsibly in the Global trail opportunities, campgrounds, day-use areas. Call for El Capitan cave reservations 907-828-3304. Society. The Working Forest Group Anchorage / 907-250-5890 / erin@ Craig Public Library Craig / 907-826-3281 / craigpubliclibrary.com / akworkingforest.org / www.akworkingforest.org A statewide non-profit that promotes active www.craigpubliclibrary.org Craig Public Library is your place for books, magazines, audiobooks. forest management. DVDs, computer access, free Wi-Fi, and video conference access. Hours are: Mon 12-5pm & 7pm-9pm; Tues, Wed, Thurs, 10am-5pm & 7pm-9pm; Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 11-3pm. Craig Tribal Association Craig / 907-826-3996 / fax 907-826-3997 / REAL ESTATE [email protected] / www.craigtribe.org Tribal government organization with 290 Coastal Real Estate Group Ketchikan / 907-247-5811 / fax 907-247-5812 / members. Banquet hall available for meetings, conferences, and social affairs. [email protected] / www.coastalak.com Integrity ... Knowledge ... Results. If you are in Friends of the Thorne Bay Library Thorne Bay / 120 Freeman Drive, the market for a place to call home, your own private getaway, or simply land to roam and play, let Thorne Bay, AK Offering historic walking tours of Thorne Bay Coastal Real Estate Group help you. Whatever your real estate needs may be, we will be there to exceed your expectations. Hollis Community Council Hollis / 907-401-0702 / sandranessett@hotmail. com / www.hollisalaska.org To further the common good and welfare of all the people of the Island Realty Craig / 907-826-6600 / fax 907-826-6601 / cell 219-781-1825 / community by bringing about civic betterment and social improvement. [email protected] / www.alaskaislandrealty.com Serving Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan areas for over 35 years. Hollis Public Library Hollis / 907-530-7112 / [email protected] / www.hollisalaska.org/library.html Established in 1985, Hollis Public Library is run by volunteers and welcomes all ages. Located on Hollis Chilkat Road, we offer books, e-books, audio books, movies, RENTALS: BOATS / EQUIPMENT TV series, Internet, Wi-Fi, library computers/iPads, reading programs, video conference, and a Adventure Alaska Southeast Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 meeting space. fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / www.fishorhunt.com Packages including: H.O.P.E. Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies Craig / cottages, boats, vehicles, saltwater charters, or guided stream fishing. Our facilities include: tackle 907-826-2581 / fax 907-826-2584 / [email protected] H.O.P.E. is our local store, hot tub, freezers, canoes, laundry, and more. Serving POW for 20 years. advocacy group for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. If in need of help, please Coffman Cove Adventures Coffman Cove / 907-329-2043 / 907-351-2978 / call. [email protected] / www.coffmancoveak.com Coffman Cove Adventures offers full- Hydaburg Cooperative Association Hydaburg / 907-285-3666 / service, self-guided adventures for fishing and sightseeing adventures. Weeklong rates include fax 907-285-3541 / [email protected] Tribal government for the Haida community of accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rentals. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Hydaburg. We coordinate a Culture Camp and Haida Festival which is always held the last full week Hollis Adventure Rentals Hollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / in July. cell 425-766-8969 / [email protected] / www.harentals.com Car rental with kayak, Island Christian Academy Craig / 907-826-2526 / POWICAPrincipal@ boat, and camping gear packages. We also offer skiffs, vans, trucks, and fishing gear rentals at gmail.com / www.facebook.com/Island-Christian-Academy-288535137976610/ affordable rates. No delivery fees to Hollis, Klawock, or Craig. Our commitment is to serve our children by giving them a higher Christian academic education. Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park Klawock / toll free 800-544-2205 / Klawock City School District Klawock / 907-755-2220 / fax 907-755-2320 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / www. [email protected] / www.klawockschool.com K-12 School District with enrollment of LogCabinResortandRVPark.com Guided and non-guided fishing packages, Eco-tours, waterside 120, pupil-teacher ratio 8 to 1. “KCSD has done an outstanding job of creating a positive culture and condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals. pride in their school.” Advanced Accreditation. Misty Sea Charters & Lodging, LLC Coffman Cove / 907-329-2054 / misty@ The Nature Conservancy Craig / 907-826-2100 / Cell 907-401-0855 / mistyseacharters.com / www.mistyseacharters.com Cabin, cottage, boat, & car rentals. fax 907-826-2180 / [email protected] / www.nature.org The Nature Conservancy in Economy & luxury accommodations available. Nightly, weekly, & monthly rates available. Alaska works to protect and restore ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. Naukati Bay Outfitters, Inc. Naukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / gwparsley@ Restoring wild salmon habitat is a priority in Southeast Alaska! yahoo.com / www.naukatibayrentals.com Guest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom Organized Village of Kasaan Kasaan / 907-542-2230 / fax 888-380-4480 / with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing lake, outside gazebo, fire pit, and [email protected] / www.kasaan.org The Organized Village of Kasaan is committed to developing smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome. economic opportunities and promoting education and Haida culture. The Tribe offers a unique eco- Prince of Wales Excursion Outfitter, LLC Klawock / 907-401-0909 / cultural tourism experience through the Kasaan Cultural Campus & Naay I’waans Chief Son-i-Hat [email protected] / www.powoutfitter.com POW Excursion Outfitter rents Whale House Tours. Lodging available at the Discovery Cabins and Espresso and food service available ocean fishing boats and many other types of rugged outdoor equipment for the Do-It-Yourself Island at the Totem Trail Café. resident or visitor. Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council (POWCAC) Tyler Rental, Inc. Craig / 907-826-2924 / fax 907-826-2956 / djhansen@ www.powcac.org POWCAC, established in 1989, is a membership organization made up of the tylerrental.com / www.tylerrental.com Construction equipment rentals. Retail sales: Milwaukee communities, tribes, and Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. POWCAC promotes the resolution of power tools, Stihl chain saws and trimmers, safety supplies, rigging and welding supplies. issues important to the residents of Prince of Wales Island. The Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council is a non-profit member. Prince of Wales Voc Tec Center Klawock / 907-401-0200 / kcleary@ SEAFOOD PROCESSORS powvoctec.org / www.powvoctec.org Workshops and classes. Meeting space with business E.C. Phillips & Son, Inc. Ketchikan / 907-247-7975 / fax 907-225-7250 / larrye@ amenities available for rent-up to 4 hours $100 / up to 8 hours $200. Tech lab / high-speed Internet. ecphillipsalaska.com / www.ecphillipsalaska.com Producers and processors of high-quality Construction & Welding Shops. Alaskan seafood. Southeast Conference Juneau / 907-586-4360 / fax 907-463-5670 / info@ Shikat Bay Oysters Craig / 907-965-5964 / [email protected] / seconference.org / www.seconference.org The mission of Southeast Conference is to undertake www.oysteralaska.com/shikat-bay-farm/ Said to be some of the finest Oysters available, our and support activities that promote strong economies, healthy communities, and a quality Oysters are raised in suspended trays in the deep, cold, pristine, Alaskan waters where they never see environment in Southeast Alaska. muddy/sandy beaches. Local sales and will ship anywhere in the USA.
54 www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-2626 Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC Craig / 907-826-4550 / fax 907-826-4560 / craig@ Oceanview Hair Care Craig / 907-826-2543 / [email protected] Oceanview silverbayseafoods.com / www.silverbayseafoods.com State of the art freezing and processing Hair Care is a full-service salon for men and women. Aveda makeup, hair care products, and Nu Skin facilities that maximize quality, opportunity for harvest, and value for the resource. Predominantly skin care products. Bill Eggen is a continuing education stylist. Open evenings. fishermen owned company with facilities in Sitka, Craig, and Valdez. Off The Hook Taxidermy Klawock / cell 907-965-4779 / info@ Snow Pass Seafoods Coffman Cove / 907-329-2299 / [email protected] / offthehooktaxidermy.com / www.offthehooktaxidermy.com A full time, fish only, taxidermy www.snowpasseafoods.com Fresh filleted, vacuum-packed, and flash-frozen salmon and halibut. studio. The studio provides one of a kind, high quality, traditional skin mounts, fiberglass Wild Alaskan seafood direct from the fisherman to you. reproduction, or custom mold fish mounts. Wildfish Cannery, LLC Klawock / 907-755-2247 / [email protected] / POWTEC Prince of Wales Island / 1-877-776-9832 / 360-377-8600 / mark.sammons@ www.wildfishcannery.com Celebrating 30 years in business, our custom-processing services powtec.com / www.powtec.com POWTEC is a professional services company specializing in include smoking, canning, and vacuum packing. Visit our retail store to check out our retail line of IT support, facilities support, logistics management, and environmental/engineering services for premium smoked salmon products. government and commercial clients. Prince of Wales Properties Craig / cell 907-401-0043 / powproperties@ gmail.com Provider of prime rental retail and administrative office space in Craig. Property SERVICES management services. Office located at West Wind Plaza. ABC Educational Consulting, LLC Craig / 907-978-3529 / abcedconsulting@ gmail.com Educational Consulting education, low-vision, blind, assessments and services. Children Raven Hair Design Klawock / cell 907-401-2164 One-chair salon offering haircuts, and adults. perms, color, waxing. By appointment only. Hair products. Convenient quiet location next to The Healing Touch Massage on Hemlock Street, Klawock. Long–time POW resident. Alaskan Pharms Naukati Bay / 907-629-4226 / [email protected] Providing quality recreational & medical marijuana products to Prince of Wales Island. From buds to Satellite & Sound Ketchikan / 907-225-3474 / cell 907-254-5296 / del@ edibles, tinctures, Dab’s, RSO Rick Simpson Oil, pre-rolls, and more. satandsound.net / www.satandsound.net Southeast Alaska one-stop shopping located in Ketchikan. Dish Network, Direct TV, and Hughes Net Systems. Servicing Ketchikan, Greater Prince of The Bay Company Craig / 907-826-3341 / fax 907-826-2592 / Wales Island, and Southeast Alaska outlying areas. baycompany.com / www.baycompany.com Marine parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha outboards. Arctic Cat and Polaris snow machines and ATVs, King and EZ Loader boat trailers, SEAKdrones, LLC Thorne Bay / 755-420-1688 / [email protected] / Kingfisher and Lund boats. www.SEAKdrones.com Commercial aerial imaging services for real estate, mapping, environmental monitoring, forestry/silviculture, marketing (tourism), insurance, inspections, and construction. High Betty’s Hair & Nails Klawock / 907-755-8883 / fax 907-755-8893 / Klawock and ultrahigh definition drone imagery. FAA licensed and insured. Heenya Mall, Suite # 6 Haircuts, color, highlights, lowlights, perms, waxing, paraffin dips, manicures, pedicures, acrylics, tanning. Retail products. Arts & jewelry handmade in Alaska. Seaport POW Satellite Services Prince of Wales Island / 907-723-5092 / [email protected] / www.seaportel.com Seaport Telecom delivers Hughesnet, idirect, Black Bear Store Klawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / blackbearstore@ DIRECTV, Dish Globalstar Phones, Iridium InReach, Microtik, and Ubiquiti routers, and Wireless logcabinsports.com / www.logcabinsports.com/blackbear/ Basic groceries, fuel, hunting & Hotspots with partners Island Satellite, in Klawock, and POW Satellite at Whale Pass. fishing licenses, and tackle. Southeast Clean & Care Hollis / 907-602-2325 / southeast.clean.care@ Fitch’s Auto Body & Repair Klawock / 907-965-4166 / [email protected] gmail.com / www.southeastcleanandcare.weebly.com A family-owned and operated cleaning www.facebook.com/pages/fitch-auto-body-repair/255141141303537? Repair shop, body business. A professional cleaning service for a community that cares. “You mess it, we address it.” All shop, paint booth – ready to cover all your automotive needs. Computer diagnostics available. We jobs considered. gladly work with insurance companies so you don’t have to! Tongass Business Center Ketchikan / 907-225-9015 / 800-478-9015 / Fundamental Insights, LLC Hollis / 801-836-9052 / [email protected] Business fax 907-225-9014 / [email protected] / www.shop.tbcenter.com Office equipment and Consulting Services including Supply Chain, Quality Systems, Process Improvement & Profitability supplies, Sharp copiers and faxes, printing and binding, newsletters, office furniture. Shop online at Maximization. Focus on small to medium manufacturing & food processing companies. shop.tbcenter.com Call for Catalog. The Healing Touch Massage Therapy Craig and Klawock / 907-530-7080 Tongass Electric Coffman Cove / 907-329-2054 / Cell 907-401-1502 / heatalaska@ cell 775-842-7758 Discover the benefits of massage. Outcall to local lodges, *travel fees apply. gmail.com Licensed, bonded & insured electrical contractor specializing in residential, marine, Located on Hemlock Street. Available by appointment year-round. STATE & nationally certified. commercial & industrial electric work. Hollis Volunteer Fire Dept. / EMS Hollis / 907-530-7033 / cell 907-401-0985 TSS, Inc. Ketchikan, POW / 907-247-1431 / fax 907-247-1432 / Juneau, POW / [email protected] Firefighting, fire prevention, and education, search and rescue, emergency 907-523-8402 / fax 907-523-8402 / afterhours 907-401-3003 / [email protected] / medical services. www.tss-safety.com Occupational health services. DOT drug and alcohol testing, phlebotomy, Island Air Express Klawock / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / EKG, Spirometry, Audio testing, DNA testing, Quest Diagnostics. Craig by appointment 907-401-3003. www.IslandAirX.com Headquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express safely operates modern jet-prop aircraft. Fully FAA certified for day & night IFR flights, Island Air’s aircraft provides travelers with the most reliable year-round scheduled service available between Prince of Wales SHOPPING / RETAIL Island and Ketchikan. All scheduled flights coincide with Alaska Airlines arrivals and departures. Fly AC – Alaska Commercial Company Thompson House Craig / Safe … Fly Smart! 907-826-3394 / fax 907-826-3973 / [email protected] Full-service grocery store with fresh produce, meat, natural foods, deli/bakery, hot foods, a large selection of grocery and general Island ATV & Small Engine Repair Thorne Bay / 907-204-0755 / merchandise, Western Union, and hunting/fishing licenses. AC Liquor Store features fine wine, spirits, [email protected] / Facebook.com ATV’s, outboards, snowmobiles, generators, and cold beer with a growler filling station. chainsaws, and sharpening. All phases of repair. 25+ years’ experience. Credit cards and cash only. Tues-Fri 9-5pm Sat 9-1pm AC – Alaska Commercial Company Klawock / 907-755-2722 / fax 907-755-2459 / [email protected] / www.alaskacommercial.com Klawock AC, Kasaan Volunteer Fire Dept. Kasaan / cell 907-617-8998 / vpsowest@ Klawock Fuels, Hydaburg Market. Fresh produce, fresh meat, wide variety of grocery items, full- gmail.com Kasaan Volunteer Fire Department’s primary mission is to protect lives & property. service deli/bakery, large variety general merchandise. Customer service is our #1 priority! This is accomplished through the delivery of emergency medical services, fire suppression, and fire prevention through public education. Alaska Gifts Craig / 907-826-2991 / fax 907-826-2991 / alaskagiftscraig@ outlook.com Offering authentic Alaska items, jewelry, art & greeting cards, frameable art prints, Klawock RV Park, LLC Klawock / 907-755-2375 / cell 907-401-0376 / custom matting & framing, Kodak picture-maker machine, ready-made frames, plus much more in [email protected] Furnished RV trailer and apartment available for short-term rentals. RV Craig. spaces for rent by the month with city utilities, laundry on-site. 55SF and 100SF unheated storage spaces available. Alaskan Pharms Naukati Bay / 907-629-4226 / [email protected] Providing quality recreational & medical marijuana products to Prince of Wales Island. From buds to The Local Pages Prince of Wales Island / 888-249-6920 / fax 801-988-1171 / edibles, tinctures, Dab’s, RSO Rick Simpson Oil, pre-rolls, and more. [email protected] / www.thelocalpages.com Arrowhead LP Gas Craig / 907-826-2944 / fax 907-826-3916 / info@ Microcom Prince of Wales Island / 907-264-3474 / toll-free 877-696-3474 / arrowheadlpgas.com / www.arrowheadlpgas.com Your full-service propane gas professionals. [email protected] / www.microcominternet.com Microcom is an Alaskan-owned Satellite Reliable deliveries, licensed technicians. Stocking on-demand water heaters, fireplaces, heaters, RV Communications company that provides Internet & TV solutions for residential and commercial appliances & accessories. Large selection of name-brand electric and gas home appliances. businesses across the State. The Bay Company Craig / 907-826-3341 / fax 907-826-2592 / info@ Mitsy Enterprises Craig / cell 907-401-0449 / 406-525-3647 / jonikuntz@ baycompany.com / www.baycompany.com Marine parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha gmail.com Rental property, Thorne Bay and Craig. outboards. Arctic Cat and Polaris snow machines and ATV’s, King and EZ Loader boat trailers, Kingfisher and Lund boats.
55 Prince of Wales Island Guide 2018 SHOPPING / RETAIL TRANSPORTATION / TAXI / FREIGHT Black Bear Store Klawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / blackbearstore@ Alaska Marine Lines Craig / 907-826-3419 / 800-326-8346 / fax 907-826-3916 / logcabinsports.com / www.logcabinsports.com/blackbear/ Basic groceries, fuel, hunting & [email protected] / www.shipaml.com Weekly barge service to and from Prince of Wales Island fishing licenses, and tackle. from Seattle with connections to all points north and south. EZ Commerce online shipment tracking Cammie May Artwork Craig / 907-401-0234 / [email protected] / and reporting. www.etsy.com/shop/cambazamart Unique, Local artwork for sale. Available for commission Alaska Seaplanes Juneau / Klawock / 800-354-2479 / 907-401-3672 (Klawock) work as well. [email protected] / www.flyalaskaseaplanes.com Based in Juneau, Alaska Log Cabin Sporting Goods Craig / 907-826-2205 / fax 907-826-2210 / Seaplanes is the premier commuter airline of Southeast Alaska, providing scheduled service from [email protected] / www.logcabinsports.com The Island’s only outdoor specialty Klawock to Sitka and Juneau with convenient connections Northern Southeast Alaska. store featuring camping, hunting, and fishing supplies. The finest quality in outdoor apparel. Special Arrowhead Transfer Inc. Craig / 907-826-3419 / fax 907-826-3916 / info@ orders are welcome. arrowheadlpgas.com / www.arrowheadlpgas.com Local and long-distance hauling. Agent for The Plaza, LLC Ketchikan / 907-225-7000 / [email protected] / Alaska Marine Lines weekly barge. Heated mini-storage. Packing cartons for sale. www.ketchikanplaza.com Commercial retail rental space available in Ketchikan. Inter-Island Ferry Authority Hollis 907-530-4848 / toll-free 866-308-4848 Service Auto Parts Craig / 907-826-3950 / fax 907-826-2914 Retail, automotive, Hollis fax 907-530-4849 / Ketchikan 907-225-4848 / fax 907-247-4849 / reservations@ and marine parts and supplies. Your NAPA dealer on Prince of Wales Island! interislandferry.com / www.interislandferry.com Year-round daily, reliable passenger and vehicle ferry transportation between Hollis, on Prince of Wales Island, and Ketchikan. Food service Strictly Local Craig / 907-826-4825 / [email protected] / onboard. www.strictlyocalgallery.com / www.strictlylocalgallery.com Quaint local gallery/gift shop featuring 100+ POW artists and Alaskan-made products. Regular “Paint Nights,” yoga classes, and Island Air Express Klawock / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / special events offered. Sign up for our email list at strictlylocalgallery.com www.IslandAirX.com Headquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express safely operates modern jet-prop aircraft. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR flights, Island Air’s aircraft provides Thorne Bay Market Alaskan & Proud Thorne Bay / 907-828-3306 / travelers with the most reliable year-round scheduled service available between Prince of Wales fax 907-828-3614 / store email [email protected] Thorne Bay Alaskan & Proud Market is Island and Ketchikan. All scheduled flights coincide with Alaska Airlines arrivals and departures. Fly an independent full-service grocery store. We feature fresh meat and produce, a full line of groceries, Safe … Fly Smart! and non-food items. Winter Hours: 8am-6pm Monday-Saturday; 10am-6pm Sunday. Summer Hours: 7am-7pm Monday-Saturday; 9am-6pm Sunday. RIPTIDE LIQUOR is a full-service liquor store. Winter Samson Tug and Barge POW, Ketchikan, Seattle / toll free 800-331-3522 / Hours: 11am-6pm Monday-Saturday; noon-6pm Sunday. Summer Hours: 11am-7pm Monday- Craig 907-826-4828 / Ketchikan 907-225-2093 ext. 2 / [email protected] / Saturday; noon-6pm Sunday. BOTH stores accept Visa and MasterCard. www.samsontug.com Alaskans serving Alaskans. Barge service between Seattle, Southwestern, and Southeast Alaska, call for pricing and information. Tyler Rental, Inc. Craig / 907-826-2924 / fax 907-826-2956 / djhansen@ tylerrental.com / www.tylerrental.com Construction equipment rentals. Retail sales: Milwaukee power tools, Stihl chain saws and trimmers, safety supplies, rigging, and welding supplies. UTILITIES The Voyageur Craig / 907-826-2298 / [email protected] / Alaska Power & Telephone Craig / 907-826-3202 / fax 907-826-3210 / pow@ www.facebook.com/TheVoyageurAK/timeline?ref+page_internal Retail books & gift shop aptalaska.com / www.aptalaska.com A progressive employee-owned energy, telecom, data with a distinctly Alaskan and somewhat nautical flair. Also serving fresh brewed and pour-over transport, and Internet services company providing clean, renewable power and state of the art coffee, loose tea, and scrumptious baked goods. A great place to visit! communications that enhance the quality of life in Alaskan communities, stretching from the Arctic Circle to the southernmost tip of Southeast Alaska. Find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ Walmart Ketchikan / 907-247-2156 / Fax 907-247-2169 / Pharmacy 907-247-2183 AlaskaPowerandTelephone. Wild Art USA Gallery Craig / 907-401-1696 / [email protected]/ Prince of Wales Island / 907-264-3474 / toll-free 877-696-3474 / contact@ www.wildartusa.com / Fine art photography prints and custom full color transfer art t-shirts and Microcom microcom.tv / www.microcominternet.com Microcom is an Alaskan-owned Satellite hooded t-shirts for your home, office, and gifts. Communications company that provides Internet & TV solutions for residential and commercial businesses across the state.
U.S. FOREST SERVICE RANGER DISTRICTS U.S. Forest Service Craig and Thorne Bay Ranger Districts Craig / 907-826-3271 / fax 907-826-2972 / [email protected] / www.fs.fed.us Thorne Bay / 907-828-3304 / www.fs.fed.us Forest Service information, maps, public-use cabin information, trail conditions/trail opportunities, campgrounds, day-use areas. Call for El Capitan Cave INDEX TO ADVERTISERS reservations 907-828-3304.
A Bed and Breakfast 40 Changing Tides Inn 25 Island Air Express 3 Papa’s Pizza 12 Southeast Clean and Care 15 A Place To Stay 11 City of Coffman Cove 42 Island Christian Academy 40 PeaceHealth Medical Group 19 Southeast Retreat 41 Alaska-Dreamin’ Vacation Rentals 35 City of Thorne Bay 25 J&J Charters 39 Petersburg-Wrangell Insurance 12 Taquan Air 57 Alaska Gifts 23 Coastal Real Estate Group 57 Kasaan Arts 26 POWTEC 23 Thorne Bay Market-Riptide Liquor 41 Alaska Power & Telephone 20 Coffman Cove Lodging 26 Ketchikan Visitors Bureau 35 Prince of Peace Assembly of God 23 Trophy Inn 23 Alaska Seaplanes 58 Coffman Cove’s Bears Den 12 KingFisher Charters & Lodge 46 Prince of Wales Excursion Outfitter 2 TSS, Inc. 23 Alaska’s Fish Tales Lodge 11 Davies-Barry Insurance 20 The Landing Hotel 26 Prince of Wales Island Realty 36 Tyler Rental 23 Anchor Baptist Church 39 Dreamcatcher B&B 12 Log Cabin Resort and RV Park 7 Rainforest Auto Rentals 39 Water Street Apartments 26 Arrowhead Gas 27 Edgewater Inn 13 Log Cabin Sporting Goods 9 Ruth Ann’s Hotel 7 Welchman Cabin 27 Atwood Drywall & Painting 9 Emerald Island Adventures 11 McFarland’s Floatel 39 Salmon Falls Resort 39 Welcome Inn B&B 26 Barlow’s Overlook Inn 39 Fireweed Lodge 35 Microcom 37 Samson Tug & Barge 17 Wells Fargo Bank 9 The Bay Company 35 First Bank 27 Misty Sea Charters and Lodging 15 SEAKdrones, LLC 9 Wes’ Place 23 Black Bear Store 17 Harris Aircraft Services Inc. 25 My Place Hotel 37 Seaport POW Satellite Services 57 Wesley Rentals 20 Blue Heron Inn 17 Hollis Adventure Rentals 57 Ocean Bluebird B&B 41 Shelter Cove Lodge 36 Whale Point Cabin 41 By the Sea Arts & Seafood Fest. 9 Inter-Island Ferry Authority 7 Organized Village of Kasaan 2 South Haven Guest House 15 Whale Tail Pharmacy 13 Cammie May Artwork 17 Southeast Alaska Getaway 9 Zat’s Pizza 41
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