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In the late 1800’s, Ketchikan was a cannery site. Mostly salmon. Today, Ketchikan continues to rely on commercial
fishing for a third of its economy.
In the early 1950’s, logging, timber and their pulp mill,
played a major role for jobs. , however,
due to strikes and changes in public policy, their sawmill was closed down in
the early 1980’s and the pulp mill in late 1990’s. With hundreds of loss jobs, to a well-paying
career.
Today, Ketchikan is highly expressed more, as the ‘First
City’. It’s the first Alaska port, where
the Alaska Marine ferries and cruise ships, coming from the south, stop. It’s
only 90 miles north of Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Ketchikan is several miles long, however, at its widest
width, it’s only 10 blocks. Due to width
and lack of space in Ketchikan, it’s why, their airport is built on another
island, 3 miles away. A ferry is taken from this island to reach Ketchikan. Ferry services begins at 6:15am and the last for
the day is 9:30pm, with a current passenger cost of $6, for ages 12 &
older.
It basically rains almost every day in Ketchikan, even if
only a drizzle. Their annual rain fall
is between 162-200 inches. The locals
don’t use umbrellas. Nor do their stop
their routines nor outside activities, or they would never accomplish anything.
However, when the skies are clear, the beauty of this
small island shines. The background for
the town is forested hills and the waterway to the front, is filled with
floatplanes, fishing boards, ferries, barges, and on select dates, May through
September … Cruise Ships !
A fun little town for cruise passengers and for folks who
want to fly into Ketchikan for hiking, fishing, and just a week of
relaxation. Just walking the little town,
down to the famous Creak and up to the Westmark Hotel, is truly interesting.
Though small island, there’s plenty to do, and new tours
are added yearly. As already mentioned,
hiking and fishing ! Lots to do in
Ketchikan. A few loves are, boat ride to
or float plane over the Misty Fjords, Totem Bight State Historic Park, Totem
Heritage Center, Potlatch Totem Park, Alaska
Rainforest Sanctuary, fishing, Duck Tour, and boat ride surrounding their
Lighthouse. There’s also high adventure
tours, such as Zip Lining, Off-Road Jeep, and Canoe Safari.
My most favorite, which sells out quick, is the Sea Crab Fisherman’s
Tour. My 2nd choice is the
Crabbing/Crab Feast on Ketchikan.
Something still on my bucket list … Float Plane and Crab Feast on an
island ! And LOVE ... The shopping (smile) !
I’ve been here 13 times (My 1st time
to Alaska, I did not visit here). Mostly,
my times there, were a stop by cruise ship.
However, once, my dad and I flew into Ketchikan, stayed at a B&B,
outside the town, and then cruised out the next day from Ketchikan, on a yacht with Cruise West. Later, my father and mother flew here, and
stayed a week, again, at the (Sonny’s) B&B .
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