The Alaskan city of Ketchikan lies on the Inside Passage, a network of waterways weaving past breath-taking wilderness of snow-capped mountains, glistening fjords, and salmon-filled rivers. For centuries the town has lived off the land and water by fishing and the timber.
The rich culture of Ketchikan offers fishy tales, and native legacies of a bygone era kept alive by today's local people. Wandering around the centre visitors will notice Native American totem poles scattered around the town, with some being the oldest totems in the world. Ketchikan is recognised as the 'Salmon capital of the world' so make sure to head to the restaurants to taste the tastiest fresh fish dishes. Explore the outstanding beauty surrounding Ketchikan, visit the Misty Fjords National Monument, a glacier nature sanctuary, home to black bears, wolves, and bald eagles.