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Alaska's Inside Passage is a maze of waterways, channels and fjords through some of the most wild scenery on the planet. Islands abound and most are untouched by humans. Mile after mile of rocky, rugged coast lines the cold and clear waters, which team with sealife including whales, orcas, dolphins and more. Along the shore, don't be surprised to see bears, moose, deer and other large mammals foraging for food. Overhead, look for a myriad of birds, including bald eagles. The occasional float plane drives home this region's remoteness. Even the few towns feel like an afterthought, ready to be reclaimed by nature after only a storm or two. Ketchikan in the south clings precariously to hillsides, Juneau is reachable only by air or sea, and Sitka, near the open Pacific, feels like another planet. You can see much of the scenery — including glaciers — as well as tourist attractions from the dozens of cruise ships that ply the waters, but to really experience the region, take one of the year-round Alaska Marine Highway ferries that service even the smallest burgs. Better yet, combine the trip with a BC Ferries run along the stunning coast to the south.
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Ryan Ver Berkmoes has written many books for Lonely Planet, including Bali & Lombok and the Southeastern Alaska and Western Canada sections for LP's Canada guide.
Ryan Ver Berkmoes has written many books for Lonely Planet, including Bali & Lombok and the Southeastern Alaska and Western Canada sections for LP's Canada guide.
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Alaska's Inside Passage Facts
- Location:
- Alaskan Panhandle off of British Columbia in extreme Northwest of North America,
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- Towns like Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway can get over-run by day-trippers. Venture out a bit for crowd-free pleasures.
When to Visit Alaska's Inside Passage
Alaska ferries run all year but the summer offers lots of daylight and most everything is open.
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Alaska's Inside Passage Events
- August. Bluegrass Cruise. Boat cruise around the Inside Passage with Bluegrass music
- June. Gold Rush Days. Celebrate the miner spirit with mining competitions and food
- December. Govener's open house. Annual holiday event govener has people in for music and treats
- July 4. Fourth of July Celebrations
- First Friday of Each Month. Art walk with galleries and museums reception special exhibits
- June. Juneau Lyric Opera Mid-Summer Vocal Festival
- July. Focus on the Whales. Week long event where people go whale watching
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