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Haines, Alaska
Cradled at the base of the Chilkat Peninsula, this picturesque town of Haines is located on America's longest fjord and boasts the largest annual gathering of American bald eagles. Home of the Tlingit people, this area was settled and renamed by missionaries in the late 1800s.
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
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Upwards of 4,000 bald eagles gather here to gorge on spawning salmon along the Chilkat River each fall. Naturalists and photographers from all over the world come to witness the sight.
American Eagle Foundation
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This organization serves to educate the public about our national symbol, the majestic eagle. They offer a variety of interesting and informational exhibits.
Fort William H. Seward
- During the 1900s a U.S. army post was built. It was the first in Alaska and can still be easily seen from the sea. The installation was abandoned in 1946 and has since become a national historic site.
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Sample Shore Excursions:
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Discover this special corner of Alaska on an unforgettable tour of a picturesque town few have the chance to experience.
Board a deluxe motorcoach and drive through historic Fort William H. Seward, the first U.S. Army outpost in Alaska. Then visit the American Bald Eagle Foundation, an interpretive wildlife display and education center, to learn about these majestic birds and other native wildlife. Venture out along the Chilkat Peninsula where glaciers, peaks, rivers and ocean converge. See the mighty Chilkat River emptying into the sea and Rainbow Glacier tumbling from the lofty heights of the Chilkat Mountains. Your guide acquaints you with the unique human and natural history of Haines and the Chilkat Valley.
At Letnikof Cove, visit the Haines Packing Company, a working fish processing facility. Built in 1917, it has been refurbished as a state-of-the-art smokery with new pinbone extractors, blast freezers and vacuum packing machines. A guided tour through the facility provides explanations and demonstrations of how it functions during the fishing season. Enjoy a tasty salmon snack before the conclusion of your tour.
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Embark on a close encounter of the wild kind as you visit a wildlife center in the heart of the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
The towering Cathedral Peaks and Chilkat Mountains provide a scenic backdrop as your bus follows the route of the Chilkat River into the preserve. Your knowledgeable guide acquaints you with the unique human and natural history of the area as you journey to the Kroschel Films Wildlife Park Center.
Steve Kroschel has a lifetime of experience working with wild animals for movies such as "Never Cry Wolf" and the PBS "Wild America" series. His center provides a home for numerous orphaned wild animals including bears, moose, wolves, Arctic fox, lynx, porcupine, pine marten, mink, reindeer and wolverines. Your interactive visit includes hands-on, face-to-face encounters and intimate close-up photography. As you venture through the center, learn about the behavior of these intriguing creatures and gain an understanding of the time and trust required to train them.
Don't miss this chance for an interactive wildlife viewing experience unlike any other in Alaska.
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Travel off the beaten path and sample some of the products Haines has to offer such as micro-brewed beer, wild Alaska smoked salmon and local hospitality.
Meet your knowledgeable guide and head to the southeast Alaska fairgrounds, home of Dalton City. Explore this photogenic gold rush town created for the 1989 Walt Disney film "White Fang." Tour the Haines Brewing Company, Alaska's smallest brewery with an annual production of 300 barrels. Meet the brewmeister and learn about the challenges of producing beer in this small town while you sample Dalton Trail Ale and Eldred Rock Amber.
Continue with a driving tour through downtown Haines, historic Fort William H. Seward and arrive at Dejon Delights, where locals buy their smoked salmon. Learn how experts smoke their catch using smoldering Alaska birch and black cottonwood and taste one-of-a-kind recipes such as Lookout Stout-smoked salmon and lemon-peppered smoked halibut. Time for shopping will be allowed before returning to your ship.
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This tour provides the opportunity to photograph the stunning scenery and wildlife of the Chilkat Valley with a local, professional photographer.
Your guide chooses locations based on the group's interest and the season. Some locations lend themselves to longer or shorter stops, depending on lighting, wildlife activity and weather. You may photograph bears along the Chilkoot River, an explosion of wildflowers with the Rainbow Glacier as a backdrop or young bald eagles exercising their wings at the edge of their nest.
Regardless of skill level or camera type, your guide works to insure everyone's photographic abilities are improved. Your guide suggests shots and discusses issues such as exposure, use of flash and depth of field. Group size is limited to ensure a comfortable and interactive atmosphere. Bring your own camera and plenty of film.
Learn about Haines' natural wonders and capture memories of a lifetime.
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