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The treasures inside the Tongass National Forest are abundant and vibrant. Spanning nearly 500 miles of Alaska’s Inside Passage and bordered by the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this national forest is the largest intact temperature rainforest in the world. It is home to an exquisite array of mountains, glaciers, islands, forests, fjords, salmons,…

The city of Petersburg lies across Frederick Sound from a fabulous glaciated wall of alpine peaks that form a skyline of jagged snowcapped summits. Petersburg’s community of roughly 3,000 is centered around its scenic waterfront, which is lined with working boats, piers, and weathered boathouses, businesses, and homes – many decorated with Norweigan rosemaling.  The…

11 Sing Lee Alley Petersburg, Alaska 99833, USA | 907-772–4440 Sing Lee Alley Books is located along an alley in a marvelous white house that served as a boarding house for schoolteachers and fishermen. This shop was founded in 1981 and is located in Petersburg, Alaska.  Because this Alaskan city doesn’t have deep water, it…

Whale watching, as its name states, is observing whales (and dolphins) in their natural habitat. Whale watching is primarily a recreational activity, but it can also serve scientific and educational purposes. Join a whale-watching tour of Petersburg for breathtaking views of marine mammals. During the summer, humpback whales in the vicinity of Petersburg feed in…