If you would like to rent a bicycle during your Petersburg visit or need a repair on one you brought along, Wheelhouse Bikes is the place to go. Owned by Pat Blair, the shop offers bicycle rentals, sales and repairs at 305 Mitkof Highway, outside downtown. For guests staying at Scandia House, renting locally means…
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Ursa Major Charters: Small-Group Alaska Adventure Cruise
Ursa Major Charters in Petersburg, Alaska, is not a regular cruise—it’s a real adventure out in the wild. Instead of big ships with crowds, it takes only a few people at a time on an eight-day trip through glaciers, fjords, and forests. With just four to six guests on board, it feels more like exploring…
South Harbor Space 629: Fishing, Travel, and Community
South Harbor sits on the edge of Mitkof Island in Petersburg, Alaska, where Wrangell Narrows and Frederick Sound meet. It’s one of the town’s busiest spots and an essential part of daily life, especially for people who work or travel by boat. One specific slip—Space 629—shows just how much this harbor helps the community. South…
Outlook Seafoods L.L.C.: Boat-Fresh Seafood from Alaska
Outlook Seafoods L.L.C. is a small, family-owned seafood business in Petersburg, Alaska, a cozy coastal town on Mitkof Island. Run by Aaron and Katrina Miller, the company was founded in 2021 and sources fresh, wild-caught seafood directly from the Alaskan ocean. What makes it special? The seafood comes directly from their boat, the F/V Outlook,…