The Alaska Rainforest Preserve in Ketchikan, Alaska, is a private nature reserve and ecotourism destination dedicated to preserving the pristine rainforests of southeastern Alaska. Located near Ketchikan, the preserve offers visitors the opportunity to experience the region's lush temperate rainforests through guided tours, wildlife viewing, and outdoor activities.
The Totem Bight Historic Site is a park and cultural site located in Ketchikan, Alaska. It houses a collection of totem poles and other cultural artifacts. The totem poles are carved by contemporary artists and replicate the designs and symbols of the original totem poles erected in the area centuries ago.
Tongass National Forest is a vast wilderness area located in southeastern Alaska, encompassing over 16.7 million acres. It is the largest national forest in the United States and is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including black bears, bald eagles, moose, and humpback whales.
Ketchikan is a city and the administrative center of Ketchikan Gateway County on Revillagigedo Island, Alaska. It is the largest settlement in the far southeastern part of the state. The Ketchikan city center is a National Historic Site. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 8,192, up from 8,050 in 2010. Ketchikan is best known as the "Salmon Capital of the World".
The Totem Heritage Center is a museum located in Ketchikan, Alaska, that houses a collection of totem poles and other artifacts of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian indigenous peoples of southeastern Alaska. Established in 1976, the museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the region's cultural heritage.
