2011 Prince Of Wales Island Alaska Visitors Guide

prince of wales island

The age of exploration isn’t over.

It starts the day you get here.

ALASKAVisitors Guide2011

A PUBLICATION OF THE PRINCE OF WALES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-26262

A totem park. A traditional clan house. And more.

A friendly villAge welcome

mix exploration, recreation and home comforts

in the historic village of Kasaan on Kasaan Bay.

Two-bedroom house wiTh full kiTchen near The beach and oTher scenic and recreaTional siTes. renT for $90 per person per nighT.

Two chevy suburbans also available for renT. 907-542-2230 for booking.

Resort ; RV Park ; Charters

Log cabin is the headquarters ForsportFishing and wiLdLiFe cruisesGuided and non-guided fishing ; Eco-tours Waterside condos ; Beach cabins ; Boat and canoe rentals

ExPERiEnCE Bush AlAskA

800-544-2205 ; klawock, Alaskawww.logCabinResortandRVPark.com

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Editing and design by Gregg Poppen | Full Circle Media Arts | KetchikanText contributions were made by Jeff Lund and Nita Nettleton

COVER PHOTOS SUNLIGHT SILHOUETTES THE RAIN FOREST AS A WALKER APPROACHES MEMORIAL BEACH RICHARD ERICKSONA COMMERCIAL SALMON TROLLER WORKS CALM SEAS OFF THE ISLAND IN GLORIOUS, LOW SUN JEREMY STERK

ContentsGETTING HERE Ferry or fly to Prince of Wales Island 4PACKING FOR A VISIT / CELL & INTERNET CONNECTIONS 5

HIGHWAYS AND SCENIC BYWAYS A road guide and trip advice 6ROAD MAP The major arteries lead to back country 7OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Enjoying our natural setting 8-9FISHING & FISHING RESOURCES One of our great recreations 10-11TRAILS AND CABINS Get into, and stay in, beautiful backcountry 12HUNTING Deer, bear and waterfowl hunting outlined 13CAVES Karst landscape aids science and invites exploration 14CAMPING The life outdoors 15 WILDLIFE Whales to bears, wildlife is abundant and visible 16-17BIRDS Birdwatching is spectacular here 18NATIVE CULTURE AND ART First peoples, totem parks 20A LOOK AT LOCAL LINGO A casual primer to help visitors 21ISLAND FACTS / TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST 22NAMES AND PLACES Human history laid on the map 23WILDLIFE STOPS! Places to see resident and migratory creatures 25MILEAGE CHART / SAFETY IN BEAR COUNTRY 25MAP OF THE ISLAND A resource for traveling, camping, hiking 26-27RESOURCES AND THE ECONOMY Mining, timber, fishing, visitors 28ISLAND EVENTS A calendar of island events in 2011 30COMMUNITIES Resources, histories and notes for 11 towns 32-38MEDICAL RESOURCES Clinics, EMS and 911 38INTERNATIONAL MARATHON Annual race takes the scenic route 38CHURCHES 39BUSINESS MEMBERS DIRECTORY Businesses and services 40-50ITINERARITIES Suggestions for exploring 50

Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Board of DirectorsJan Bush president Budd Burnett vice president John Moots secretary Kim Swainson treasurer John Bruns past president Lynnette Logan director Janice Lund director Jeannie McFarland director Sharilyn Zellhuber director

Denise Daniels office managerPrince of Wales Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 490 Klawock, AK 99925-0490 907-755-2626 voice 907-755-2627 fax [email protected] email www.princeofwalescoc.org web site

We have fishing and whales and mountains and a magnificent forest. We have friendly small towns and trails that take you to solitude.

Craig’s ocean front yard offers optimal fishing, crabbing and whale-watching. The town’s back yard has one of the best hikes on the island, leading to a 3,000-foot vantage over the community and miles and miles of islands. Klawock is a bike ride or a short walk from a river that spawns four species of salmon and a lake with some of the island’s biggest trout. Thorne Bay’s roots as a logging town are proudly visible while its residents provide a worthy travel destination. Fishing is great on its namesake river and the town is close to fun and relaxation at Sandy Beach.

The island’s more than 2,000 miles of roads provide unmatched daily itineraries among these towns and others such as Coffman Cove, Hydaburg and Naukati Bay. Every town will show you their own take on what it means to be an Alaskan community.

Nowhere else in North America are such extensive limestone caves open to explorers. Nowhere else in the 49th state is there such easy access to two proud Native cultures, logging towns and great mud-bog racing. All of that, plus a limit of salmon from local waters, makes this island an ideal Alaskan destination. And the wildlife: eagles, deer and even black bear are just a part of the experience while you drive our roads and hike our trails.

Prince of Wales is a do-what-you-feel-like island. Nature and the people who live here have created what you might call a theme park for the outdoors lover.

Contents © 2011 Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. All rights are reserved. Reprinting or transmitting of this material in any form is prohibited without the express written permission of the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information in this guide. Advertisements are the sole property and responsibility of advertisers. Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility nor liability for content of advertising. Photographs are owned by the photographers and are used by permission.

Prince of Wales IslandPrince of Wales Island is the accessible composite of Alaska: a little of everything that people love about the Great Land.


T win vessels of the Inter-Island Ferry Authority, or IFA, provide a daily link between Hollis and Ketchikan, this re-gion’s commercial hub. Working in alternation throughout

the year, MV Prince of Wales and MV Stikine make a comfortable three-hour run between the communities. The two ferries feature forward observation lounges and reading rooms, quiet rooms and play areas for children. Cafeterias and solariums round out amenities on our green floating roadways.A new transportation option opens in summer 2011 with the Rain-forest Islands Ferry. The RIF vessel sails from Coffman Cove and calls at Wrangell, Petersburg and Ketchikan, carrying passengers and vehicles.Ferry service to Ketchikan from the mainland is provided by the Alaska Marine Highway. The trip from Bellingham, Wash., runs about 38 hours. State ferries also call at Prince Rupert, B.C., for a six-hour sail to Ketchikan.

JETS AND FLOATPLANES ARE AIR LINKSAlaska Airlines provides several flights daily into Ketchikan from Sea-Tac International Airport, as well as from Juneau and other Southeast Alaska cities. The flight from Sea-Tac to Ketchikan is just an hour and 40 minutes.Local air carriers take Prince of Wales Island residents and our visi-tors to and from Ketchikan. Floatplanes run scheduled routes to island towns and charters can take you wherever there’s water. These carriers are a good way to reach remote lakes, lodges and ocean shorelines. One air carrier using wheeled aircraft flies between the Klawock airport runway and Ketchikan International Airport. (See page 41.)

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FERRY ROUTE

HIGHWAYSAIR ROUTES

VISITORS AND RESIDENTS FERRY TO A PAIR OF PORTS

Two ferry lines cruise among our region's islands, carrying people, vehicles and freight. A ship of the Inter-Island Ferry Authority, above, eases through soft rainforest fog. Floatplanes are the workhorses of the aerial routes.

TO KETCHIKAN WITH CAR, R.V., BOATAlaska Marine Highway www.akferry.comBritish Columbia ferry from Vancouver or Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert, then connect with Alaska Marine Highway www.bcferries.com

TO KETCHIKAN BY AIRAlaska Airlines from Seattle-Tacoma airport www.alaskaair.com

TO PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND WITH CAR, R.V., BOATIFA ferry from Ketchikan to Hollis www.interislandferry.comRainforest Islands Ferry from Ketchikan to Coffman Cove www.rainforestislandsferry.com

TO PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND BY AIRKetchikan air carriers Check the directory on page 41 and search the web

Getting here


Wi-fi is at chamber and other sitesVisit the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce with your laptop to use our wi-fi during office hours; access is with credit card. The chamber office is in the Klawock Heenya Mall in Klawock. Hot spots are at libraries in Craig, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay and Whale Pass; at North Cove harbor in Craig; and at the main harbor in Thorne Bay. Ruth Ann’s in Craig invites use of their wi-fi with a purchase. Credit-card access to wi-fi is at Annie-Betty’s Cafe and Wheelhouse Coffee Roasters in Craig.

Our area of the Northwest Pacific doesn’t tend to extremes—it’s a temperate rain forest, after all—but you’ll want to have some layers to put between you and your gorgeous surroundings.Waterproof, breathable shells and fleece should be on your packing list. Our air is fresh and fragrant, but temperatures can be cool to those from warmer climes. Sunshine on our green trees and clean water can make this one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see, but cloudy and rainy days do come along. Gore-Tex and similar fabrics repel rain and protect you from breezes ashore and on the water. Polartec-type fleece is good on the outside on dry days or layered under rain gear. Light, waterproof hiking boots or trail runners are good for everyday wear. They’re versatile for damp trails and in boats.Summer high temperatures range from 49-82 degrees Fahrenheit, winter lows from 15-42 degrees Fahrenheit. Average annual precipitation is 120 inches.

Cell service widensCellular phone service is available in many areas on the island. AT&T and Alaska Communications Systems have cellular towers near more populated communities. Service is good around most of Craig, Klawock and Thorne Bay. One provider boasts a cellular signal around Coffman Cove. An antenna-booster may improve your phone’s link to cell towers.

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Rubber boots are our sneakers for the beach, the trail, the boat—

just about anywhere. Bring your own waterproof footwear when

you visit. Polartec-type fleece and waterproof shells are also

indispensable.

Pack casual and protective gear for treks to sea and trees

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WE ALWAYS KNEW IT. NOW IT’S OFFICIAL: THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND ROAD SYSTEM IS A SIGHT TO BEHOLD.

More than 260 miles of roads connecting the island’s communities were designated in 2010 as Alaska Scenic Byways. The Alaska Department of Transportation cited our road system as “unique because it features some of Southeast Alaska’s best qualities, such as a temperate rain forest, bountiful wildlife, Native culture and historical artifacts … all of which present a different Alaskan experience.”

Roads with the new scenic byways designation are: Craig-Klawock Highway; Big Salt Lake Road; Thorne Bay Road; U.S. Forest Service Road 20; Ferry Terminal Spur in Hollis; Coffman Cove Road; Kasaan Highway; Hydaburg Highway; Sandy Beach Road; 12 Mile Arm Road; and Port Saint Nicholas Road.

They’re marked on the centerfold map. See more at www.dot.state.ak.us/stwdplng/scenic/byways-pow.shtml.

A bicycle tourist and a black-tailed deer share a glance on Road 23 near Sweetwater Lake—a newly paved scenic byway.

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OCEANFRONT AND KLAWOCK RUNWAY ARE ROADS FOR AIRBORNE VISITORSMost aircraft fly to the island on floats, but Prince of Wales Island has an airstrip three miles out of Klawock, used by one regular carrier.

The runway is 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide. The unattended airport has medium-intensity runway lights; pilot control lighting is on CTAF 120.9. Daytime-only operation is recommended. There’s high terrain in all quadrants of approach and wind conditions are irregular. There is no ILS nor CFR equipment.

Floatplane pilots find sturdy aircraft docks at Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove and Hollis. Most are maintained by the state. Dock frontage is available in other towns.

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ExTENSIVE BLACKTOP, BACK ROADS AWAIT YOUMore than 2,000 miles of road reach into Prince of Wales Island. About 105 miles of smooth, paved road girdle the midsection and connect major communities. More than 150 miles of improved gravel roads extend along shorelines and into the mountains. Logging roads criss-cross the forest. The main southern end of the road system is at Hydaburg. Roads run northward to Labouchere Bay. You can drive a standard car the entire distance.To explore logging roads, use a four-wheel-drive or sturdy SUV. Before you go into the backcountry, check with U.S. Forest Service rangers in Craig or Thorne Bay, or talk to state troopers in Klawock.

Varying roads, weather dictate travel A little planning eases your trip in our mix of mild and wild country. Be sure your spare tire is in good shape. Bring a few ba-sic automotive tools. Watch the gas gauge and mile markers: fuel is available in Craig, Klawock, Naukati Bay, Thorne Bay, Coff-man Cove and Whale Pass. Bring your cell phone’s car charger.Adjust speed to road surfaces and weather, particularly on rock roads. Roads north of Naukati Bay are about one and a half lanes wide; turnouts are provided for passing vehicles. RV drivers are advised to drive cautiously up north.


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ncounters with the natural world and human history never become routine up here. Rocky shorelines touched by clean, green depths, teeming ocean shallows

and mountainsides that nurture deer and wildflowers show that nature has put a lot of work into Prince of Wales Island. Plentiful fresh water provides fishers and pad-dlers alike with opportunities to enjoy streams and lakes. Artistic figures painstakingly gouged into rock hundreds of years ago and logging gear shut down decades back testify to the human presence in this lush land.Here are hints of adventures you can enjoy.

n Kayak along our seashore and see ocean life up close—but stay clear of marine mammals: they’re federally protected.

n Rent an ATV for the backcoun-try; pick up an ATV map at a USFS ranger district.

n Go on a salmon or halibut char-ter for a tug of excitement.

n Get up a hillside and pick blue-berries or low bush cranberries.

n Make a totem tour to see North-west Coast Native art in Klawock, Hydaburg, Kasaan and Craig.

n Fly, boat or hike to a remote public-use cabin for unforgettable solitude; call the Craig or Thorne Bay ranger districts.

n Drive scenic Road 30 north out of Thorne Bay, along Clarence Strait, and picnic at Sandy Beach. Go to friendly Coffman Cove for great photos of peaks and forest.

n Have a cave day. Walk the Beaver Falls karst landscape interpretive trail in old-growth forest, then follow a guide into El Capitan Cave. (Summer only. Call Thorne Bay Ranger District at 907-828-3304 for reservations).

n If you’re towing a boat, drive to the north end of the road at Labouchere Bay. Launch and motor to Point Baker and Port Protection, two friendly towns along Sumner Strait.

n See ancient Native petroglyphs with a local naturalist guide, or visit the timber indus-try’s massive, left-behind machinery at Thorne Bay, Naukati Bay and elsewhere.

Outdoor adventure

Icy alpine summits and berry-sweetened hillsides adorn a magnificent land. A hunter pauses on snowpack during a spring hunt. Canoers fish in one of our many lakes. A berry picker shows off the harvest. Rubber boots help waders on the rocky shore. Hikers see a stream spill out of the karst. clockwise from top of the page

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NATURE’S FORCE AND CREATIVE ENERGY ARE LAVISHED ON SOUTHEAST’S BIGGEST ISLAND, WHERE PEOPLE HAVE PROSPERED FOR MILLENNIA

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There are a million places around our island and on our island to enjoy a quiet paddle in a kayak or canoe. On a still summer day, you might just prop your feet on the foredeck, lean back and drift, listening to bird calls and the soft slap of ripples.

The timber industry was the major mover in the development of modern Prince of Wales Island and you can still see artifacts. The rusting hulk above is a steam donkey near Naukati Bay; the ma-chine ran on steam power and helped rugged loggers pull fallen timber out of the woods via sturdy steel cables.

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THE NATURAL WORLD

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INVITES THE ADVENTUROUS TO

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VESTIGES OF HUMAN PRESENCE OFFER UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES

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saLT WaTer Jan Feb Mar aPr MaY JUn JUL aUG seP oCT noV deCKing salmon / chinooks ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Sockeye salmon / reds ● ● ● ●Coho salmon / silvers ● ● ● ● ●Chum salmon / dogs ● ● ● ● ●Pink salmon / humpies ● ● ●Halibut ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Dolly Varden ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Hooligan ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

FresH WaTer Jan Feb Mar aPr MaY JUn JUL aUG seP oCT noV deCKing salmon ● ● ● ●Sockeye salmon ● ● ●Coho salmon ● ● ● ● ●Chum salmon ● ● ● ●Pink salmon ● ● ● ● Dolly Varden ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Grayling ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Steelhead trout ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Rainbow trout ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Cutthroat trout ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Brook trout ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Hooligan ● ●

FISHING CHART

F&G site has fishing tipsThe Alaska Department of Fish and Game produces an online weekly column with statistics on fishing around the island and tips for anglers. The site has information for target species in freshwater and in saltwater.

www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/region1/weekly/pow.cfm

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The table shows the general availability of game fish on and around Prince of Wales Island

Angling excels in our waters

F or variety of species, season length and surroundings, some of Alaska’s best fishing is on and around Prince of Wales Island.Charter skippers can set you up with a saltwater day trip. All five species of

Pacific Ocean salmon are available during spring and summer. Halibut lurk in cold, deep waters around the island.Lodges with fishing guides offer several-day packages. Lodging styles range broadly, from world-class plush to down-home rustic. Experienced guides working out of lodg-es or independently can take you trolling for big king salmon offshore or flyfishing for salmon and trout on clear island streams. Do-it-yourselfers can reach good fishing on saltwater or inland freshwater off the extensive road network. Lakes offer good fishing for cutthroat trout, salmon and Dolly Varden. Some lakes are close to roads; others are accessible by boat and by foot above ocean estuaries. Dime-bright steelheads run into streams in early spring and fall. Dolly Vardens and rainbow trout also make their way into rivers and creeks. Up here, the “other white meat” is several species of bottomfish. Halibut upwards of 50 pounds are available to lucky bottomfishers. A variety of Pacific cod species and rockfish species fills out the chase—and fills a lot of coolers.Fishing licenses are available from sporting goods and fuel sellers and online at www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license.

Big fish come out of cold, clean waters around the big island. A visiting couple lugged up a lunker halibut. The bird's-eye view finds a fly fisherman hooked into one. A big red snapper took the bait for a charter angler. A good-size king salmon weighed in on the east side. clockwise from right

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Hatchery boosts salmon catchesThe motto at Prince of Wales Hatchery is “Fish Forever Fish,” and the facility’s practically been here forever. It opened in 1897, the third Alaska hatchery set up to augment natural salmon runs.

The hatchery releases about 5 million coho, or silver, salmon smolts every year and also produces about 600,000 chinooks (kings) annually; the juveniles are released near Craig and Coffman Cove. Returning adults, caught by sport and commercial fishers, improve the economy and contribute to subsistence users. Prince of Wales Hatchery Association, a private nonprofit, runs the hatchery.

The hatchery is near Klawock on the Hollis-Klawock highway. Visitors are welcome any day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Free tours are available in summer. The hatchery has an aquarium and gift shop.

King derby pays summer cashLucky salmon anglers and even ticket buy-ers who never wet a hook can win in the annual Craig-Klawock King Salmon Derby. Ticket sales spun off $17,000 in 2010 and contributed more than $34,000 to Prince of Wales Hatchery’s production of kings and cohos.The derby is split into two contests, running May 1-June 30 and July 1-Aug. 15. Monthly prizes range from $2,000 for the biggest fish to $500 for third place. Every ticket buyer is entered into a draw-ing for a $10,000 grand prize. The drawing occurs at the Hatchery Fund-Raising Dinner in Craig near the end of August.Tickets are $35 per person or $100 per family and are good for both derbies. Tickets are available at the Klawock River hatchery business office; Black Bear Store; Log Cabin Sporting Goods; Petro Fuel; J.T. Brown; Alaska Gifts; Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce; and Davies-Barry Insurance. Tickets may also be at some fishing lodges.

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Coffman Cove 329-2233Craig 826-3404Hollis 530-7112Hydaburg 285-3758

Kasaan 542-2212Klawock 755-2261Naukati Bay 629-4205Point Baker 559-2204

HARBORMASTERS (area code 907)

PUBLIC-USE DOCKS INVITE VISITORSCraig has three harbors; more than 200 slips can be hot-berthed. Vessels up to 125 feet can be accommodated with advance notice. Services: water; power; waste disposal; restrooms and showers; used-oil disposal. The office is staffed daily and monitors VHF 16. False Island launch has two ramps. Klawock harbor has float moorage and a haulout. Thorne Bay has two harbors with spaces for travelers. Services: water, power, waste disposal, restrooms, showers, wi-fi and a boat grid. Hydaburg has state floats and moorage. Naukati Bay has a private float with limited moorage. Hollis and Coffman Cove have public floats. Point Baker and Port Protection have small state floats. Whale Pass moorage is private. Kasaan has public floats.

Port Protection 489-2241Thorne Bay 828-3380Whale Pass 846-5329

Big saltwater fish are our best-known angling targets, but Prince of Wales Island is also a great place for freshwater fishing. Lakes and streams in the temperate rain forest teem with resident and anadromous members of trout families. This nice cutthroat took a dry fly on a clear, cold stream.

Beaver Falls karst trail / 1.0 mi

Big Lake Fish Pass / .05 mi

Cable Creek Fish Pass / .05

Canoe Point trail / .25 mi

Cavern Lake trail / .1 mi

Deweyville trail / .7 mi

Dog Salmon Fish Pass / .2 mi

Trails trace rain forest settingsIf you like to see nature by foot, island trails get you there. There are roughly 70 miles of developed trails on the island. Most trails are relatively short combinations of footpaths and boardwalk—the latter to protect sensitive ground and to keep boots drier.

Many trails are reached by road and others by boat or plane. Accessibility varies, ranging from the barrier-free Pass Lake Trail to the more challenging One Duck Trail. There is a three-sided trail shelter at the end of One Duck Trail. Many short hikes lead to Forest Service cabins, fishing areas, lakeshores, or saltwater. The Karta River Trail (4.8 miles) in the Karta River Wilderness is the longest developed hiking trail on Prince of Wales Island.

Overall, trails on the island receive low to moderate use.

Two water trails give visitors the chance to explore pristine lakes and streams: Honker Divide Canoe Route (33 miles, 2-4 days, 3.5 miles of portages) and Sarkar Canoe Route (16 miles, 8-14 hours, 3 miles of portages). See the centerfold map for these routes.

For general information about trails, visit www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/pow/recreation/hiking

A Southeast Alaska nonprofit maintains a web site with maps and tips for hiking, biking and ocean-based paddling trails in this region. Visit www.seatrails.org.

El Capitan cave trail / .25 mi

Harris River interpretive area and river access trail / 1.3 mi

Honker Divide canoe route / 30 mi

Karta Wilderness trail / 4.8 mi

Kegan Lake trail / .5 mi

One Duck trail / 1.25 mi

Red Bay Lake trail / .75 mi

Salmon Bay Lake trail / 1.5 mi

Salt Chuck trail / .75 mi

Sarkar canoe route / 15 mi

Shipley Bay trail / .75 mi

Trocadero trail / 1.3 mi

Twenty Mile Spur trail / 3.0 mi

Boardwalk helps hikers and spares vulnerable plants on some trail sections through rain forest. A springtime hike on Sunnahae Mountain trail behind the city of Craig might offer a snowy footbed. Keep your eyes on the conifer forest: you're likely to see eagles roosting or taking off on predatory flights.

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Public cabin sites dot the islands and provide quiet, rustic retreatsThe setting, the comfort and the quiet at public-use cabins in Tongass National Forest make them great for backcountry retreats. There’s a score of public cabins on Prince of Wales and nearby islands—good for a week of fishing or a weekend of solitude.

Some cabins are on lakes, others on streams. Some are on short trails near the road system. Some are reachable by boat, others by floatplane. They sleep four to eight people. Many have small rowboats; bring a little outboard if you have one. Some cabins have wood stoves and firewood; oth-ers have oil stoves and you bring your own fuel.

Check the centerfold map for locations of the cabins. Reserve them online at www. recreation.gov or by phone at 877-444-6777.

For more information online, go to: www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/pow/ recreation/cabins


Trails & cabins

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Hunting

Hunting abounds on islandPrince of Wales Island is a world-class hunting destination, known for trophy Sitka black-tailed deer, large black bears and outstanding waterfowl opportunities.Deer season is from Aug. 16 through Dec. 31 for non-residents, with a limit of four bucks. Hunting alpine areas early in the season is popular, as is hunting the rut in November. A mature buck yields about 50 pounds of meat.Black bear season runs from Sept. 1 through June 30. Mature boars are best pursued in spring as they comb beaches and grass flats after hibernating. Bear hides must be sealed by state-appoint-ed sealers before shipping. Prior to June 1, meat must be salvaged along with the hide and skull.Waterfowl hunting runs Sept. 16 to Dec. 31. Saltwater marshes and upland fresh water are good bets for ducks and geese.

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the state of Alaska, direct your browser to

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A vast swath of karst lands and caves lies under the north end of the island

The caves have been explored by scientists and researchers for animal remains, human artifacts and clues to long-ago climates.

For non-scientists, the karst network invites explorers into

miles of mapped channels.


Caves

The U.S. Forest Service provides a free, two-hour interpretive tour of El Capitan Cave from May to September.

Make reservations with Thorne Bay Ranger District two days ahead; call 907-828-3304.

For comfort and safety on the guided tour: n Maximum group size is six people.n Minimum age is 7 years; no child carriers.n Equipment: at least one flashlight per person; extra batteries; sturdy footgear, preferably waterproof (rubber boots work best); warm clothing, including gloves (cave temperature averages 40 degrees F; it’s wet in there and, in places, muddy); hardhat (provided by U.S.F.S.).

The cave presents some steep and difficult areas, where walking is strenuous. The trail to the cave is mostly boardwalk, with 370 stairs.

Visit El Cap cave

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Cavers, headlamps aglow, visit the caves.For a unique and fascinating Alaskan experience, put on a jacket, gloves and headlamp and tour under the forest. A geologic treasure 400 million years in the making lies be-neath your feet. Caves, sinkholes and pits have formed in a vast area of karst—chemi-

cally weathered limestone bedrock. El Capitan Cave, the largest of more than 500 caves on the island, offers explorers a trip back in time.Meet Forest Service guides at the cave interpretive site. It's a short walk from the dock on El Capitan Passage, or a scenic drive north on Route 20 and west on Route 15. After a short talk about the formation and mapping of the cave and important scientific discoveries, pick out a helmet, headlamp and flashlight—then climb. The trail zigzags through a living classroom of forest ecology. Rest stops allow for discus-sion and questions. Enjoy the view at a deck in front of the cave, go over cave safety with your guides and turn on your headlamp. The first 50 feet of the passage squeezes between boulders and a relatively low ceiling, but it opens out after that. The cave floor is large cobbles that can be slippery with dripping water. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with good traction. The temperature in the cave is always in the low 40s, so bring warm clothing. The tour goes about 500 feet into the cave. Your guides provide you with information about cave formation, speleothems (cave features), cave biology and fossil finds; questions along the way are welcome. After the tour, ask about Beaver Falls and Cavern Lake Cave, two sites you can explore on your own.The cave is about three hours' drive from Thorne Bay. There are restrooms at the interpretive site, but no water. Helmets, headlamps and flashlights are provided for the tour.


CAMP SITES

Camping areas and cabins ring the island’s shore and dot the interior. Most camp sites are maintained for public use by the U.S. Forest Service. Browse the centerfold map and talk to U.S.F.S. ranger district staffs to scout a good site for your overnighters. Dedicated hikers can also use the island’s trail system to reach backcountry camp sites. LI

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The Maurelle Islands Wilderness west of Prince of Wales Island's

midsection is home for great numbers of sea lions, who sun

themselves on the rocks. A pair of buck Sitka black-tailed deer shows

nubs of the antlers that will grow all summer long. Killer whales such as

this pod are commonly seen around the island, hunting salmon and

marine mammals. You're likely to see humpback whales; you're lucky

indeed to see one of the massive cetaceans breaching, or leaping

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Amazing arrays of creatures inhabit land and seaPROLIFIC ECOSYSTEMS SUPPORT A FASCINATING DIVERSITY OF WILD CREATURES

O ur rain forest ecosystem and clean, cold sea are amazingly productive. Life flourishes here—and not only in the form of 150-foot trees. Wildlife is abundant, from the tiniest voles on the forest floor and sculpins in tide pools, to bears and killer whales atop the food

chain. Binoculars should be at the top of your packing list before you visit.Native Sitka black-tailed deer are common along roads and in alpine country. Black bears may cross your path, especially in spring when they’re foraging far and wide after hibernating; they’re found along salmon streams by mid-summer.Watchful boaters and quiet kayakers are sure to see sea lions on rocks or in protected coves and lagoons. Harbor seals and sea otters are also numerous. There’s nothing like the excitement of observing humpback whales and orcas, or killer whales, up close. They frequent our food-rich waters each summer.Enjoy these marine mammals from a distance; they’re federally protected and we try not to disturb them as they go about their summer visits to Prince of Wales Island.

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See page 25 for tips on how you can safely view black bears

The sow black bear in the photo atop this page keeps a wary eye out as she protects her young cub. Hundreds of black bears flourish in the thick rain forest of Prince of Wales Island, where salmon and berries are principal foods. You might see bear prints pressed into the sand along a stream where moms teach their cubs to fatten up on salmon. Sea otters have their own unique maternal ways; with a good pair of binoculars, you might be able to spy a mother otter carrying her pup on her belly between their dives down to collect mollusks and crabs.

MAMMAL FAMILIES THRIVE IN THE MILD TEMPERATE FOREST

A PLACE WITH PLENTIFUL FOOD

AND A RELATIVELY MILD CLIMATE

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An American bald eagle snatches small fish from the sea and scatters gulls. Visiting oystercatchers sun themselves between scavenging trips to sand beaches. Plovers march in foraging formation on a sandy shore. A blue heron rests on a rock. Black turnstones take to the air. A hummingbird fresh that migrated thousands of miles to visit us sips at a flower. A kingfisher perching in bare winter brush surveys the scene.

All sorts of wild birds are seen around Prince of Wales Island—in the sky, in the rain forest canopy and along

hundreds of miles of ocean shoreline. Some, such as bald eagles, blue herons and ravens, are year-round residents. Geese, swans and ducks are migratory visitors. Rufous hummingbirds arrive in April from as far away as Mexico to summer here. Kingfishers and loons are here full-time and frequent inland lakes.Several species of owls and hawks, seldom seen, inhabit the woods. Cormorants are showy, spreading their wings to dry atop pilings and stumps.Our wilds provide ample resourc-es and long days, perfect for bird feeding and breeding.For best viewing, use high-power binoculars and study up on the birds’ habits and habitats. Know their feeding routines. Then move quietly and enjoy the feathered feature.Robert H. Armstrong’s Guide to the Birds of Alaska is a good companion for birdwatching.


Birds

Please take note that eagles are protected by federal law and that it is illegal to possess eagle parts—even as little as a feather. (Excep-tions are only with special federal permits.) Take pictures, not souvenirs.

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REACH FOR THESKIESancient art form lives on in totemic carvingsTotem poles on the island reflect the Northwest Coast Indian way of life. They record the stories of people long ago who used no written language. Now they challenge young Native artists and their contemporaries to continue a world-renowned tradition.

Totem pole parks in Hydaburg, Klawock and Kasaan are on the road system and easily accessible. Craig has a pair of significant poles.

Traditionally, poles carved in cedar were commissioned by families to display their success or to celebrate important events. A pole might endure a century.

Many poles you see today were carved in the 1930s, when artists in a Civilian Conservation Corps project replicated older poles from Native villages to preserve a cultural lineage. The newest poles are carved on commission by younger artists and tell new tales. Eleven new totem poles have been raised in Klawock since 2005 and eight in Hydaburg in the last two years. Klawock residents plan to raise totems Aug. 13-15 and Hydaburg residents will raise poles during their 100-Year Celebration in November. These pole raisings are not to be missed.

Native culture

T he first people to inhabit this area lived in a land of plenty touching a sea of plenty. For thousands

of years, that combination supported a rich subsistence and allowed unique artistic expressions to flourish.Archaeologists have dated artifacts found on this island to as much as 10,300 years before the present. Natives’ oral literature tells of creation and outlines a civilization in balance with nature in this prolific place.Tlingit people were first to settle Prince of Wales Island and nearby islands. This most wide-ranging of South-east Alaskan tribes was adept at trade with inland Natives and with the Haida and Tsimshian peoples. Haida people are thought to have estab-lished permanent settlements on Prince of Wales Island in the 1700s; they came from Haida Qwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands) of B.C.’s northern coast. Alaskan Haidas merged five villages at Hydaburg in 1911.The Natives of this region lived in family and clan groups and took summer’s plenty for winter’s provisions. They gathered each winter in village clan houses on beaches.Tall totem poles faced the sea. The poles

First peoples live an ancient legacytold creation myths, recounted historical events and honored families’ ancestors. Totem poles are the best-known art form of Northwest Coast peoples, but there’s

richness in oth-er arts: carved-wood and fur headpieces for ceremonial occasions; in-tricate weavings of cedar bark and spruce root in baskets and hats; felt robes festooned with buttons of abalone and

bone. Dancing and songs also carry the culture forward. The lucky visitor comes when a clan or family is having a potlatch, or celebration; the display of regalia is stunning.During your visit, see totem pole parks in Klawock, Hydaburg and Kasaan. There are also poles in Craig. Be sure to get literature about how artists for thousands of years have used tools of bone, shell and steel to evoke stories from cedar trees.Shorelines around the island bear ancient petroglyphs, or rock carvings, remaining in rock after hundreds or thousands of years. Petroglyphs are not mapped and both Natives and the U.S. Forest Service protect this art.

Hydaburg came together in 2010 to raise four totem poles. Women carried one tall carved cedar to the village center. Men of the village raised the poles into place.

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Petroglyphs painstakingly gouged into rock are protected remnants of Native people long gone.


This handsome Haida canoe shouldn't be confused with a Blue Canoe. For more on Haidas, hoochies, marine highways and humpies, read our primer.

A little lesson in local lingoAny trip to an exotic land is better when you know a bit about local customs and languages. This quick peek at Alaskaspeak might help you feel at home and score points when you talk to local folks.

Lesson one: Salmon. These fish can be hard for newcomers, particularly because they come in five species. The salmon called chinook elsewhere is mostly called king here. The sockeye goes by the nickname red—the color they turn in their spawning phase. The coho also has an alias—silver salmon—and shines like its moniker. The chum salmon is sometimes dog salmon, but we mostly call it chum for obvious reasons; but don’t be surprised if you hear someone refer to keta salmon—another nickname for this plentiful salmon. The pink salmon is nicknamed humpy for the humped back of the male as he enters his native stream to spawn.

The broad topic of fish contends with weather for conversational primacy up here and, well, spawns a colorful nomenclature. For example: hoochies are colorful, rubbery lures attached above salmon-fishing hooks. But take note: hoochies have no link to hooch, the American slang term for home-distilled liquor—although, ironically, “hooch” is of Southeast Alaskan origin: Hoochino is cited by etymologists as a Tlingit Indian village where entrepreneurs brewed spirits and sold them to the U.S. army after Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 and garrisons were posted to the northern Panhandle.

On a nautical point, when someone refers to a kicker, it’s not the guy who boots three-pointers: it’s a small outboard motor used for trolling. And if you hear mention of a Blue Canoe, it's not a berry-stained dugout: it's Alaskans' nickname for the Alaska Marine Highway vessels that carry us and our cars to and from Outside. Outside, of course, is everyplace that's not Alaska.

For an easier visit, learn these unique names and pronunciations:Tlingit Indians ... HLING-gitHaida Indians ... HY-duh Cape Chacon ... SHA-kunCholmondely Sound ... CHOM-leeHeceta Island ... HEH-kuh-tuhKasaan ... kuh-SAN Kashevarof Island ... kah-SHEH-vuh-roffKosciusko Island ... kah-shee-OO-skohLabouchere Bay ... LAB-uh-shur (Lab Bay for short) Naukati Bay ... NAH-kuh-teeSan Juan Batista Island ... Saint John’s (also for short)

Now you’re ready. While you’re here, consider a hike up to No Name Lake. (We must have run out of names.)

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Most of Prince of Wales Island is in the largest national forest in the United States. Tongass National Forest spans 500 miles from southern Prince of Wales Island through Glacier Bay and up to Yakutat—nearly 17 million acres.Within the forest are pockets of state-owned land and Native corporation land; the former was selected in allotments since statehood in 1959, the latter through the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971. Communities are largely ringed by public land.The U.S.D.A. Forest Service manages Tongass forest land from ranger district offices, such as those in Craig and Thorne Bay.Our island and nearby islands were the timber capital of Alaska from the mid-1950s to the 1990s, providing timber for Ketchikan Pulp Co.’s pulp mill near Ketchikan and its sawmills on Revilla and Annette islands—all now closed.Timber is just one component of U.S.F.S. management. Cabins and hiking trails are developed and maintained on and off the road system. The agency participates with the State of Alaska, other landowners and private entities to enhance fisheries and wildlife habitat, such as stream restoration and fish ladders allowing salmon to reach more spawning beds. Cultural preservation is a highlight for the Forest Service. Professionals study the long record of human habitation here and work with university and private counterparts to understand and protect artifacts. Geologists plumb the karst system underlying much of the island; their work extends knowledge of paleobiology, human migration and climatic change. They’re also instrumental in making the cave system accessible to us all.Forest Service personnel also study and manage wildlife resources in this prolific place.

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TongassNational Forest

SHORE & TIDES Prince of Wales Island has about 990 miles of shoreline; smaller islands nearby have hundreds more miles of shore. Tides routinely range about 16 feet between the day’s higher tide and lower tide; on a few days each year, the range is about 22 feet. Tidal flows are worth studying: they affect boat travel and the movements of salmon.

TERRAIN & FOREST Most of Prince of Wales Island is characterized by steep, forested mountains, with peaks at 2,000-3,000 feet. Glacial ice left deep U-shaped valleys for streams, lakes, saltwater straits and bays. The temperate rain forest is made up of mostly western hemlock and Sitka spruce (the Alaska state tree), with some western red cedar and yellow cedar, alder, and shore pine.

CLIMATE The Japanese Current of the North Pacific Ocean controls climate and generates 60-200 inches of annual precipitation. Mean temperature range: 35° F. in January, 58° F. in July. Daylight, longest day: 15 ½ hours; shortest day: 7 hours.


Natives and explorers leave a motley legacy of regional place namesPrince of Wales Island took on that name before 1800, during one of many waves of exploration by Europeans. The island and surrounding islands were first settled by Tlingit and Haida tribes—members of the Northwest Coast ethnic group. Archaeologists date the human presence here to more than 10,300 years ago. The first people in the region are believed to have been descendants of migrating Asians. Place names in Tlingit and Haida tongues are prominent throughout Southeast.

Spaniards came in the 1770s, charting shorelines and naming islands, inlets and waterways. Capt. George Vancouver, a British explorer, visited in 1793 on the HMS Discovery. He named this island for George, Prince of Wales, son and heir of King George III. Russians owned Alaska until 1867 and their legacy is heard in geographic names and residents’ surnames.

Transient logging and mining camps have been here since the 1800s. Commercial fishing brought permanent settlements. A trading post and salmon saltery were established in Klawock, a Tlingit summer fish camp, in 1868. Alaska’s first cannery was built there in 1878.

Placid Thorne River has a young name, by standards of the Last Frontier. Like Thorne Bay, it honors (albeit with misspelling) Frank Thorn, chief of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in the 1880s. A century and more before, Russian and Spanish and English explorers had laid new names on Alaska Natives' geographic designations.

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WILDLIFE STOPS! GOOD PLACES FOR VIEWING 1 Stretches of Sandy Beach Road overlook Clarence Strait, a feeding area for humpback and killer whales, harbor seals and Steller sea lions. Sitka black-tailed deer are often seen along the road. Trumpeter swans stop at Ratz Harbor estuary in fall. Sandy Beach Picnic Grounds is a good place to see great blue herons, bald eagles and harbor seals, and offers tidepools and sand dollars at low tide. 2 Gravelly Creek has a run of salmon in August and September, attracting black bears; evening is the best time to see them. Sitka black-tailed deer roam here. Watch for bald eagles, red-breasted sapsuckers and summer migratory birds. Gravelly Creek is near milepost 4 on Thorne Bay Road on the way to Klawock. 3 Balls Lake near the center of the island may have waterfowl in the lake. The forest provides cover and food for black-tailed deer and black bears. Bald eagles are seen all year. Balls Lake is near milepost 16 on Thorne Bay Road heading west. A flat 2.25-mile trail loops the lake. 4 Up to 50 trumpeter swans have been seen at Big Salt Lake between October and January. Migrating swans spend days to a few weeks; some swans overwinter. Winter storms sometimes drive in buffleheads, Barrow’s goldeneyes and others. Big Salt Lake is accessible along Big Salt Lake Road from mileposts 8 to 11. 5 At Prince of Wales Hatchery, coho and sockeye salmon in Klawock River attract bears, especially in August. River otters follow the salmon; bald eagles perch in trees. Early morning is the best time. The hatchery is at milepost 9 on the Klawock-Hollis highway. 6 Waters near Craig attract marine mammals and sea birds. Sea otters tangle themselves in kelp beds and eat shellfish. Humpback whales swim and dive near shore. Harbor seals and sea lions explore coves. Great blue herons fish on shorelines. Cormorants spread wings to dry. Rhinoceros auklets, rare in Southeast Alaska, are seen here, along with other sea birds. Boat tours leave Craig’s harbor. 7 Salmon run into Cable Creek Fishpass from late July to late August. A viewing platform on the boardwalk is a good viewing site. Black bears gorge on salmon. River otters chase salmon upstream. Cable Creek Fishpass is near milepost 13 on the road to Hydaburg. 8 Waterfowl and mammals visit the Twelve Mile Estuary throughout the

year. Look for Sitka black-tailed deer and black bears at the water’s edge or near the road. Sandhill cranes come to the area in the spring. Other migratory birds stop here in the spring and fall to rest and feed before continuing on. 9 Black bears and bald eagles are drawn to the Dog Salmon Fishpass by pink and chum (commonly called “dog”) salmon runs that occur between late July and early September. The fish pass is at the outlet of Dog Salmon Creek on the west shore of Polk Inlet, and ideal spot for salmon spwaning. This is one of the most popular bear viewing sites on Prince of Wales, with good chances to spot a bear when the salmon run is high. 10 The estuary at Staney Creek attracts black-tailed deer, bald eagles, black bears, harbor seals and river otters in summer; wildlife is densest during a salmon run in September. Loons and other waterfowl can be seen. Look for the sign for Staney Creek near milepost 28 on the North Prince of Wales Road. 11 At Sarkar Lakes area, see wildlife from land or boat. In July, Sarkar Rapids bursts with sockeye salmon, attracting black bears and harbor seals. In spring, lakeside plants emerge ahead of other island vegetation, drawing Sitka black-tailed deer and black bears. Bald eagles are seen all year. Paddle Sarkar Lakes Trail: lakes and streams linked by boardwalk portages. Sarkar Rapids are about 5 miles north of Naukati Road junction on North Prince of Wales Road. 12 Animal sightings are rare at El Capitan Cave, but there is abundant wildlife sign. River otters tracks are sometimes visible. Small organisms live on rocks and in pools. Bears have used the cave for thousands of years. A 370-step staircase leads to the cave entrance and the U.S. Forest Service runs free guided cave tours all summer (reservations required). 13 Memorial Beach on Sumner Strait is used by marine mammals and sea birds to reach feeding areas in Clarence Strait. The blows of humpback whales and dorsal fins of killer whales may be seen; harbor seals and Steller sea lions stay closer to shore. Cormorants, rhinoceros auklets, buffleheads, and other birds visit in summer. Sitka black-tailed deer and black bears might be seen on the beach. On Forest Service Road 20860. A trail leads from parking to the beach.— Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game; www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=trails.coastal_trail.

Hundreds of black bears live on Prince of Wales Island. Ursus americanus is busy feeding and raising cubs during spring and summer. Bears are commonly seen feeding on spawning salmon along stream mouths and gorging on wild huckleberries and salmonberries in forested uplands.

Brown bears don’t live on the island. The black bears that live here are large partly because they don’t contend with grizzlies.

Follow some basic rules to safely share the island with bears:n As you hike in bear country, make noise to avoid surprising bears. n Keep food in closed containers. Avoid cooking smelly, fatty foods. n Sleep a good distance away from your food, food-preparation equipment and clothing that has food scents. n Don’t crowd bears: give them a wide comfort zone. n Don’t fish where bears are fishing. Watch them briefly from a distance if you like, but fish elsewhere. n Clean your fish in strong currents that disperse the waste. n Never get between a sow bear and her cubs.

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BOUNTIES FROM THE GROUND AND THE SEA STILL SUSTAINMANY OF PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND'S RESIDENTS

Resources and economy

European fur trappers and fur traders were the first non-Natives to use Prince of Wales Island’s resources. The sea’s bounty brought the next wave of commercial interests. Miners and loggers in turn came ashore to harvest a wild land. Mineral extraction never became the principal economic force on the island, but lush timber stands drove development that solidified communities.

By the late 1800s, miners scrambled over the island’s challenging terrain in search of gold. Small deposits of the precious metal were found. Copper, silver, palladium, lead, uranium and zinc were also mined. Mining explora-tion continues to this day. Large marble quarries operated in the early 1900s; the stone is in state capitols in Juneau and Olympia, Wash., and in many major U.S. buildings.Southeast Alaska’s bountiful salmon runs offered commercial potential in the late 1800s as the U.S. population grew and trade with Pacific Rim nations increased. Alaska’s earliest salmon can-nery opened near Klawock in 1878. Others followed, and towns, particularly on the west side of Prince of Wales Island, drew fishing families into fulltime residence. Summertime populations swelled as cannery workers swarmed in for seasonal work. Retailing and service businesses took hold.Alaska statehood in 1959 brought gradual changes in fishing prac-tices; salmon stocks were managed to preserve the runs.

The mid-1950s brought the greatest changes. The U.S. Forest Service and Ketchikan Pulp Co. signed a 50-year contract for timber supply. Logging operations spread out from Hollis and then from Thorne Bay and reached into old-growth forest on the west side and on nearby islands. Roads were built for log transport; some were improved for passenger-car traffic between the small towns.Logging brought a steady source of cash. Mills appeared around the island, using timber sales on federal land in the national forest. Ket-

chikan Pulp Co. closed in 1997. Viking Lumber near Klawock is still a major employer on the island.Corporations born in the Alaska Native Claims Settle-ment Act undertook large-scale logging in the 1980s, taking timber from their forested land for export to Asia. Native clear-cuts, like those on national forest land, are growing back naturally.

The new story in Prince of Wales Island development is the visitor industry. Ferries and air taxis bring increasing numbers of seasonal guests. They’re drawn by the fishing, hunting and sightseeing oppor-tunities. The island’s residents are independently developing lodging, chartering and guiding services.In a budding diversification story, the oyster nursery at Naukati Bay produces “seed” mollusks for sale to oyster farmers who grow the tasty bivalves to edible size and market them independently.

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Tongass National Forest's prolific timber stands continue to provide employment for loggers and mill workers.

Commercial fishers are hardy folks who learn to diversify and to weather market swings.

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Alicia Roberts Medical Center907-755-4800 / toll-free 877-755-4800 klawock

PeaceHealth Medical Group Prince of Wales 907-826-3257 craig

Craig Public Health Center 907-826-3433 craig

Southeast Dental Centers907-826-2273 craig

Whale Tail Pharmacy907-826-5750 / toll-free 866-826-5750 craig

Hydaburg Health Center907-285-3462 hydaburg

Thorne Bay Clinic 907-828-8848 thorne bay

Kasaan Health Center 907-542-2222 kasaan

Tideline Clinic 907-874-5030 serving coffman cove, naukati, whale pass, port protection, point baker and edna bay

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CONTINUING AND RECURRING EVENTSDATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT PHONE EMAILOpen dates; call Hydaburg City Hall Totem carving shed tours / Native arts sales Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666 Monthly, January to October Swap meets Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] through September El Capitan Cave tours; call for reservations El Capitan / #12 on centerfold map USFS Thorne Bay Ranger Dist. 907-828-3305 Through the summer Farmers markets Selected communities City of Thorne Bay 907-828-3380 Mid-July to late August Bear viewing Dog Salmon Fish Pass / #9 on map USFS: Maeve Taylor 907-826-1641 [email protected] First Saturday, September through May Island Grind coffeehouse-style variety show Craig Sally Burch 907-826-5904 [email protected] Year-round, Tuesday and Thursday Line dancing, free of charge Hill Bar in Craig Sharilyn Zellhuber 907-826-3373

FISHING DERBIESDATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT PHONE EMAILMay 1 to June 30 / July 1 to Aug. 15 King Salmon Derby Craig/Klawock Dan Goodness 907-755-2231 [email protected] 15 to Aug. 15 King Salmon Derby Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] 28 to July 17 Fishing Derby Thorne Bay Jim McFarland 907-828-3335 [email protected] June date to be announced Fishing Day for Kids Eagles Nest Campground USFS: Brandy Prefontaine 907-828-3304 July 3 Silver Salmon Derby Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected]

DATE-SPECIFIC EVENTSDATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT PHONE EMAILMarch 3 St. Patrick’s Day Run Craig/Klawock Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] 12 St Patrick’s Day Dinner & Concert St. John’s Church in Klawock Ralph Mackie / Cathy Bolling 907-826-3321 [email protected] 17 Chamber 20th Anniversary Party & Hero Awards Craig High School Chamber office 907-755-2626 [email protected] April 22 Earth Day Celebration Craig USFS: Maeve Taylor 907-826-1641 [email protected] 28 Prince of Wales Island International Marathon Hollis to Craig Jan Bush / Ann James 907-401-0376 [email protected] 28 Quilt Show Craig Di Merchant 907-826-5862 May 29 Mud Boggs Motor Races Naukati Bay Andy Richter 907-629-4104 May 30 Blessing of the Fleet & Honoring Veterans Craig Dock Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] 30 Veterans’ Memorial Dedication Craig Cemetery Paul Dawson 907-826-2389 June 11 Crab Fest Kasaan Organized Village of Kasaan 907-542-2230 [email protected] 24-26 Sunnahae Arts Festival Craig High School John Bruns 907-826-5904 [email protected] 20 Summer Solstice Party and Music Fest Port Protection Terri Metcaf 907-489-2261 [email protected] 3 Independence Day Triathlon Craig/Klawock Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] 3, Sept. 4 Mud Boggs Motor Races Naukati Bay Andy Richter 907-629-4104 July 3-4 4th of July Celebration & Kids Fishing Derby Craig Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] 4 4th of July Celebration Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] 4 4th of July Celebration Hollis Budd Burnett 907-530-7033 [email protected] 25-30 Cultural Camp Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666 Aug. 13-15 Totem pole raising Klawock City of Klawock 907-755-2261 [email protected] dates to be announced Oyster and Arts Festival Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected]. 4 Mud Boggs Motor Races Naukati Bay Andy Richter 907-629-4104 Sept. 24 International Coastal Cleanup Day Prince of Wales Island Kathy Peavey 907-826-3856 [email protected] Oct. 29 Harvest Festival Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected]. 29 Costume Run Craig /Klawock Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] dates to be announced Deer Celebration & Cultural Exchange Craig Susan Quigley 907-826-3296 Nov. 11, Veterans Day (11-11-11) USO Show Craig High School Paul Dawson 907-826-2389 Nov. 19 Holiday Bazaar Thorne Bay Laura Jennings 907-828-3961Around the Thanksgiving Holiday Hundred-Year Celebration and Pole Raising Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666 Nov. 26 Holiday Bazaar Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected]. 10 Holiday Bazaar Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected]. 10 POWER Concert Craig Ralph Mackie / Karen Coffey 907-826-3321 [email protected]. 11 Holiday Bazaar Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666 Dec. 11 Jingle Bell Walk/Run Craig /Klawock Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected]

Events calendar 2011

Out in the RainOut in the Rain is a series of free outdoor activities for fitness, fun and information. The subjects are as big as our island, from snowshoeing to kayaking, from GPS to greens-gathering. Despite the name, we don’t usually get rained on. But we sure don’t let a little rain stop us.

Jan. 1 & 12 Ski / Snowshoe / HikeFeb. 12 Ski / Snowshoe / HikeFeb. 26 Kayak safety March 12 Kayak tour / herring timeMarch 26 Mountain bike April 1 Whalefest POW!April 9 Kayak tourApril 23 Earth Day cleanup

May 14 Geocaching / GPS useMay 28 Marathon walking teamJune 11 Kids fishing day hikeJune 25 Tide pools / Beach greens gatheringJuly 3 Triathlon kayak supportJuly 23 Ocean swimming / snorkelingAug. 13 Cave / Karst TourAug. 27 Botanicals gathering

Sept. 2 Honker Divide canoe tripSept. 10 Mushroom foragingSept. 24 Coastal Cleanup DayOct. 8 Kasaan culture tourOct. 22 Kayak safety dayNov. 12 Mountain hikeNov. 26 Mountain bike / skiDec. 10 Gathering Christmas greens

For more on Out in the Rain, contact Bob Claus 907-401-0279 [email protected]

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CRAIG’S CENTRAL AREA EXTENDS INTO PROTECTED WATERS Craig TemplinA CARVED SIGN AND POSTS WELCOME VISITORS TO COFFMAN COVE Janet Dar King

COFFMAN COVE132° 50’ W Longitude — 56° 01’ N Latitude Founded 1950s / incorporated 1989 Population est. 200 / city hall 907-329-2233

Founded as a base for loggers and thriving for decades in that role, Coffman Cove is re-inventing itself as a hub for the fishing industry and recreational outfitters on the northeast coast of the island. The closing of Ketchikan Pulp Co. in 1997 compelled residents to find other economic niches. Visitor services include overnight lodging with meals, an RV-trailer park with laundry and showers, cabin rentals, guided stream fishing, vehicle rentals, outdoor recreational rentals and sales, and fishing charters on the beautiful Inside Passage. Small businesses are broadly based and include oyster farming, gift sales, a gas station, a liquor store, lodging, fishing charters, welding, construction and contracting.Access to Coffman Cove by paved road has increased economic vitality. Recreational fishing along shore and in nearby streams is very good. Luck Lake offers a nice beach for camping and amazing surroundings for kayaking, canoeing, swimming and prime trout fishing. Eagle Creek, Luck Creek and Log Jam Creek produce exciting stream fishing. Sweetwater Lake provides a fun adventure by kayak, canoe or small boat through a lagoon leading to Barnes Lake. Forest Service cabins serve overnight paddlers at both lakes. Tour the Honker Divide canoe trail through peaceful, radiant land. An accommodating boardwalk leads to Hatchery Creek Falls, with breathtaking views. A state-owned seaplane base is available. There are a boat harbor and launch ramp.

CRAIG133°09’ W Longitude — 55°28’ N Latitude. Founded late 1800s / incorporated 1922 Population est. 1,127 city hall 907-826-3275 / www.craigak.com

Tlingit and Haida peoples traditionally used this area for its rich seafood resources. A fish saltery was built on nearby Fish Egg Island in 1907 by Craig Millar; the early-day town was called Fish Egg until Millar’s first name was adopted. Between 1908 and 1911, Millar constructed Lyndenburger Packing Co. and cold storage plant. A post office, school, sawmill, and salmon cannery were built early in the 1910s. Ample pink salmon runs contributed to the development and growth of the community through the 1930s. The timber industry brought new residents and economic activity in the late 1950s. The Head family built a sawmill near Klawock in the 1970s, providing year-round jobs and a steadying economic influence. The mill was sold in the early 1990s to Viking Lumber. Growth has been due in part to the community’s role as a service and transportation center. Timber operations, fishing, fish processing, government and commercial services provide employment. The commercial sector is diversified and offers most goods and services, from banking to retail goods and medical care. Barges deliver cargo year-round. Craig has a community swimming pool, library and recreational facilities. Small-boat harbors at North Cove and South Cove provide moorage. A small transient float and dock are downtown; boat launches are at North Cove and False Island.

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A NOTE ON DININGConventional dining-out options are available in

Craig and Klawock. In other communities, options might be limited to take-out. We advise calling ahead before you travel to less-populous towns, or checking with local folks. Taking some food supplies with you is usually a good move.


EDNA BAY’S HARBOR ON NEARBY KOSCIUSKO ISLAND Roger DiPaolo

HOLLIS HOMES OVERLOOK THE FERRY'S DEPARTURE Bob Hamilton

EDNA BAY133° 30’ W Longitude — 56° 03’ N Latitude Founded 1940s / incorporated 1983 Population est. 61 community association 907-594-6312

The town site of Edna Bay on Kosciusko Island was named in 1904 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. It became a logging camp in the 1940s and remained one until the state released several community-establishment land sales in 1983 to spur growth and to entice local development. Edna Bay has evolved into a healthy, growing community. It is a special nook that fishermen like to come to while working in the vast waters of Sea Otter Sound and it is a secret getaway for visitors from around the world.Edna Bay offers residents a special lifestyle and visitors a unique experience. Those aspects of the community are possible because of an extensive inner island road system that grants residents access to resources they depend on and gives visitors access to vast recreation opportunities, with many creeks and lakes to fish in, mountains to scale and beautiful places to drive and hike.Services include groceries, supplies, fishing and hunting licenses, lodging, mail, phone and broadband Internet. Also available are a church and a dock with floatplane access.

HOLLIS132° 40’ W Longitude — 55° 29’ N Latitude Founded 1890s / Unincorporated Population est. 140 / Library 907-530-7043

Hollis is the Gateway to Prince of Wales Island and home port for the Inter-Island Ferry Authority that provides daily ferry service between Hollis and Ketchikan on the MV Prince of Wales and MV Stikine. Hollis is on the east side of the island, 22 miles east of Craig and 35 miles west of Ketchikan.Around 1900, Hollis was a bustling mining town with a population of more than 1,000. Gold and silver were mined nearby until about 1915. The town had a hotel, bank and post office in its heyday. The forest swallowed up the old mining town when eight mines closed by the 1940s. Speculators are considering reactivating one gold mine, waiting on results of core samples.In 1953, Hollis became a logging camp when the U.S. Forest Service signed a long-term timber contract with Ketchikan Pulp Co. Hollis was the base for timber operations until 1962, when the camp moved to Thorne Bay. The area was settled after 1980 via state land sales.Hollis has five subdivisions on six miles of road; recent state land sales have brought growth. More than 40 residential lots of three or four acres have sold in the past three years and at least 10 more are scheduled for sale in 2011.Hollis has a small public school, a well-stocked public library, a volunteer fire department, an emergency medical services unit and an emergency medevac heliport. The community boasts a boat dock, a new million-dollar floatplane dock for commercial air carriers, a new covered picnic shelter area with restroom facilities and a half-mile boardwalk and foot trail through the forest near Harris River. The community plans to extend the trail another mile to the estuary of the Twelve Mile Arm Bay near Cat Island. Hollis Community Council is buying 10 acres of state land to restore and expand a public cemetery and Garden of Memories Park. Some burials date to the early 1900s.


HYDABURG’S HOMES BETWEEN THE SEA AND THE TOTEM PARK Kathy Peavey

Gateway to the east side of Prince of Wales Island

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Library, Trails, Fabulous Fishing and much, much more

HYDABURG132°49’ W Longitude — 55°12’ N Latitude Founded 1912 / Population est. 380 / city hall 907-285-3761

Hydaburg is on the southwest coast of Prince of Wales Island. The turnoff to Hydaburg is off the Hollis Highway. The blacktop road to Hydaburg takes you past turnoffs that lead to USFS trails, picnic areas and points of interest.During the early 1700s, a group of Haida people crossed Dixon Entrance to Prince of Wales Island. The first migration landed in Kasaan; others came later and established major settlements at Howkan, Hlinkwaan, K’ay, K’aanii, Sukwaan and Kuy Gandlaas. In 1911, these villages consolidated in Hydaburg. Today, Hydaburg is the most populous community of Haida in the United States. The community is rooted in tribal values and relies on historical and cultural relationships to the land and sea. The Haida people take great pride in their ability to harvest the resources of the land and sea in a traditional and sustainable manner.Visitors get to Hydaburg by small floatplane or boat, or by driving the Hydaburg Highway. In Hydaburg, you will find a grocery store, airplane float, small boat harbor, U.S. post office and the offices of Hydaburg City Schools (home of the Warriors) and the City of Hydaburg. Also in the village are Hydaburg Cooperative Association/Haida Nation (Tribe), Boys and Girls Club and a Presbyterian Church. A totem park was built in Hydaburg during the 1930s.An excellent time to visit is during the annual Hydaburg Culture Camp. The community comes together to teach Haida language, song, dance, carving, weaving, beading and traditional food-gathering and preparation. The camp is followed by Haida Festival, with canoe, swimming and other races. These events are usually in the last week of July.Hydaburg hosts a large number of traditional Haida artists, carvers and weavers. Please feel free to contact the HCA offices with questions at 907-285-3666; or email administrative assistant Francis Natkong at [email protected].

A NOTE ON GROCERIESFull-service grocery stores operate in Craig, Klawock and Thorne Bay. In other communities that display the grocery icon in this guide, you may find stores

stocking more limited wares—convenience stores, in effect. You can use the contact phone numbers in this section to call ahead for information.


KASAAN132° 23’ W Longitude — 55° 32’ N Latitude Founded late 1800s / incorporated 1976 Population est. 53 / city hall 907-542-2212 / organized village of Kasaan 907-542-2230 www.kasaan.org

One of two Haida villages in Alaska, Kasaan is on the east side of Prince of Wales Island about 30 miles northwest of Ketchikan. Passengers on the IFA ferry pass by Kasaan en route to the Hollis terminal.

A 17-mile road to Kasaan begins at the turnoff near the Goose Creek bridge on Thorne Bay Highway. The unpaved road offers scenic views and there is a scenic turnout at Tolstoi Inlet.Kasaan gets its name from the Tlingit word meaning “pretty town” or “pretty village.” Haida people migrated north from what is now the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) and established the village Gasa’aan, now known as “Old Kasaan,” on Skowl Arm seven miles from today’s Kasaan.In 1892, the Copper Queen mine camp, sawmill, post office and store were built on Kasaan Bay. Haida people relocated to the new village. In 1902, a salmon cannery was built in Kasaan and operated off and on until 1953. During this time, Kasaan had a school, three stores, a Presbyterian Church and several businesses. Kasaan has a school, a library and post office. Visitors park near the Barry C. Stewart School. In front of the school stands the Unity Pole carved by Tsimshian master carver Stan Marsden and raised in 2007. The pole’s base depicts a bear holding up a healing man with a basket of roses. It also contains the killer whale, raven, eagle and thunderbird, with three watchmen at the top.Visitors may use Kasaan’s library; for info, phone 907-542-2229. The City of Kasaan and the local tribe, Organized Village of Kasaan (O.V.K.), offer limited accommodations and vehicle rental; reserve before arrival. A short walk on a forest trail leads to Kasaan Totem Park and Chief Son-i-Hat Whale House. The Whale House is the only standing Haida longhouse in the United States. In the 1930s, totems from the old village were moved to create the park near Whale House and Civilian Conservation Corps carvers rebuilt the longhouse. Original and restored house posts contribute to the cultural and historic importance of the building. Camping and fires are prohibited near the building. The local ANCSA village corporation, KAVILCO, owns the private property. KAVILCO and O.V.K. joined efforts to restore Whale House. Details on donating are at www.kasaan.org; donations are tax-deductible.A short trail leads from the Whale House to Kasaan Cemetery, which includes the grave of Chief Son-i-Hat, who died in 1912. Visitors may enjoy the remote setting but should remain mindful of the sacredness of the site.

KASAAN ALONG THE BAY FROM WHICH IT TOOK ITS NAME Kathy PeaveyTOURS OF KASAAN'S WHALE HOUSE

EXPLORE TRADITIONAL ARTS AND WAYS OF LIFE


NAUKATI BAY ON THE NORTHWEST COAST Kathy Peavey

KLAWOCK133°05’ W Longitude — 55°33’ N Latitude Founded 1868 / incorporated 1929 Population est. 850 / city hall 907-755-2261

Klawock is named for Kloo-wah, a Tlingit Indian from Moira Sound. The town site was a summer fishing camp to which Kloo-wah permanently moved his clan. A trading post and salmon saltery were established in 1868 and the first cannery in Alaska was built here by a San Francisco firm in 1878. Subsequent canneries in the area were operated under contract, using Chinese laborers. A hatchery for red salmon opened at Klawock Lake in 1897. A school was constructed in 1929. In 1934, Klawock received federal funds for a cannery. In 1971, Alaska Timber Corp. built a sawmill. Soon after, Klawock-Heenya Corp., Shaan-Seet Corp. of Craig and Sealaska Timber Corp. built a log-sort yard outside of Klawock and a deep-water dock on Klawock Island. Klawock is a significant center of Tlingit culture, with an annual celebration of Elizabeth Peratrovich’s pioneering Native-rights work. The totem park has restored totem poles, replicas from old Tuxekan Village and 11 new poles. There are a heritage center, a long house and a carving shed on the Hollis Highway at the edge of town. A celebration and totem raising will take place Aug. 13-15, 2011. The only airstrip on Prince of Wales Island is near the town. Klawock has a small-boat harbor. A boat launch ramp is north of the cannery. A deep-draft dock on Klawock Island is primarily used for loading timber.

NAUKATI BAY133° 11’ W Longitude — 55° 51’ N Latitude Founded 1972 / Unincorporated Population est. 135 / Homeowners association 907-629-4104 www.naukatibay.com

The town site was named Naukatee Bay in 1904 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, recording it as a local Native name. Naukati was a logging camp at one time, but later was settled through state land disposal sales.The town is the gateway to Sea Otter Sound, renowned for saltwater fishing. Naukati is nestled in the archipelago of islands of Sea Otter Sound, El Capitan Passage and lower Sumner Strait. Naukati Bay is accessible by road, boat or floatplane. Visitors find more than expected, with amenities including a convenience/liquor store, fuel and propane, auto/boat repair, fishing charters, cabins and a laundry facility. There is a boat launch ramp and limited dock space with more available soon. There is no charge for RV parking on the Naukati Bay waterfront.Naukati Bay is home to the only motor-sport event in Southeast Alaska, the Naukati Mudd Boggs. There is also the Fourth of July celebration, with a parade, potluck lunch and an auction. Other activities include a skunk cabbage contest, axe-throw and children’s games. Closing the day are fireworks—usually ignited on a landing craft anchored in the bay.Naukati Bay is surrounded on three sides by logging roads. The community is centrally located to many trails, creeks, lakes and attractions. Sarkar Lake Canoe Loop is popular, as are Beaver Falls Trail and El Capitan Cave. On the west side is Naukati West Shellfish Nursery; tours are available for learning about oyster spat (seed) used by oyster farmers all over Alaska.For more information, visit www.naukatibay.com. For nursery tours, call 907-629-4266.

KLAWOCK SEEN FROM THE WATER, WITH MOUNTAINS LOOMING. Kathy Peavey


PORT PROTECTION: REMOTE LIFE ON THE NORTH END OF THE ISLAND Carl Hernandez

THORNE BAY BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN AND ITS NAMESAKE WATER BODY Linda Werner

PORT PROTECTION133° 36’ W Longitude — 56° 19’ N Latitude Founded 1949 / Unincorporated Population est. 63 / community association 907-489-2214

Port Protection is nestled in a quiet cove three miles from the northern tip of Prince of Wales Island, 98 miles from Ketchikan. It’s not connected to roads.Wooden Wheel Johnson became the first resident in the early 1900s and gave his name to the cove where the town sits. In 1946, Buckshot Woolery opened the B.S. Trading Post and ran it for a quarter-century. The business grew with a warehouse, rental cabins, dock and float facilities and fuel sales. State land disposal programs enabled permanent settlement. Commercial fishing is the principal industry. Gillnetters and trollers home-port here. Artists in the community produce drawing, painting, carving, wooden boxes and writing. Full-service and self-service fishing lodges operate in summer and halibut fishers work nearby waters. A boardwalk in the forest provides charming access to residents’ homes. The so-called Stairway to Heaven is a series of steps to a ridge overlooking the cove, affording a great view of the town, forest and shoreline. A state seaplane dock is available, as are a boat harbor and launch ramp.Most services are seasonal in this community. We recommend you call Woodenwheel Cove Trading Post for updated information: 907-489-2222.

POINT BAKER'S HARBOR Kathy Peavey

THORNE BAY132° 31’ W Longitude — 54° 41’ N Latitude Founded 1960s / incorporated 1982 Population est. 495 / city hall 907-828-3380 www.thornebayalaska.net / www.thornebay-ak.gov

Thorne Bay is on eastern Prince of Wales Island. It’s linked by 59 miles of paved road to the ferry terminal in Hollis and by 36 miles of blacktop to Klawock. Visitors can also fly into Thorne Bay from Ketchikan on several floatplane services. The town rests on gentle hills overlooking its namesake bay, where Alaska Natives made homes centuries ago. Thorne Bay residents take pride in their beautiful surroundings. Employees of Ketchikan Pulp Co. brought their floating logging camp to shore here in 1961. The community was the largest logging camp in the world for several years. In 1982, residents incorporated the city; Thorne Bay is governed by a mayor and city council. Visitors entering on the main road find a unique welcome sign plaza housed in “the claw”—one of the world’s largest log-handling grapples. The plaza includes plaques and a city map directing visitors to retail businesses offering clothing, gifts, gas, groceries, hardware, liquor, marine supplies, fishing tackle, outboards and boats, propane and appliances and tire repair. Services in the community include a boat harbor with a launch, boat grid, public restroom and shower facilities, and daily floatplane service. Medical facilities, EMS via 911 and several churches serve the community. A U.S. post office and the U.S. Forest Service Thorne Bay Ranger District office are in the city. The community map is at businesses in town and is on the Thorne Bay Business Association’s web site at www.thornebayalaska.net. The City of Thorne Bay posts civic information at www.thornebay-ak.gov. Fishing, clamming and beachcombing are close by in the bay, up the Thorne River and off Sandy Beach Road. Overnight accommodations are available at bed and breakfast facilities, lodges and the city’s RV Park. Visitors can rent a car or a boat or charter fish from Thorne Bay.Thorne Bay is the access point for the popular Honker Divide Canoe Route. An archeologically significant 5,360-year-old spruce root basket—the “Thorne River Basket”—was found in the estuary of the Thorne River in 1998. It is preserved in the Alaska State Museum in Juneau.

POINT BAKER133° 37’ W Longitude — 56° 21’ N Latitude Founded 1930s / Unincorporated Population est. 35 / community association 907-559-2204

Point Baker was named in 1793 by Capt. George Vancouver for an officer on The Discovery. The first floating fish buyer came here in 1919 and the trade continued to the 1930s. In the 1920s-30s, as many as 100 tents occupied by hand-trollers lined the harbor. The first store was built in 1941 and a floating post office in 1942. A floating dock was built by the state in 1961; a 440-foot float with power and moorage later replaced it. The community building has long-distance telephone service. Point Baker has a number of gillnet and troll boats. Fishing lodges, sawmills and aquaculture diversify the economy.

THORNE BAY HOSTS ONE OF THE FUN

SALMON-FISHING DERBIES ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND


WHALE PASS133° 10’ W Longitude — 56° 06’ N Latitude Founded 1950s / Unincorporated Population est. 58 / community association 907-846-5317 Harbormaster 907-846-5262

Whale Pass is on the northeast side of Prince of Wales Island, north of Coffman Cove. The town sits on a bay in Whale Passage, named by a Navy commander in the 1880s. Orcas and humpback whales are commonly seen in the pass, a nearly 10-mile-long strait between Thorne Island and Prince of Wales Island.The area has been the site of logging camps since 1964. In the early 1980s, the last camp moved out and the area was permanently settled through state land disposal sales. The road system reached town in the 1980s.Recreational options are numerous. Neck Lake offers beautiful vistas. The shore road is a scenic wonder. Cavern Lake near town drains into a cave and reappears hundreds of feet away in stairstep waterfalls. Twin Island Lake provides a handsome mountain setting and good trout fishing. Exchange Cove offers beach camping. Ancient Native fish traps and petroglyphs are seen at nearby salmon streams. Coho salmon fishing is enhanced by hatchery stocks released at Neck Lake, which drains in a series of dramatic falls.Lodging is available. Gas is sold at irregular hours; diesel is not available. A vendor sells fishing and hunting licenses.Whale Pass Homeowners Association operates a state-owned seaplane base, dock, boat slips and launch ramp. Wireless Internet service is available at the community library.

DRIFTWOOD ANGLES SKYWARD ALONG WHALE PASS’S TIDE FLAT Josiah Huestis

The 26 miles of blacktop between Hollis and Craig are a perfect fit for a footrace. Every May for a dozen years, hundreds of people have participated in the Prince of Wales Island International Marathon on the island-crossing route. The event draws around 300 runners and walkers in solo and team divisions for a nationally sanctioned race. The 12th annual marathon is on May 28, 2011. While more Alaskans take part, the race is also on the map for roaming runners: visitors have logged Prince of Wales Island finishes to-ward completing runs in all 50 states. The field has also included runners who have finished more than 100 marathons. Runners from England and Austria have competed.Race organizers bring in each year a celebrity of the run-ning world, such as the last American man to win the Boston Marathon or a USA Track and Field Hall of Fame inductee still running marathons in her 80s.The 2011 guest speaker is familiar. Aaron Prussian is a former island resident who won this event three times. During high school in Michigan, Prussian was an All-State cross-country runner. In college, he was a three-year All-American in cross-country and track. His best time in the Prince of Wales Island marathon has been bested just once. His personal best time was achieved at the Victoria Marathon, in Victoria, B.C., in 2002. In 2003, Prussian competed in the Boston Marathon.In addition to the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce, numerous sponsors make this event possible. Among them are Alaska Marine Lines; Alaska Power & Telephone; Craig Cable TV; First Bank; the IFA; Pacific Airways; Silver Bay Seafoods; Tongass Trading Co.; and Whale Tail Pharmacy.For information and registration, go to www.powmarathon.org

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Emergency medical care and dental care on Prince of Wales Island are provided at Alicia Roberts Medical Clinic in Klawock. M.D.s and nurses staff the clinic year-round. 907-755-4800

Routine care is available by appointment from an M.D. and medical assistants at PeaceHealth Medical Group. 907-826-3257

The SEARHC Clinic in Thorne Bay’s City Hall is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 907-828-8848 or 828-3906

Dental care is available from Southeast Dental Centers in Craig, where a D.D.S. is on staff. 907-826-2273

The 911 system for Craig and Klawock dispatches from Craig City Police. Emergency 911 service is also available in Hollis, Hydaburg and Thorne Bay. In other areas, 911 calls are answered by Alaska State Troopers.

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COFFMAN COVECommunity Baptist Church 329-2400 or 329-2013 New Covenant Alliance Church 329-2301

CRAIGAnchor Baptist Church 826-5604 Church of God 826-3358 Church of Jesus Christ L.D.S. 826-3434 Craig Bible Church 826-3340

CRAIGFirst Presbyterian Church 826-3282 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 826-3960 New Hope Baptist Church 826-2526 Seventh Day Adventist Church 826-3215

EDNA BAYEdna Bay Alliance Church 594-6347

HOLLISHollis Community Church 530-7038

HYDABURGAssembly of God Church 285-3270 Presbyterian Church 285-3451

KASAANKasaan Mission 828-8237

KLAWOCKPrince of Peace Assembly of God 755-2275 St. John’s Catholic Church 755-2345 Salvation Army 755-2769

NAUKATI BAYCommunity Church 846-5333

THORNE BAYChurch of Thorne Bay 828-3915 St. John’s Catholic Church 755-2345 Thorne Bay Baptist Church 828-8237

WHALE PASSBible Church 846-5333

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ACCOMMODATIONSA5 Outdoor Recreation, Sales & Rentalscoffman cove / 907-329-2399 / [email protected] / www.a5outdoorrec.comA5 cabin open year round. Cabin and boat package. Kayaks and mountain bikes for your outdoor experience. Bait–Box Take Out restaurant. Also your authorized Blaze King dealer.Adventure Alaska Southeastthorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / www.fishorhunt.comFor over 10 years we’ve been the one-stop-shop for Cottages, Boats, Vehicles, Saltwater Charters, Guided Streamfish-ing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, laundry, game prep room and more. Alaskan Escapethorne Bay / 907-254-6662 or 907-254-6663 / fax 661-457-4300 / [email protected] / www.alaskanescape.com Waterfront cabins located on the south arm of Thorne Bay. Each fully equipped cabin comes with its own skiff for a self-guided fishing experience. Can accommodate groups up to 35 in multiple cabins.Alaska’s Fish Tales LodgeWhale Pass/907-846-5317/ [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.comBeautifully furnished waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet, Whale Pass. Skiff, vehicle packages available for your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring adventures. Private, clean and family-friendly. Pets OK with deposit.Aplace TostayKlawock / 907-755-2609 / cell 907-209-1247 / [email protected] / www.aplacetostayinak.comCabins available April through September. Accommodations for one to six persons. Cross road location for the island. Fresh and salt water fishing nearby. Black bear and Sitka black tail deer hunting available.Beachcomber B&Bcraig / 907-826-2268 / [email protected] / www.beachcomberbandb.comSteps from the beach! New, spacious 1,300 sq. ft. two-bedroom with full bath, microwave, fridge, 50-inch plasma TV, wireless Internet and full-size tournament pool table. Sleeps five. Quiet, comfortable, private and centrally located.Blue Heron on Boat Harbor B&Bcraig / 907-826-3608 / [email protected] / www.littleblueheroninn.comCentrally located. Quaint, Cozy, Clean, Well Decorated rooms, each with Private Bath, Cable TV, Coffee Center, Fridge, Microwave, Wireless Internet. Queen-size suite, single room or full four-bedroom lodge available.Blue Heron on Bucareli Bay B & Bcraig / 907-826-3608 / [email protected] / www.littleblueheroninn.comTwo blocks from downtown. The absolute BEST B&B in Craig. Upscale, New, Immaculate, on ocean with viewing deck, kitchenette, living room, wireless Internet, TempurPedic beds. Single rooms or 2-room, 2-bath suite. Reason-able rates.Cabins In AlaskaHollis / 888-648-7277 / [email protected] / www.cabinsinAlaska.comCedar cabins 5.7 miles from the Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with lin-ens, cookware, frig, coffee pot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses sleep two. Laundry facilities, toilets/showers and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. Special rate for “islanders” riding the ferry to Ketchikan who want to avoid the long morning drive! Sorry—no smok-ing, no pets. May to mid-September season. Reservations only.Changing Tides InnKlawock / 907-755-2305 / [email protected] / www.changingtidesinn.comPrivate oceanfront lodging. One- or two-bedroom units with sleeper futons in living room. Fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, phone, satellite TV, freezer and hot tub. Five miles from Klawock. No pets.Coffman Cove Adventurescoffman cove / cell 907-351-2978 / fax 907-351-0477 / [email protected] / www.coffmancoveak.comCoffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Week-long rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Pets okay.Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodgingcoffman cove / Home 907-329-2219 / Bunkhouse 907-329-2228 / [email protected] / www.coffmancoveBunkhouse.netCoffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodging offers you accommodations, home-cooked meals, skiff, kayaks and 22ft. Hewes-Craft for rent. Private rooms available. Call or email for an Alaskan adventure that suits your needs! Columbine InnKlawock / 907-755-2287 / [email protected] Efficiency apartments with queen bed, microwave, refrigerator, stove. Rollaway available. Rates by day, week, month. No pets.Dreamcatcher Bed & Breakfastcraig / 907-826-2238 / [email protected] / www.dreamcatcherbedandbreakfast.comEnjoy our island home in comfort and style. Situated on a peaceful beach in Craig. Three private guest rooms. Continental breakfast, cable TV, phone and wireless Internet. Open year-round! Sorry, no pets!

Fireweed LodgeKlawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 / [email protected] / www.fireweedlodge.comThe only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and exercise room. Private cabins. Look for helicopter tours in 2011!Fish, Fur & Featherscraig / 907-826-2309Rustic, clean, comfortable rooms with 2 beds, refrigerator, microwave, coffeepot, cable TV. A shared kitchen, off-road parking. Daily rates, pets welcome with extra charge.FishmoorWhale Pass / phone & fax 907-846-5262 / [email protected] equipped cabin with two bedrooms upstairs; sleeps five. Easy walk across the road to great salmon fishing. Cabin includes water view, covered decks, fish cleaning station, freezer, washer and dryer.FlyQuest Adventures LodgeWhale Pass / phone 907-846-5328 / fax 818-212-7581 / [email protected] / www.flyquestlodge.comFISH, SILVER SALMON & KINGS from our waters on beautiful ocean bay. Halibut by charter. Furnished cabins with kitchenettes and private baths. Boats and crab pots included! Delicious meals available. B & B road-accessible.Gregg’s Hunting & FishingNaukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / [email protected] / www.greggshunting.comGuest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing lake, outside gazebo, fire pit and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome.Inn at Creek Street & New York HotelKetchikan / 907-225-0246 / fax 907-225-1803 / Stephen reeve / [email protected] / www.theNewYorkHotel.comLocated in downtown Ketchikan. Beautiful rooms and spacious suites close to restaurants, shops, galleries, tours and the abundant wildlife of Ketchikan Creek. Discounts for Prince of Wales residents. No pets.KingFisher Charters & Lodgecraig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-965-4001 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.comFull-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,150 include round trip airfare from Ketchi-kan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats.Log Cabin Resort & R.V. ParkKlawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / www.LogcabinresortandrvPark.comGuided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals.Lupine Pension Bed & Breakfastcraig / 907-826-3851 / [email protected] / www.lupinepension.comLupine Pension B&B is a non-smoking, furnished apartment with private entrance, deck, bathroom/shower, kitchen-ette and separate bedroom. Sleeps up to four; kids are welcome.McFarland’s FLOATELthorne Bay / toll-free 888-828-3335 / 907-828-3335 / [email protected] / www.mcfarlandsfloatel.comUnique accommodations in your own deluxe log cabin. Two miles by water from the town of Thorne Bay. Now acces-sible by road; call for directions. Boats and car rental.Naukati CabinsNaukati / 907-629-4266 / fax 907-629-4266 / [email protected] rental cabins, two with full kitchens, private baths.Northend CabinsWhale Pass / 907-846-5315 / [email protected]/ www.northendcabins.comFurnished cabins with equipped kitchens, bathroom, parking at cabins, centrally located in Whale Pass. Freezer, license vendor fishing & hunters. Visitors Welcome. Weekly Discount. Non-Smoking. Pet OK with cleaning deposit.Oceanview Bed and Breakfastcraig / 907-826-2867 / [email protected] / www.oceanviewbnb.comBeautiful ocean and mountain view, comfortable for parties up to eight. Kitchen and dining area. Hair salon on premises, close to a shopping mall, restaurants, pool and recreation area.Oceanview RV Park Campground and Lodgingcoffman cove / 907-329-2032 / [email protected] / www.coffmancove.org/rvpark.htmlRV park, campground and lodging on the beach in Coffman Cove. Saltwater and freshwater fishing, photographer’s dream. See you soon!Ocean Bluebird B&Bcraig / 907-826-3672 / [email protected] / web.mac.com/oceanbluebirdbb/iwebComfy non-smoking apartment rental for nightly or extended visits. One block from the beach, public pool/weight room facilities and center-town mini-mall. Can sleep one to four people.Organized Village of KasaanKasaan / 907-542-2230 / fax 907-542-3006 / [email protected] / www.kasaan.orgFederally recognized tribe established in 1934. Lodging available: two-bedroom house with full kitchen, near beach and other scenic opportunities. $90 per night per person. Also two Chevy Suburbans for rent.


ACCOMMODATIONSOverlook Inncraig / 907-826-3081 / 907-401-0066 / [email protected] / www.aptalaska.net/~sonny/Overlook Inn, an apartment overlooking St. Nicholas Bay at 3.6 Mile Port St. Nicholas Road, offers a full kitchen, continental breakfast, washer/dryer and sleeps four adults in a peaceful setting.Red Dawg Retreat coffman cove / 541-247-5721/ fax 541-247-5721/ cell 541-698-7500 / [email protected] / www.reddawgretreat.com3 bdrm., 2 bath home newly furnished, complete kitchen, TV, DVD, laundry room & freezer. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Great for family or group that likes to fish and enjoy Alaska.Rock Havencoffman cove / 907-329-2003 / [email protected] / www.rockhavenalaska.comUnique, full-service accommodations booking parties of 2-8 exclusively. Located across the bay from Coffman Cove; boat or floatplane access only.Room With A Viewcoffman cove / 907-329-2218 / cell 206-718-6871 / [email protected] / www.akroomwithaview.comRoom With A View offers you a panoramic view of Clarence Strait on the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. Our one-room apartment has a kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities and is fully furnished for your convenience.Ruth Ann’s Restaurant, Hotel & Cocktail Barcraig / hotel 907-826-3378 / office 907-826-3292 / fax 907-826-3293 / charters 360-676-1321 / [email protected] in 1976. Full-service restaurant with waterfront dining. Breakfast, burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All rooms include fridge, coffee, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Bob, 360-961-0845, Rob, 360-676-1321. The place to meet on Prince of Wales Island.Salmon Shores Cabin and Guest Housecoffman cove / 907-329-2311 / [email protected] / www.salmonshores.comLocated approximately one-quarter mile from services and marina. Salmon Shores offers clean, fully furnished cabins with kitchens, chest freezers, bathroom and shower. Boat rental also available.Shaan-Seet Hotel craig / 907-826-3251 / fax 907-826-3980 / cell 907-401-0410 / [email protected] / www.shaanseet.comDaily, weekly, and monthly rates. Long-term OK. Moorage available at Shaan-Seet dock. No pets.Shelter Cove Lodgecraig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / [email protected] / www.sheltercovelodge.comYear-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and full-service bar. Open to the public.South Haven Guest Housethorne Bay / 907-828-3471 / [email protected] / www.southhavenguesthouse.comBest view on the bay. Private waterfront two-bedroom, furnished guest house with woodstove. Includes skiff, vehicle and ocean rods for your self-guided Southeast experience. Also listed in Lodges & Resorts.Southeast RetreatKlawock / 907-755-2994 / [email protected] / www.southeastretreat.com All-inclusive river & ocean packages include spacious A-frame and a 4x4 automobile for your exclusive use. Self-guided lodging/auto options also available.Super 8 KetchikanKetchikan / 907-225-9088 / fax 907-225-1072 / [email protected] / www.the.super8.com/03099Stop over at the Ketchikan Super 8 before and after POW adventure. We offer SuperStart Breakfast, high speed wireless Internet, deep freezers and complimentary shuttle to and from the airport or ferry.Trophy InnKlawock / 907-755-2209 / [email protected] / www.spaciousskies.us/trophy“Great Place, Great Price, and Great People. Don’t overlook this wonderful place.” Two fully furnished apartment style B&Bs with custom built furniture and daily culinary delights.Winter rates available. “ Trophy Inn is simply the best place on the island.” George N.Water Street Apartmentscraig / 907-826-2333 / cell 907-401-0412 / fax 907-826-2433 / [email protected] Clean and comfortable one-bedroom efficiency apartments. Fully furnished. For rent daily or weekly. Accommodate up to four people. Reasonable rates. Satellite TV and wireless Internet available. “The Place to Stay in Craig.”Welcome Inn Bed and Breakfastthorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / [email protected] / www.lodginginnalaska.comClean, quiet and comfortable Alaskan hospitality. Open year-round. Vehicle rentals available.

ADVENTURE TOURSCapt. Jeff Cox, Island Fishing and Sightseeing Guide ServiceKlawock city Dock / 239-287-3550 / [email protected] / www.jeffcoxislandfishing.comWe proudly personalize your Alaskan experience to meet your every expectation; specializing in King Salmon, Halibut and Lingcod. Ocean, Bay and Scenic River Charters, Birding and Wildlife viewing. $250 each.InnerSea DiscoveriesSeattle / 1-206-284-0300 / fax 1-206-283-9322 / [email protected] / www.AmericanSafaricruises.com / Indulge Your Adventurous Side. Visit our website for details.

Island Girl Adventure Tourscraig / 907-826-3856 / [email protected] enjoy a day with Alaska naturalist Kathy Peavey on her 22-foot heated HewesCraft OceanPro. Fish, photograph and explore! Lunch provided. USCG-licensed. KingFisher Charters & Lodgecraig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-965-4001 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.comFull-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,150 include round trip airfare from Ketchi-kan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats.

AIR SERVICESIsland Air Expresscraig / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / www.islandAirX.comHeadquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express operates modern jet-prop aircraft on amphibious floats. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR. Island Air’s aircraft can transport nine passengers in commuter-style comfort at speeds up to 200 mph. Island Air Express has terminal facilities at the Klawock and Ketchikan airports.Pacific AirwaysKetchikan / 877-360-3500 / fax 907-247-3500 / craig 907-826-5400/Fax:826-5535/ [email protected] / www.flypacificairways.com Scheduled air service to Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla. Charter flying, air transportation for lodges, flightseeing in Misty Fjords National Monument, fly-out hunting and fishing trips.Promech AirKetchikan / 800-860-3845/ 907-225-3845 / fax 907-247-3875 / [email protected] / www.promechair.comLargest air taxi in Southeast Alaska, with a proven safety record for over 30 years. Daily scheduled flights to Craig, Hollis, Thorne Bay and Metlakatla. Freight, charters and lake trips.Taquan AirKetchikan / 907-225-8800 / fax 907-228-4605 / cell 907-617-2923 / [email protected] / www.taquanair.comSchedules year-round between Ketchikan and POW communities of Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, Hollis, Hydaburg, Long Island, Cholmondely, Coffman Cove, Naukati Bay, Whale Pass, Edna Bay, Port Protection and Point Baker.

CABIN / CAMPING / R.V. FACILITIESAlaskan Escapethorne Bay / 907-254-6662 or 907-254-6663 / fax 661-457-4300 / [email protected] / www.alaskanescape.comWaterfront cabins located on the south arm of Thorne Bay. Each fully equipped cabin comes with its own skiff for a self-guided fishing experience. Can accommodate groups up to 35 in multiple cabins.Alaska’s Fish Tales LodgeWhale Pass / 907-846-5317 / [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.comBeautifully furnished waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet, Whale Pass. Skiff, vehicle packages available for your self-guided hunting, fishing and exploring adventures. Private, clean and family-friendly. Pets okay with deposit.Aplace TostayKlawock / 907-755-2609 / cell 907-209-1247 / [email protected] / www.aplacetostayinak.comCabins available April through September. Accommodations for one to six persons. Cross road location for the island. Fresh and salt water fishing nearby. Black bear and Sitka black-tail deer hunting available.Cabins In AlaskaHollis / 888-648-7277 / [email protected] / www.cabinsinAlaska.comCedar cabins 5.7 miles from the Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with lin-ens, cookware, frig, coffee pot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses sleep two. Laundry facilities, toilets/showers and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. Special rate for “islanders” riding the ferry to Ketchikan who want to avoid the long morning drive! Sorry—no smok-ing- no pets. May to Mid- September season. Reservations only.Coffman Cove Adventurescoffman cove / cell 907-351-2978 / fax 907-351-0477 / [email protected] / www.coffmancoveak.comCoffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Week-long rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Pets okay.Donna’s PlaceWhale Pass / 907-846-5202 / fax 907-846-5202 / [email protected] fully furnished rental units; each unit sleeps up to two people. One fully furnished unit sleeps up to four people. Coin-operated laundromat. Parking and a beautiful view. Gregg’s Hunting & FishingNaukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / [email protected] / www.greggshunting.comGuest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing lake, outside gazebo, fire pit and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome.Hollis Adventure RentalsHollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / cell 425-766-8969 / [email protected] / www.harentals.comCar rental with kayak, boat and camping gear packages at the Hollis ferry dock. We also offer skiff, van, R.V., truck and fishing gear rental at affordable rates.


CABIN / CAMPING / R.V. FACILITIESJS Development Co.craig / 907-826-36325 by 5, 5 by 10, 10 by 12 and 9 by 13 storage units available. Full hook-up RV court as well as RV storage available.Kevin’s Cabincoffman cove / 907-329-2211 / [email protected] / www.kevinscabin.comA great little cabin in the Alaskan Rainforest. Fully updated, sleeps four. Shower, TV, microwave, phone. Fresh water and saltwater fishing minutes from the door. Close to harbor and ferry terminal. Comes with a canoe!Klawock RV ParkKlawock / 907-755-4888 / cell 907-401-1041RV park with laundromat for occupants.Log Cabin Resort & R.V. ParkKlawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / www.LogcabinresortandrvPark.comGuided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals.Naukati CabinsNaukati / 907-629-4266 / fax 907-629-4266 / [email protected] rental cabins, two with full kitchens, private baths.Northend CabinsWhale Pass / 907-846-5315 / [email protected]/ www.northendcabins.comFurnished cabins with equipped kitchens, bathroom, parking at cabins, centrally located in Whale Pass. Freezer, license vendor fishing & hunters. Visitors Welcome. Weekly Discount. Non-Smoking. Pet OK with cleaning deposit.Oceanview RV Park Campground and Lodgingcoffman cove / 907-329-2032 / [email protected] / www.coffmancove.org/rvpark.htmlRV park, campground and lodging on the beach in Coffman Cove. Saltwater and freshwater fishing, photographer’s dream. See you soon!On Whiskey CreekHollis / 907-530-7081 / [email protected] / www.onwhiskeycreek.comPrivate beachfront, wooded cabin for do-it-yourself adventurers. Kitchen, bathroom, freezer. Great fishing, lots of wildlife, hiking, kayaking and lots of exploring. Complimentary pick-up in Hollis.Red Dawg Retreat coffman cove / 541-247-5721/ fax 541-247-5721/ cell 541-698-7500 / [email protected] / www.reddawgretreat.com3bdrm. 2 bath home newly furnished, complete kitchen,TV, DVD, laundry room,& freezer. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Great for family or group that likes to fish and enjoy Alaska.Ruff It Bayside CabinsWhale Pass / 907-846-5221 / [email protected] / www.ruffitresort.comDo-it-yourself hunting and fishing. Available from May through September. Comfortable, clean cabins that sleep four. Comes with skiffs. Minutes away from great coho fishing!The Landing at Otter Cove, LLCthorne Bay / 907-623-0971 / 907-752-0786 / toll-free 888-424-5445 / [email protected] / www.thelandingatottercove.comFloating lodge in secluded cove offers cabin lodging. Self-guided hunting & fishing as well as guided fishing charters and big game hunting. Transportation aboard our 30-foot aluminum catamaran.Welchman Longbow and Cabin RentalWhale Pass / 907-846-5333 / fax 907-846-5333 / [email protected] / www.welchmanlongbows.comCabin rental on main road system. Fully heated, shower, kitchen, bedroom and sleeping loft. Quiet, rustic, wooded setting.

CAR RENTALAdventure Alaska Southeastthorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / www.fishorhunt.comFor over 10 years we’ve been the one-stop-shop for Cottages, Boats, Vehicles, Saltwater Charters, Guided Stream fishing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, laundry, game prep room and more. Hollis Adventure RentalsHollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / cell 425-766-8969 / [email protected] / www.harentals.comCar rental with kayak, boat and camping gear packages at the Hollis ferry dock. We also offer skiff, van, R.V., truck and fishing gear rental at affordable rates.Shaub-Ellison Tire & Fuel / Car Rentalscraig / 907-826-3450 / fax 907-826-3440Car rentals available with ferry pick-up and drop-off. PLUS full-service fuel and auto service and repair: mechanics on duty; batteries, brakes, towing service, quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires.Welcome Inn Bed and Breakfastthorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / [email protected] / www.lodginginnalaska.comClean, quiet and comfortable Alaskan hospitality. Open year-round. Vehicle rentals available. Wesley RentalsKlawock / 907-617-8837 / cell 907-957-1535 / [email protected] / www.wesleyrentals.comNice selection of rental vehicles, easy pick-up and drop-off service to Hollis Ferry. Free to Klawock, Craig. Insurance rentals, short-term rentals and discounted long-term rentals. Reservations suggested.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE and VISITORS BUREAUSBellingham Whatcom County TourismBellingham, Wash. / 360-671-3990 / fax 360-647-7873 / [email protected] / Bellingham.orgVisit Bellingham in Northwest Washington ! Bellingham and Whatcom County offer incredible scenery, uniqueAd-ventures and charming cultural attractions. Bellingham is 80miles north of Seattle; 40 miles south of Vancouver, B.C.Denali Chamber of CommerceHealy, Alaska / 907-683-4636 /[email protected] / www.denalichamber.comUse the website to contact virtually every business in the Denali area that is involved in tourism. Please look through our members list for information on merchants, services and organizations.Greater Ketchikan Chamber of CommerceKetchikan, Alaska / 907-225-3184 / fax 907-225-3187 / [email protected] / www.ketchikanchamber.comAdvocate for local businesses.The Greater Palmer Chamber of CommercePalmer, Alaska / 907-775-2880 / fax 907-775-4164 / [email protected] / www.palmerchamber.orgOffers businesses a wide range of opportunities to promote business. Offers programs for networking to make new contacts and make a difference in the community.Greater Sitka Chamber of CommerceSitka, Alaska / 907-747-8604 / fax 907-747-7413 /[email protected] / www.sitkacoc.comThe Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of Sitka businesses and community leaders who promote, support and facilitate commerce and economic growth in Sitka.Haines Chamber of CommerceHaines, Alaska / 907-766-2202 / fax 907-766-2271 / [email protected] / www.haineschamber.orgPromotes economic growth that contributes to the local quality of life by advocacy, cooperative programs that provide necessary resources and educating the community on the importance of a sustainable economy.Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Kenai, Alaska / 907/283-1991 / fax 907-283-2230 / [email protected] / www.visitkenai.com“Kenai—Where the river ends and the adventure begins.” Our center offers visitor information, local history museum, gift shop, art exhibits & the largest collection of mounted bald eagles in North America. Ketchikan Visitors BureauKetchikan, AK / 907-225-6166 / 800-770-3300 / fax 907-225-4250 / [email protected] / www.visit-ketchikan.comConvention and Visitors Bureau.Petersburg Chamber of CommercePetersburg, Alaska / 907-772-3646 / fax 907-772-2453 / [email protected] / www.petersburg.orgServes the business community of Petersburg through communication, networking, and education of our members.Prince of Wales Chamber of CommerceKlawock, Alaska / 907-755-2626 / fax 907-755-2627 / [email protected] / www.princeofwalescoc.org2011 Guide to Prince of Wales Island; USFS road map; Alaska Connections III Cookbook; relocation packets; and brochures from our members. Contact us for brochures from members and info about Prince of Wales Island, Alaska! Prince Rupert & District Chamber of CommercePrince rupert, British columbia / 250-624-2296 / fax 250-624-6105 / [email protected] / www.princerupert.caSkagway Chamber of CommerceSkagway, AK. / 907-983-1898 / fax 907-983-2031/ [email protected] / www.skagwaychamber.orgSoldotna Chamber of CommerceSoldotna, AK / 907-262-9814 / fax 907-262-3566 / [email protected] / www.soldotnachamber.comChamber and visitor information center. Home of the world-record sport-caught salmon. Free recreation guides available upon request.Wrangell Chamber of CommerceWrangell, AK / 907-874-3901 / fax 907-874-3905 / [email protected] / www.wrangellchamber.orgWe encourage the growth of existing business activities while giving all proper assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking residence in Wrangell and its environs.

CHARTERS / GUIDES / OUTFITTERSAdventure Alaska Southeastthorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / www.fishorhunt.comFor over 10 years we’ve been the one-stop-shop for Cottages, Boats, Vehicles, Saltwater Charters, Guided Streamfish-ing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, laundry, game prep room and more. Alaska Top Dog Charterscraig / 907-828-8898 or 907-723-6462 / [email protected] / www.alaskaboatcharter.com3-5 Day Trips, Groups of 2-4 (sleep on boat). Depart Craig, Alaska, West Coast of POW. Fish till you drop or … Relax and enjoy the sights! Day trips available.


CHARTERS / GUIDES / OUTFITTERSAlaskan Dreams Fishing & Hunting LodgeNaukati Bay / 907-723-7291 / [email protected] fishing on 32-foot catamaran with head and heat; 3-day to 5-day packages. Hunting transport or do-it-yourself. Seven-day packages for black bear or Sitka Black-tail deer. Lodge has three bedrooms with private baths, double occupancy.Alaska’s Fish Tales LodgeWhale Pass / 907-846-5317 / [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.comBeautifully furnished waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet, Whale Pass. Skiff, vehicle packages available for your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring adventures. Private, clean and family-friendly. Pets okay with deposit.Breakaway AdventuresWrangell / 888-385-2488 / [email protected] / www.breakawayadventures.comWater Taxi Service: Coffman Cove, Whale Pass, Point Baker. (Airport to POW Island.) Tours to Stikine River, Anan Bear observatory, LeConte Glacier. Canoe, kayak, skiff rentals.Capt. Jeff Cox, Island Fishing and Sightseeing Guide ServiceKlawock city Dock / 239-287-3550 / [email protected] / www.jeffcoxislandfishing.comWe proudly personalize your Alaskan experience to meet your every expectation; specializing in King Salmon, Halibut and Lingcod. Ocean, Bay and Scenic River Charters, Birding and Wildlife viewing. $250 each.Catch-a-King Charterscraig / 907-826-2938 / cell 907-401-0189 / fax 907-826-2937 / [email protected] / www.catchakingcharters.comFishing charters for salmon, halibut, bottom fish from May through September. Lodging for up to thirty guests. Twenty years in business with very experienced and friendly guides.Coffman Cove Charterscoffman cove / 907-329-2044 / 503-377-2505 / [email protected] / www.coffmancovecharters.comFish halibut, salmon and bottomfish with Capt. Lee Harper. Walk-ons welcome; reservations encouraged. Call now to guarantee your spot in the Silver Talon! We’ll see you in Coffman Cove this summer!Fireweed LodgeKlawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 / [email protected] / www.fireweedlodge.com The only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and exercise room. Private cabins. Look for helicopter tours in 2011! Good Island FishingKlawock / 207-271-1333 / [email protected] eight-hour halibut fishing charters. After you catch your halibut, we can try for salmon, ling cod and rockfish. $250 for each person. Tackle and bait provided. Fish cleaning available. Reservations required.J & J Charter Servicecoffman cove / 907-329-2009 / [email protected] / www.jandjcharters.com Full-service fishing & lodging. Freshwater, salt water and waterfowl charters. Also offering cave tours, wildlife view-ing and sightseeing. Lodging and meals also available.KingFisher Charters & Lodgecraig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-965-4001 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.comFull-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,150 include round trip airfare from Ketchi-kan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats.Lemire ChartersKlawock / 907-401-3434 / [email protected] / www.outdoorsdirectory.com/akpages/lemireSaltwater fishing, sightseeing, heated cabin. Locally owned with 20+ years of guiding experience. Assistance, if needed, with round-trip transportation and lodging for your stay. Come enjoy Alaska with us!Log Cabin Resort & R.V. ParkKlawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / www.LogcabinresortandrvPark.comGuided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals.Outer Otter Sport FishingKlawock / 907-254-2433 / www.outerottersportfishing.comU.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain. Great Fishing on our 22-ft. Boat, with enclosed cabin! 2-4 people. Top-quality gear. Saltwater and freshwater, including trout, steelhead and salmon. Also Fly fishing guide & Instruction. FUN Guaranteed! Ruth Ann’s Restaurant, Hotel & Cocktail Barcraig / hotel 907-826-3378 / office 907-826-3292 / fax 907-826-3293 / charters 360-676-1321 / [email protected] in 1976. Full-service restaurant with waterfront dining. Breakfast, burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All rooms include fridge, coffee, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Bob,360-961-0845, Rob, 360-676-1321. The place to meet on Prince of Wales Island.Shelter Cove Lodgecraig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / [email protected] / www.sheltercovelodge.comYear-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and full-service bar. Open to the public.Sure Strike Charterscraig / 907-826-3909 / [email protected] fishing and lodging facilities. The finest in salmon, halibut and bottomfishing. Spectacular scenery, incred-ible wildlife. Gourmet meals and true Alaskan hospitality.

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CHARTERS / GUIDES / OUTFITTERSThe Landing at Otter Cove, LLCthorne Bay / 907-623-0971 / 907-752-0786 / toll-free 888-424-5445 / [email protected] / www.thelandingatottercove.comFloating lodge in secluded cove offers cabin lodging. Self-guided hunting & fishing as well as guided fishing charters and big game hunting. Transportation aboard our 30-foot aluminum catamaran.Wetherbee’s Lodge & Fishing Charterscoffman cove / 907-329-2266 / [email protected] / www.wetherbeeslodge.comU.S. Coast Guard-certified Capt’n Frank Wetherbee will take you to some of the best fishing holes aboard his 24-foot North River MV. Fantastic accommodations and wonderful Southeast Alaska home-cooked meals!

CHURCHESEdna Bay Alliance Churchedna Bay / 907-594-6347 / [email protected] Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Bible teaching services Sunday at 10 a.m. ; Wednesday at 7 p.m., a family Bible study. All are invited.First Presbyterian Churchcraig / 907-826-3282 / [email protected] Come worship God with us! Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sept.-May. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. Summer 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept.–May. 2nd and Spruce, Craig. Pastor Claudia Rowe.Hollis Community ChurchHollis / 907-530-7038 / [email protected] / www.hollisbible.orgCamp facility includes: cabins, bathhouse, conference room, chapel, classrooms, kitchen, trails and more. Church gatherings: for worship/fellowship Sunday a.m. and p.m. Bible studies during the week, call or email for times.St. John’s By the Sea Catholic ChurchKlawock / 907-755-2345 / fax 907-755-2350 / cell 907-723-8898 / [email protected] / www.stjohnbytheseacatholicchurch.orgWorship with us every day at our church in Klawock or every weekend in the communities of Thorne Bay and Naukati. Stop in to pray and view our beautiful stained glass windows!The Salvation ArmyKlawock / 907-755-2769 / fax 907-755-2768Join us for Sunday service. Sunday School for kids and adults begins at 9:45 and worship service begins at 11. We also offer monthly commodities and utility assistance as available.

CLUBSPrince of Wales Runners Clubcraig/ 907-401-0997 / [email protected] Sponsoring organization for the 12th annual POW International Marathon on May 28, 2011. Also sponsors other fun runs throughout the year to promote healthy lifestyles. Come join the fun!Sunnahae Arts Council Klawock and craig / 907-755-2594 / [email protected] Sunnahae Arts Council is non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of artistic expression. Sponsored events include live theatre, Island Grinds and an annual Arts festival.Youth First Responders Emergency TeamKlawock / 907-755-2312 / fax 907-755-2313 / cell / 907-401-0683 / [email protected] of youth ages 14-18 that train in ETT, EMT, and First Responder skills. Provides support services to EMS teams across Prince of Wales Island. The Power of YOUth!

COMPUTER SERVICESCleary Computer ServicesKlawock / 907-755-2963 / [email protected] / www.clearycomputerservices.comOn-site, local pick-up or drop-off service. Computer repair and installations. Hardware, software, networks, Windows. Point of sale and NobelTec installations. Most parts in stock. Security software available. Work guaranteed; over 25 years serving Prince of Wales.

CONSTRUCTION / CONTRACTORS Alaska Integrated Control SystemsJuneau and Klawock / 907-789-0214 / (cell) / 907-957-1146 / fax 907-789-0224 / [email protected] / Building automation systems/HVAC, CCTV, access control, integrated lighting, and temperature control. Also sales and serviceB-3 Contractors Inc.Klawock / 907-755-2375 / fax 907-755-2361 / [email protected] / www.b3contractors.comGeneral contracting, site development, driveways, utility installations, pre-engineered metal buildings, hauling, excavation. Thirty-Six years’ experience and high-quality service.Douglass Home Builderscoffman cove / 907-329-2018 / cell 907-254-0672 / fax 907-329-2019 / [email protected] / www.douglasshomebuilders.comGeneral contractor specializing in residential and commercial renovation, remodeling, disaster restoration and new construction. 30 plus years experience. Detail focused approach to all aspects of work. Llicensed, bonded, insured. NAHB Certified Green Professional.

Mike Hamme’s Quality Carpentrycraig / 907-826-5038 / cell 907-401-0351 / fax 907-826-5687General carpentry: concrete, framing, roofing, siding, windows, trim, interior packages. Island-wide. Prince of Wales Ready MixKetchikan / 907-225-2925 / fax 907-225-0518For all your concrete needs, commercial or residential. To schedule a pour, call 907-225-2925.Southeast Road Builders, Inc.Haines / 907-766-2833 / fax 907-766-2832Highway general contractor.Trojan & Son, LLCcraig / 907-826-3734 / fax 907-826-3734 / [email protected] / www.trojanandson.comRemote Site Work, Home Sites, Well Drilling, Sewer, Roads, Low Boy, Amphibious Services, Licensed, Bonded. Since 1997

DINING Fireweed LodgeKlawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 / [email protected] / www.fireweedlodge.comThe only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and exercise room. Private cabins. Look for helicopter tours in 2011!Hill Barcraig / 907-826-3423Full-service bar & liquor store in downtown Craig. Open 1 p.m. daily. ATM, hot food, darts, pool tables, pull tabs. Live music on weekends. Karaoke & Texas Hold’em. Open seven days a week, year-round!Papa’s Pizzacraig /907-826-2244 / [email protected] Fresh homemade pizzas, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and ice cream. Dine in, take out or call for delivery. Located in the West Wind Plaza shopping center in Craig. A slice of the Last Frontier!Ruth Ann’s Restaurant, Hotel & Cocktail Barcraig / hotel 907-826-3378 / office 907-826-3292 / fax 907-826-3293 / charters 360-676-1321 / [email protected] in 1976. Full-service restaurant with waterfront dining. Breakfast, burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All rooms include fridge, coffee, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Bob, 360-961-0845, Rob, 360-676-1321. The place to meet on Prince of Wales Island.Shelter Cove Lodgecraig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / [email protected] / www.sheltercovelodge.comYear-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and full-service bar. Open to the public.Zat’s Pizzacraig / 907-826-2345Much more than pizza: great food, good wine, beer on tap. Authentic handmade pizza to order. Zat’s a tasty pizza! Eat in, take out or call for delivery. Up the road from the gas station.

FINANCIAL SERVICES / INSURANCEDavies-Barry Insurancecraig / 907-826-2922 / fax 907-826-2923 / [email protected] / www.davies-barry.comInsurance agency specializing in home, auto, boat and business insurance. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. In business more than 70 years.Diversified Investments & InsuranceKetchikan / 907-225-9805 / fax 907-225-9807 / [email protected] in life, health, disability & long-term care insurance as well as retirement, investing and financial plan-ning. Securities offered through KMS Financial Services, Inc. First Bankcraig / 907-826-3254 / fax 907-826-3910 / 888-536-8585 / [email protected] / www.firstbankak.comFull-service community bank offering checking, savings and time deposit accounts; consumer, commercial, construc-tion and home loans; and online banking services. Two ATM locations on Prince of Wales Island.Petersburg-Wrangell Insurance CenterPetersburg / toll-free 800-478-3858 / 907-772-3858 / 907-772-3184 / fax 907-772-3184 / [email protected] / www.p-wins.comLooking for fast, friendly service for your insurance needs? We have a knowledgeable staff ready to help you keep the things you’ve worked so hard for. Contact our agency today!Todd Tew, CPAKlawock / 907-755-2313 / [email protected] professional accounting, bookkeeping, tax, payroll and financial statement services to Prince of Wales Island.Tongass Federal Credit Unionthorne Bay 907-828-8880 / Klawock 907-755-2800 / [email protected] / www.tongassfcu.com Branch locations in the Island News building in Thorne Bay, in the Klawock-Heenya Mall and at 2000 Tongass Ave. in Ketchikan. Thorne Bay branch open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Klawock branch open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Public-use ATMs are at Thorne Bay Market, at Klawock-Heenya Mall and at six locations in Ketchikan.Wells Fargo Bankcraig / 907-826-3040 / fax 907-826-3044 / [email protected]’re your financial connection on Prince of Wales Island. Local service and national access. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Thursday & 9 a.m .–6 p.m. Friday


FOREST PRODUCTS Viking Lumber Company Inc.Klawock / 907-755-8880 / fax 907-755-8888Wood products manufacturer at Mile 6 Craig-Klawock Highway. No retail sales.

FUEL / DIESEL / PROPANEArrowhead LP Gascraig / 907-826-2944 / fax 907-826-2984 [email protected] / www.arrowheadlpgas.comYour full -service propane gas professionals. Reliable deliveries, licensed technicians. Stocking on-demand water heaters, fireplaces, heaters, RV appliances & accessories. Large selection of name-brand electric & gas home appliances.Black Bear StoreKlawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / [email protected] groceries. Fuel. Hunting and fishing licenses and tackle.Petro Marine Servicescraig / 907-826-3296 / fax 907-826-3905 / [email protected] / www.harborent.com We provide marine fueling, home heating deliveries and industrial lubes and fuels for the logging and construction industries.R & R Fuels and Servicecoffman cove / 907-329-2254 / [email protected], diesel and miscellaneous goods.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSSharon Brosamle 907-401-0081 / [email protected] Claus 907-401-0270 / [email protected] & Joy Gregory 907-622-5435 / [email protected] Permenter 903-307-5528 / [email protected] Stevens 907-401-1067 / [email protected] WatsonPhilip Weber

LODGES / RESORTSAdventure Alaska Southeastthorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / [email protected] / www.fishorhunt.comFor over 10 years we’ve been the one-stop-shop for Cottages, Boats, Vehicles, Saltwater Charters, Guided Streamfish-ing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, laundry, game prep room and more. Alaska Top Dog Charterscraig / 907-828-8898 or 907-723-6462 / [email protected] / www.alaskaboatcharter.com3-5 Day Trips, Groups of 2-4 (sleep on boat). Depart Craig, Alaska, West Coast of POW. Fish till you drop or … Relax and enjoy the sights! Day trips available.Alaska’s Waterfall Resort West Prince of Wales island / 800-544-5125 / 907-225-9461 / fax 907-225-8530 / [email protected] / www.waterfallresort.comIn 2006, SaltWater Sportsman magazine announced the “Twenty Greatest Fishing Spots on Earth.” For salmon fishing: Prince of Wales Island—with Waterfall Resort as the lodge of choice—has been named to that global listing. Visit Waterfall in 2011 and celebrate our 29th anniversary of sport fishing hospitality. Located west of Prince of Wales Island.Cabins In AlaskaHollis / 888-648-7277 / [email protected] / www.cabinsinAlaska.comCedar cabins 5.7 miles from the Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with lin-ens, cookware, frig, coffee pot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses sleep two. Laundry facilities, toilets/showers and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. Special rate for “islanders” riding the ferry to Ketchikan who want to avoid the long morning drive! Sorry—no smok-ing- no pets. May to Mid- September season. Reservations only.Catch-a-King Charterscraig / 907-826-2938 / cell 907-401-0189 / fax 907-826-2937 / [email protected] / www.catchakingcharters.comFishing charters for salmon, halibut, bottom fish from May through September. Lodging for up to thirty guests. Twenty years in business with very experienced and friendly guides.Coffman Cove Adventurescoffman cove / cell 907-351-2978 / fax 907-351-0477 / [email protected] / www.coffmancoveak.comCoffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Week-long rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Pets okay.Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodgingcoffman cove / Home 907-329-2219 / Bunkhouse 907-329-2228 / [email protected] Cove Bunkhouse Lodging offers you accommodations, home-cooked meals, skiff, kayaks and 22ft.Hewes-Craft for rent. Private rooms available. Call or email for an Alaskan adventure that suits your needs!

Fireweed LodgeKlawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 / [email protected] / www.fireweedlodge.com The only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and exercise room. Private cabins. Look for helicopter tours in 2011! FlyQuest Adventures LodgeWhale Pass / phone 907-846-5328 / fax 818-212-7581 [email protected] / www.flyquestlodge.com FISH, SILVER SALMON & KINGS from our waters on beautiful ocean bay. Halibut by charter. Furnished cabins with kitchenettes and private baths. Boats and crab pots included! Delicious meals available. B & B road-accessible. Gregg’s Hunting & FishingNaukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / [email protected] / www.greggshunting.comGuest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing lake, outside gazebo, fire pit and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome.KingFisher Charters & Lodgecraig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-965-4001 / [email protected] / www.alaskakingfisherlodge.comFull-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,150 include round trip airfare from Ketchi-kan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats.Log Cabin Resort & R.V. ParkKlawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / www.LogcabinresortandrvPark.comGuided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals.McFarland’s FLOATELthorne Bay / 888-828-3335 / 907-828-3335 / [email protected] / www.mcfarlandsfloatel.comUnique accommodations in your own deluxe log cabin. Two miles by water from the town of Thorne Bay. Now acces-sible by road; call for directions. Boats and car rental.Rock Havencoffman cove / 907-329-2003 / [email protected] / www.rockhavenalaska.comUnique, full-service accommodations booking parties of 2-8 exclusively. Located across the bay from Coffman Cove; boat or floatplane access only.Ruff It Bayside CabinsWhale Pass / 907-846-5221 / [email protected] / www.ruffitresort.comDo-it-yourself hunting and fishing. Available from May through September. Comfortable, clean cabins that sleep four. Comes with skiffs. Minutes away from great coho fishingShelter Cove Lodgecraig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / [email protected] / www.sheltercovelodge.comYear-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and full-service bar. Open to the public.South Haven Guest Housethorne Bay / 907-828-3471 / [email protected] / www.southhavenguesthouse.comBest view on the bay. Private waterfront two-bedroom, furnished guest house with woodstove. Includes skiff, vehicle and ocean rods for your self-guided Southeast experience. Also listed in Lodges & Resorts.Southeast RetreatKlawock / 907-755-2994 / [email protected] / www.southeastretreat.com All-inclusive river & ocean packages include spacious A-frame and a 4x4 automobile for your exclusive use. Self-guided lodging/auto options also available.The Landing at Otter Cove, LLCthorne Bay / 907-623-0971 / 907-752-0786 / toll-free 888-424-5445 / [email protected] / www.thelandingatottercove.comFloating lodge in secluded cove offers cabin lodging. Self-guided hunting & fishing as well as guided fishing charters and big game hunting. Transportation aboard our 30-foot aluminum catamaran.Wetherbee’s Lodge & Fishing Charterscoffman cove / 907-329-2266 / [email protected] / www.wetherbeeslodge.comU.S. Coast Guard-certified Capt’n Frank Wetherbee will take you to some of the best fishing holes aboard his 24-foot North River MV. Fantastic accommodations and wonderful Southeast Alaska home-cooked meals!

MADE ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLANDJim’s Lures (DJs)thorne Bay / 907-828-3470 / [email protected]’s Alaska-made Silver-Getter Lures. Great for freshwater and river fishing. Since 1995. Local scenic postcards. All made on Prince of Wales Island.Stone Arts of Alaskacraig / 907-826-3571 / [email protected] / www.stoneartsofalaska.comTake home a piece of Alaska: all of our items are made of local Alaskan stone. Tables, Bowls, Tiles, Bookends, Spheres, Eggs, Polished Decorator Stones, Fine Art Sculpture, One-of-a-kind Jewelry, Crystals, Fossils, Birdbaths.


MEDIAIsland News907-254-8211 / fax 907-828-3351/ [email protected] weekly on Mondays & distributed throughout Prince of Wales Island. Island News accepts material from a variety of sources.The Local Paper / The Home OfficeKetchikan / 907-225-6540 / fax 907-225-6435 / [email protected] / www.thelocalpaper.comServing southern Southeast Alaska in promoting healthy communities and businesses by providing advertising and promotion and commercial printing.

MEDICAL Alicia Roberts Medical CenterKlawock / 907-755-4800 / www.searhc.orgPrimary Care Clinic M-F 9-4 providing medical, lab, X-ray, scheduled ultrasound, visiting specialty clinics plus after-hours urgent care services.Melendrez Chiropractic Clinic craig / 907-826-3898 / emergency fax / 907-826-3374We accept most Insurance & Medicare. “ A spine is like a tree. If it begins its life straight, it will grow healthy.”PeaceHealth Medical Group–Prince of Walescraig / 907-826-3257 / www.peacehealth.orgPrimary-care clinic serving residents and visitors of Prince of Wales Island. State of the art medical, diagnostic and X-ray equipment; telemedicine; visiting specialists; home healthcare.Prince of Wales Health Networkcraig/ 907-826-2410 / fax 907-826-5752 / [email protected] / www.princeofwaleshealthnetwork.orgA network of healthcare organizations collaborating to strengthen the healthcare system on Prince of Wales Island. Members include PeaceHealth, SEARHC, Alaska Island Community Services, and Craig.Southeast Dental Centers , Inc.craig / 907-826-2273 / fax 907-826-3991/ [email protected] / www.southeastdentalcenters.com /Full-Service state-of-the-art dental practice. General family dentistry offering the latest technologies in preventive ,restorative and cosmetic dentistry to Prince of Wales IslandWhale Tail Pharmacycraig / 907-826-5750 / 866-826-5750 / fax 907-826-5752 / [email protected] / www.whaletailpharmacy.comPharmacy prescriptions and OTC medicines. Located at West Wind Plaza.Youth First Responders Emergency TeamKlawock / 907-755-2312 / fax 907-755-2313 / cell / 907-401-0683 / [email protected] of youth ages 14-18 that train in ETT, EMT, and First Responder skills. Provides support services to EMS teams across Prince of Wales Island. The Power of YOUth!

NATIVE CORPORATIONSKlawock Heenya CorporationKlawock / 907-755-2270 / fax 907-755-2966 / [email protected] / www.klawockheenya.com Klawock Heenya Corporation is an ANCSA Village Corporation with more than 900 shareholders.Sealaska Timber Corp.craig / 907-617-5268 / [email protected]

NON-PROFIT / GOVERNMENTCity of Coffman Covecoffman cove / 907-329-2233 / fax 907-329-2212 / [email protected] / www.coffmancovealaska.comThe city of Coffman Cove operates utilities, a harbor, a public library with wireless Internet, event space for rent, a monthly clinic, EMS and a fire department.City of Craigcraig / 907-826-3275 / fax 907-826-3278 / [email protected] / www.craigak.comMunicipal government, recreation, aquatic center, harbors, clinic, police, fire, EMS, public library with Internet access. At 500 Third St. across from First Bank.City of HydaburgHydaburg / 907-285-3761 / fax 907-285-3760 / [email protected] City of Hydaburg works to ensure adequate infrastructure for it’s water, sewer and garbage services. We provide these services to 350 community residents. For more information, contact us at 907-285-3761. City of Kasaan Kasaan / 907-542-2212 / fax / 907-542-2223 / [email protected] city of Kasaan is a Municipality–2nd class city.City of Klawock Klawock / 907-755-2261 / fax 907-755-2403 / [email protected]. Operates utilities, harbor, liquor store, library, Totem Park, Long House and Carving Shed.

City of Thorne Baythorne Bay / 907-828-3380 / fax 907-828-3374 / [email protected] / www.thornebay-ak.govMunicipal government, full service community, VPSO, EMS, Fire, Clinic, Post Office, Library with Internet access. Harbor with Internet access, K Thru 12 School, Business association, Churches, grocery, gas, hardware, liquor, vehicle repair.Craig City School Districtcraig / 907-826-3274 / fax 907-826-3322 / [email protected] / www.craigschools.comEnrollment of 315 students in pre-K through 12th grades, plus 350 correspondence students.Craig Community Associationcraig / 907-826-3996 / fax 907-826-3997 / [email protected] government organization with more than 600 members. Banquet hall available for meetings, conferences, and social affairs.Craig Community Foundationcraig / 907-826-2428, 907-826-2644 / [email protected] non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life on Prince of Wales Island. Sponsors the Prince of Wales Cancer Coalition.Edna Bay Communityedna Bay / 907-594-6312 / [email protected] Edna Bay is located in the Tongass National Forest on Kosciusko Island.Hollis Community CouncilHollis / 907-530-7033 / [email protected] / http://hollisalaska.orgTo further the common good and welfare of all of the people of the community by bringing about civic betterment and social improvements.Hollis Public LibraryHollis / 907-530-7112 / [email protected] / www.hollislibrary.books.officelive.comEstablished in 1985, the Hollis Public Library offers more than 19,000 books and other materials. It is completely volunteer-run and is well-loved by residents. We are located next to the Hollis Public School on Hollis/Chilkat Road.HOPE: Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergenciescraig/ 907-826-2581 / fax 907-826-2584 / [email protected] is our local advocacy group for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. If you need help, please call.Hydaburg Cooperative AssociationHydaburg / 907-285-3666 / fax 907-285-3541 / [email protected] government for the Haida community of Hydaburg. We coordinate a Culture Camp and Haida Festival, which is held the last week in July.Klawock City School DistrictKlawock / 907-755-2220 / fax 907-755-2320 / [email protected] / www.klawockschool.comK-12 School District with enrollment of 145; pupil-teacher ratio 11 to 1. Northwest accredited. “A truly tremendous program,” according to evaluators from Northwest Accreditation.Klawock PTSA Klawock / 907-755-2220 / [email protected] / www.klawockschool.comKlawock PTSA serves the K-12 students, staff and parents of Klawock City School District by supporting their efforts to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education.The Nature Conservancycraig / 907-826-2900 / fax 907-826-2180 / [email protected] Village of KasaanKasaan / 907-542-2230 / fax 907-542-3006 / [email protected] / www.kasaan.orgFederally recognized tribe established in 1934. Lodging available: two-bedroom house with full kitchen, near beach and other scenic opportunities. $90 per night per person. Also two Chevy Suburbans for rent. Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council (POWCAC)Klawock / contact Leslie isaacs, city of Klawock / 907-755-2261POWCAC, established in 1989, is a membership organization made up of the communities on Prince of Wales Island. POWCAC promotes the resolution of issues important to the residents of Prince of Wales Island. Membership in the council includes the cities of Craig; Thorne Bay; Coffman Cove; Klawock; Hydaburg; and Kasaan. Membership also includes community associations in Hollis; Naukati Bay; Whale Pass; Point Baker; Port Protection; and Edna Bay. The Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit member. Prince of Wales Hatchery AssociationKlawock / 907-755-2231 / fax 907-755-2440 / [email protected] / www.powha.orgA 501(c)3 nonprofit salmon hatchery committed to economic development, enhanced salmon runs and community education for all ages.SeaTrailsSoutheast Alaska / 907-329-2232 / fax 907-772-2453 / [email protected] / www.seatrails.orgFacilitate planning, promotion, maintenance and construction of a region-wide Southeast Alaska Trail System that will stimulate economic development, enhance quality of life and improve transportation.Southeast ConferenceJuneau / 907-523-4351 / fax 907-463-5670 / [email protected] / www. seconference.org The mission of Southeast Conference is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, healthy communities and a quality environment in SE Alaska.Southeast Island School Districtthorne Bay / 907-828-8254 / fax 907-828-8257 / [email protected] / http://sisd.orgSISD’s mission is to help students develop personal, social and academic skills necessary in order to become service-minded, life-long learners.


NON-PROFIT / GOVERNMENTThorne Bay Business Associationthorne Bay / [email protected] / www.thornebayalaska.netThe source of information for the City of Thorne Bay, with links to all services available; a city map; events page, and a guest book.University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan campusKetchikan / 907-225-6177 / 888-550-6177 / fax 907-225-3624 / [email protected] / www.ketch.alaska.eduToll-free information and registration statewide at 888-550-6177.

U.S.F.S. RANGER DISTRICTScraig 907-826-3271 / thorne Bay 907-828-3304 / fax 907-826-2972 / www.fs.fed.usForest Service information, trail conditions, public-use cabin information. Call for El Capitan cave reservations.

REAL ESTATEIsland Realtycraig / 907-826-6600 / fax 907-826-6601 / [email protected] / www.alaskaislandrealty.comPersonal real estate service for all of Prince of Wales Island from the island’s premier real estate company.Pocket & Purse Helper Skip Harrington / 907-530-7036 / [email protected] Estate Note Buying & Excavator Rental.

RENTALS: BOATS / EQUIPMENTA5 Outdoor Recreation, Sales & Rentals coffman cove / 907-329-2399 / [email protected] / www. A5outdoorrec.comA5 cabin open year-round. Cabin & boat package. Kayaks and mountain bikes for your outdoor experience. Bait-Box take-out restaurant. Also your authorized Blaze King dealer.Coffman Cove Adventurescoffman cove / cell 907-351-2978 / fax 907-351-0477 /[email protected] / www.coffmancoveak.comCoffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Week-long rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available. Pets okay.Gregg’s Hunting & FishingNaukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / [email protected] / www.greggshunting.comGuest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing lake, outside gazebo, fire pit and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome.Hollis Adventure RentalsHollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / cell 425-766-8969 / [email protected] / www.harentals.comCar rental with kayak, boat and camping gear packages at the Hollis ferry dock. We also offer skiff, van, R.V., truck and fishing gear rental at affordable rates.Log Cabin Resort & R.V. ParkKlawock / 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / [email protected] / www.LogcabinresortandrvPark.comGuided and non-guided fishing packages, eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals.Tyler Rental Inc.craig / 907-826-2924 / cell 907-617-4709 / fax 907-826-2956 / [email protected] / www.tylerrental.comConstruction equipment rentals. Retail sales: Milwaukee power tools, Stihl chain saws and trimmers, safety supplies, rigging and welding supplies.

SEAFOOD PROCESSORSE.C. Phillips & Son Inc.Ketchikan / 907-247-7975 / [email protected] / www.ecphillipsalaska.comProducers and processors of high-quality Alaskan seafood.Prince of Wales Hatchery AssociationKlawock / 907-755-2231 / fax 907-755-2440 / [email protected] / www.powha.orgA 501(c)3 nonprofit salmon hatchery committed to economic development, enhanced salmon runs and community education for all ages.

SEAFOOD PROCESSORSSilver Bay Seafoodscraig / 907-826-4550 / fax 907-826-4560 / [email protected] / www.silverbayseafoods.comState of the art freezing and processing facilities that maximize quality, opportunity for harvest and value for the resource. Predominantly fishermen-owned company with facilities in Sitka, Craig and Valdez.Snow Pass Seafoodscoffman cove / 907-329-2299 /cell 907-965-1780 / [email protected] / www.snowpassseafoods.comFresh filleted, vacuum packed and fast frozen Salmon & Halibut. Wild Alaskan seafood direct from the fisherman to you.Wildfish CompanyKlawock / 907-755-2247 / [email protected] / https://sites.google.com/site/wildfishcompanyalaska/Custom smoking, vacuum packing, fast-freezing and storage, canning. Licensed and professional.

SERVICESAlaska Integrated ServicesJuneau and Klawock / 907-789-0214 / cell 907-957-1146 / fax 907-789-0224 / [email protected] automation systems / HVAC,CCTV, access control, integrated lighting, temperature control. Also sales and service.The Bay Companycraig / 907-826-3341 / fax 907-826-2592 / [email protected] parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha outboards. Arctic Cat ATVs. King and EZ Loader boat trailers. Harbercraft, Crestliner and Lund boats.Betty’s Hair & NailsKlawock / 907-755-8883 / fax 907-755-8893 / Klawock Heenya MallHaircuts, Color ,Highlights, Lowlights, Perms, Waxing, Paraffin Dips, Manicures, Pedicures, Acrylics, Tanning. Retail Products, Handmade in Alaska Arts & JewleryBlack Bear StoreKlawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / [email protected] groceries. Fuel. Hunting and fishing licenses and tackleCraig Volunteer Fire Dept.craig / 907- 826-3275 / cell 907-401-0245 / fax 907- 826 – 5691 / [email protected] / www.craigak.comCraig Volunteer Fire Department provides fire safety, fire prevention and fire suppression services for the city of Craig.Creek Side Storagecoffman cove / 907-329-2003 New heated storage units. Sizes available 6’x14’ and 8’x14’


SERVICESDouglass Home Builderscoffman cove / 907-329-2018 / cell 907-254-0672 / fax 907-329-2019 / [email protected] / www.douglasshomebuilders.comGeneral contractor specializing in residential and commercial renovation, remodeling, disaster restoration and new construction. 30 plus years experience. Detail focused approach to all aspects of work. Llicensed, bonded, insured. NAHB Certified Green Professional.The Healing Touch Massage Therapycraig and Klawock / cell 907-530-7080 Discover the benefits of Massage—Relaxation, Rejuvenation & Rehabilitation. Gift Certificates Available. Outcall to local lodges with notice. * Travel fees apply to out of town lodges. By Appointment only. Located on Hemlock St. in Klawock.Hollis Volunteer Fire Dept. / EMSHollis / 907-530-7033 / [email protected], Fire Prevention and Education. Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services.Island Community Screening Servicescraig / 907-826-2242 / fax 907-826-2242 /[email protected] / http://islandscreening.comDrug / Alcohol screening services, including urinalysis collection by SAPAA Certified Collectors to meet your employ-ment and DOT needs. Drug Alcohol education programs. Developing local outpatient treatment and recovery options.Island Air Expresscraig / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / www.islandAirX.comHeadquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express operates modern jet-prop aircraft on amphibious floats. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR. Island Air’s aircraft can transport nine passengers in commuter-style comfort at speeds up to 200 mph. Island Air Express has terminal facilities at the Klawock and Ketchikan airports.JS Development Co.craig / 907-826-36325 by 5, 5 by 10, 10 by 12 and 9 by 13 storage units available. Full hook-up RV court as well as RV storage available.JS Warehouse True Valuecraig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988General hardware and lumber supplies, paint & supplies, plumbing, garden. Electrical and housewares. Bids and estimates available. We deliver on Prince of Wales Island.My Salon—Hair Design for Men & Womencraig / 826-5900 Uni Sex up scale salon located in downtown Craig at the West Wind Plaza Mall. 20+ experience in hair design. Specializing in Hair Cutting, Coloring, Highlights & Color correction. Walk-Ins welcome.Prince of Wales Emergency Resources (POWER)craig / 907-826-3995 / 907-826-3278 / cell 907-401-1227 / [email protected] Power Thrift Store, Food Bank and emergency resources help Island residents. The Thrift Store is open Mon-Wed-Fri-10-2, 2nd & 4th Sat. 2-4. Shop for Great Deals!Prince of Wales Propertiescraig / phone & fax 907-826-6255 / cell 907-401-0015 / [email protected] of prime rental retail and administrative space in Craig. Property management services. Office located at West Wind Plaza.Raven Hair DesignKlawock / cell 907-401-2164One-chair salon offering haircuts, perms, color, waxing. By appointment only. Hair products. Convenient quiet loca-tion next to the Healing Touch Massage on Hemlock Street, Klawock. Long–time POW resident.Richard Klein Marine Diesel, LLCcraig / 907-826-2292 / fax 907-826-2292 / [email protected] diesel engine repair and rebuilding. New engine sales, vessel re-power. Machine shop, generator repair.Shaub-Ellison Tire & Fuel / Car Rentalscraig / 907-826-3450 / fax 907-826-3440Car rentals available with ferry pick-up and drop-off. PLUS full-service fuel and auto service and repair:Silver Bay Seafoods, LLCcraig / 907-826-4550 / fax 907-826-4560 / [email protected] / www.silverbayseafoods.com/State of the art freezing and processing facilities that maximize quality, opportunity for harvest and value for the resource. Predominantly fishermen-owned company with facilities in Sitka, Craig and Valdez. mechanics on duty; batteries, brakes, towing service, quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires.Thorne Bay Boat Works thorne Bay / 907-828-3947 / [email protected], E-Tech and Johnson outboard service. Gregor boats, Carnai galvanized boat trailers and marine accessories. Storage yard for boats and vehicles.Tongass Business CenterKetchikan / 907-225-9015 / 800-478-9015 / fax 907-225-9014 / [email protected] / www.tbcenter.comCall for catalog. Office equipment and supplies, Sharp copiers and faxes, printing and binding, newsletters, office furniture. Shop online at tbcenter.comTongass Substance ScreeningKetchikan / 907-247-1431 / fax 907-247-1432 / [email protected] / www.tssakstar.com craig / By appointment 907-401-0900Occupational health services. DOT drug and alcohol testing, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, audio testing DNA testing, Quest Diagnostics.

SHOPPING / RETAILAlaska $ +craig / 907-826-2234General grocery, craft supplies, quilting fabric & dollar store items.Alaska Giftscraig / 907-826-2991 / fax 907-826-2991Offering authentic Alaskan items, jewelry, jewelry repair, art & greeting cards, frameable art prints, custom matting and framing, Kodak Picturemaker machine, ready-made frames plus much more in Craig.Arrowhead LP Gascraig / 907-826-2944 / fax 907-826-2984 / [email protected] / www.arrowheadlpgas.comYour full-service propane gas professionals. Reliable deliveries, licensed technicians. Stocking on-demand water heaters, fireplaces, heaters, RV appliances & accessories. Large selection of name-brand electric & gas home appliances.The Bay Companycraig / 907-826-3341 / fax 907-826-2592 / [email protected] parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha outboards. Arctic Cat ATVs. King and EZ Loader boat trailers. Harbercraft , Crestliner and Lund boats.Black Bear StoreKlawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / [email protected] groceries. Fuel. Hunting and fishing licenses and tackle.The Clothes Companycraig / 907-826-3939 / fax 907-826-3940 / [email protected] finest in outdoor wear for the whole family, as well as apparel, shoes and rainwear. Better brands for long-lasting quality gear.The Feed Storecraig / 907-826-5904 / cell 907-401-0304 / fax 907-271-9399 / [email protected] 3.8 Port St. Nick Rd. Open Saturdays 9a.m.–Noon. Livestock, pet food and supply needs. Also garden supplies.Forget-Me-Not Fabric Cachecraig / 907-401-3038 / [email protected] quilt shop started with the love of quilting. An Alaska garage converted into a cozy home for batiks, Alaska mate-rial, yarn, kits, notions and craft supplies. Two blocks from the Moose Lodge.Jim’s Lures (DJs)thorne Bay / 907-828-3470 / [email protected]’s Alaska-made Silver-Getter Lures. Great for freshwater and river fishing. Since 1995. Local scenic postcards. All made on Prince of Wales Island.JS Warehouse True Valuecraig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988 General hardware and lumber supplies, paint & supplies, plumbing, garden. Electrical and housewares. Bids and estimates available. We deliver on Prince of Wales Island.Log Cabin Sporting Goodscraig / 907-826-2205 / fax 907-826-2210 / [email protected] island’s only outdoor specialty store, featuring camping, hunting and fishing supplies. The finest quality in outdoor apparel. Special orders are welcome.Rain Country Liquorcoffman cove / 907-329-2254Spirits, wine, mixes and other miscellaneous snack items.Riptide Liquor Alaskan & Proudthorne Bay / 907-828-8233Open Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. / Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.Saltery Circle Organicscraig / 907-826-2292/ fax 907-826-2292 / [email protected] organically grown produce from certified Portland, Ore., grower. Selling every two weeks in an open-market setting. Special orders & case lot purchases available, call for details. “ Produce for People—Not Profit”Service Auto Partscraig / 907-826-3950 / fax 907-826-2914Retail automotive and marine parts and supplies.Silver Star [email protected] / www.silverstarvinery.comMature ready to plant clematis. Information on everything to do with Clematis. From planting to pruning.Stone Arts of Alaskacraig / 907-826-3571 / [email protected] / www.stoneartsofalaska.comTake home a piece of Alaska: all of our items are made of local Alaskan stone. Tables, Bowls, Tiles, Bookends, Spheres, Eggs, Polished Decorator Stones, Fine Art Sculpture, One-of-a-kind Jewelry, Crystals, Fossils, Birdbaths.Thorne Bay Alaskan & Proud Marketthorne Bay / 907-828-3306 / fax 907-828-3614 / cell 907-254-1200 / [email protected] / www.alaskaandproud.comThorne Bay Alaskan and Proud Market is an independent, full-service grocery store. We feature fresh meat and pro-duce and a full line of groceries. Special orders welcome. New this Year: Riptide Liquors Open Monday thru Saturday 11a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.Tyler Rental Inc.craig / 907-826-2924 / cell 907-617-4709 / fax 907-826-2956 / [email protected] / www.tylerrental.comConstruction equipment rentals. Retail sales: Milwaukee power tools, Stihl chain saws and trimmers, safety supplies, rigging and welding supplies.


SHOPPING / RETAILWhale Tail Pharmacycraig / 907-826-5750 / 866-826-5750 / fax 907-826-5752 / [email protected] / www.whaletailpharmacy.comPharmacy prescriptions and OTC medicines. Located at West Wind Plaza.Wheelhouse Coffee Roasterscraig / 907-826-2333 / fax 907-826-2433 / [email protected] roaster and espresso bar. Gift store with large collection of Alaska books. Unique, locally made gifts.

TRANSPORTATION / TAxI / FREIGHTAlaska Marine Linescraig / 907-826-3419 / fax 907-826-3916 / Jake Maenpa / www.shipaml.comBringing barge service from Seattle to Prince of Wales Island. At 1600 Craig-Klawock Highway.Arrowhead Transfer Inc.craig / 907-826-3419 / fax 907-826-3916 / www.shipaml.comLocal and long-distance hauling and moving. Agents for Alaska Marine Lines’ weekly barge. Heated mini-storage. Packing cartons for sale.Inter-Island Ferry AuthorityKlawock / 907-755-4848 / toll-free 866-308-4848 / fax 907-755-4849 / [email protected] / www.interislandferry.comYear round daily, reliable passenger and vehicle ferry transportation between Hollis, on Prince of Wales Island, and Ketchikan. Food service onboard.Island Air Expresscraig / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / www.islandAirX.comHeadquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express operates modern jet-prop aircraft on amphibious floats. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR. Island Air’s aircraft can transport nine passengers in commuter-style comfort at speeds up to 200 mph. Island Air Express has terminal facilities at the Klawock and Ketchikan airports.Northland Servicescraig / 907-826-3930 / 907-826-3985/ Ketchikan / 907-225-2093 / www.northlandservices.comNorthland serves Alaska and Hawaii. Barge service to and from Prince of Wales Island. Pacific AirwaysKetchikan / 877-360-3500 / fax 907-247-3500 / craig 907-826-5400/Fax:826-5535/ [email protected] / www.flypacificairways.com Scheduled air service to Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla. Charter flying, air transportation for lodges, flightseeing in Misty Fjords National Monument, fly-out hunting and fishing trips.

TRANSPORTATION / TAxI / FREIGHTPromech AirKetchikan / 800-860-3845/ 907-225-3845 / fax 907-247-3875 / [email protected] / www.promechair.comLargest air taxi in Southeast Alaska, with a proven safety record for over 30 years. Daily scheduled flights to Craig, Hollis, Thorne Bay and Metlakatla. Freight, charters and lake trips.Rainforest Islands Ferry coffman cove / 907-329-2031 / fax 907-329-2212 / [email protected] / www.rainforestislandsferry.com

UTILITIESAlaska Power & Telephonecraig / 907-826-3202 / fax 907-826-3210 / [email protected] / www.aptalaska.comA progressive power and telephone utility providing local Hydro-electrical power and state of the art communica-tions facilities to the rural communities on POW and throughout Alaska.Craig Cable TVcraig / 907-826-3470 / fax 907-826-3469 / [email protected] / www.craigcabletv.comCable TV and internet provider, currently serving Craig and Hydaburg, expanding into Klawock in 2011. We offer channel 30 for TV ads for local area

VETERINARIANIsland To Island Veterinary Cliniccraig / 907- 617- 8389 / [email protected] / www.islandtoislandvet.comIsland to Island Veterinary Clinic in Craig, Alaska, is a full-service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet.

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“Transporting people and freight throughoutSoutheast Alaska for 30 years.”

nCatch six silvers at Neck Lake, then have a hot dog at Donna’s

nHear engines roar and see soggy soil fly at the Naukati Bay Mud Boggs races

nVisit one of the island's several totem pole parks, then watch a master carver carve a cedar monument

nCatch a cutthroat trout at Luck Lake and cook it for lunch

nKayak from Klawock Bay to Klawock River

nKayak to Canoe Point and hike to the waterfall

nTour the El Capitan caves

nCamp at Memorial Beach

nBrowse amazing creations in rock and buy a uniquely fashioned mineral form from Stone Arts

nRent a truck and drive to Lab Bay

nBuy an island souvenir from Alaska Gifts

nShop for "Tongass Tennis Shoes" at The Clothes Co. or Log Cabin Sports

nPicnic at the Craig ball park, a one-of-a-kind green scene on a spit of land at the edge of town

nWatch salmon get processed from the boat to the vacuum packer and freezer

nHarvest a 4 by 4 buck

nHike Sunnahae trail to see Craig and surrounding islands from a great height

nHike the new One Duck trail for true rain forest immersion

nCollect driftwood at Sandy Beach

nSend a postcard from Point Baker, zip code 99927

nBuy a book at Wheelhouse Coffee Roasters, then read it with a special cup of coffee

nTake a picture at the bottom and then at the top of Silver Salmon Falls

nCanoe Black Lake

nFish saltwater and freshwater and use a checklist to mark off your catches

nsteelhead ncoho salmon (ocean) ncoho salmon (river) nking salmon npink salmon

nchum salmon

nsockeye salmon

ncutthroat trout

nrainbow trout

ncutt-bow trout

ndolly varden nyellow-eye rockfish

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Index to advertisersA5 Outdoor Recreation 52Alaska Gifts 24Alaska Power & Telephone 35Alaska Top Dog Charters 9Alaska’s Fish Tales Lodge 34Alicia Roberts Medical Clinic 9Aplace Tostay 39The Bay Company 39Black Bear Store 15Breakaway Adventures 23Cabins In Alaska 31Changing Tides Inn 14City of Coffman Cove 19The Clothes Co. 19Coffman Cove Adventures 19Davies-Barry Insurance 24Donna’s Place 51Douglass Homebuilders 35Dreamcatcher B&B 17Fireweed Lodge 43First Bank 5First Presbyterian Church 15Good Island Fishing 39Hollis Adventure Rentals 51Inter-Island Ferry Authority 5Island Air Express 51J&J Charters 13KingFisher Charters & Lodge 17Landing at Otter Cove 49Log Cabin Resort and RV Park 2Log Cabin Sporting Goods 22McFarland’s Floatel 50Naukati Bay Guest House Rental 15Naukati Cabins 23Northend Cabins 51Ocean Bluebird B&B 22Oceanview Bed and Breakfast 47Oceanview RV Park 15

On Whiskey Creek 33Organized Village of Kasaan 2Overlook Inn 34Papa’s Pizza 36PeaceHealth Medical Group 31Petersburg-Wrangell Ins. Center 17Prince of Wales Hatchery 33Prince of Wales Health Network 29ProMech Air 49 Rainforest Islands Ferry 7Riptide Liquor 31Room With A View 23Ruthann’s Restaurant 24Salmon Shores 51Saltery Circle Organics 13Shelter Cove Lodge 24South Haven Guest House 21Southeast Dental Centers 14Southeast Retreat 13St. John’s by the Sea 21Super 8 Ketchikan 13Sure Strike Lodge 23Taquan Air 47Thorne Bay Bus. Association 34Thorne Bay Market 31Tongass Federal Credit Union 51Tongass Substance Screening 11Trophy Inn 22Tyler Rental 49Water St. Apartments 32Welchman Cabin 11Welcome Inn 36Wells Fargo Bank 24Wesley Rentals 32Whale Tail Pharmacy 43 Wheelhouse Coffee Roasters 32Zat’s Pizza 11

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Tongass Federal Credit Union has financial services from ATMs to VISA cards, from checking to savings, from loans to wire transfers. We’re a proud part of the landscape.

WE HAVE STRONG, GREEN BRANCHES.We’re like the island’s trees.

BRANCHESKlawock: Klawock Heenya Mall Thorne Bay: Island News Building

AUTOMATED teller machinesKlawock Branch & Thorne Bay Marketwww.tongassfcu.com

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Documents

2011 Prince Of Wales Island Alaska Visitors Guide