2012 Prince of Wales Island Alaska Visitors Guide

A P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E P R I N C E O F W A L E S C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

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Visitor Guide 2012

WHEN YOU NEED TO GET OUT MORE, GO WHERE

THERE’S MORE OUT TO GET

www.princeofwalescoc.org 907-755-26262

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

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

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.

Three double-occupancy rooms near The beach and oTher scenic and recreaTional siTes. addiTional new cabins are being consTrucTed. ask for availabiliTy when you call us.

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

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Prince of Wales Island Alaska

Editing and design by Gregg Poppen | Full Circle Media Arts | KetchikanContributions to the text were made by Tory Houser, Jeannie McFarland & Nita NettletonCover photo by Cheryl Fecko A hiker visits scenic Canoe Point waterfall

ContentsGettInG HeRe Fly or ferry to Prince of Wales Island 4

PACKInG FoR A VIsIt / CeLL & InteRnet ConneCtIons 5

HIGHWAYs AnD sCenIC BYWAYs A road guide and trip advice 6

RoAD MAP Major arteries and the island's backcountry 7

oUtDooR ADVentURes Enjoying our natural setting 8-9

FIsHInG One of our great recreations 10FIsHInG ResoURCes The hatcheries, the derby and the docks 12

HUntInG Deer, bear and waterfowl hunting outlined 13

WILDLIFe Whales to bears, wildlife is abundant and visible 14BeAR CoUntRY BAsICs How to co-exist with our black bears 15

BIRDs Birdwatching is spectacular here 16

nAtIVe CULtURe AnD ARt First peoples, totem parks 18

tonGAss nAtIonAL FoRest / IsLAnD DAtA 20

CAVes Karst landscape aids science and invites exploration 21

tRAILs AnD CABIns Get into, and stay in, beautiful backcountry 22

BUCKet LIst Trips, activities and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities 23

BeAR VIeWInG UP CLose Observe bears at Dog Salmon Fish Pass 24

WILDLIFe stoPs! Places to see resident and migratory creatures 25

MILeAGe CHARt Handy for traveling the third-biggest U.S. island 25

MAP oF tHe IsLAnD A resource for traveling, camping, hiking 26-27

IsLAnD eVents A calendar of island events in 2012 28

InteRnAtIonAL MARAtHon Annual race takes the scenic route 29

ResoURCes AnD tHe eConoMY Mining, timber, fishing, visitors 30

CoMMUnItIes Resources, histories and notes for 11 towns 32-38

MeDICAL ResoURCes Clinics, EMS and 911 39

CHURCHes 39

BUsIness MeMBeRs DIReCtoRY Businesses and services 40-50

InDeX to ADVeRtIseRs 50

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Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Board of DirectorsJan Bush president Budd Burnett vice president sharilyn Zellhuber secretary Kim swainson treasurer John Bruns past president Lynnette Logan director Janice Lund director Jeannie McFarland director John Moots directorPrince of Wales Chamber of Commerce P.o. Box 490 Klawock, AK 99925-0490 907-755-2626 voice 907-755-2627 fax [email protected] emailwww.princeofwalescoc.org web site

Contents © 2012 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.

e have fishing and whales and mountains and a magnificent forest. we have friendly small towns

and trails that take you to solitude. we have room for whatever you choose to pursue on the third-largest island in the United states—ringed by nearly 1,000 miles of ocean shoreline.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, naukati bay and whale Pass. Every town will show you their own take on what it means to be an Alaskan community. our island boasts an extensive network of limestone caves open to explorers on guided tours. we are unique in the 49th state in offering easy access to two proud native cultures and to historic logging towns. All of that, plus a limit of salmon from local waters, makes this island an ideal Alaskan destination. And the wildlife: eagles, deer, migratory birds and even black bears are just a part of the experience while you drive our roads and hike our trails. Prince of wales island 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.


Jets AnD LoCAL CARRIeRs ConneCt to tHe IsLAnD's WAteR AnD RUnWAY

laska airlines provides several flights daily into Ketchikan from Seattle, as well as scheduled service from Juneau and other

Southeast Alaska cities. Flight time from Sea-Tac International Airport to Ketchikan is an hour and 40 minutes.Local air carriers take Prince of Wales Island residents and our visitors 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. Two carriers fly wheeled aircraft into Klawock's runway from bases in Klawock and Sitka.

CoMFoRtABLe sHIPs PRoVIDe LInKs to A PAIR oF PoRts on tHe IsLAnD

essels of the inter-island ferry authority, or IFA, provide a daily link between Hollis on the east side of Prince of Wales Island and

Ketchikan, the region’s commercial hub. The MV Prince of Wales and MV Stikine make a comfortable three-hour run. The ferries feature forward observation lounges and reading rooms, quiet rooms and play areas for children. Cafeterias and solariums round out the amenities.A new option is scheduled for a debut in summer 2012. The Rainforest Islands Ferry vessel homeports in Coffman Cove and calls at Wrangell, Petersburg and Ketchikan, offering year-round vehicle and walk-on service and providing a van for cross-island transportation.ferry service to ketchikan from the mainland is provided by the Alaska Marine Highway. The trip from Bellingham, Wash., is about 38 hours. State ferries also sail from Prince Rupert, B.C., six hours to Ketchikan.

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FLIGHts AnD FeRRIes PRoVIDe eAsY ConneCtIons

The Inter-Island Ferry Authority's MV Stikine sets out in brilliant sunrise on the run from Hollis to Ketchikan.

to KetCHIKAn BY AIRAlaska Airlines from seattle-Tacoma airport www.alaskaair.com

to PRInCe oF WALes IsLAnD BY AIRHarris Aircraft services www.harrisair.comIsland Air express www.islandairx.comPacific Airways www.flypacificairways.comProMech Air www.promechair.comtaquan Air www.taquanair.com

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 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

Getting here

Several air carriers fly floatplanes to communities on the island and two carriers land wheeled aircraft at Klawock's airport.


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PACKInG / ConneCtInG / CALLInGIsland apparel is casual and functionalour region doesn’t tend to extremes—it’s a temperate rain forest—but you’ll want to have layers available to put between you and your gorgeous surround-ings as needed. don't worry about fancy: it's about functional.

waterproof, breathable shells and fleece should be on your packing list. The air is fresh and fragrant, but temperatures can be cool to those from warmer climates. Gore-Tex and similar fabrics repel mist and rain and protect you from breezes ashore and on the water. Polartec-type fleece is good on sunny days or layered under rain gear. light, waterproof hiking boots or trail runners are ideal for every-day wear on damp trails and in boats.

summer high temperatures range from 49-82 degrees Fahrenheit, winter lows from 15-42 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation is about 120 inches.

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.

Cell service extends in some townsCellular phone service is available in many areas on the island. AT&T and Alaska Communications systems have cellular towers near the more-populous communities. service is good around most of Craig, Klawock and Thorne bay. An antenna-booster may improve your phone’s link to cell towers in some areas.Our island of lush forest, misty light and clean

water invites the adventurous visitor.

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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 byway designation, starting from the north end of the island: U.s. Forest service road 20; whale Pass road; Coffman Cove road; sandy beach road; Thorne bay road; Kasaan Highway; big salt lake road; Klawock-Hollis Highway; Hydaburg Highway; 12 Mile Arm road; Craig-Klawock Highway; 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.

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 two regular carriers.

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.

Pilots find sturdy floatplane docks at Craig, Coffman Cove, Hollis, Hydaburg, Kasaan, Klawock and Thorne bay. Most are maintained by the state. some dock frontage is available in other towns; see community details on pages 32-38.

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eXtensIVe BLACKtoP AnD BACKCoUntRY RoADs AWAIt WHeeLeD VIsItoRsMore 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. Log-ging 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.Visitors bring their own vehicles on either of the ferry systems or rent vehicles when they reach the island.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 to get detailed information on the condition of remote roads.

Varying roads, weather dictate travel A little planning eases your trip in our mix of mild and wild coun-try. Be sure your spare tire is in good shape. Bring a few basic auto-motive tools. Watch the gas gauge and mile markers: fuel is available in Whale Pass; Naukati Bay; Coffman Cove; Thorne Bay; Klawock; and Craig. 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.

Get your motor running and head out on the (scenic)

highway leading west from Thorne

Bay to Control Lake Junction. It's just one of several

island roads noted for special vistas.

To see the island, there's the highway and there's the way-high; coming in and getting around with local air carriers can provide some exciting rides. If you're lucky, you'll get the seat beside the pilot in a floatplane.

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Include the heart of the Inside Passage on your Alaskan itinerary ...

see Prince of Wales IslandPassenger & Vehicle Ferry Service 2012

Hollis Ketchikan HollisDaily year-round

M/V PRINCE OF WALES and M/V STIKINE feature an observation lounge, a restaurant,

a children’s play area, a solarium and a reading room

Inter-Island Ferry Authority866-308-4848 · www.interislandferry.com

907-530-4848 · P.O. Box 470 Klawock, AK 99925

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ADVentUResoMe VIstAs ABoUnD ARoUnD tHe IsLAnDthe island’s paved roads lead to scores of gravel back roads. You can enjoy amazing

sights and places without ever leaving blacktop, or take an appropriately sturdy

vehicle into the backcountry.

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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 paddlers 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 backcountry; get an ATV map from UsFs.

n Go on a salmon or halibut charter for a tug of excitement.

n Get up a hillside and pick blueberries or low bush cranberries.

n Make a totem tour to see northwest Coast native art in Klawock, Hydaburg, Kasaan and Craig.

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

n drive scenic road 30 north of Thorne bay on Clarence strait; picnic at sandy beach. Go to friendly Coffman Cove for great photos of peaks and forest.

n Have a cave day. walk the bea-ver Falls karst landscape interpre-tive trail in old-growth forest, then follow a guide into El Capitan

Cave. (summer only. Call UsFs 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 Protec-tion, two friendly towns on sumner strait.

n see ancient native petroglyphs with a naturalist guide. Visit the timber industry’s left-behind machinery at Thorne bay, naukati bay or other sites; ask around about historical places.

A variety of camping opportunities are found around the island. Some are unimproved stretches of lakefront and ocean beach; others are campsites and cabins maintained for public use by the U.S. Forest Service. Browse the centerfold map and talk to forest rangers to find a site for your adventure.

Huckleberries, blueberries, mushrooms, edible kelp … wild foods abound in summer. Study up before your visit; nature sets the table.

Hundreds of miles of coastline invite exploration. Outfitters can fix you up with motorized or human-powered vessels—or even a combination.

Delicious dungeness crabs are hoisted up from cold, clean waters all around the island.

The glassy Thorne River mirrors a canoer powering along with a kayak paddle. The big landing net behind him indicates his prey is

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Handmade chainsaw bear and fish carvings Hand-crafted log homes

Rental log cabins on Thorne Bay


Rusty remnants of an abandoned cannery embody industrial history.

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tHe HIstoRY-MInDeD CAn FInD VestIGes oF oLDen InDUstRYsalmon sustained indigenous peoples for millennia and the prolific Pacific ocean fish also drew westerners in the late 1800s. salteries and canneries on Prince of wales Island were among the earliest in Alaska after the so-called "Great land" was purchased from russia in 1867. where steam-driven machinery once clanked and hissed in summer cacophony, you can now find quiet hulks representing an industrious era. Visit libraries on the island and ask about historical sites.

ADVentURes In nAtURe ARe seConD nAtURe FoR UsFrom shoreline to timberline, the natural world beckons

the venturesome. The summit atop one duck Trail offers an unobstructed view of miles and miles of peaks. Pair a trail

hike with a boating excursion and you have the best of both natural worlds on Prince of wales Island.


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

Fish & Game 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

Freshwater anglers find wonderful opportunities on Prince of Wales Island. Clean, cold water flowing out of the lush rain forest is

ideal habitat for resident and sea-run species from trout to steelhead and salmon.

Angling on and around the island is excellent

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 sum-mer. Halibut lurk in cold, deep waters around the island.

Lodges with fishing guides offer several-day pack-ages. Lodging styles range broadly, from world-class plush to down-

home rustic. Experienced guides working out of lodges or independent-

ly can take you trolling for big king salmon offshore or flyfishing for salm-on 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 floatplane,

by boat or by foot above ocean estuaries. Dime-bright steelhead run into streams

in early spring and fall. Dolly Varden 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

Saltwater fishing starts young for Southeast Alaskans and our visitors. It's a great family activity and there are numbers of charter skippers and tour operators around the island ready to take anglers to fishing hot spots. Visitors with more experience can also rent boats.

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.

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HAtCHeRY AMPs sALMon RUnsPrince of wales Hatchery Association Inc. operates hatcheries with a heritage going back to 1897, when Alaska's second hatchery was set up near Klawock to augment natural salmon runs.

now operating hatcheries along Klawock river and at Port st. nicholas, the private nonprofit releases about 5 million coho (silver) salmon smolts every year and also produces about 600,000 chinooks (kings) annually. returning adult fish, caught by sport and commercial fishers, improve the economy and contribute to subsistence users.

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

FIsH DeRBY PAYs CAsH PRIZeslucky salmon anglers and even ticket buyers who never wet a hook can win in the annual Craig-Klawock King salmon derby. Ticket sales spin off cash prizes and contribute thousands of dollars to Prince of wales Hatchery king and coho production.

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 drawing 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 available at some fishing lodges.

Point baker 559-2204Port Protection 489-2241whale Pass 846-5329Coffman Cove 329-2233

VIsItoRs Use PUBLIC DoCKsPoint Baker and Port Protection on the north end have small state-maintained floats for tie-up of visiting vessels. Whale Pass moorage is private. Coffman Cove has public floats. naukati Bay has a private float with limited moorage. thorne Bay has two harbors with spaces for travelers. services include water; power; waste disposal; restrooms; showers; wi-fi and a boat grid. Kasaan has public floats. Klawock harbor has float moorage and a haulout. Hollis has small state floats. Craig has three harbors; more than 200 slips can be hot-berthed and vessels up to 125 feet can be accommodated with advance notice. services include water; power; waste disposal; restrooms and showers; and used-oil disposal. The office is staffed daily and monitors VHF 16. False Island launch has two ramps. Hydaburg has state floats and moorage.

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A hatchery at riverside welcomes visitors to see where fish come from.


HUnteRs sCoPe tHe BIG IsLAnD FoR DeeR AnD BLACK BeARsWaterfowl harvesting is another prime opportunityPrince 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 starts in August and runs through December. Residents and non-residents may take as many as four deer. Hunting alpine areas early in the season is popular, as is hunting the rut in November. A mature black-tailed buck yields about 50 pounds of meat.Black bear season runs from Sept. 1 through June 30. Start-ing in fall 2012, drawing permits are required for non-resident bear hunters not using registered guides. Mature boars are best pursued in spring as they comb beaches and grass flats after hibernating. Bear hides must be sealed by state-appointed seal-ers 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.

Alpine summits and forested slopes draw hunters in the fall and winter.

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Huge humpback whales, their baleen filters exposed, surface during near-shore feeding in our deep, cold sea. Orcas, or killer whales, follow salmon runs and feast all summer long. Sea lions haul out of the sea to bask and rest in many areas; you're also likely to see harbor seals. Sitka black-tailed deer are common all over the island.

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 for your 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. 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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Brilliant sea stars adorn tidal areas.

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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, compared to other north American black bears, partly because they don’t have to contend with brown bears for habitat and food.

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 never get between a sow bear and her cubs. 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.

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Black bears on Prince of Wales Island congregate around salmon streams during much of the summer season, feasting on the fish returning to their native streams. The five-toed tracks of blackies are commonly seen in the sandy banks of freshwater streams and along ocean shorelines. As the bruins pile on the fat that gets them through winter hibernation, they pay little attention to humans. There are several relatively accessible places on the island where you can safely view black bears; see the feature on Dog Salmon Fish Pass viewing area on page 24 and the Wildlife Stops guide on page 25. You can also talk to Forest Service staffs at the Thorne Bay and Craig ranger districts.


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Eagles perch in numbers in trees near salmon spawn-ing streams. Please note that eagles are protected by federal law; it's illegal to possess eagle parts—even as little as a feather. (Excep-tions are only with special federal permits.)

ll sorts of 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 inhabit the woods; a sighting is a rare pleasure. Cormo-rants are showy, spread-ing their wings to dry atop pilings and stumps.Our wilds provide ample resources and long days, perfect condi-tions for birds' feeding and breeding.

For best viewing, use high-power binocu-lars 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 com-panion for birdwatch-ing.

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Trumpeter swans are graceful year-round residents, seen in rivers and lakes. The Prince of Wales spruce grouse is a subspecies found only here and on some nearby islands. The rufous hummingbird arrives in April from winter ranges as far away as Mexico. This cedar waxwing is north of its typical range. The raven is a smart bird and, with the eagle, an essential symbol in Northwest Coast Native culture. Dark cormorants rest on the rocks with a solo seagull.

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Totem poles on the island record stories of northwest Coast natives of long ago. now they challenge young natives to continue a world-renowned tradition.

when artists are at work in carving sheds in Kasaan, Klawock and Hydaburg, visitors are welcome to stop in. It's a great opportunity to discover this rich art form firsthand.

Traditionally, poles carved in cedar were commissioned by families to display 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 several years.

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the legacies of their forebears live on in today's people

Native people of Klawock raised five new totem poles in 2011, a feat that starts with a carver's vision and ends with a community-based labor of love and heritage. Jonathan Rowan, seen below carving a pole in his shop, was the lead carver for the project.

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 is-land 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 Southeast Alaskan tribes was adept at trade with inland Natives and with the Haida and Tsimshian peoples. Haida people are thought to have established 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 told creation myths, recounted historical events and honored families’ ancestors. Totem poles are the best-known art form

of Northwest Coast peoples. Artists for thousands of years have used tools of bone, shell and steel to evoke stories from cedar trees. There’s also richness in other arts: carved-wood and fur headpieces for ceremo-nial occasions; intricate weavings of cedar bark and spruce root in baskets and hats; and felt robes festooned with buttons of abalone and bone. Danc-ing 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 Kasaan, Klawock and Hydaburg. There are also significant poles in Craig. Shorelines bear ancient petroglyphs, or rock carvings, hundreds or thousands of years old. Petroglyphs aren't mapped; the Forest Service and Natives protect them.

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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 multiple-use forest manage-ment by the Forest service. 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, with projects such as stream restoration and fish ladders. Cultural preservation is a highlight for the Forest service. Archaeologists 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 beneath much of the island; this work extends knowledge of paleobiology, human migration and climatic change. They’re also instrumental in making the cave system accessible to us. Forest service personnel also study and manage wildlife resources.

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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.

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or a unique alaskan experience, tour under the forest. A geologic treasure 400 million years in the making lies

beneath your feet. Caves, sinkholes and pits have formed in a vast area of karst—chemically weathered limestone bedrock. El

Capitan Cave, the largest of more than 500 caves on the island, offers a trip back in time.Meet Forest Service guides at the cave interpretive site, 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 dis-coveries, pick out a helmet, headlamp and flashlight—then climb. The Trail zigzags through a living classroom of forest ecology. Rest stops allow for discussion 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 ceil-ing, 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 tem-perature in the cave is 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. Afterward, ask about Beaver Falls and Cavern Lake Cave, two sites you can explore on your own.The cave is about a three-hour drive from Thorne Bay. There are restrooms at the interpretive site, but no water or food. Helmets, headlamps and flashlights are provided for the tour.

Alaska's largest cave lies under island's north end

the caves have been explored by scientists and researchers for animal remains, human

artifacts and clues to long-ago climates. the karst network

extends into miles of mapped channels.

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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.

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 (temperature averages 40°F; it’s wet 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.

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beaver Falls Karst Trail / 1.0 mi

big lake Fish Pass / .05 mi

Cable Creek Fish Pass / .05 mi

Canoe Point Trail / .25 mi

Cavern lake Trail / .1 mi

deweyville Trail / .7 mi

dog salmon Fish Pass / .2 mi

tRAILs LACe tHe RAIn FoRestf you like to visit nature on foot, Prince of wales Island trails get you there. There

are roughly 70 miles of developed trails on the island. Most are relatively short combinations of footpaths and boardwalk; the latter protects sensitive ground and

keeps boots drier.

Many trails are reached by road and others by boat or plane. Accessibility varies, ranging from the barrier-free beaver Falls Karst Trail to the more-challenging one duck Trail—which the Forest service recently rebuilt. There is a camping shelter at the top of one duck Trail. Many short hikes lead to Forest service cabins, fishing areas, lakes 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. of special interest is the trail at Harris river Interpretive Area; signs along the trail explain Tongass national Forest restoration projects. 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 more information, visit www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/pow/recreation/hiking.

A southeast Alaska organization, seaTrails, 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 Harris 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

The island offers a broad range of developed forest trails, such as the One Duck Trail and its shelter. Most trails are maintained by the U.S. Forest Service as combinations of natural trail, boardwalk and crushed rock. To find trails and settings that suit you, use the centerfold map and consult with the Forest Service.

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Public cabins beckon visitors to rustic retreatsThe setting, the comfort and the quiet at public-use cabins in Tongass national Forest make them great for backcountry retreats. nineteen public cabins in this area are good for a week of fishing or a weekend of solitude.

some cabins are on lakes, others on streams. some are on trails near roads. some are reached by boat, others by floatplane. They sleep four to eight people and cost $25-$45 per night. Many have small rowboats. some cabins have wood stoves and firewood; others have oil stoves and you bring in fuel. Tent camping is available at Eagle's nest and Harris river campgrounds for $8 a night. Free unimproved campsites can also be found.

Check the centerfold map for locations of publicly owned cabins and campgrounds. reservations are required for U.s.F.s. cabins; browse to www. recreation.gov or call at 877-444-6777.

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

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nFly in a small plane to the island and set down on water or on the Klawock runwayndrive one of Alaska’s scenic bywaysnwatch a bear catch a salmon in one of our many streams nwalk the Hatchery Creek Trail and have lunch in Coffman Covenrent an sUV and drive to the northern tip of the Island for a picnic or a campout at Memorial beachnbuy a pair of “Tongass Tennis shoes” or the other outdoor gear you need to enjoy the out of doorsnbuy an island souvenir at a gift shop or the Farmer's Marketnstop at the Klawock river Hatchery, take a tour and feed the young ones! nKayak or canoe in our calm saltwater estuaries nrecord here a bird you have never seen anywhere elsenTake a leisurely ride on a ferry, the “poor man's cruise ship”! nGet into the forest and explore an old gravel logging roadnCollect driftwood at sandy beachnVisit one of the island's three totem parks nbag a sitka black-tailed deer with a camera or a riflenwalk the trail to the oldest standing Haida long house in the U.s. nPicnic at the Craig ball park and explore this one-of-a-kind green scene on a spit of land at the edge of townnTour a world-class cavenwatch a master carver working on a totem pole in a carving shednCatch a cutthroat trout and cook it for lunch

nboat or fly to Canoe Point and hike to the waterfall—then show friends back home the cover of this guide and tell them you've been therenwatch fish being unloaded from commercial fishing boats that ply the waters around the islandnrun or walk in the inaugural Prince of wales Half Marathon on May 26, 2012nHike a forest service trail and learn more about the Tongass national Forest, the largest national forest in the United statesnFish saltwater and freshwater and use the checklist below to mark off your catches

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FIsH PAss PRoVIDes A CLose-UP LooK At BLACK BeARsTo see bears in their natural habitat, visit the dog salmon Fish Pass wildlife viewing area. This summer gathering place for black bears is on Forest road 2100 (Polk road) about 12 miles from the Hydaburg Highway turn-off (state highway 913) toward Polk Inlet. The viewing area is about a two-hour drive from Craig.

This wildlife viewing area offers excellent opportunities to watch from a safe, elevated vantage as bears feed on salmon. Fish aggre-gate in the pool below the platform, making easy pickings for cunning bears. The fish—mostly salmon—swirl in the pool below the falls. some fish leap up natural rock terraces against the water current and gravity, while others use the manufactured fish ladder. both bears and fish can be viewed using the ladder only feet away from the viewing platform.

a shorT gravel Trail leads from the parking area to the viewing platform, where a Forest service interpretive guide meets guests and describes the wildlife behavior seen at the site; the guide also provides habitat information and might just help a guest to capture that perfect wildlife photograph. The dog salmon Fish Pass wildlife viewing site is staffed by a trained Forest service interpreter 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. sunday through Friday from july 20 to Aug. 31. The wildlife viewing area is free and everyone is welcome, but visitors are asked to leave their pets behind.

Pack your cameras and rain gear and make a trip out to the dog salmon Fish Pass wildlife viewing area for a couple of hours of quiet wildlife viewing. bears scale the rocks above the stream with strug-gling fish in their jaws, while pink salmon and chum salmon as big as 36 inches swim upstream in acrobatic demonstrations. It’s a dance of survival that you'd be lucky enough to witness.

WILDLIFe VIeWInG PoInteRsThese pointers were developed by the dog salmon Fish Pass inter-pretive guide after two seasons at the fish pass.

n Visit when fish are running—generally late july through August. no fish equals no bears.

n sunnier days seem to bring out bears; this was the observation in 2011. bears showed up more frequently and in greater numbers when the sun shone.

n Keep very quiet approaching the platform and on the platform– the number one rule of thumb. bears at this site are not as habitu-ated to humans as are bears at more heavily used wildlife viewing areas. In a way, this is a benefit, because viewers who remain quiet can really see bears in a natural setting.

n Move slowly and deliberately.

n Avoid using strong perfumes. bears have been observed sniffing the air and running off before perfumed guests even got to the platform.

n Have cameras out and ready. Unzipping bags and digging through them can frighten bears away.

n Practice “leave no trace” principles and pack out what you bring in.

n no food or drinks at the platform.

n Approaching wildlife can be dangerous. re-member that the bears at dog salmon Fish Pass are wild animals and are unpredictable. Although generally not aggressive, these bears weigh as much as 400 pounds and can run as fast as 30 mph in short bursts. View wildlife from a safe distance.


Craig — With the POW Marathon — May 26Klawock — With the Sockeye Festival — JuneKasaan — With the Crab Festival — June 16Hydaburg — With Cultural Camp — July 27-28Thorne Bay — To be announced — Aug. 4Coffman Cove — With the Arts Festival — Aug. 11-12Hollis — With the Volunteer F.D. Raffle and Yard Sale — Sept. 8Craig — During Southeast Conference — Sept. 25-27

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numbered sites are denoted on the centerfold map. 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 milepost 8 to milepost 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 secure 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 their journeys. 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

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oUt In tHe RAIn Out in the Rain is a series of free outdoor activities for fitness, fun and information. The subjects range from snowshoeing to kayaking, from GPS to snorkeling. Despite the name, we don’t always get rained on—but we sure don’t let a little rain stop us.

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


CONTINUING AND RECURRING EVENTSEVENT DATE LOCATION CONTACT PHONE EMAILBear Viewing Mid-July to late August Polk Road Maeve Taylor, U.S.F.S. 907-826-1641 [email protected] Capitan Cave tours May through September El Capitan Cave U.S.F.S. Thorne Bay Ranger District 907-828-3305Farmer's Markets See ad page 25 for dates and locations Contact city offices in each community for details Island Grind Check dates Craig Sally Burch 907-826-5904 [email protected] or [email protected] Meets 3rd Saturday Jan.-Oct. Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] Carving Shed Tours / Native arts sold Check with city hall Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666

FISHING DERBIESEVENT DATE LOCATION CONTACT PHONE EMAILKing Salmon Fishing Derby May 1 to Aug. 1 Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] Derby King Salmon May through June Craig / Klawock Dan Goodness 907-755-2231 [email protected] or [email protected] Derby July 1-Aug. 15 Craig/Klawock Dan Goodness 907-755-2231 [email protected] Fishing Derby July 3 Craig Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] Salmon Tournament July 3 Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected]

DATE-SPECIFIC EVENTSEVENT DATE LOCATION / HOURS CONTACT PHONE EMAILRun – Shamrock Shuffle March 17 Craig and Klawock Kathy Kelley 907-401-1156 [email protected] St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Concert March 17 Klawock St. John's Church Ralph Mackie / Cathy Bolling 907-826-3321 [email protected] Fun Fair/Whale Fest March 30-31 Craig Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] Easter Egg Hunt April 7 Aquatic Center in Craig Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] Carnival April 7 Craig City Gym Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] School Art Fest April 10-12 Craig High School Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] Day Celebration Mid-April Craig Maeve Taylor, U.S.F.S. 907-826-1641 [email protected] of Wales International Marathon May 26 Hollis to Craig Jan Bush / Ann James 907-401-0376 [email protected] Show May 26-28 Craig Dina Merchant 907-826-5862 cell 907-401-3038Fishing Day for Kids Early June Klawock Hatchery Brandy Prefontaine, U.S.F.S. 907-828-3304 [email protected] Fest June 16 Kasaan Organized Village of Kasaan 907-542-2230 [email protected] of the Fleet June 17 Craig Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] of Wales Players: Musical Aladdin June 22-23 Craig High School Evelyn Wilburn 907-401-3033Sockeye Festival June: check with the city City of Klawock Leslie Isaacs 907-755-2261 [email protected] – Independence Run July 1 Craig/Klawock Kathy Kelley 907-401-1156 [email protected] 4th of July Celebrations July 3-4 Craig Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] 4th of July Celebration July 4 Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] of July Celebration July 4 Hollis Budd Burnett 907-530-7033 [email protected] of July Skunk Cabbage Fest/Ax Throw/Auction July 4 Naukati Bay Naukati Connections 907-629-4104Cultural Camp July 23-28 Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666By the Sea Arts & Seafod Festival Aug. 11-12 Coffman Cove Heather Hedges 907-329-2233 [email protected] BBQ Aug. 15 Craig Ballpark Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] VFD Fund Drive, Raffle, Yard Sale Sept. 8 Hollis Budd Burnett 907-530-7033 [email protected] Coastal Clean-Up Day Sept. 22 Prince of Wales Island Kathy Peavey 907-826-3856 [email protected] Southeast Conference Sept. 25-27 Craig Jon Bolling 907-826-3275 [email protected] Festival Oct. 6 Craig Middle School Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] - Zombie Run Oct. 28 Craig / Klawock Kathy Kelley 907-401-1156 [email protected] Veterans Day USO Show Nov. 11 Craig High School Paul Dawson 907-826-2389Deer Celebration & Cultural Exchange November: call for date Craig Mary Kennedy 907-826-5125 [email protected] stacy skanHoliday Bazaar Nov. 17 Thorne Bay Laura Jennings 907-828-3961Run – Gobble Wobble Nov. 18 Craig / Klawock Kathy Kelley 907-401-1156 [email protected] Holiday Bazaar Nov. 24 Craig City Gym 10-4 Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] Holiday Bazaar Dec. 8 Craig City Gym 10-4 Victoria Merritt 907-401-1262 [email protected] – Jingle Bell Walk Dec. 9 Craig / Klawock Kathy Kelley 907-401-1156 [email protected] Holiday Bazaar Dec. 11 Hydaburg Doreen Whitwer 907-285-3666 [email protected] POWER Concert December: call for date Craig Karen Coffey 907-826-3321 [email protected]

Ski / Snowshoe / Hike Jan. 1Winter Ice party / Cabin Cleanup Jan. 12Ski / Snowshoe / Hike Feb. 11Big Tree Winter River Tour Feb. 25Kayak Safety Day March 17Beachcomber Fun Fair / Whale Fest March 30-31One Duck Trail April 14

Kayak Tour April 28Balls Lake Photography Walk May 12Kids Fishing Day Hike June 9Kayak Tour June 234th of July Parade July 4Ocean Swimming / Snorkeling July 28Karst Tour at El Capitan Cave Aug. 11

Mushroom Foraging Sept. 8International Coastal Clean-Up Sept. 22Kasaan Culture Walk / Longhouse Tour Oct. 13Black Bear Lake Climb Oct. 27P.O.W. Weather Spotter Nov. 17GPS / Geocache Dec. 1Christmas Bird Count Dec. 15

Events calendar 2012


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 13th annual marathon is on May 26, 2012.

While more Alaskans take part, the race is also on the map for roaming runners: visi-

tors have logged Prince of Wales Island finishes toward

completing runs in all 50 states. The field

has also included runners who have finished

more than 100 marathons. Run-

ners from England and Austria have com-

peted.Each year, race organizers with the Prince of Wales Runners and Walkers Club bring in a celebrity of the running world, such as the last American man to win the Boston Marathon or a USA Track and Field Hall of Fame inductee who was still running marathons in her 80s.The 2012 guesT sPeaker is Will Wright, a 74-year-old Arkansan who's run marathons in all 50 states. Wright has been running competitively for more than 30 years and promoting the sport for nearly as long; he's presently promotion director for his hometown running club. Wright was a Vanderbilt University engineering grad and captain in the U.S. Marines before work-ing for more than three decades as an engineer for International Paper Co.In retirement, Wright runs footraces about 25 times a year—including occasional ultramarathons. His stamina was proven seven times when he ran two marathons in two days; he's also completed a grueling three-day, three-marathon challenge.In addition to the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce, numerous sponsors make this event possible. Among them are Alaska Power and Telephone, First Bank, Tongass Trad-ing Co., B-3 Contractors, Silver Bay Seafood, the Inter-Island Ferry Authority and Pacific Airways.For information and registration, go to www.powmarathon.org

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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 were found. Copper, silver, palladium, lead, uranium and zinc were also mined. 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.Mining exploration continues to this day and two massive projects are pending. Bokan Mountain in a remote southern arm of the island has proven veins of rare earth minerals and uranium. At a site long ago exploited for uranium and then abandoned, the American company Ucore is perform-ing pre-mining activities and promoting Bokan as a strong future competitor for China's rare earth resources. The Niblack Project is above Moira Sound on southeastern Prince of Wales Island. Niblack Mining Corp. proposes more than a mile of tunnels to explore deep zones of minerals in search of copper, zinc, gold and silver.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 cannery opened near Klawock in 1878. Others followed, and towns, particu-larly 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 practices; salmon stocks were managed to preserve the runs.The mid-1950s broughT the greatest chang-es. 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. Ketchikan Pulp Co. closed in 1997, ending the age of big timber. Viking Lum-ber near Klawock is still a major employer.

corPoraTions born in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act undertook large-scale logging in the 1980s, harvesting their forested land for export to Asia. Native clear-cuts, like those on national for-est land, grow 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.

seafood, mining and timber propelled the economy until the visitor industry became a vital component

Tongass National Forest's prolific timber stands continue to provide employment for loggers and mill workers. One large mill operates on the island near Klawock and a number of small specialty sawmills process hemlock, spruce and cedar logs.

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www.princeofwaleshealthnetwork.orgvisit our website for more information and a schedule of visiting specialists

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

Clinics denoted with this mark are not staffed full-time

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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 reinventing 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.


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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 907-530-7112

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.


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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 AUToMoTIVE FUElretail sales of gasoline are limited around the island, so be sure to plan your explorations with an eye on the mileage guide on page 25.

Fuel up in whale Pass, naukati bay, Coffman Cove, Thorne bay, Klawock and Craig.

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.


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.

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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 newer poles; a major celebration and the raising of several new totem poles took place in August 2011. There are a heritage center, a long house and a carving shed on the Hollis Highway at the edge of town. The only airstrip on Prince of wales Island is near the town and serves two scheduled carriers using wheeled aircraft; visiting planes also use the runway. Floatplanes land near Klawock's harbor. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

KAsAAnKasaan Mission 828-8237

KLAWoCKKlawock Church – The journey 401-1463Prince 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

All numbers are in area code 907

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 First Presbyterian Church 826-3282 Kingdom Hall of jehovah’s witnesses 826-3960 new Hope baptist Church 826-2526 seventh day Adventist Church 826-3215eDnA BAYEdna bay Alliance Church 594-6347

HoLLIsHollis Community Church 530-7038

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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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.A Bed And BreakfastCraig / 907-826-3332/ cell 907-401-3131 / [email protected] / www.abandb99921.webs.comNewly built in 2011, comfortable and very spacious. Over 700 SF, 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchenette, living room, washer/dryer, private entry. Includes continental breakfast, cable television and wireless Internet. 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 and Guided Stream fishing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, laundry, 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 25 in multiple cabins.Alaska’s Boardwalk LodgeThorne Bay / 800-764-3918 / fax 801-296-1225 / cell Brad 801-725-9866 / cell Jay 503-310-6301 / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.boardwalklodge.comAs Sporting Classics 2010 Fishing Lodge of the year for all of North America, this 5-Star, Orvis endorsed resort specializes in both Fresh and Saltwater guided fishing trips plus big Game Hunting, Adventure Tours, and Wildlife Viewing. Full Packages and day trips available. Also, Gourmet Cuisine Fine Dining and upscale, overnight accommodations are available for those special times. (RSVP required.) Ask about POW resident rates. Alaska’s Fish tales LodgeWhale Pass/907-846-5317/ [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.comBeautifully furnished water front cabins located on Neck Lake outlet in 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 / fax 907-826-2991 / 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 Saltwater fishing nearby. Black bear and Sitka black-tailed deer hunting available.Beachcomber B&BCraig / 907-826-2268 / cell 907-617-7663 / [email protected] / www.beachcomberbandb.comSteps from the beach! 1,300 sq. ft. upscale living space, includes two-bedroom with Tempur-Pedic beds. Dining area includes fridge, ice maker, coffee pot and microwave. 50-inch plasma satellite TV, wireless Internet and full-size pool table. Sleeps five comfortably. Private entrance and centrally located.Best Western Plus Landing HotelKetchikan / 907-225-6720 / fax 907-225-6900 / [email protected] / www.landinghotel.comAcross from the Alaska Marine & IFA Ferry terminal and airport. Large rooms and Suites, complimentary high-speed Internet, courtesy van, exercise room, two restaurants, guest laundry, business center, meeting rooms.

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, Kitchenettes, Cable TV, 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, immaculate, on ocean with viewing deck, kitchenette, living room, wireless Internet, Tempur Pedic beds. Single rooms or 2-room, 2-bath suite. Reasonable rates.Cabins In Alaska, LLCHollis / 888-648-7277 / [email protected] / www.CabinsInAlaska.comCedar cabins 5.7 miles from the Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with linens, cookware, fridge, coffee pot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses sleep two. Laundry facili-ties, toilets/showers and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. Sorry—no smoking, no pets. May to Mid-September season. Reservations only.Changing tides InnKlawock / 907-755-2305 / [email protected] / www.changingtidesinn.comOceanfront lodging. One- or two-bedroom units with living room. Fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, phone, satellite TV, wire-less Internet, freezer and hot tub. Five miles from Klawock. Coffman Cove AdventuresCoffman Cove / 907-329-2043 / cell 907-351-2978 / cell 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. 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.Hewescraft 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. 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 helicopter tours in 2012!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.


ACCOMMODATIONS Fishmoor in Whale PassWhale Pass / phone 907-965-5262 / [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 beautiful ocean bay, a few steps from your lodging. Furnished cabins include private baths, & complete kitchens. Boats and crab pots too! Delicious homemade meals available. B & B, drive to us. 1 block from Neck Lake outlet.Gregg’s Hunting & Fishing, Inc.Naukati 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. 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 Ketchikan 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 / 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 accessible by road; call for directions. Boats and car rental.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. Fisherman & hunters, visitors welcome. Weekly Discount. Non-Smoking. 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] Comfy 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: Three double occupancy rooms located near beach and other sce-nic and recreational sites. Additional new cabins being constructed, ask for availability when booking. Also two Chevy Suburban’s for rent. Contact 907-542-2230 for booking.overlook InnCraig / 907-826-3081 / cell 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 baths. 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.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 apart-ment has a kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities and is fully furnished for your convenience. Skiff rental also available.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. Burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All hotel rooms include fridge, coffee, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Rob, 360-676-1321. The place to meet on POW Island.salmon shores Cabin and Guest HouseCoffman Cove / 907-329-2311 / [email protected] / www.salmonshores.comLocated just over a quarter-mile from marina and ferry, Salmon Shores offers clean, comfortable cabins with fully equipped kitchens, chest freezers, bathroom and shower. Boat rental also available.

ACCOMMODATIONSshaan-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. 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 Retreat, Inc.Klawock / 907-617-2941 /cell 907-723-4994 / [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 & guided fishing 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 your POW adventure. We offer SuperStart Breakfast, high speed wireless Internet, deep freezers and complimentary shuttle to and from the airport or ferry.trophy InnKlawock / 907-401-0857 / [email protected] / www.spaciousskies.us/Trophy.com“One mile from the Klawock airport. “ Enjoy our spacious apartment style B&B or our new, roomy cabin. Each fully furnished unit includes kitchenette, freezer, laundry, wireless Internet and continental breakfast. Quiet, peaceful setting.Water street ApartmentsCraig / 907-826-2333 / cell 907-401-3950 / fax 907-826-2433 / [email protected] / www.waterstapt-in-craig.com Clean and comfortable one-bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Fully furnished. For rent daily or weekly. Accommodate up to 4 to 6 people. Reasonable rates. Satellite TV and wireless Internet available. “The Place to Stay in Craig.”Welcome Inn Bed and BreakfastThorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / cell 541-530-0768 /[email protected] / www.lodginginnalaska.comClean, quiet and comfortable Alaskan hospitality. Open year-round. Vehicle rentals available.

ADVENTURE TOURSInnersea DiscoveriesSeattle, WA / 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 Ketchikan International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats.Misty Mountain toursKlawock / 907-755-2885 / cell 907-965-4964 Explore Alaska up close and personal by Kayak. We offer daily or overnight guided trips. All gear and food provided.

AIR SERVICESHarris Aircraft services, Inc.Sitka / 907-966-3050 / fax 907-966-3051 / [email protected] / www.harrisair.comHarris Aircraft Services, based in Sitka, offers runway to runway flight service as well as chartered floatplane flights in and out of beautiful remote mountain lakes and pristine bays. Island Air expressKlawock / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / www.IslandAirX.comHeadquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express safely operates modern jet-prop aircraft. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR flights Island Air’s aircraft provides travelers with the most reliable year-round scheduled service available between Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan. All scheduled flights coincide with Alaska Airlines arrivals and departures. Fly Safe … Fly Smart!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. FACILITIESAlaska Bear FactoryThorne Bay / cell 907-252-8452 / [email protected] / www.alaskabearfactory.comChainsaw carvings of bears & salmon. Custom handcrafted log homes & cabins. Log cabin rentals under construction, scheduled to be open summer of 2012 overlooking beautiful Thorne Bay, Alaska.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 25 in multiple cabins.Alaska’s Fish tales LodgeWhale Pass / 907-846-5317 / [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.comBeautifully furnished water front cabins located on Neck Lake outlet in 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 / fax 907-826-2991 / 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 Saltwater fishing nearby. Black bear and Sitka black tail deer hunting available.Cabins In Alaska, LLCHollis / 888-648-7277 / [email protected] / www.CabinsInAlaska.comCedar cabins 5.7 miles from the Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with linens, cookware, fridge, coffee pot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses sleep two. Laundry facili-ties, toilets/showers and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. Sorry—no smoking, no pets. May to Mid-September season. Reservations only.Coffman Cove AdventuresCoffman Cove / 907-329-2043 / cell 907-351-2978 / cell 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. 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 & Fishing, Inc.Naukati 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.Js Development Co.Craig / 907-826-3632/ fax 907-826-2988 / Storage units: 5 by 5, 5 by 10, 10 by 12 and 9 by 13 available. In Craig, FULL HOOK-UP RV COURT as well as RV storage available.Klawock RV ParkKlawock / cell 907-401-1041RV park with Laundromat for occupants.Log Cabin Resort & RV 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.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. Fisherman & hunters, visitors welcome. Weekly Discount. Non-Smoking. oceanview RV Park Campground and Lodging Coffman 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.com3 bdrm. 2 baths. 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!


CABIN / CAMPING / R.V. FACILITIESWelchman Longbow and Cabin RentalWhale Pass / 907-846-5333 / fax 907-846-5333 / [email protected] / www.welchmanlongbows.comCabin rental on main road system. Fully heated, sleeps 5, 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 and Guided Stream fishing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, laundry, and more. Alaskan star Fishing RentalsThorne Bay / 307-690-7666 / cell 307-690-7666 / [email protected] / www.alaskanstarfishingrentals.comSelf-guided HewesCraft fishing boat rental! 4X4 Toyota Land cruiser rental! 4X4 Dodge Bigfoot RV Rental delivered to you island-wide! (Thorne Bay based) Alaskan Star Fishing Rentals offers cost effective, self-reliance!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; batter-ies, brakes, towing service, quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires.Welcome Inn Bed and BreakfastThorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / cell 541-530-0768 /[email protected] / www.lodginginnalaska.comClean, quiet and comfortable Alaskan hospitality. Open year-round. Vehicle rentals available. Wesley RentalsKlawock / 907-617-8837 /[email protected] / www.wesleyrentals.comWe have 4 wheel drive vehicles, small and mid-size all wheel drive vehicles and pick-up trucks. Our vehicles are available for rent on Prince of Wales Island. (Excluding all logging roads.) NOW LOCATED AT THE KLAWOCK AIRPORT.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / VISITOR BUREAUSBellingham Whatcom County tourismBellingham, WA / 360-671-3990 / fax 360-647-7873 / [email protected] / www.Bellingham.orgVisit Bellingham in Northwest Washington! Bellingham and Whatcom County offer incredible scenery, unique adventures and charming cultural attractions. Bellingham is 80 miles north of Seattle; 40 miles south of Vancouver, BC.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 / 907-225-3184 / fax 907-225-3187 / [email protected] / www.ketchikanchamber.comAdvocate for local businesses.the Greater Palmer Chamber of CommercePalmer, Alaska / 907-745-2880 / fax 907-745-4164 / [email protected] / www.palmerchamber.org Offers 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 / 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.Juneau Chamber of CommerceJuneau / 907-463-3488 / fax 907-463-3489 / [email protected] / www.juneauchamber.comThe Juneau Chamber of Commerce supports economic diversity, encourages entrepreneurship and endorses responsible, sustain-able development to maintain Juneau’s high quality of life while advocating economic vitality for all of Alaska.Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Kenai / 907-283-1991 / fax 907-283-2230 / [email protected] / www.visitkenai.com“Get hooked on Kenai!” 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 / 907-225-6166 / 800-770-3300 / fax 907-225-4250 / [email protected] / www.visit-ketchikan.comConvention and visitors bureau.Petersburg Chamber of CommercePetersburg / 907-772-3646 / fax 907-772-2453 / [email protected] / www.petersburg.org Serves the business community of Petersburg through communication, networking and education of our members.Prince of Wales Chamber of CommerceKlawock / 907-755-2626 / fax 907-755-2627 / [email protected] / www.princeofwalescoc.org2012 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!


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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / VISITOR BUREAUSPrince Rupert & District Chamber of CommercePrince Rupert, B.C. / 250-624-2296 / fax 250-624-6105 / [email protected] / www.princerupertchamber.caseldovia Chamber of CommerceSeldovia / 907-234-7612 / www.seldoviachamber.org”You Otter Be Here!"skagway Chamber of CommerceSkagway, Alaska / 907-983-1898 / fax 907-983-2031/ [email protected] / www.skagwaychamber.orgsoldotna Chamber of CommerceSoldotna / 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 / 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 and Guided Stream fishing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, laundry, and more. Alaska top Dog ChartersCraig / 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. Alaskan Dreams Fishing & Hunting LodgeNaukati / 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-tailed deer. Lodge has three bedrooms with private baths, double occupancy.Alaskan star Fishing RentalsThorne Bay / 307-690-7666 / cell 307-690-7666 / [email protected] / www.alaskanstarfishingrentals.comSelf-guided HewesCraft fishing boat rental! 4X4 Toyota Land cruiser rental! 4X4 Dodge Bigfoot RV Rental delivered to you island-wide! (Thorne Bay based) Alaskan Star Fishing Rentals offers cost effective, self-reliance!Alaska’s Boardwalk LodgeThorne Bay / 800-764-3918 / fax 801-296-1225 / cell Brad 801-725-9866 / cell Jay 503-310-6301 / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.boardwalklodge.comAs Sporting Classics 2010 Fishing Lodge of the year for all of North America, this 5-Star, Orvis endorsed resort specializes in both Fresh and Saltwater guided fishing trips plus big Game Hunting, Adventure Tours and Wildlife Viewing. Full packages and day trips available. Also, Gourmet Cuisine Fine Dining and upscale, overnight accommodations are available for those special times. (RSVP required.) Ask about P.O.W. resident rates. Alaska’s Fish tales LodgeWhale Pass / 907-846-5317 / [email protected] / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.comBeautifully furnished water front cabins located on Neck Lake outlet in Whale Pass. Skiff & vehicle packages available for your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring adventures. Private, clean and family-friendly. Pets okay with deposit.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 Charters LLCCoffman Cove / 907-329-2044 / 503-377-2505 / [email protected] / www.coffmancovercharters.comFish halibut, salmon and bottom fish 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.comThe only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and helicopter tours in 2012!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 Ketchikan Interna-tional 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.outer otter sport FishingKlawock / 907-254-2433 / [email protected] / 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!

Prince of Wales sportfishingCraig / 888-943-4746 / cell 360-961-2116 / [email protected] / www.princeofwalessportfishing.comCatch salmon, halibut, and bottom fish amidst the beautiful islands near Craig. A 28’ North River with state of the art electronics and a heated cabin. Owned by Capt. Rob Endsley 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. Burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All hotel rooms include fridge, coffee, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Rob, 360-676-1321. The place to meet on POW 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.slammin’ sams Fishing ChartersKlawock/ 907-755-2443 / fax 907-755-2980 / cell 907-723-6274 / [email protected] Since 1997, professional and experienced fishing adventures. Package trips or day charters, corporate, family or friends. Slammin’ Sams is among the most respected and successful sport fishing outfits on Prince of Wales Island!southeast Retreat, Inc.Klawock / 907-617-2941 /cell 907-723-4994 / [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 & guided fishing options also available.sure strike ChartersCraig / 907-826-3909 / [email protected] fishing and lodging facilities. The finest in salmon, halibut and bottom fishing. Spectacular scenery, incredible wildlife. Gourmet meals and true Alaskan hospitality.the Landing at otter Cove, LLCThorne Bay / 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.

CHURCHESedna Bay Alliance ChurchEdna Bay / 907-594-6347 / [email protected] Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Bible teaching services Sunday at 10 a.m. Wednesday a family Bible study at 7 p.m. All are invited.First Presbyterian Church of Craig and KlawockCraig / 907-826-3282 / [email protected] Come worship God with us! Sunday school 10:00 a.m. September-May. (Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. summer.) Winter 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.Klawock Church – the JourneyKlawock / 907-401-1463 / [email protected] service is at 4 pm. Located in the Klawock-Heenya Mall. We are here to bring joy, strength, peace, and enrichment. All are welcome to join us.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. Visitors aren’t just welcome, they are expected. Emergency assistance and commodities when available. Hours 9 to 12 Monday -Thursdayst. 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!Whale Pass Bible ChurchWhale Pass / 907-846-5333 / [email protected] School for adults and children at 10:00 A.M. Service @ 11:00 a.m. We are a Bible-teaching church , everyone is welcome!

CLUBSPoWeR – Prince of Wales emergency ResourcesCraig / 907-826-3995POWER Thrift Store, Food Bank and Emergency Resources helping those in need on POW Island. Volunteer-run Thrift Store sup-ported by Island businesses, churches and community members since 1987. Prince of Wales Runners and Walkers ClubCraig / 907-401-1156 Sponsoring organization for the 13th annual POW International Marathon in May 26, 2012. Also sponsors other fun runs through-out the year to promote healthy lifestyles. Come join the fun!sunnahae Arts Council Klawock and Craig / 907-826-5904 / cell 907-401-0304 / [email protected] Sunnahae Arts Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of artistic expression. Sponsored events include live theatre, Island Grinds and an annual Arts Festival.


CLUBSYouth First Responders emergency teamKlawock / Cell 907-401-0683 / [email protected] of youth ages 14-18 who train in ETT, EMT, and First Responder skills. Provides support services to EMS teams across Prince of Wales Island. The Power of YOUth!

COMPUTER SERVICES / WEB PAGE DESIGNCleary Computer servicesKlawock / 907-755-2963 / [email protected] / www.clearycomputerservices.comRepairs, installations, wireless Internet, networks, servers, Windows, navigation software. Security software & most parts in stock. Custom orders, Craig/Klawock pick-up/drop-off service available. Serving P.O.W. over 25 years.tongass Communications Craig / cell 907-247-3596 / [email protected] / www.tongass.netGoogle apps for business specialist, Next generation office systems consulting and hosting. Web presence management. Remote desktop-based computer configurations.

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, temperature control, sales and service.Alaskan spray Foam Inc.Craig / 907-826-5904 / (cell) / 907-401-0304 / [email protected] / wwwalaskansprayfoam.com Closed-cell spray foam for buildings, boat holds, floats. Protecting coating for pickups, boats and floors on commercial areas.B-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-seven years’ experience and high-quality service.Coastal electricCraig / 907-401-0802 / [email protected] contractor. Service calls, custom homes, remodels, trouble shooting, generator wiring, dock wiring.Douglass Home BuildersCoffman Cove / 907-329-2018 / cell 907-254-0672 / fax 907-329-2019 /[email protected] / www.douglasshomebuilders.comGeneral contractor–35 years' experience. New construction/Remodeling/disaster restoration/24 Hr fire & flood service/Full service carpet & upholstery cleaning. Detail focused. Licensed, bonded, insured. IICRC Certified Firm-Applied Structural Drying, water restoration, carpet cleaning, odor control. NAHB-CGP, EPA-Lead Certified Firm, BBB-Member Excellent Standing.Island Plumbing & Heating, LLCThorne Bay / 907-828-3364 / fax 907-828-3364 / cell 907-715-4098 / [email protected] Plumbing and heating services for new and existing residential and commercial buildings. Winterization and spring startup on vacation homes. Major credit cards accepted. Licensed, Bonded, Insured.Mike Hamme’s Quality CarpentryCraig / 907-826-5038 / fax 907-826-5687 / cell 907-401-0351 / [email protected] General carpentry, concrete, framing, roofing, siding, windows, trim, interior packages. Island-wide. Prince of Wales electric and RepairKlawock / 907-755-2443 / fax 907-755-2980 / cell 907-723-6274 / [email protected] POWER has been in business since 1997. We provide all electrical services for industrial, commercial and residential customers. Attention to detail, hard work and outstanding performance sets us apart from the rest.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, LLC Craig / 907-826-3734 / fax 907-826-3734 / cell / 907-401-0147/ [email protected] / www.trojanandson.comRemote Site Work, Home Sites, Well Drilling, Sewer, Roads, Low Boy, Amphibious Services, Licensed, Bonded. Since 1997.

DINING Alaska’s Boardwalk LodgeThorne Bay / 800-764-3918 / fax 801-296-1225 / cell Brad 801-725-9866 / cell Jay 503-310-6301 / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.boardwalklodge.comAs Sporting Classics 2010 Fishing Lodge of the year for all of North America, this 5-Star, Orvis-endorsed resort specializes in both Fresh and Saltwater guided fishing trips plus big Game Hunting, Adventure Tours, and Wildlife Viewing. Full Packages and day trips available. Also, Gourmet Cuisine Fine Dining and upscale, overnight accommodations are available for those special times. (RSVP required.). Ask about P.O.W. resident rates. 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 helicopter tours in 2012!Hill BarCraig / 907-826-3423Bar & liquor store in downtown Craig. Open 1pm daily. Hot food, ATM, darts, pool tables, pull tabs. Live music on weekends. Karaoke & Texas Hold’em. Open seven days a week, year-round!

Klawock DinerKlawock / 907-755-2986 Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m.to 7 p.m., serving lunch and dinner. Homemade soups and daily specials. Great pies too! Projected opening of “Eatery” in Thorne Bay by mid-April 2012!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. 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. Burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All hotel rooms include fridge, coffee, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Rob, 360-676-1321. The place to meet on POW 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 investments and insurance for businesses and individuals: retirement, (IRA, 401[k], deferred compensation) educa-tion, brokerage accounts, life, health, disability and long-term care insurance. In business over 30 years. 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, construction 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 / 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!southeast Alaska tax servicesCraig / 907-826-2267/ cell 561-253-4083 / [email protected] tax preparation and bookkeeping service.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 /800-960-8328 / [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] / www.wellsfargo.comWe’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 eagle Wood ProductsCraig / 907-401-0461 Quality cedar shingles: 16” - 18”- 24” shingles. Custom orders.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 907-826-3916 / [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.



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R & R Fuels and serviceCoffman Cove / 907-329-2254 / [email protected], diesel, propane, free popcorn and other miscellaneous items.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; batter-ies, brakes, towing service, quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS sharon Brosamle 907-401-0081 / [email protected] Chester 907-401-0013 / [email protected] Claus 907-401-0270 / [email protected] e Dawson 907-826-2389 / [email protected] & Joy Gregory 907-622-5435 / [email protected] Permenter 903-307-5528 / [email protected] stevens 907-401-1067 / [email protected] Y. swainson 907-826-2567 / cell 401-0049 / [email protected] Watson

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 and Guided Stream fishing OR Complete Vacation Packages. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, laundry, and more. Alaska’s Boardwalk LodgeThorne Bay / 800-764-3918 / fax 801-296-1225 / cell Brad 801-725-9866 / cell Jay 503-310-6301 / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.boardwalklodge.comAs Sporting Classics 2010 Fishing Lodge of the year for all of North America, this 5-Star, Orvis-endorsed resort specializes in both Fresh and Saltwater guided fishing trips plus big Game Hunting, Adventure Tours, and Wildlife Viewing. Full Packages and day trips available. Also, Gourmet Cuisine Fine Dining and upscale, overnight accommodations are available for those special times. (RSVP required.). Ask about P.O.W. resident rates. Alaska’s Waterfall Resort West Prince of Wales Island / 800-544-5125 / 907-225-9461 / fax 907-225-8530 / [email protected] / www.waterfallresort.comSaltwater Sportsman magazine announced the “Twenty Greatest Fishing Spots on Earth” and Waterfall Resort was the lodge of choice. In 2012, celebrate 30 years of quality sport fishing hospitality at Waterfall.Cabins In Alaska, LLCHollis / 888-648-7277 / [email protected] / www.CabinsInAlaska.comCedar cabins 5.7 miles from the Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with linens, cookware, fridge, coffee pot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses sleep two. Laundry facili-ties, toilets/showers and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Daily, weekly, monthly rentals. Sorry–no smoking, 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 / 907-329-2043 / cell 907-351-2978 / cell 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. 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 22-ft. Hewescraft 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.comThe only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks and recreational facilities. Spa and helicopter tours in 2012!FlyQuest Adventures LodgeWhale Pass / phone 907-846-5328 / fax 818-212-7581 / [email protected] / www.flyquestlodge.comFISH SILVER SALMON & KINGS from our beautiful ocean bay, a few steps from your lodging. Furnished cabins include private baths, & complete kitchens. Boats and crab pots too! Delicious homemade meals available. B & B, drive to us. 1 block from Neck Lake outlet.Gregg’s Hunting & Fishing, Inc.Naukati 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 Ketchikan 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 / 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 accessible by road; call for directions. Boats and car rental.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 apart-ment has a kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities and is fully furnished for your convenience. Skiff rental also available.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.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. southeast Retreat, Inc.Klawock / 907-617-2941 /cell 907-723-4994 / [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 & guided fishing options also available.the Landing at otter Cove, LLCThorne Bay / 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.

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.s.e. Alaska Art GlassCraig / 907-826-3856 / [email protected] fused, stained and sandblasted glass art by Kathy Peavey and Dolores Owen. Custom orders welcome. Made with a unique Alaskan touch.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.strictly Local selections — Gift Boutique and GalleryCraig / 907-401-0770 / [email protected] / www.alaskaballs.com Studio home of Alaska Balls, hand painted “not-just-for-Christmas” ornaments as well as a treasury of locally produced gift items from island artists and crafters.

MEDIAIsland newsThorne Bay /907-254-8210 / fax 907-828-3351/ [email protected] weekly & distributed throughout Prince of Wales Island. Island News welcomes material from all sources.the Local Paper / the Home officeKetchikan / 907-225-6540 / fax 907-225-6435 / [email protected] / www.thelocalpaper.comWe are a media and printing business dedicated to Southeast businesses and promotion of a healthy economy.

MEDICALMelendrez Chiropractic Clinic Craig / 907-826-3898 / emergency 907-826-3374We accept most insurance & Medicare. “A spine is like a tree; if it begins its life straight, it will grow healthy.”PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Group — Prince of WalesCraig / 907-826-3257 / [email protected] / 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 Cancer CoalitionCraig / 907-826-2644 / cell 907-401-0449 / [email protected] library resources and financial assistance to Prince of Wales Island cancer patients to cover travel and lodging expenses that are not covered by insurance. Receipts needed for reimbursement.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.


MEDICALWhale tail PharmacyCraig / 907-826-5750 / 866-826-5750 / fax 907-826-5752 / [email protected] / www.whaletailpharmacy.com Pharmacy prescriptions and OTC medicines. Located at West Wind Plaza.Youth First Responders emergency teamKlawock / Cell 907-401-0683 / [email protected] of youth ages 14-18 who 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, 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 its 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 / 907-524-2212 / fax / 907-524-2223 / [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. New totems raised in 2011 to newly landscaped totem park. A MUST SEE! 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 4th of July Celebration Committeecraig / 907-826-2575 / [email protected] 4th of July celebration starts July 3rd, kids fishing derby, greasy pole, royalty crowning and fireworks at 11 p.m., July 4th run, parade, games and booths at the park.Craig City school DistrictCraig / 907-826-3274 / fax 907-826-3469 / [email protected] / www.craigschools.comEnrollment of 315 students in pre-K through 12th grades, plus 350 correspondence students.Craig tribal 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.edna Bay CommunityEdna Bay / 907-594-6312 / fax 907-594-6107 / [email protected] Edna Bay is located in the Tongass National Forest on Kosciusko Island.Hollis Community CouncilHollis / 907-530-7033 / [email protected] / www.hollisalaska.orgTo further the common good and welfare of all of the people of the community by bringing about civic betterment and social improvement.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/ 907-826-4673 / 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 130, pupil-teacher ratio 8 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.

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NON-PROFIT / GOVERNMENTthe nature ConservancyCraig / 907-826-2100 / fax 907-826-2180 / [email protected] / www.nature.orgThe Nature Conservancy in Alaska works to protect and restore ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. Restoring wild salmon habitat is a priority in Southeast Alaska. naukati Bay Inc.Naukati / 907-629-4142 / [email protected] non-profit Community Association runs a spat (baby oysters) nursery, Fire, EMS Department and small boat dock, free RV parking at the waterfront with covered picnic area.organized Village of KasaanKasaan / 907-542-2230 / fax 907-542-3006 / [email protected] / www.kasaan.orgFederally recognized tribe established in 1934. Lodging available: Three double occupancy rooms located near beach and other sce-nic and recreational sites. Additional new cabins being constructed, ask for availability when booking. Also two Chevy Suburbans for rent. Contact 907-542-2230 for booking.Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council (PoWCAC)Klawock / Contact Jon Bolling [email protected] / 907-826-3275POWCAC, 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. PoWeR — Prince of Wales emergency ResourcesCraig / 907-826-3995POWER Thrift Store, Food Bank and Emergency Resources helping those in need on POW Island. Volunteer-run Thrift Store sup-ported by Island businesses, churches and community members since 1987. 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 Southeast 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.thorne 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; and a guest book.University of Alaska southeast Ketchikan CampusKetchikan / 907-225-6177 / 888-550-6177 / fax 907-225-3624 / / www.ketch.alaska.eduToll-free information and registration statewide at 888-550-6177.U.s. Forest service Craig and thorne Bay Ranger DistrictsCraig 907-826-3271 / Thorne Bay 907-828-3304 / fax 907-826-2972 / [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.fs.fed.usForest Service information, maps, public-use cabin information, trail conditions/trail opportunities, campgrounds, dDay-use areas. Call for El Capitan cave reservations 907-828-3304.

REAL ESTATEIsland RealtyCraig / 907-826-6600 / fax 907-826-6601 / cell 219-781-1825 / [email protected] / www.alaskaislandrealty.comServing Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan areas for over 20 years.Prince of Wales RealtyCraig / 907-826-8500 / cell 907-965-8500 / [email protected] / www.princeofwalesrealty.com

RENTALS: BOATS / EqUIPMENTA5 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.Alaskan star Fishing RentalsThorne Bay / 307-690-7666 / cell 307-690-7666 / [email protected] / www.alaskanstarfishingrentals.comSelf-guided HewesCraft fishing boat rental! 4X4 Toyota Land cruiser rental! 4X4 Dodge Bigfoot RV Rental delivered to you island-wide! (Thorne Bay-based.) Alaskan Star Fishing Rentals offer cost effective self-reliance!Coffman Cove AdventuresCoffman Cove / 907-329-2043 / cell 907-351-2978 / cell 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.

Gregg’s Hunting & Fishing, Inc.Naukati 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 / fax 907-225-7250 / [email protected] / www.ecphillipsalaska.comProducers and processors of high-quality Alaskan seafood.noyes Island smoke House, LLC Craig / 907-617-2424 / fax 907-826-2447 / [email protected] JT Brown Subdivision, specializing in packaging, smoking, flash freezing & shipping Alaska seafood for the wholesale/retail market, commercial/sport. Preserving & packaging, we are MSC, DEC and FDA approved.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.silver Bay seafoods, LLCCraig / 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 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, temperature control, sales and service.the Bay CompanyCraig / 907-826-3341 / fax 907-826-2592 / [email protected] / www.baycompany.comMarine parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha outboards. Arctic Cat ATVs. King and EZ Loader boat trailers. Harbor Craft and Crestliner boats.Betty’s Hair & nailsKlawock / 907-755-8883 / fax 907-755-8883 / Klawock Heenya MallHaircuts, color, highlights, lowlights, perms, waxing, paraffin dips, manicures, pedicures, acrylics, tanning. Retail products, Handmade in Alaska Arts & Jewelry.Black Bear storeKlawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / [email protected] groceries, fuel, hunting and fishing licenses and tackle.Craig Child Care CenterCraig / 907-826-3228 / [email protected] / wwwcraigchildcarecenter.orgWe are a licensed non-profit child care center caring for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Craig 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.Douglass Home BuildersCoffman Cove / 907-329-2018 / cell 907-254-0672 / fax 907-329-2019 /[email protected] / www.douglasshomebuilders.comGeneral contractor–35 years experience. New construction/Remodeling/disaster restoration/24 Hr fire & flood service/Full service carpet & upholstery cleaning. Detail focused. Licensed, bonded, insured. IICRC Certified Firm-Applied Structural Drying, water restoration, carpet cleaning, odor control. NAHB-CGP, EPA-Lead Certified Firm, BBB-Member, excellent standing.the Healing touch Massage therapyCraig and Klawock / cell 907-530-7080 Discover the benefits of Massage–Relaxation, Rejuvenation & Rehabilitation. Gift Certificates Available. Out call to local lodges with notice. * Travel fees apply to out of town lodges. By Appointment only. Located on Hemlock Street in Klawock.


SERVICESHollis Volunteer Fire Dept. / eMsHollis / 907-530-7033 / [email protected], Fire Prevention and Education. Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical ServicesIsland Air expressCraig / 888-387-8989 / [email protected] / www.IslandAirX.comHeadquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express safely operates modern jet-prop aircraft. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR flights, Island Air’s aircraft provides travelers with the most reliable year-round scheduled service available between Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan. All scheduled flights coincide with Alaska Airlines arrivals and departures. Fly Safe … Fly Smart!Js Development Co.Craig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988Storage units: 5 by 5, 5 by 10, 10 by 12 and 9 by 13 available. In Craig, Full hook-up RV court as well as RV storage available.Js Warehouse true ValueCraig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988 Hardware and lumber, paint & supplies, plumbing, electrical, housewares and more. Bids and estimates available. We deliver on Prince of Wales Island.Mitsy enterprisesCraig / 907-826-2644 / fax 907-826-3016 / cell 907-401-0449 / [email protected] Rental property, Thorne Bay and Craig.off the Hook taxidermyKlawock / 907-755-7227 / cell 907-965-4779 / [email protected] / www.offthehooktaxidermy.comOff the Hook Taxidermy is a full time, fish-only taxidermy studio. The studio provides one-of-a-kind, high-quality, traditional skin mounts, fiberglass reproduction, or custom mold fish mounts.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 helps 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 office 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 location 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] Marine diesel engine repair & 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: mechanics on duty; batter-ies, brakes, towing service, quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires.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 www.tbcenter.com.tongass substance screeningKetchikan / 907-247-1431 / fax 907-247-1432/ Juneau 907-523-8402/ Craig cell 907-401-0900 / [email protected] / www.tssakstar.comCraig by appointment 907-401-0900. Occupational health services. DOT drug and alcohol testing, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, audio testing DNA testing, Quest Diagnostics.

SHOPPING / RETAIL A C — Alaska Commercial CompanyCraig-Klawock / Craig 907-826-3394/ Klawock 907-755-2722 / fax – call for numberThompson House, Little T, Klawock A C, Klawock Fuels, Hyda Market. Fresh produce, fresh meat, wide variety of grocery items, full service deli/bakery. Customer Service is our # 1 priority!Alaska $ +Craig / 907-826-2234/ fax 907-755-2218General 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 Picture maker machine, ready-made frames plus much more in Craig.Arrowhead LP GasCraig / 907-826-2944 / fax 907-826-3916 / [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] / www.baycompany.comMarine parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha outboards. Arctic Cat ATVs. King and EZ Loader boat trailers. Harbor Craft and Crestliner 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] and 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 material, 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 Hardware and lumber, paint, plumbing, electrical, housewares and more. 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.PoWeR – Prince of Wales emergency ResourcesCraig / 907-826-3995POWER Thrift Store, Food Bank and Emergency Resources helping those in need on POW Island. Volunteer run Thrift Store supported by Island businesses, churches and community members since 1987. Prince of Wales Farmer's Market AssociationCraig / cell 907-617-6684 / [email protected] Farmers Market, providing facilities for local entrepreneurs.Rain Country Liquor & the Dog House saloonCoffman Cove / 907-329-2254 / [email protected], beers, spirits and miscellaneous snack foods and now introducing “ The Dog House Saloon,” a great place to sit and relax and have an ice-cold beer or beverage of your choice.Riptide Liquor Alaskan & ProudThorne Bay / 907-828-8233 Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. / Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. service Auto PartsCraig / 907-826-3950 / fax 907-826-2914Retail automotive and marine parts and supplies. Your NAPA dealer 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.strictly Local selections – Gift Boutique and GalleryCraig / 907-401-0770 / [email protected] / www.alaskaballs.comStudio home of Alaska Balls, hand painted “not-just-for-Christmas” ornaments as well as a treasury of locally produced gift items from Island artists and crafters.thorne Bay Market Alaskan & Proud Thorne 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 produce and a full line of groceries. Special orders welcome. New in 2011: Riptide Liquors open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.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. Whale 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.

TRANSPORTATION / TAxI / FREIGHTAlaska Marine LinesCraig / 907-826-3419 / fax 907-826-3916 / [email protected] / www.shipaml.comWeekly barge service to and from Prince of Wales Island from Seattle with connections to all points north and south. EZ Commerce On-Line shipment tracking and reporting.Arrowhead transfer Inc.Craig / 907-826-3419 / fax 907-826-3916 / [email protected] / www.arrowheadlpgas.comLocal and long-distance hauling and moving. Agent for Alaska Marine Lines’ weekly barge. Heated mini-storage. Packing cartons for sale.Harris Aircraft services, Inc.Sitka / 907-966-3050 / fax 907-966-3051 / [email protected] / www.harrisair.comHarris Aircraft Services, based in Sitka, offers runway to runway flight service as well as chartered float plane flights in and out of beautiful remote mountain lakes and pristine bays.


A5 outdoor recreation 17A bed and A breakfast 11 Alaska bear Factory 9Alaska Gifts 13Alaska Power & Telephone 9Alaska Top dog Charters 39Alaska’s Fish Tales lodge 20Aplace Tostay 19The bay Company 13black bear store 36Cabins In Alaska 15Changing Tides Inn 9City of Coffman Cove 41The Clothes Co. 43Coffman Cove Adventures 39davies-barry Insurance 51donna’s Place 13douglass Homebuilders 19dreamcatcher b&b 43

Fireweed lodge 19First bank 29First Presbyterian Church 35Harris Aircraft services Inc. 5Hollis Adventure rentals 51robert spencer Ingman 43Inter-Island Ferry Authority 7Island Air Express 52Island realty 21j&j Charters 33 js builders warehouse 19KingFisher Charters & lodge 38landing at otter Cove 5log Cabin resort and rV Park 2log Cabin sporting Goods 38McFarland’s Floatel 17 Misty Mountain Tours 5naukati bay Guest House rental 15northend Cabins 29

northland services 34ocean bluebird b&b 36oceanview bed and breakfast 13oceanview rV Park 35 off the Hook Taxidermy 7organized Village of Kasaan 2overlook Inn 7 Pacific Airways 51Papa’s Pizza 24PeaceHealth Medical Group 23Petersburg-wrangell Ins. Center 29 Prince of wales Farmer's Market 25Prince of wales Hatchery 24Prince of wales Health network 31Prince of wales sportfishing 12ProMech Air 21 rain Country rV 19 rainforest Islands Ferry 11ruth Ann’s restaurant 35

salmon shores Cabin & Guest H. 33shelter Cove lodge 47south Haven Guest House 50southeast retreat 51strictly local selections 12super 8 Ketchikan 47sure strike lodge 32Taquan Air 11Thorne bay business Association 20Tongass Federal Credit Union 51Tongass substance screening 32Trophy Inn 51Tyler rental 12welchman Cabin 17welcome Inn 15wells Fargo bank 24wesley rentals 17whale Tail Pharmacy 11 Zat’s Pizza 34

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TRANSPORTATION / TAxI / FREIGHTInter-Island Ferry AuthorityHollis / 907-530-4848 / toll-free 866-308-4848 / fax 907-530-4849 / [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 safely operates modern jet-prop aircraft. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR flights Island Air’s aircraft provides travelers with the most reliable year-round scheduled service available between Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan. All scheduled flights coincide with Alaska Airlines arrivals and departures. Fly Safe … Fly Smart!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.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.Rainforest Islands Ferry Coffman Cove / 907-329-2031 / fax 907-329-2212 / [email protected] / www.rainforestislandsferry.comIn spring 2012 Passenger/vehicle service will begin between Coffman Cove, Wrangell and Petersburg (via south Mitkof) four days a week in the summer and three days a week in winter. The ferry will also travel between Coffman Cove and Ketchikan three days a week in the summer. Mini Coach Service will connect with the ferry at Coffman Cove and South Mitkof.

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 communications 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 2012.

U.S.F.S. RANGER DISTRICTSU.s. Forest service Craig and thorne Bay Ranger DistrictsCraig 907-826-3271 / Thorne Bay 907-828-3304 / fax 907-826-2972 / [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] / www.fs.fed.usForest Service information, maps, public-use cabin information, trail conditions/trail opportunities, campgrounds, day-use areas. Call for El Capitan cave reservations 907-828-3304.

VETERINARIANIsland to Island Veterinary ClinicCraig / 907-617-8389 / [email protected] / www.islandtoislandvet.com Island 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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