Jan's Beach Trail and Boat
May 15, 2011 - We made landfall for the first time on this cruise in Icy Strait Point, just west of the Tlingit community of Hoonah on Chichagof Island. Ship tenders dock here rather than in the town itself and it is a beautiful location that feels like "the real Alaska" that it is marketed to be. There are several buildings near the dock, including an excursion lounge and cafe, a cannery museum, gift shop, restaurant, and native theatre. From here buses take guests on shore excursions or into town to explore. Walking trails follow the ocean shore and meander through the old growth forest.
Last time we were in Icy Strait we went on a bear watching excursion that took us into the muskeg and forest looking for bears. Unfortunately the closest we came to seeing bear was spotting Sitka deer, but the landscape was beautiful and we still enjoyed ourselves immensely. This time we opted to hang out in Icy Strait Point itself and walk the Beach Trail the leads west from the Cannery Museum, along the ocean shore, through forest and under the screaming guests riding the longest zip chair in the world before circling back to where we began.
On the whole, a relaxing way to spend a day exploring Alaska up close and personal!
Last time we were in Icy Strait we went on a bear watching excursion that took us into the muskeg and forest looking for bears. Unfortunately the closest we came to seeing bear was spotting Sitka deer, but the landscape was beautiful and we still enjoyed ourselves immensely. This time we opted to hang out in Icy Strait Point itself and walk the Beach Trail the leads west from the Cannery Museum, along the ocean shore, through forest and under the screaming guests riding the longest zip chair in the world before circling back to where we began.
On the whole, a relaxing way to spend a day exploring Alaska up close and personal!
Jans Old Growth Forest
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