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2013 Haines Visitor's Guide

Haines Visitor's Center

the VISITOR'S GUIDE

The visitor's center, on Second Ave. near Willard Street, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays during summer, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 907-766-2234

Fort History .......page 6 Wildlife ....................15 Native Culture ...........7 Outdoor Adventures...4 Haines Highway ........5 Walking Tour ...........10 Maps ...............8-9, 16 Shopping.................13

Guide to Advertisers: Food and Drink................ 13 Sightseeing & Attractions.12 Accommodations............. 12 Other Travelers' Needs..... 14 Photo © John S. Hagen

Distances

CALENDAR of SPECIAL EVENTS

from downtown Haines (in miles)

Haines features a year-long roster of community events and celebrations. May 23-24 21st Annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Festival, Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. May 24-26 and May 31-June 1 Haines King Salmon Derby June 21 Kluane to Chilkat International Bicycle Relay July 4 Independence Day Celebration July 31-Aug. 3 Southeast Alaska State Fair Nov. 10-16 Alaska Bald Eagle Festival Jan. 1 Annual Polar Bear Swim

Fun at Southeast Alaska State Fair. Photo © Andy Hedden

Chilkat State Park.................................................7 Chilkoot Lake.....................................................11 Ferry Terminal....................................................4½ Portage Cove Campground...................................1 Eagle Preserve................................................ 9-32 Mount Ripinsky trailhead.....................................1 Mount Riley trailhead........................................3½ Battery Point trailhead.......................................1½ Mosquito Lake....................................................27 Canadian border.................................................42 Haines Junction, Yukon.....................................150 Whitehorse, Yukon...........................................250 Tok, Alaska.......................................................450 Fairbanks..........................................................650 Anchorage........................................................775

For information about Haines events, call the Haines Visitor Center at 907-766-2234.

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Cover photos: Fort Seward at sunset © Ron Horn. Photos in box, clockwise

from left: Kluane-Chilkat Bicycle Relay © Andy Hedden; Brown bear cub at Chilkoot River © Ron Horn; Chilkat River raft trip © Andy Hedden; Anglers along Chilkoot River © Ron Horn; Haines Community Marching Band in state fair parade © Ron Horn; Backcountry skier © Andy Hedden. Cover design: Kevin Forster.

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Welcome to Haines! A small town with a rich history, interesting characters and big adventures just out the door.

Above, view of Haines from Mount Ripinsky. Below, Haines musicians perform on Main Street. Photos © Andy Hedden and Tom Morphet

aines is the heart of the Chilkat Valley, the historic capital of Tlingit Indian culture and art, the site of a frontier Gold Rush and home of Alaska’s first permanent Army base. It's known these days as a world-class recreation destination, a community of artists, and a slice of authentic Alaska. Here, the Inside Passage meets the northern mainland and two great landscapes converge. The Southeast rainforest gives way to Interior tundra, creating in one place an uncommon mix of saltwater fjords and dry, alpine meadows, sunshine and sea life, splashing whales and roaming moose. The New York Times describes Haines as a place to experience “the essentials of the Alaskan experience,” from the “wild and wooly individualism” of residents

to "seafood restaurants that rival San Francisco’s finest and wildlife viewing opportunities that are unparalleled." Due to its quintessential Alaskan look, the town has been a favorite for filmmakers. The 1991 Disney movie "White Fang" was filmed here, as is "Gold Rush," a reality show on the Discovery Channel. Haines is also featured in myriad helicopter skiing videos. Famous for its fall gathering of bald eagles, the Chilkat Valley supports abundant wildlife, including the southernmost range of Alaska moose, the world’s largest member of the deer family. Brown bears feed on salmon along the valley’s rivers, and sea lions and seals swim into estuaries pursuing prey. Black bears, mountain goats, wolves, coyotes, lynx, beavers, river otters and porcupines inhabit area mountains and forests. Orcas and humpback whales ply the inlets and occasionally can be seen from downtown. More than 120 species of birds have been sighted here, foremost among them the American bald eagle. Each November, up

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to 3,500 bald eagles gather in the Chilkat Valley, the largest congregation in the world. There are trumpeter swans, arctic terns and hawks, and during the spring eulachon run, hundreds of thousands of gulls. Salmon are the prize fish of Haines, supporting local commercial and sport fisheries and swimming up the Chilkat and Chilkoot rivers from May through October. All five species of Alaska’s Pacific salmon (king, sockeye, coho, pink and chum) are caught here, as well as steelhead, rainbow and Dolly Varden trout. Halibut reside deep in saltwater. Hemlock and spruce dominate the area’s forests, with smaller numbers of shore pine. Leafy trees include Western paper birch, cottonwood, willow and alder. Wild berries abound, including strawberries, raspberries, salmonberries, blueberries, highbush cranberries and many others. The Tlingit Indians established the first permanent settlements in the valley 6,000 to 8,000 years ago. Blessed by abundant food sources and a relatively mild climate, they thrived. Besides establishing trade with other tribes and nations, Chilkat and Chilkoot Tlingits created artworks now recognized as among mankind's finest indigenous creations. The first permanent settlement of whites came in 1881 with a Presbyterian mission established after naturalist John Muir gave a powerful speech to Chilkat tribal leaders. Not long after came salmon canneries, followed by mines in the Porcupine area, and then the U.S. Army’s Fort Seward. In the 1950s, the federal government built a Cold War tank farm and fuel pipeline, connecting the Port of Haines to military installations around Fairbanks. Commercial salmon fishing, a road to the Alaska Interior that linked to the state's ferry service, and sawmills that made trees into beams for export helped build a

modern city. Tourism rose to prominence in the l980s. The town continues to grow. Its main industries are commercial fishing, tourism and government. But the ingenuity, determination and pioneer spirit of Haines’ early residents are reflected in a variety of homegrown business ventures. Craftsmen create totem poles, furniture, skis, artwork and hot tubs from the Southeast rainforest. A local brewery and a distillery blend Alaskan flavors into their libations, and gourmet fare from the local harvest includes teas, syrups and smoked salmon. A rich community of artists calls the valley home, taking inspiration from its spectacular vistas and wildlife. Many artists sell their works statewide and in the Lower 48. Commissioned totems carved in Haines are shipped to buyers around the world. A federal study in 2007 ranked Haines first in the nation among isolated, rural communities for per capita population employed in the arts. The Chilkat Valley, with a population of about 2,620, and Alaska’s capital city of Juneau, with over 32,000 people, are separated by about 90 miles. Haines is served by the Alaska Marine Highway System, two seasonal water taxis and two commercial airlines. The Haines Highway links the town to the Alaska Highway and the Lower 48. Precipitation in Haines averages about 60 inches annually, making it one of the drier spots in Southeast. In the winter of 2011-12, 360 inches of snow fell downtown.

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Adventures for all interests - River rafting; hiking Mount Ripinsky; roasting weiners at Chilkoot Lake; harvesting shaggy mane mushrooms. Photos © Andy Hedden and Tom Morphet

Adventures for All

aines offers outdoor recreation for everyone from senior citizen sightseers to the world’s most daring extreme skiers. The valley’s wild surroundings beckon hikers, fishermen, boaters, cyclists, wildlife watchers, and photographers — anyone seeking adventure in unspoiled grandeur. Haines offers great opportunities for viewing Alaska’s emblematic wildlife species – bears, moose and bald eagles. Just 10 miles from downtown, the Chilkoot River is one of the most easily reached bear-viewing areas in the state. Guided tours offer visitors a safe, unobtrusive opportunity to view brown bears feeding on salmon. In late summer, female bears often can be seen teaching their cubs how to fish in the swift-moving stream. Although the best bald eagle-viewing occurs in November when the birds are concentrated in the Council Grounds, eagles can be seen all times of year. The best areas for spotting them are trees and banks along the Chilkat River, where shallow channels make easy targets of spawning salmon. Local guiding companies offer raft and jetboat tours in the heart of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, where moose, bears, coyotes and the occasional wolf can be spotted. The Chilkat Valley also is home to Alaska’s southernmost breeding population of trumpeter swans, seen occasionally in ponds along the Haines Highway. Hikers have lots of options, from

beach walks on the Chilkat Peninsula, to woodland hikes up Mount Ripinsky and Mount Riley, to overland excursions on the subalpine tundra on the Chilkat Pass north of Haines. The publication “Haines is for Hikers” is available free at the Haines Visitor's Center. Hikers should travel with at least one companion. Tell someone where you will be going and when you expect to return. Remember to check back in to avoid a needless search. For those who’d rather drive, motorized backcountry tours are available. The adventurous can take advantage of guided icefield hikes, wilderness camping and glacier flights. Local guides outfit novice to expert trekkers with the gear required to tackle local mountain glaciers. Or, climb on board a real bush plane for an unforgettable flight among jagged mountain peaks. Cyclists have a range of options, from remote mountain-bike rides on former logging roads, to road riding on miles of paved, scenic highway.

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The waters surrounding Haines are ideal for exploring. Independent sea kayak rentals are available as well as guided tours, from half-day excursions to multiday outings. Chilkat State Park features a floating dock and the sunniest, most protected ocean shoreline. Local water taxi services offer comfortable, narrated tours of Lynn Canal waters, including excursions to Sea Lion Rock, a haul-out where dozens of sea lions can be seen. Visitors from Canada and around Alaska come to Haines each year to troll for king salmon in May and June, cast for sockeye in mid-summer and go for coho salmon in the fall. Lakes and streams in the Chilkat River system lure anglers

hoping to hook cutthroat, Dolly Varden and steelhead trout. The town’s sporting goods stores can provide you with all the gear and advice you need to land a salmon. Several saltwater charter companies offer the chance to hook a king salmon or a behemoth halibut. In recent years, golfing has become available in Haines. There's a nine-hole course at 1.5 Mile Haines Highway. To help plan your visit, the Haines Visitor's Center has welcome signs and maps posted around town. Scan the barcode on the signs with your smartphone and the visitor's center mobile-friendly website will come up. The signs are located at Port Chilkoot Dock, the visitor's center, the small boat harbor and Dalton City at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds.

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Wildlife, scenery and roadside attractions of all kinds can be seen along the Haines Highway. Photos © Ron Horn

Haines Highway

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heading north from Haines. This route, which passes through the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and Yukon’s Tatshenshini-Alsek World Heritage Site, was named a National Scenic Byway in 2009. It has been integral to the economy and identity of the area since Tlingit Indians established a trading trail over Chilkat Pass centuries ago. During the Klondike Gold Rush, explorer and entrepreneur Jack Dalton capitalized on this route, charging prospectors for passage. Today, the highway continues to define Haines’ role as a gateway to the Interior. The highway was first built in 1943 by the U.S. Army as an alternative route to the Alaska Highway for transporting war materials and soldiers. Gradual improvements have transformed the oncegrueling 151-mile trek from Haines to Haines Junction, Yukon, into a comfortable day trip, with spectacular vistas and unique

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attractions at nearly every turn. Leaving Haines, the road parallels the braided Chilkat River. Throughout summer, watch for colorful wildflowers and for fishermen angling for salmon and Dolly Varden trout in roadside channels. Remains of the former Native village at Yendeistakye can be seen alongside the road a half-mile past the airport turnoff. The Takhinsha Mountains loom over the river to the west. The Kicking Horse Valley can be viewed from 7 Mile, where a sign on the opposite side of the road marks the trailhead for one of three routes up Mount Ripinsky. Fishwheels operated by the state Department of Fish and Game can be seen alongside the road near 9 Mile. Scientists use the wheels to scoop up fish for tagging and measurement; they're returned afterward to the river to continue their journey upstream. The southern boundary of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is marked at 9 Mile. At 19 Mile, the path of a landslide that destroyed the Tlingit village of Klucktoo in the late 1800s is still visible. Because residents of the village were away at fish camp, no one was killed. Just down the road is a series of interpretive turnouts and walkways for the Eagle Preserve Council Grounds. In November, as many as 4,000 bald eagles congregate along the river here.The handicapped-accessible facility features interpretive information and a winding boardwalk to a viewing platform and spotting scope. A paved walking trail parallels the highway for about a half-mile. The Native village of Klukwan is about a mile upriver. At 26 Mile, the turn to the historic Porcupine Mining District is marked by a steel bridge across the Klehini River. A spectacular view can be seen from a

hilltop turnout at 27 Mile. The overlook features a covered picnic table and a spotting scope. A half-mile west comes the turnoff to Mosquito Lake and the Kelsall Valley. The road widens as it leaves the eagle preserve and approaches 33 Mile. The roadhouse offers the last food and fuel before Haines Junction. A commanding view of the Jarvis Glacier can be had from the U.S. border station at Dalton Cache at 42 Mile. Jack Dalton located his headquarters here. Take time to view the log structure that's been renovated to give visitors a feel for early life in the valley. Passing through Canada Customs, travelers enter the eastern edge of the coastal St. Elias Mountains, where the road winds upward to skirt one of North America’s great wilderness areas. The Tatshenshini-Alsek Wilderness Provincial Park and adjacent Kluane National Park and Preserve comprise a 37,500-square-mile UNESCO International World Heritage Site. The icefields visible to the west are the largest in the world outside the polar ice caps. Land east of the highway is open to recreational motorized vehicle use, but motorized use is prohibited to the west. The Golden Circle: The Haines Highway is part of the "Golden Circle" route that links five communities in two countries based on their histories rooted in the Klondike Gold Rush. Between Haines Junction, Yukon Territory and Whitehorse, Y.T. the road becomes part of the Alaska Highway or "Alcan," the main road connecting the lower 48 to Alaska. Just east of Whitehorse the Klondike Highway to Skagway provides the final link of the scenic loop.

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Photo courtesy of Sheldon Museum

Left, restoration is under way on several Fort buildings. Above, troops held daily formations on the Parade Grounds.

Photo © Tom Morphet

ort William H. Seward, a National Historic Site, was carved out of the Alaska wilderness in 1903 — a symbol of Army strength and U.S. commitment to its young, northern territory.

For nearly 50 years, it served as the economic and social focal point of Haines. Fort Seward’s history dates to the Klondike Gold Rush, when the U.S. Army built up its presence in Alaska, partly as a response to lawlessness in its new, northern territory. As the gold rush was winding down, a border dispute with Canada prompted the United States to commission construction of a military installation in Haines. Like other military bases built around Alaska at the same time, Fort Seward was intended to showcase the strength of the United States. The fort encompassed roughly 4,000 acres deeded to the government by the Presbyterian Church in 1902. The land grant spanned the portage between Chilkat and Chilkoot inlets and extended as far south as today’s Portage Cove wayside. The dock was built first, allowing delivery of lumber and other materials for construction. By late July 1903, foundations of local granite were taking shape under the skillful hands of Italian stonemasons imported for the job. Master carpenters from the U.S. mainland gave style to the buildings far beyond the rudimentary construction of the era. It was not until September 1904, however, that the first contingent of soldiers arrived and Fort William H. Seward became the regimental headquarters for Alaska.The garrison consisted of two full companies plus headquarters and quartermaster

personnel, about 400 men total. To avoid confusion with the town of Seward, and to commemorate the pass over which the pioneers made their way in the days of the Gold Rush, Fort Seward was renamed Chilkoot Barracks in 1922. For nearly 20 years, after other Frontier-era forts were dismantled or decommissioned, Chilkoot Barracks was the only Army post in Alaska. During World War II, cadres of seasoned soldiers were transferred to various points in Alaska where they formed the nucleus for necessary new Army bases. Chilkoot Barracks became an induction and rest camp for military personnel. During its years of operation, the fort anchored the Haines economy, purchasing staples such as eggs, milk, vegetables and firewood from local providers. It provided medical services and was the center of social activities. But early in 1946, the Army deactivated the post and declared it surplus in favor of more strategically placed stations in Interior Alaska. A group of World War II veterans purchased the post with the intent of creating small business enterprises within a cooperative. The cooperative failed, but a core group of veterans slogged on and businesses sprang up in various buildings. Several businesses were aimed at selling items or tours to passengers off small cruise ships that moored at the old Army dock. Self-sufficient by virtue of their utilities and fire department, the families living on the former post created their

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Fort Seward own city and named it Port Chilkoot. In 1970, Port Chilkoot merged with the Main Street area to form a single City of Haines. The fort’s buildings are now private residences and businesses, but images of its colorful past are visible to the visitor with imagination. Interpretive signs offer added detail, and a brochure available at the Haines Visitor's Center guides visitors on a historical walking tour. The nine-acre field in the middle of the fort known as the Parade Grounds was where daily formations took place. Sick soldiers were treated at the hospital on the east corner of the fort, now the home of Alaska Indian Arts, a non-profit organization dedicated to the revival of Tlingit art. Behind and down the hill from the hospital is “Soapsuds Alley,” a row of smaller duplexes that housed noncommissioned officers whose wives did washing for the men, accounting for its name. The homes along the top of the fort comprise Officers’ Row. Here captains, lieutenants and their families lived. Today the buildings are privately owned.

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The buildings that today are the Hotel Halsingland once were the Bachelor Officers’ Quarters and Captain’s Quarters. The main building of the hotel was the Commanding Officer’s Quarters. Just downhill is the old firehall. A mule-drawn LaFrance soda pumper was initially used as an engine. In winter the men pulled it along with a rope. The large warehouse building at the bottom side of the fort is one of the post’s two barracks, now used for storage. A twin barracks building beside it burned in June 1981. The Fort Seward Lodge served as the post exchange, with a gymnasium and movie house. The building also included a library, barber shop, soda fountain and bowling alley. The soda fountain was popular with tourists of the era as well as the soldiers' pet bear, "Three Per," named for its affinity for three percent beer. A small, red fast ferry office at the bottom of the hill once served as the fort's telegraph office.

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Native art is prevalent in the daily lives - and sights - of Haines. Above, Tlingit carvers from Klukwan and Haines who created a 36-foot 'longtail' canoe in 2010 paddle the vessel in Chilkat Inlet. At right, the Eagle family totem at Lookout Park. Photo © Andy Hedden

Native Culture

ong before the valley became famous for its eagles and magnificent setting, the art of the Chilkat Tlingits drew the world’s attention to Haines.

Chilkat art manifested the great wealth and sophistication of local Natives, warriors and savvy traders who were among the most powerful bands in the Tlingit nation. Geography played a critical role in their rise. Believed to have migrated here from southern settlements, Chilkats and neighboring Chilkoots established communities strategically located for ease of harvesting food from the sea, streams and forest and for defense. The rich environment produced surplus resources, and trade routes were established over mountain passes for swapping goods from the valley’s harvest, such as the oil-rich eulachon fish, in exchange for copper, furs and moose hides from Interior Indians. The trade was so important, the route over Chilkat Pass became known as the “grease trail.” Local Tlingits guarded their commerce, prohibiting Russian and Hudson’s Bay traders who arrived in Lynn Canal from establishing their own posts during the 1800s. Skilled navigators, they traveled widely throughout Southeast. At the time of white settlement in 1881, Tlingits in the valley numbered between 1,000 and 1,200, or about half of the valley’s current population. Until shortly after the turn of the 20th century, there were four active villages: Klukwan (located near 22 Mile on today’s

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Haines Highway), Klucktoo (a few miles downriver), Yendeistakye (just beyond the airport) and Chilkoot (at the head of Lutak Inlet). Klukwan is the only active settlement that remains but visitors today can recognize numerous sites of cultural importance. The Chilkoot village harbor was located near the mouth of the Chilkoot River on Lutak Road. From there to the lake are many old village sites. About a half-mile in on the park road is a large, fragmented boulder. Named “Deer Rock,” it was the site of peace negotiations between warring tribes. The village of Chilkoot was just downstream of the lake, where a boardwalk extending into the river’s outlet allowed villagers to efficiently harvest salmon. There are many gravesites in the area. Just past the airport on Haines Highway is the former site of Yendeistakye, a small village but an important gathering place. Klukwan, the main village of the Chilkat people, was a hub of culture and power among Tlingits throughout the northern Panhandle. In 1880, nearly 600 people lived here in 65 longhouses. Klukwan operates today under a tribal government. Many of its residents are shareholders in Klukwan, Inc., a Native village corporation organized under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Village members and elders are working hard to revive and preserve a host of Tlingit art forms and skills. As a result, traditional knowledge camps have been held in recent summers. Such cultural workshops pass on skills from fish processing to canoe carving. The village offers tours that feature artists in residence, storytelling, traditional fish processing demonstrations and local cuisine. Call 907-303-1980.

T otem poles around Haines signify the area’s Alaska Native legacy. Nearly all the poles were carved in Haines by Alaska Indian Arts, a non-profit, educational group based in Fort Seward that was launched in the late 1950s to perpetuate Tlingit cultural practices. The largest, a 40-foot “Friendship Pole,” stands near the Haines School and went up in 1976. It’s patterned after a 27-inch pole in the Sheldon Museum that was carved in 1927 to thank town residents for helping smooth relations among Native clans. Atypical of traditional poles, this one combines figures representing both the Eagle and Raven moieties, and portrays white men. It was dedicated to the children of the Chilkat Valley, who have helped paint it over the years. The 16-foot “Eagle Family” pole rises above Portage Cove at Lookout Park, with guardians at its peak facing the Chilkat and Chilkoot valleys. A father figure at its bottom represents an Eagle chief holding a copper tinaa, a form of Tlingit Indian currency and symbol of wealth. A 20-foot pole at the Haines Library was carved in 2009. Its unorthodox design includes bear, raven, frog, woodworm, wolf, salmon and eagle figures at the top, representing clans of each of its eight carvers. A woman figure at its base signifies the Haines Woman’s Club, which started the library. She’s holding the Tlingit “Box of Knowledge," a time capsule to be opened in 2034.

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“Raven: Guardian of Clans” is the 38-foot pole at the Chilkat Center. It commemorates renovation of the town’s arts center in 1979. Crowned by a spread-winged raven, it includes frog and beaver designs traditionally owned by clans of the Raven moiety. A seven-foot pole, the figure of a single raven, stands nearby. Two free-standing poles and four, 14-foot, corner-post poles surround the replica tribal house in the Fort Seward parade grounds. A 35-foot version of the “Friendship Pole” stands behind the building; in front is a 30-foot, raventopped pole that includes bear and wolf figures. One of the AIA’s earliest large poles, this one is more rudimentary in craftsmanship. A carving near the town’s firehall uses totemic techniques to depict an orca, the official seal of the Haines Borough. Atop the firehall’s hose tower is a five-foot, carved relief panel depicting firefighting equipment. Totem poles also can be seen at privately-owned properties around town and in the village of Klukwan. A pole along the Chilkoot River honors a family there. Most poles are made of red cedar. A few made of yellow cedar are lighter in color and more durable.

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Klondike Stitch ‘Em Up Designs Embroidery Haines Presbyterian Church Chiropractic and Massage

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Driving Range

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Valley of the Eagles

Alaska Nature Tours

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To Do in a Day

f you have only a short visit here, take advantage of sites and attractions that provide a place to catch your breath or to learn more about our diverse community.

Seward hospital building. 766-2160. Sip a locally made beer at Haines Brewing Co. This tiny microbrewery has a big reputation for fine ales made with local ingredients, including spruce buds. In Dalton City at the state fairgrounds. 766-3823. HAVE AN HOUR? Rise above it all at See beads from King Tut's tomb at Portage Cove Wayside. This the Sheldon Museum. The museum's walk-ins-only campground, nationally-recognized collection includes located a half-mile south of rare Chilkat weavings, art by Haines the cruise ship dock on Bech residents, and exhibits on pioneer history. Road, features an elevated, Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1 to beachfront deck and great 4 p.m. on weekends. Adult admission is $5. views of town and Lynn Main and Front streets. 766-2366. Canal. Read a book or toss a Frisbeee at Get in the swim at Main Street's Hammer Museum features 2,000 hammers and related gizmos. Tlingit Park. At First Avenue and Mission Haines Pool. This 25-yard Street, this quiet hideaway is a great spot public pool offers swims on Explore the area on a bicycle. See Inlet and Rainbow Glacier. At Chilkat State for picnicking or a quick nap. Steps lead to weekdays and Saturday. Call 766-2666 for more of the town and get some exercise Park, 6.5 Mile Mud Bay Road. waterfront Lookout Park. hours.Exericse machines available. On Old while taking in the views. Rentals available Play a round of golf at Valley of the Check your email at Haines Public Haines Highway at the Haines School. at Sockeye Cycle, 766-2869, and Mike's Eagles Golf Links. This nine-hole course Library. Ranked the "Best Small Library Bikes and Boards, 766-3221, both located on the Chilkat River offers views of the in America" by Library Journal in 2005, it HAVE THREE HOURS? in Fort Seward, one block from the cruise Chilkat Range and Mount Ripinsky. Clubs offers a variety of services to residents and Have a close encounter at Kroschel ship dock. provided. At 1 Mile Haines Highway. 766visitors. At Third and Willard. Open daily. Wildlife Center. This family-owned See Dalton City and the Southeast 2401. Watch a live eagle presentation at facility gives visitors a chance to get up Alaska State Fairgrounds. Haines Look for bears at Chilkoot River. This American Bald Eagle Foundation. This close with orphaned or rescued Alaska hosts the region's annual state fair here mile-long river attracts a dozen or more natural history wildlife including each August. Check out the shops at the brown bears feeding on salmon from midmuseum brown bears, wolves, fairgrounds' Dalton City, where artists rent to late summer. Bears are most active at includes 200 moose, lynx, fox, storefronts in the former movie set for twilight. Observe posted guidelines for safe specimens of reindeer, porcupines Disney's "White Fang," filmed in Haines viewing. At 10 Mile Lutak Road. fish and wildlife and wolverines. in 1991.A nine-hole disc golf course Take a wildlife, flightseeing or fishing in a life-sized Tours include a starts near the horse arena. At Old Haines tour with an experienced, local guide. diorama. Two chance to photograph Highway and West Fair Drive. See listings on page 12 or stop by the live raptors are animals in natural Meander Moose Meadows. Follow Haines Visitor's Center, Second Avenue on display at environments. Open Seduction Point trail about 2 miles to a and Willard Street. 766-2234. all times. Adult May to October. beach clearing offering views of Chilkat admission is 767-5464. Located $10. Open 9 at 26 Mile Haines a.m. to 5 p.m. Highway. Mon.-Sat. A photo mural on the side of its Hike to Battery Second Avenue building shows the early days of the Point. This 1.2-mile •Scheduled Flights and Old Haines Pioneer Bar. Photo © John S. Hagen trail leads to a beach Highway. 766and scenic point •Freight Service 3094. with views of Katzehin Flats and Taiya Check out man's oldest tool at the Inlet toward Skagway. Watch for whales •Courtesy Van Hammer Museum. A collection of 2,000 or sunbathe. Trail starts at end of Beach hammers collected from around the world Road, about 1 mile from downtown. •IFR Capable provide an avenue for exploring the Go beachcombing along Chilkat Inlet. lifestyles, social phenemona and careers This two-mile stretch of public beach of yesteryear. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. •Charter Flights is a favorite of locals for its dunes and weekdays and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. sweeping views of the Chilkat Range and Admission: $5. 766-2374. Pyramid Island. Plenty of room to amble, Take a walking tour of Fort Seward. picnic or walk your dog. Located on Mud Learn what happened here and what all Bay Road about 1 mile from downtown. those white buildings used to be. Walking tour brochure is available at Haines Therapeutic Massage Visitor's Center, Second Avenue and Willard Street. & Bodywork Reservations at flyalaskaseaplanes.com or (907)766-3800 Watch totem carvers at Alaska Indian Mandy Ramsey, CMP S wedish & Arts. This non-profit has worked to Thai M assage, R eiki, preserve Northwest Coast art and culture 766-3697 Healing Touch, & Jin Shin 303-7697 Wide Selection of Fishing for half a century. Totem carvers and silversmiths maintain workshops open Tackle, Hunting, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A gallery of Alaskan & Shooting Accessories, art, including prints and masks, is on Open Daily 9 AM - 6 PM Men’s Outdoor Clothing & Footgear display. Free admission. Located in Fort

Up to 7 Daily Flights to Juneau

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BIKES & BOARDS

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OUTFITTER

LIQUOR STORE (907) 766-2891 (800) 354-6009 US & Canada

1069 Haines Highway alaskatours.com

(706)573-8130 (907) 314-3179

The Best Selections of Cold, Fresh Beer in Haines

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Fishing Licenses, Bait, Ice, Cold Drinks & Snacks 766-3220

Zero mile Haines Highway, just north of the Port Chilkoot Dock • Open 7 days a week

Visit Historic Skagway A town made famous by the “Rush of 1898”

We’re less than an hour away by ferry or ﬂight. Call us at (907) 983-2854 for travel info. Visit our website at www.skagway.com or email us at skagwayinfo@gmail.com.

AB Hall & Mountain, circa 1905.

Stan Cohen Collection, Pictoral Histories

On The Trail of ‘98...

McCabe College, built in 18991900 of native granite, was the first school in Alaska to offer a college preparatory high school curriculum. The Methodist school, named in honor of Bishop Charles McCabe, was nearing completion when legislation establishing public education in Alaska made it financially impossible for the private McCabe College to continue. Skagway’s sons and daughters attended McCabe College for only three terms before a public school was built. Rev. James Walter, founder of McCabe College, arrived in Skagway in 1899. He was impressed by the town with a “population of over five thousand, not a mining camp in any sense of the term, but a city of families and a high type of social life, with nearly 400 children and young people of school age.” However, Skagway was in dire need of a school. One teacher taught grade 1 – 8 in the Union Church Hall. There were two schools in homes, a kindergarten, and the Skagway Business College, which offered courses in stenography and typewriting. None offered an academic high school curriculum. Purchasing a lot for the school from J. Bernard (Ben) Moore, son

McCabe College, circa 1901.

H.C. Barley Photo, Skagway Museum & Archives

of Capt. Moore, pioneer settler of Skagway, Rev. Walter launched a subscription drive to build McCabe College. The granite for the building was brought down from Clifton on the WP&YR railroad. Classes for students opened in temporary quarters while construction was underway. An Oxford-educated instructor, Rev. Gordon taught the classics, mathematics, natural sci-

ences, and classical and modern languages. Students were required to study Latin and Greek or Latin and one modern language. Mrs. S.E.V. McCoomb, a graduate of University of Michigan, taught the elementary and intermediate classes. Student grades, conduct ratings and class rank were prominently published in the Daily Alaskan newspaper.

Parents were assured they would no longer need to send their children away to school when “every advantage can be secured at their very door for one-half the cost.” Tuition was set at $16.70 per 14-week term or $5.50 per month. By the end of the school’s first term, enrollment was about 50 students. Financial difficulties slowed construction as the economic boom of the Klondike Gold Rush waned in 1900 and the town’s population dwindled. McCabe College closed in 1901 when the building was sold to the federal government for the U.S. Court House. The U.S. Marshal’s office, the U.S. Commissioner’s office, and the jail occupied the first floor. District Court was held on the second floor in the former chapel of McCabe College until 1956 when the building was purchased by the City of Skagway. In 2000, the City of Skagway celebrated its centennial and the completion of a new addition to the venerable century-old McCabe Building which has served as City Hall and Skagway Museum since 1961.

Skagway Museum & Archives Open Daily • In the Historic District at Seventh and Spring Streets

Skagway’s unique history as vital transportation corridor and gateway to interior Alaska and the Yukon is portrayed in the artifacts, photographs and historical records of the past century exhibited in the McCabe Building. On display are a Tlingit canoe, a Portland Cutter sleigh and Bering Sea kayaks. Also see a collection of supplies and tools used in the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 and an Alaska Native heritage collection of baskets, beadwork and carvings.

Searching for a relative in the Gold Rush? For information contact: Skagway Museum & Archives, P.O. Box 521, Skagway, Alaska 99840, Phone (907) 983-3420, E-mail info@skagwaymuseum.org

2013 Haines Visitor's Guide

WHERE TO FIND... All phone calls from long distance cellphones begin with area code 907 (unless noted)

Sightseeing, Recreation, Entertainment & Guided Adventures 1st Choice Charters. Halibut and salmon fishing, sightseeing and adventure. 907-314-0681. Alaska Fjordlines. Wildlife and sightseeing cruise to Juneau. Ticket office at the foot of Main Street. Departures from the boat harbor. 766-3395, 800-320-0146. alaskafjordlines.com. See ad page 5. Alaska Mountain Guides and Climbing School. Guided climbs, glacier hikes, sea kayaking, summer ice climbing, wildlife viewing. 766-3366 or 800-766-3396. alaskamountainguides.com. See ad page 4. Alaska Nature Tours. Wildlife viewing, birding, hiking, photo safaris, bear watching. 109 Second Ave. 766-2876. alaskanaturetours.net. See ads page 3 and 9. Alaska Seaplanes. Scheduled and charter flights. Service to Haines, Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus and Hoonah. Office at Haines Airport. 766-3800 or 800-354-2479 (in Alaska). flyalaskaseaplanes.com. See ad page 11. American Bald Eagle Foundation. Live bird presentations and natural history museum. Second Avenue and Haines Highway. 766-3094. See ad page 16. Chilkat Guides. Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve rafting trips and multiple day Tatshenshini trips. 766-2491 See ad page Chilkoot Lake Tours. Sightseeing and fishing from motor launch on Chilkoot Lake. 766-2891, 706-573-8130. See ads page 9 and 10. Haines-Skagway Fast Ferr y. Beach Road at the Por t Chilkoot Dock. 766-2100, 888-766-2103. hainesskagwayfastferry.com. See ad page 4. Mountain Flying Service. Glacier Bay flightseeing, remote beach and glacier landings, charter flights. 132 S. Second Ave. 766-3007. mountainflyingservice.com. See ad page 10. Rainbow Glacier Adventures LLC. Bear and eagle viewing, kayak and photography tours. Custom and exclusive tours available. 766-3576. tourhaines.com. See ad page 3. Sockeye Cycle. Two-hour to 11-day bike tours. Guided or self-guided, van-supported. Portage Street. 766-2869. 877-292-4154. cyclealaska.com. See ads page 7 and 9. Takshanuk Mountain Trail. Motorized, guided trail tours. 7 Mile Lutak Rd. 766-3179. takshanuktrail.com. See ad page 15. Valley of the Eagles Golf Course and Driving Range. 1.5 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-2401. See ad page 9. White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Skagway. 800-343-7373. wpyr.com. See ad page 11. Wings of Alaska. Scheduled flights, flight touring, charters and cargo. Service to Haines, Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus

Campgrounds — Private Haines Hitch-Up RV Park. 92 full hookups, 50 amp, cable TV, gift shop, tour info. and ticketing, showers, laundry and free Wi-Fi for guests. 851 Main St. 766-2882. hitchuprv.com. See ad page 9. Oceanside RV Park. Full service, shower, laundry. Front Street. 766-2437. oceansiderv.com. See ads page 9 and 10. Port Chilkoot RV Park. 766-2000. See Hotel Halsingland ad page 6. Salmon Run Campground & Cabins. RV hook-up, tent sites or cabin rental. 6.5 Mile Lutak Rd. 766-3100. salmonrunadventures.com. See ad page 9.

Hotels, Motels & Inns A Sheltered Harbor Bed and Breakfast. On the waterfront near Port Chilkoot Dock. 766-2741. ashelteredharbor.com. See ad page 9. Captain’s Choice Motel. 39 rooms. Second Avenue and Dalton Street. 766-3111 or 800-478-2345. capchoice.com. See ads page 5 and 9. Chilkat Eagle Bed and Breakfast. Courtesy shuttle. Next to the Chilkat Center in Fort Seward. 766-2763. eagle-bb.com. See ad page 9. Cliffhanger Bed & Breakfast. Cathedral View Subdivision, 2.2 Mile Haines Hwy. 314-0099. cliffhangerbnb.com. See ad page 9. Eagle's Nest Motel. 1 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-2891or 800-354-6009. alaskaeagletours.com. See ads page 9 and 10. Fort Seward Bed and Breakfast. Officers Row in Fort Seward. 766-2856 or 877-615-6676. fortsewardalaska.com. See ad page 7. Haines Bear Lodge Bed. Four private rooms and baths. 8 Mile Lutak Rd., north of the ferry terminal. 766-2436 or 812-371-5507. hainesbearlodge.com. See ad page 9. Hotel Halsingland. 60 rooms, restaurant and cocktail lounge. Fort Seward. 766-2000 or 800-542-6363. hotelhalsingland.com. See ad page 6. Lynn View Lodge. Suites, rooms, cabins. 3.5 Mile Lutak Rd. 766-3713. lynnviewlodge.com. See ad page 9. Summer Inn Bed & Breakfast. Second Avenue near Main Street. 766-2970. summerinnbnb.com. See ads page 9 and 11.

Other Accommodations 33 Mile Roadhouse. Cabin rentals by day, week or month. 33 Mile Haines Hwy. 767-5510. See ad 9. Bear Creek Cabins and hostel. 1.5 Mile Small Tracts Rd. 766-2259 or 314-0449. See ad page 9. Fort Seward Condos. Fully furnished vacation apartments with kitchens. Officers Row, Fort Seward. 766-2708. fortsewardcondos.com. See ad page 7. Swan View Cabins. Located in the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. 766-3576. tourhaines.com. See Rainbow Glacier Adventures ad page 3.

OUTDOOR SUPPLIES

LODGING SIGHTSEEING

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Ice Alaskan Liquor Store. Main Street. 766-3131. See ad page 9. Haines Quick Shop. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-2330. See ads page 8 and 10. Howsers Supermarket. Main Street. 766-2040. See ads page 5 and 8. Olerud's Market Center. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8.

Bait Howsers Supermarket. Main Street. 766-2040. See ads page 5 and 8. Olerud's Market Center. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8. Outfitter Sporting Goods. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. See ads page 8 and 10.

Boats — Supplies, Repair Canal Marine. Outboard, small engine and tire parts and repair. 10 Front St. 766-2437. See ad page 8. Olerud's Market Center. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8.

Outdoor Gear Alaska Backcountry Outfitter. Gear and equipment rentals. 111 Second Ave. 766-2876. See ads page 3 and 8. Mike's Bikes and Boards. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-3232. See ads page 8 and 10. Olerud's Market Center. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8. Outfitter Sporting Goods. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-3221. See ads page 8 and 10. Sockeye Cycle. Biking gear and rentals. Portage Street, Fort Seward. 766-2869. cyclealaska.com. See ads page 7 and 9.

Fishing & Hunting Licenses Olerud's Market Center. Also carry British Columbia and Yukon licenses. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8. Outfitter Sporting Goods. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-3221. See ads page 8 and 10.

Boat Launch & Fuel Chilkat State Park. Launch ramp. Chilkoot Lake. Launch ramp. Free. Haines Small Boat Harbor. Full service, harbormaster. 766-2448. Letnikof Cove, Mud Bay Road. No service. Float & launch ramp. Lutak Inlet. Sport boat ramp, Lutak Road past ferry terminal. FUEL FOR BOATS: Downtown boat harbor.

Public Campgrounds & Parks

NO HOOK-UPS AVAILABLE IN ANY STATE PARK. Nightly fees $10 at Chilkoot Lake and Chilkat State Park, $5 at Portage Cove. No charge at Mosquito Lake. Chilkat State Park. 7 Mile Mud Bay Rd. Overnight camping, fishing, picnics, boat launch, water, toilets. Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site. 10 Mile Lutak Rd. Overnight camping, fishing, boat launch, water, toilets. Lookout Park. Front St. near boat harbor. Gazebo, picnic area. No camping. Mosquito Lake State Recreation Site. 27 Mile Haines Hwy. Overnight camping, fishing, picnics, toilets. Portage Cove State Recreation Site. Beach Road past Fort Seward. Tents and backpacks only. Overnight camping, picnic area, water, toilets, fire rings. Oslund Park. 1 Mile Haines Hwy. Ball diamonds, public restrooms, playground. No camping. Tlingit Park and Picnic Area. Next to Senior Center. Playground, barbecue grills, picnic tables, toilets. No overnight camping.

WHERE TO FIND... Gifts, Galleries, Apparel, Florist

SHOPPING

Alaska Rod's. Main Street and Second Avenue. 766-2352. See ads page 8 and 11. American Bald Eagle Foundation Gift Shop. Second Avenue and Old Haines Highway, 766-3094. See ads page 8 and 16. The Babbling Book. Main Street. 766-3356. See ad page 8. Bear Den Gifts. Main Street across from the museum. 766-2117. See ad page 8. Bell’s Store. Fresh flowers. 18 Second Ave. N. 766-2950. See ad page 8. Buckshot and Bobby Pins. 221 Main St. 766-2450. See ad page 8. Caroline's Closet. Main Street and Second Avenue. 766-3223. See ad page 8. Catotti & Goldberg Studio. 6.5 Mile Mud Bay Rd. 766-2707. artstudioalaska.com. See ad page 2. Dalton City Yarn Shoppe. Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. 766-2779. See ad page 8. Forget-Me-Not Gallery. 209 Tower Rd. 303-1957. See ad page 8. Gillnetter Gear Shed. 4 Main St. 766-3395. See ad page 2. Haines Farmers Market. Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. See ad page 4. Haines Hitch-Up RV Park. 851 Main St. 766-2882. See ad page 9. Halsingland Gift Shop. Fort Seward. 766-2000. See ad page 6. King’s Store. 204 Main St. 766-2336. See ad page 8. Lost Coast Shop. Main Street and Second Avenue. 766-3472. See ad page 8. Material Girls. Fabric and yarn store. 322 Main St. 766-3391. See ad page 8. Orca Arts & Crafts. 57 Beach Rd. 766-2741. See ad page 8. Radio Shack/Haines Cable TV. 715 Main St. 766-2337. See ad page 8. Rusty Compass Coffeeshop. 116 Main St. See ad page 9. Sea Wolf Studio and Gallery. Fort Seward Parade Grounds. 766-2558. See ad page 6. Second Nature. Wild edibles, teas, foraging, field guides and more. See ad page Send Out Cards. Custom-made cards and postcards. 766-2447. See ad page 15. Sheldon Museum Gift Shop. Main Street. 766-2366. See ads page 8 and 16. Some Things Fishy Gift Shop. 5.5 Mile Mud Bay Rd. 766-2828. See ad page 16. The Whale Rider. Portage Street, Fort Seward. 766-2540. See ad page 6. Wild Iris. Portage Street, Fort Seward. 766-2300. See ads page 6 and 8.

Groceries, Snacks, Seafood

Bell’s Store. Retail seafood. 18 Second Ave. N. 766-2950. See ad page 8. Big Al's Salmon Shack. Fish and chips. 1 Mile Haines Hwy. Order to go at 541-231-0740. See ad page 16. Dejon Delights. Retail seafood. Portage Street, Fort Seward. 766-2505. dejondelights.com. See ads page 6 and 8. Haines Farmers Market. Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. hainesfarmersmarket.org. See ad page 4. Haines Packing Co. Retail seafood. 5.5 Mile Mud Bay Rd. 766-2883. See ad page 16.

FOOD & DRINK

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Page 13 Haines Quick Shop. Convenience store. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-2330. See ads page 8 and 10. Howsers Supermarket. Full-service grocery store. Main Street. 7662040. See ads page 5 and 8. Mountain Market. Grocery items, gourmet and organic foods. Third Avenue and Haines Highway. 766-3340. See ads page 5, 8 and 9. Olerud's Market Center. Full meat market and groceries. Main Street. 766-2441. See ad page 8.

Liquor, Bars, Lounges

Alaskan Liquor Store. Main Street. See ad page 9. Captain's Choice Motel. Cocktail lounge. Second Avenue. 7663111. See ads page 5 and 9. Haines Brewing Co. Retail sales. Dalton City, at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. 766-3823. See ads page 9 and 15. Hotel Halsingland. Cocktail lounge. Fort Seward. 766-2000. See ad page 6. Mountain Spirits. Beer, wine, spirits. Inside Mountain Market at Third Avenue and Haines Highway. 766-3340. See ads page 5, 8 and 9. Outfitter Liquor. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. See ads page 9 and 10. Pioneer Bar. Second Avenue next to Bamboo Room. 766-2800. See ad page 9. Port Chilkoot Distillery. Small-batch handmade liquor. See page

Restaurants

33 Mile Roadhouse. Historic roadhouse cafe. Burgers a specialty. Homemade pies. Beer and wine. 33 Mile Haines Hwy. 767-5510. See ads page 9. Bamboo Room. Daily specials, homemade soups, seafood, bar service. Second Avenue near Main Street. 766-2800. bamboopioneer.net. See ad page 9. Big Al's Salmon Shack. Fish and chips. 1 Mile Haines Hwy. Order to go at 541-231-0740. See ad page 16. Chilkat Restaurant and Bakery. Breakfast and lunch specials, baked goods. Thai specialties. Family atmosphere. Corner of Fifth Avenue and Dalton Street. 766-3653. See ads page 9 and 10. Commanders Room. Unique and creative dishes inspired by the freshest ingredients possible. Full bar offering a lighter menu. Hotel Halsingland, Fort Seward. 766-2000. See ads page 6 and 9. Fireweed Restaurant. Pizza, pasta, salads, beer and wine. Blacksmith Road, Fort Seward. 766-3838. See ads page 6 and 9. The Klondike. Asian Fusion, salads, satay, spring rolls, pot stickers and more. Dalton City at Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. 766-3700. See ad page 9. Mosey's Cantina. New Mexican specialties. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. Soapsuds Alley. 766-2320. See ad page 9. Mountain Market and Mountain Spirits. Espresso bar, deli, natural foods. Package liquor. Third Avenue and Haines Highway. 766-3340. See ads page 5, 8 and 9. Rusty Compass Coffeeshop. Espresso and gifts. 116 Main St. See ad

Chilkat Restaurant and Bakery

Haines Brewing Company

Thai •Donuts, Pastries & Breads Fresh Daily Lunch & •Homemade Pie Dinner •Full Espresso Bar Breakfast 7am-3pm 7 days a week Dinner 5pm-8:30pm Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat

Fresh Ales by the Growler to go, by the glass on premise T-Shirts, Hoodies, Hats, Glassware Southeast Alaska Fairgrounds Open Mon-Sat, 1 - 6 pm • 766-3823

5th & Dalton

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(907)766-3653

behind Miles Furniture

May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high & how deep is the love of Christ. 1st Ave. South by the boat harbor

766-2377

Haines Presbyterian Church

Welcome to our Art-Full Town! www.alaskaartsconfluence.org

PO Box 1664 Haines, AK 99827 907.766.3715

Ephesians 3:18

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

2013 Haines Visitor's Guide

WHERE TO FIND... Maps, Charts, Guidebooks

Alaska Backcountry Outfitter. Second Avenue. Maps, guidebooks. 766-2876. See ads page 3 and 8. The Babbling Book. Main Street. Guidebooks, topographic maps. 766-3356. See ad page 8. King’s Store. Main Street. Maps, guidebooks, marine charts. 766-2336. See ad page 8. Sheldon Museum. Main and Front streets. Guidebooks. 766-2336. See ads page 8 and 16. Haines Visitor's Center. Second Avenue & Willard Street. 766-2234.

Digital Printing King's Store. Digital and multimedia services. Main Street. 766-2336. See ad page 8.

Hair and Personal Care

The Hair Shop. Hair, skin, nail care, tanning. Walk-ins. Main Street. 766-3550. See ad page 8. Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. 766-3697 or 303-7697. See ad page 15.

Bank, Cash Machines (ATM) Dalton City, Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. First National Bank Alaska. Main Street. 766-6100. See ad page 8. Haines Quick Shop. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. See ads page 8 and 10. Harbor Bar. At the boat harbor. 766-2442. See ads page 9 and 15. Howsers Supermarket. Main Street. See ads page 5 and 8.

Newspapers, Internet, Wi-Fi AP&T WiFi Hotspots. 766-6500. wifi@aptalaska.net. See ad page 4. Chilkat Valley News. On newsstands at local stores and online at chilkatvalleynews.com. Haines Borough Public Library. Open daily. Third Avenue. See information page 13. Haines Quick Shop. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. See ads page 8 and 10. Howsers Supermarket. Main Street. See ads page 5 and 8. Olerud's Market Center. Main Street and Fourth Avenue. See ad page 8. Rusty Compass. Main Street. See ad page 9.

Auto Service, Parts

33 Mile Roadhouse. Gas, oil. 33 Mile Haines Hwy. 767-5510. See ads page 2 and 9. Bigfoot Auto Service. Fuel, parts, service, towing. 1 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-2458. See ad page 8. Canal Marine Auto Repair. Mechanic on duty. 10 Front St. 766-2437. See ad page 8. The Parts Place. Third Avenue. 766-2940. See ad page 8. Tesoro. Fuel, RV dump station, water. Haines Highway and Main Street. 766-3776. See ad page 8.

Fireworks Wildefire Pyrotechnics. 27 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-3872 or 314-0424. See ad page 5.

Car Rentals, Taxis

Captain's Choice Motel. Second Avenue. 766-3111. See ads page 5 and 9. Eagle's Nest Motel. 1 Mile Haines Hwy. 766-2891 or 800-354-6009. See ads page 9 and 10. Hotel Halsingland. Avis rentals. Fort Seward. 766-2000 or 800-478-2345. See ad page 6. Lynn View Lodge. 3.5 Mile Lutak Rd. 766-3713. See ad page 9. Ms. Lucy Shuttle and Tours. In-town tours. 303-8000. See ad page 8.

Laundromats, Showers Haines Pool. Showers available. No laundry. At Haines School. 766-2666. Moose Horn Laundry. Laundry and showers. Haines Highway and Main Street. 766-3939. See ad page 8. Oceanside RV Park. Front Street. 766-2437. See ads page 9 and 10. Port Chilkoot RV Park. See Hotel Halsingland ad page 6. 766-2000. See ad page 6.

Medical & Dental

TRAVELERS' NEEDS

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SEARHC Haines Health Center. First Avenue. 766-6300. Chilkat Valley Medical Center. Dr. Linda Keirstead. 138 Second Ave. S. 766-3701. Family practice physician. Dr. Len Feldman. Mud Bay Road. 766-3009. Public Health Nurse. Main Street. 766-3300. Dentists: Dr. Patrick Smalley. Main Street. 766-3311. SEARHC Dental Clinic. First Avenue 766-6372.

Public Phone A phone inside the Haines Visitor's Center, Second Avenue and Willard Street, may be used for local calls.

Public Restrooms Fort Seward parade grounds. Oslund Park. 1 Mile Haines Hwy. Sheldon Museum. Main and Front Streets. Small Boat Harbor. Foot of Main Street. Tlingit Park. Next to Haines Senior Center. Haines Visitor's Center. Second Avenue near Willard Street. Port Chilkoot Dock.

Weather Information 24-hour weather forecasts and marine conditions can be heard by calling 766-2727, or online at noaa.gov (enter 99827 for ZIP code) Conditions at the Haines airport: 766-2519.

Emergency Numbers Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911 (business: 766-2115) Police: 911 (business: 766-2121) Medical clinic: 766-6300

Customs and Border Protection U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 42 Mile Haines Highway, 767-5511. Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Alaska time. Canadian Customs, 42 Mile Haines Highway. 767-5540. Open: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Haines time; 8 a.m. to midnight Canadian border time (Pacific daylight). WHEN CROSSING THE BORDER: Travelers 16 years and older are required to carry a passport or a passport card when entering the U.S. Travelers 15 and under need birth certificate. Entry into Canada requires a passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license or birth certificate with photo ID. For 48 hours' travel or more, one must have $500 cash or international charge card. Exact amount of money depends on circumstances and is at the discretion of customs officials. Dogs and cats must have a rabies certificate validated within the last three years.

Propane 33 Mile Roadhouse. 33 Mile Haines Hwy. 767-5510. See ads page 2 and 9. Haines Propane. Fair Drive. 766-3191. See ad page 8.

Real Estate Coldwell Banker Race Realty. 766-3511. racerealty.com. See ad page 2.

Transportation - Marine Alaska Fjordlines. Fjord Express, daily service to Juneau. Departures from boat harbor. 766-3395. alaskafjordlines.com. See ad page 5. Alaska Marine Highway state ferry terminal. 5 Mile Lutak Rd. 766-2111. Schedule: 766-2113. Reservations: 800-642-0066. Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry. Daily passenger service. Beach Road at the Port Chilkoot Dock. 766-2100 or 888-766-2103. hainesskagwayfastferry.com. See ad page 4.

Transportation - Air Alaska Seaplanes. Scheduled flights, flight touring, charters and cargo. Service to Haines, Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus, Hoonah An Alaska Marine and Kake. Office at Haines Airport. 766-3800 or 800-354-2479 (in Alaska). flyalaskaseaplanes.com. See ad page 11. Fly Drake. Glacier Bay scenic flights and charters. 314-0675. flydrake.com. See ad page 16. Mountain Flying Service. Glacier Bay flightseeing, remote beach and glacier landings, charter flights.132 Second Ave. 766-3007. mountainflyingservice.com. See ad page 11. Wings of Alaska. Scheduled flights, flight touring, charters and cargo. Service to Haines, Skagway, Juneau, Gustavus, and Hoonah. Office at Haines Airport. 766-2030 or 800-789-9464 (in Alaska). wingsofalaska.com. See ad page 16.

Waste Disposal ACME Transfer Co. Garbage disposal. 987 Haines Hwy. 766-3826. See ad page 8. Community Waste Solutions. Trash, recycling and composting drop-off. South end of FAA Road. See ad page 15. Tesoro. Fuel, RV dump station, water. Intersection of Haines Highway and Main Street. 766-3776. See ad page 8.

Highway ferry sails near Haines in the Lynn Canal.

Churches

Baha’i s of Haines. 766-2664. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 417 Mud Bay Rd. 766-2379. Chilkat Valley Baptist Church. Sixth Avenue and Main Street. 314-0627. See ad page 8. Haines Christian Center/Assembly of God. Corner of Second Avenue and Union Street. 766-2126. Haines Presbyterian Church. 228 First Ave. South. 766-2377. See ads page 2 and 8. Klukwan Assembly of God Church. Klukwan Village, 22 Mile Haines Hwy. 767-5544. New Hope Church. 31.5 Mile Haines Hwy. 767-5449. Port Chilkoot Bible Church. Corner of Fort Seward Drive and Portage Street. 766-2629. Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Corner of Third Avenue and Dalton Street. 766-2241. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Chilkat Center for the Arts lobby. Theater Drive, Fort Seward. 766-3041. The Salvation Army. Fifth Avenue and Union Street. 766-2470.

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Eagles in Action

Wildlife

aines is known as the Valley of Eagles. In the spring, dozens soar high in the sky. In the summer, they’re likely to be perched at the waterfront or along the rivers.

But it’s late fall and winter when visitors can appreciate the phenomenal gathering of the greatest known concentration of American bald eagles. Since time immemorial, bald eagles have gathered along the Chilkat River by the thousands each winter. They come, usually from late September through January, because of a natural upwelling of warm water that allows them to feed on the late run of chum salmon when the rest of Alaska is frozen solid. It is an awesome sight to see cottonwood trees laden with eagles or hundreds of the great winged creatures perched on the river flats, waiting to tear at fish carcasses with their powerful beaks and talons. The white-headed, white-tailed birds with the penetrating yellow eyes once had a $2 bounty on their heads and were accused of depleting salmon runs and flying off with residents’ cats and small dogs. Now they are protected by the federal government and promoted as part of Haines’ economy. After years of debate between developers and environmentalists, the state formed the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in 1982. It is a 48,000-acre sanctuary for the national bird. Eagle viewing in the preserve is centered at the State of Alaska’s interpretive pullout, located adjacent to the critical habitat area, or Eagle Council Grounds, at 19 Mile Haines Highway. Historically, the gathering of eagles, concentrated mostly within the Council Grounds, is at its peak in mid-November when 3,500 or more bald eagles have been counted. The 19th annual Alaska Bald Eagle Festival set for Nov. 11-18, 2013, is timed to coincide with the peak of the eagle congregation. It’s a good time for summer visitors to return to the Chilkat Valley and experience the valley’s namesake up close. The five-day celebration includes interpretive tours of the preserve, seminars, arts and cultural events in town. Injured eagles rehabilitated at raptor centers in Alaska are returned to the wild during a special release ceremony. For more information, contact the American Bald Eagle Foundation or Haines Visitor's Center.

Eagle-viewing tips:

- Never stop a motor vehicle on the highway or its shoulders. Use the designated turnouts. Keep tripods off the roadway. - Stay off the flats where the eagles feed. - Remember the eagles are here because of food and open water. Give them adequate space by not approaching so closely that they are spooked. - Do not disturb the river’s salmon. Leave all fish‑‑‑alive or dead‑‑‑where nature has placed them.

See the Chilkoot River bears - but follow the rules Brown bears feeding along the Chilkoot River have become a great attraction in recent years. As many as a dozen bears, primarily sows with cubs, use the area, beginning at mid-summer and continuing into fall. Fishermen, photographers and sightseers using this area are expected to show responsible behavior and observe

posted rules. Following them can make the difference between a dream vacation and a nightmare. At Chilkoot River and Lake: - Stop all fishing when a bear approaches within 100 yards. - Make every effort, including releasing hooked fish, to prevent a bear from obtaining your catch. - Do not eat along the river. - Leave pets in your vehicle or have them leashed at all times. - Do not camp along the road. - Avoid fishing on the eastern river bank (opposite shore from the road). - Obey bear-crossing signs. Don't stop in the designated zone. Black and brown bears frequently share other favorite fishing holes and state parks. These general rules apply when recreating in bear country: Deposit all garbage in trash cans and Photo © Jacque Horn A fisherman gets perilously close to a brown bear at Chilkoot River, keep a clean camp. Bears have a keen sense of smell and are attracted to anything inviting attack. A distance of 100 yards is advised. that has had even slight contact with food carry the debris away. Don't eat or store food in your tent. or food smell. Keep picnic tables clean. Keep all food, including ice chests, in your When hiking, make noise to warn bears of your presence. A suddenly vehicle overnight. surprised bear may feel threatened and Never clean fish in the campground attack. area, but in a fast‑flowing stream that will

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