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CONTENTS 2016 Alaska Sailing Season

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Welcome Aboard!

A message from Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line

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Fun Takes:

Keeping Up With Carnival Cruise Line Jumping into the fun, taking Journeys to paradise and more news from the fleet

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The View From Carnival Vista

A few of our favorite things about the innovative ship that’s the future of fun

By Kelly Liszt

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Brews to Use

Get a true taste of your cruise with beers crafted in several Carnival destinations, including Alaska

By Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

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Kevin Hart’s meteoric rise to comedic superstar

By Lauren Comander

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Style For All

Innovative watches and colored gemstones that rock; start your shopping with the Brand Finder, Fun Day in Port and Local Treasures.

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Where the Wild Things Roam Your guide to spotting Alaska’s awe-inspiring wildlife

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Alaska Ports of Call

History, culture and attractions in the places you’ll visit, including the top shore excursions and local treasures to commemorate the journey

Map of Alaska Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching and the gold rush

Ketchikan

Totems and clan houses lend insight into Native history

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Regional Highlights

A glimpse of other ports near Alaska

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On behalf of all of us at Carnival Cruise Line, thank you for allowing us the privilege of creating fun, unforgettable vacation experiences for you and making memories that we hope will last a lifetime!

Today, it’s all about Carnival Vista! While I am equally proud of all the ships in our fleet (including the vessel you are on!), I can’t wait to share with you some of the exciting features you can find on our newest, largest, most innovative ship yet. When I joined Carnival Cruise Line in February 2015, this was one of the things I was most excited about — a truly groundbreaking ship, which I’ve been very proud to be a part of in the months leading to its launch in May 2016.

Carnival Vista takes its name to heart, offering incredible top-deck spaces and indoor/outdoor venues that provide guests with amazing views of the sea from virtually every angle onboard. She features a number of exciting, one-of-a-kind innovations, such as the SkyRide suspended cycling experience; the first IMAX theater on a cruise ship; Kaleid-o-Slide (our first tube slide); and our first onboard brewery in the RedFrog Pub! Not to mention our popular Fun Ship 2.0 activity, entertainment and dining choices such as Guy’s Burger Joint, developed in tandem with Food Network star Guy Fieri; and the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar. We have added some truly unique and exciting options to create what we believe is the ultimate vacation experience.

The ship also offers the widest variety of stateroom choices in the Carnival fleet, from Havana Cabanas to Family Harbor accommodations and Cloud 9 Spa staterooms, as well as our wide variety of standard accommodations — you will have so many options to choose from. I’m getting excited just thinking about it . . . We can’t wait for you to experience all that this fantastic ship has to offer!

Now, I don’t want to give everything away. So I invite you to read all about the ship in this edition of Fun Ashore! You can also learn about the other exciting activities we have going on in this issue. Of course, the talented team members onboard your ship are always there if you need anything.

Once again, thank you for choosing Carnival Cruise Line for your vacation! Bon voyage!

Christine Duffy President Carnival Cruise Line

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Keeping Up With Carnival Cruise Line

ONBOARD

ACTIVITIES

Jump in — the fun is fine!

Day or night, there’s always something fun to do on a Carnival cruise, including lots of interactive activities.

So, jump right in — it’s fun!

Youth Programs: Simply put, Carnival makes it fun for kids. Camp Carnival offers a full day of adventure for young guests, including special spaces for teens, and the Night Owls program (available for a fee) lets parents take a little “you and me time” in the evening.

Good Sports: Activities include ongoing pool and lido deck games, shuffleboard, ping pong, volleyball, basketball, miniature golf, a jogging track, varied fitness classes and even soccer, dodgeball and a ropes course on a few ships.

In Good Taste: Those who consider eating a contact sport will want to head to one or more of the cooking classes offered onboard, where chefs might teach you how to cook a steakhouse-style steak — and then give you a bite.

Mix It Up: Mixology classes get you into the mixing action, while mixology competitions let you create and mix your own custom drink — with the winning cocktail featured onboard for the rest of the cruise.

Groove for St. Jude: This fun dance activity is held once each cruise to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where seriously ill children and their families get world-class care. Participants receive a “Care to Play” T-shirt and wristband, with 100 percent of donations going directly to St. Jude, Carnival’s primary charitable partner.

Hasbro, The Game Show: This rollicking participatory show puts guests right in the middle of their favorite Hasbro games, with larger-than-life adaptations of Yahtzee Bowling, Operation, Connect 4 Basketball and other classics.

Playlist Productions: Talented performers and stunning stage effects interact in this high-tech show. Guests are invited to sing along and dance in — and out of — their seats.

FROM TOP: Groove for St. Jude participants have a great time for a great cause; a family plays Hasbro, The Game Show.

Keep up with all the good times by checking your daily Fun Times.

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Superstar Live Karaoke: Singing live with a rockin’ four-piece band while the crowd goes wild? ’Nuf said — or, maybe make that ’nuf sung.

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Rest, relax and rejuvenate. You can only play so hard, after all.

Sometimes you need a vacation from your vacation. The constant strain of lifting cocktails. The exhausting ordeal of dancing all night. When will it end?

Seriously? You actually want all this to end?

Of course not. But you do need to show some love to your skin and hair, and your feet and back will thank you for the pick-me-up massage between nightclub sessions.

Which brings us — and you — to the onboard spa and salon, where, for a fee, you can literally get head-to-toe pampering to prepare yourself for another round of fun.

Hair & Beauty Salon Alaska’s climate can be harsh on skin and hair, so treat them to one of the many indulgent services at the salon. You might even want to slip in here before your first outing, to prep your skin to do a slow brown instead of a fast burn.

Spa Carnival Interested in some head-to-toe pampering? Who isn’t? At this onboard rejuvenation station, you’ll find hot stone massages, aromatherapy, full-body wraps and other premium beauty and wellness treatments. Ahhh — we can already feel the stress disappearing.

But wait, there’s more.

Medi-Spa “In addition to our sophisticated menu of soothing spa treatment and therapies in the spectacular Cloud 9 Spa, we have a variety of offerings as part of our popular Medi-Spa program,” says Daniel Materassi, vice president of spa operations. “These non-surgical procedures include both the use of Botox and Dysport for the elimination of wrinkles and fine lines, as well as Restylane, which leaves skin beautiful and younger looking.

Combining a Medi-Spa treatment with our vast array of massages and facials makes for a perfect way to spend the day at our luxurious spa.”

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Body Care Soothing, energizing back and foot rubs are just the beginning.

Now’s the time to add something new from the massage menu.

Start your cruise with a seaweed detox, go for an energy-rebuilding herbal poultice in the middle and come back any time for a hot-stone massage. Have you been contemplating acupuncture for lingering discomfort or pain? Licensed acupuncturists are standing by.

Guy Things In addition to the regular menu of spa, men get some cool extras: classic barbershop shaves, facials that soothe the skin and even a little touch-up to erase the gray. Oh boy!

Teen Treats Ditch mom, dad and the sibs and head to ZSpa, created with you in mind. Massages, mani-pedi services, hair styling and specialized fitness classes are just what you need — just what we all need, really, but you don’t have to deal with the rest of us here.

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WHAT’S IN STORE

Sweet Deals and Sweeter Memories at The Fun Shops Now that you’ve relaxed and refreshed yourself on this cruise, we think you’re ready for a little retail therapy. Start your rejuvenation at The Fun Shops.

These onboard boutiques offer an incredible variety of treats and treasures.

You’ll find the latest styles from some of the world’s most sought-after brands, and with tax and duty free prices, you’ll never have a better opportunity to make them your own — or to make a big impression on the people on your gift list.

Here’s where you can take home the top names in cosmetics, fragrance (for men and women), fashion, jewelry and watches, including many choices you’ll find only onboard. Got a whiskey or scotch connoisseur on your gift list? Our premium brands will hit the spot. Looking for a cute outfit for lunch with a friend, a fine timepiece to keep you on track or a brilliant diamond or gemstone necklace to glam things up in the club tonight? It’s all here.

But it’s not really about the things you buy — it’s about the memories they capture. The Fun Shops’ expert associates love nothing more than helping you commemorate the cruise by guiding you to the perfect purchase. They’re even more thrilled to help you create unique memories by orchestrating an unforgettable wedding proposal, graduation celebration or other special happening.

Here onboard, shopping really is an event. You never know when a party’s going to pop up and give you a chance to design your own jewelry, taste delicious cocktails or discover new designers. The prices are even more irresistible, with lots of bonus buys and one-of-a-kind deals. Many are one-time-only, so be sure to check your Fun Times for the latest news on shopping events and promotions.

“We’re proud of the selection and the unbeatable prices at The Fun Shops, but that’s really just the beginning,” says William Butler, vice president of retail services. “From exciting events to caring, expert associates, it’s all about creating special moments and putting the guest at the center of it all.”

The Fun Shops are open on sea days and in the evening when the ship has left port. Stop by and let us help you find something fun and fabulous!

TIME FOR

A COLD ONE Everything is bigger and bolder in Alaska, probably including your thirst. Now, after a day of hiking on glaciers, watching lumberjacks step nimbly in logrolling contests or otherwise exploring the Great Land, you can savor a full-flavored beer with all the character of the frontier.

You have two delicious choices: Alaskan Amber and Alaskan White. They’re brewed right in Juneau by the Alaskan Brewing Co., the 67th independent brewery in the United States and the first brewery in Juneau since Prohibition. Including the two served onboard, Alaskan Brewing Company creates more than a dozen year-round and seasonal beers reminiscent of local beers brewed during the Gold Rush era.

Carnival is serving locally brewed craft beers on several other itineraries to U.S. ports. To learn more, see “Brews to Use” on page 42.

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SHORE

EXCURSIONS Enhanced port tours create unforgettable experiences.

Whiling the afternoon away in a luxury villa with your own personal chef and wait staff. Dining with friends at a world-famous restaurant. Hunting for buried treasure with the kids.

This is how the other half goes on vacation, right?

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Nope. It’s how you go on vacation, when you take one of Carnival’s enhanced shore excursions.

Carnival has dramatically expanded its shore excursion offerings, adding exclusive experiences, customized private tours and family-friendly enhancements such as complimentary beachside activities, value pricing and free tours in select ports for children under age 5.

The enhanced options give Carnival cruisers nearly 1,200 unique landside experiences in more than 50 ports of call throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, the Bahamas, Canada, New England, and Central and South America.

“Shore excursions are an important part of the Carnival vacation experience, and we’ve gone to great lengths to provide our guests with even more choices and offer families unique value-added services and pricing options that are exclusive to Carnival,” says Amilcar Cascais, vice president of tour operations.

HERE’S JUST A TASTE:

Exclusive “Only-On-Carnival” Tour Options

• Cozumel: La Casa en la Playa — Five hours of luxury and authentic Mexican cuisine for up to 30 people at a beach house with a personal chef and wait staff.

• Ocho Rios: Eat, Drink & Dance — Includes a delicious meal at Miss T’s Kitchen, featured on Guy Fieri’s Family Cruise on Food Network.

Family-Friendly Services and Tours

• Freeport: Family Beach Escape — Sandcastle building competitions, treasure hunts and face painting for the kids; relaxation and tropical drinks for the grown-ups.

With lunch and water-craft rentals for all.

• Nassau: Family Treasure Hunt with Lunch at Blue Lagoon — Discover hidden treasures, collect clues and answer trivia questions to win the Pirate’s Bounty! Then soak up the sun and enjoy lunch at Blue Lagoon Island.

Unique Valued-Added Options

You have lots more choices if you’re looking for a more authentic landside experience, with exclusive private tours tailored to your personal preferences.

Experienced local guides take you beyond mere sightseeing for a truly up-close-and-personal view of the destination.

Finally, there’s the Shore Excursion Best Price Guarantee — the only one of its kind in the cruise industry, providing a 110 percent refund (as a shipboard credit) in the unlikely event that you find a better price on a similar tour.

TOP: Splashing it up on one beach.

ABOVE: Relaxing at another.

Visit the onboard shore-excursion desk for full details or to book one of these enhanced tours.

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SEEKING

NEW HORIZONS

Carnival Journeys takes you farther.

Ever wish you could get to know a little more about the spectacular destination you’re visiting with Carnival? Well, this one’s for you.

Carnival Journeys, a limited series of special sailings, takes cruisers on amazing voyages that fully immerse them in the culture and adventure of the destination. Launched in late 2015 and continuing through 2016, Carnival Journeys sails to destinations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, Hawaii, Mexico and the Bahamas.

The collection also offers special onboard experiences in dining, entertainment and enrichment.

INTRIGUING ITINERARIES

On unique, longer journeys of 9 to 15 days, you’ll get to explore less traveled, more exotic locations, such as Tobago, Grenada, La Paz, Martinique, Bonaire and Ixtapa.

AMAZING ACTIVITIES

On these cruises, getting there really is a big part of the fun.

Carnival Journeys voyages include shipboard experiences tailored to each itinerary and presenting authentic local experiences: • Authentic Eats: Chefs from select destinations present onboard cooking demonstrations and, for a fee, bring guests to their restaurants and to local markets in search of delectable regional specialties.

• Local Entertainment: Participants get a close-up look at their destination through performances of music, dance and other folkloric shows onboard or in port.

• Throwback Sea Day: Step back to 1987 and have a retro day at sea with all the trimmings of 1980s cruising: pool and deck games; old-school dining options (save room for the midnight buffet!), a white-glove Captain’s Celebration and more.

• Crew Connections: The ship’s captain, cruise director, hotel director and other crew members host informative question-and-answer sessions about shipboard life — and then perform in a special show you do not want to miss!

Christine Duffy, Carnival president, says the cruise line created Carnival Journeys “to offer our existing customers even more options while helping us to attract those guests who have not had the opportunity to sail with Carnival and may be enticed by these longer, more exotic itineraries.”

Programs on specific itineraries are subject to change. To learn more, visit carnival.com/journeys.

Martinique is one of Carnival Journeys’ featured destinations.

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• Academy of Fun: Enroll in the Academy of Fun (full scholarships for all!) and you’ll get a lively education. Learn celestial navigation from a ship officer, get schooled in social media, improve your photography skills — with these and other onboard courses you’ll discover that learning can be the most fun of all.

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The View From

CARNIVAL VISTA

By Kelly Liszt

It’s clear sailing ahead for the innovative ship that’s the future of fun.

Behold Carnival Vista, the biggest ship Carnival Cruise Line has ever built. The 133,500-ton vessel is Carnival’s most innovative ship yet, bringing fun to nearly 4,000 guests on exciting itineraries in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

“As our largest and most innovative ship, Carnival Vista is the result of years of planning and the efforts of thousands of workers who designed and constructed this magnificent vessel,” says Ben Clement, the cruise line’s vice president of new builds. “Nearly two years under construction, Carnival Vista takes the Carnival cruise experience to unprecedented heights with a number of unique innovations not found on any other ship. It is truly the ‘future of fun.’ ” 36 Fun Ashore Carnival Cruise Line

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CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW LEFT: High-tech treatments in the atrium; the ship sets sail for fun and adventure; the Kaleid-o-Slide; the Havana Bar & Pool.

Christine Duffy, Carnival’s president, says the ship “builds on our position as the number one cruise line for families. We’ve created some truly exciting spaces aboard Carnival Vista that families will simply love. From nautical-themed Family Harbor staterooms and the first IMAX theater at sea to massive outdoor spaces featuring our largest water slide ever and the one-of-a-kind Sky Ride suspended cycling experience, both the young and the young at heart will have a vacation of a lifetime on Carnival Vista.”

The ship also offers unforgettable dining experiences, says Gus Antorcha, executive vice president of guest shipboard operations.

“Dining is a highlight of any vacation and on Carnival Vista, we’re offering the widest variety of culinary options at sea,” Antorcha says. “Whether it’s a delicious hand-crafted burger created by celebrity chef Guy Fieri at Guy’s Burger Joint, lobster rolls and other New Englandinspired fare at the new Seafood Shack, a craft beer at our first-ever onboard brewery at the RedFrog Pub or an intimate meal at the Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse, there’s something for every mood or taste aboard Carnival Vista.

And don’t forget 24-hour ice cream and pizza!”

As if anyone could forget 24-hour ice cream and pizza.

The dream is a reality at last. There’s only one thing left to do: Get ready for the WOW. Bigger Ship, Even Better Guest Experience SkyRide is a thrilling suspended cycling experience on the upper deck — an industry first. Step inside one of the capsules and put the pedal to the air, powering your way around an 800-foot-long track encircling the ship’s rope course and enjoying the view 150 feet above the ocean.

Ready to cool off? Head to WaterWorks and hop inside the grooviest waterslide ever. The Kaleid-o-Slide is a 455-foot-long twister, the cruise line’s longest slide and its first raft-riding tube ever. Brilliant light effects inside

simulate the feeling of sliding through a kaleidoscope, making for an exciting, colorful whoosh downward, ending with a brisk, refreshing splash.

For a more refined way of cooling off, the Havana Bar and Pool at the stern of the shop on the promenade deck is just the place. It’s an exclusive tropical paradise by day and a lively, fun-for-everyone music and dancing hotspot by night. Enjoy the ocean view and old-time Cuban resort atmosphere while taking a dip in the pool, relaxing in the spa or lazing on a sun lounger. Find a seat at the nearby Havana Bar and sample complimentary Cuban-style snacks. Sip a Cuban cocktail such as a classic mojito with muddled fresh mint, or try a traditional daiquiri while taking in the gorgeous seascape.

If beer is more your thing, the next-generation RedFrog Pub has something extra special: its own microbrewery right onboard. The RedFrog Pub features live music, games, great bar snacks — everything there is to love about Carnival’s popular RedFrog Pubs, only with a selection of signature microbrews handcrafted in vats nearby.

The ship also boasts the first IMAX theater at sea, part of the Carnival Multiplex that also includes the multi-dimensional Thrill Theater. The massive screen stands a towering three-decks high. Grab some popcorn (from the nearby concession stand), settle in your seat and enjoy first-run movies as you sail along the ocean.

A World of Dining Options Fasten your taste buds and get them ready for a culinary adventure. Sushi and Asian favorites, Italian dishes and made-to-order pizza, sizzling steaks, lobster rolls, juicy burgers, tasty tacos, tried-and-true comfort food and more — they’re all available onboard. And on Carnival Vista, many of these dining venues feature al fresco seating on the promenade deck, so you can enjoy your meal with an extra helping of breathtaking ocean view.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Family Harbor stateroom; Cherry on Top; RedFrog Pub.

Fun Finds in The Fun Shops The ship takes shopping to the next level — literally. Already an irresistible destination for those in search of fine jewelry, watches, fashion and more, The Fun Shops on Carnival Vista need a second deck to fit all that style.

And the sweet life gets even sweeter at Cherry on Top , the candy-and-more store, where you’ll find a special counter serving premium ice cream and all the luscious toppings you could ask for.

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Innovative Accommodations It looks like Carnival has gone the extra mile — or rather, the extra square foot — with exclusive accommodations, starting with the Havana staterooms and suites. Step inside one of these and feel like you’ve come home to your own island resort. Conveniently located near the Havana Bar, pool and club, each room features unique, tropical décor.

Havana Cabanas kick it up a notch with extralarge outdoor lounging space. And Havana Cabana suites include a luxurious rain shower inside as well as a welcoming hammock waiting outside.

Family Harbor staterooms and suites, also a Carnival Vista exclusive, feature fun, nautical décor and are spacious enough for the whole family to spread out and relax in comfort.

Their strategic location near the Family

Harbor Lounge helps, too. This 24-hour spot serves breakfast in the morning and yummy snacks during the day. (Cookies and milk, anyone?) Families can also take advantage of the lounge’s concierge service, great for making specialty dining reservations, shore excursion plans and more. Here’s what’s even better: Families staying in Family Harbor staterooms and suites enjoy other benefits too, like kids under 12 eating free in most specialty onboard restaurants. Parents get a night off with a free evening of Night Owls late-night activities.

All the Fun Ship 2.0 Bells and Whistles There’s plenty of fun for all, not just families.

The ship includes all the elements of Fun Ship 2.0, a collection of entertainment, dining and recreation initiatives the cruise line rolled out in 2011 and has featured on all its new ships.

Guest favorites include Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrog Pub, Havana Bar, Punchliner Comedy Club and Hasbro, The Game Show, a live version of several popular Hasbro board games.

The Future of Fun So immense and so innovative, Carnival’s latest is, for now, in a class all its own. But that will soon change.

Be on the lookout for a yet-to-be-named Vista-class vessel, making its debut in 2018.

VITAL STATISTICS LAUNCH

May 2016

GUESTS 3,954

ONBOARD CREW 1,450

WEIGHT

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LENGTH

1,055 feet

ITINERARIES

Summer 2016 in Europe, with year-round Caribbean voyages starting in November 2016

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GET A TRUE TASTE OF YOUR CRUISE WITH BEERS CRAFTED IN SEVERAL CARNIVAL PORTS.

Craft beer aficionados can now indulge their passion by hoisting a mug of locally crafted suds at sea. Carnival Cruise Line is offering regional beers brewed in several of its ports, giving guests the chance to drink like a local while at sea.

Carnival brought the brews aboard to help guests enjoy a trend that’s really taken off in recent years, says Eddie Allen, vice president of beverage operations. “As a beer drinker myself, I saw a need for the addition of some really quality American craft beers. Being an international brand with ships floating across the globe, we had to find ways to work with our brewery friends to provide craft beer both fleet-wide and regionally.

We’re really excited to offer beers like Sam Adams Boston Lager and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, while also offering regional favorites like Alaskan Brewing, Heavy Seas and Cigar City.”

So, what exactly makes a beer “craft”? According to the Brewers Association, a craft brewer y must be “small, independent and traditional” — producing no more than 6 million barrels of beer per year, at least 75 percent owned or controlled by a craft brewer, and with at least 50 percent of its beer’s volume consisting of both traditional ingredients (like malted barley) and innovative ones (like chipotle or lemon zest).

What’s On Tap You’ll find choices from Alaskan Brewing Company on itineraries that visit the 49th state. Launched by Marcy and Geoff Larson in 1986, it’s the first independent brewery in Juneau since Prohibition. The duo researched shipping records from Douglas City Brewing Co. (1899–1907) and newspaper articles from that period, and managed to find the ingredients and brewing method for its most popular beers. They began experimenting with the Gold Rush-era brew and ended up with what’s now known as their Alaskan Amber.

Also poured on select itineraries: Baltimore’s Heavy Seas beer, established by Hugh Sisson, the man behind Maryland’s very first brewpub; Latin-culture-infused suds from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, Florida; a tropical brew from Hawaii’s Maui Brewing Co.; New Orleans’ fruity Abita; the Old Worldinfluenced Shiner from Texas; and Carnival’s own private-label draught beer, ThirstyFrog Red. “Guests want to try new and exciting things,” says Allen. “[They can] drink their favorite beers from back home on board our ship, but it also gives them an opportunity to try beer that isn’t available to them back home.”

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AUTHENTIC FLAVOR Here are some of the local breweries and their craft beers served on select Carnival itineraries, in addition to the cruise line’s own ThirstyFrog Red:

ALASKA

ALASKAN BREWING CO. Alaskan Amber: A richly malted beer made with glacier-fed water, European and Pacific Northwest hops and premium pale and specialty malts Alaskan White Ale: Based on a Belgian-style witbier (“white beer”); a soft, slightly sweet base with the aroma of coriander and a crisp, citrus finish

BALTIMORE

HEAVY SEAS BEER Loose Cannon: A triple-hopped beer with a strong malt backbone and notes of grapefruit, herbs and pine Cross Bones: Also triple-hopped, with floral and citrus notes and a strong malt backbone

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SPOETZL BREWERY Shiner Bock: A lightly hopped American-style dark lager Shiner Premium: A traditional golden lager, crisp and slightly sweet

HAWAII

MAUI BREWING CO. Bikini Blonde Lager: Brewed with floral hops and pilsner and Munich malts for a smooth, refreshing taste Mana Wheat: An unfiltered American-style wheat ale infused with golden pineapple, with a cloudy look from yeast suspended in the liquid

NEW ORLEANS

ABITA BREWING COMPANY Amber: A Munich-style lager brewed with pale and caramel malts and German perle hops, with a malty, slightly caramel flavor Purple Haze: A lager brewed with pilsner and wheat malts and vanguard hops, with raspberries added after filtration for a fruity aroma and subtle purple color

TAMPA, FLORIDA Keep an eye out for additional specialty beers from breweries in New York, California and Florida, setting sail aboard the Fun Ships in the near future.

CIGAR CITY BREWING Florida Cracker: A Belgian-style white ale brewed with unmalted wheat, orange peel and coriander, named for the “cracker” whip used by Florida cowboys in colonial days Invasion Pale Ale: A citrusy ale with a tropical aroma, a light caramel character and a finish that releases tropical and citrus hop flavor and bittern ess Fun Ashore Carnival Cruise Line 43

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A MATTER

By Lauren Comander

Philadelphia phenomenon Kevin Hart’s meteoric rise from Buffalo wing target to history-making headliner.

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Back when Kevin Hart was known as Lil’ Kev the Bastard and trying out his stand-up routines across the City of Brotherly Love, the young comedian wasn’t feeling much love. The comedy scene was a small one, where hopefuls stood in small rooms before unruly crowds who thrived on seeing wannabes flop.

Still, when he took the mic on a seemingly promising night and launched into a series of jokes, Lil’ Kev didn’t see it coming.

But he certainly felt it. A Buffalo wing — minus a bite — nailed him in the face.

“Simply because the person wasn’t happy with my style of comedy!” he recalls incredulously.

So what did Lil’ Kev do, other than maybe wipe the sauce from his cheek? “I politely got off the stage, but I came back the following week. It’s not about how you get knocked down.

It’s about how you get up. I’ve always gotten back up. Always.”

Nearly two decades later, he got back up on a Philadelphia stage, this time with a gold mic stand and as Kevin Hart. With some impressive titles after his name: Comedy Superstar (Rolling Stone). Comedic Genius (MTV Movie Awards). And that night in August 2015, a new one: First Comedian to Sell Out an NFL Stadium (Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, in front of 53,000 people).

You can be sure there were no Buffalo wings hurled on stage.

He scored a touchdown with his hometown performance, garnering rave reviews from fans and critics alike — and it’s all captured on film for Kevin Hart: What Now?, released by Universal Pictures.

“Being the first comedian to ever sell out a football stadium is unreal, and having the opportunity to make history in the city I’m from is amazing!” he says. “It’s a dream come true.”

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No dream seems too big for Hart. He has completed three wildly successful comedy tours, hosted Saturday Night Live twice and starred in blockbusters such as The Wedding Ringer and Ride Along — not to mention his role for the small screen, a fictionalized version of himself on Real Husbands of Hollywood. He has four major Hollywood films (at last count) scheduled for release in 2016.

The 36-year-old with a net worth, according to Forbes, of $28.5 million says that despite his rocky start, he never doubted success would follow. Still, he’s brutally honest about his early days.

“I sucked in the beginning!” he says. “[My jokes were] black-white/these are the things/don’t you hate it when . . . It wasn’t personal.”

Along came mentor Keith Robinson, who convinced Hart to open up about life’s challenges so his audience could relate and laugh along with him. “I became a person that has emotion,” he says. “That’s something I had to learn, and it became the key to success: not being afraid to open up and be myself on stage.”

For better or worse, Hart had the material to draw on from his rough-and-tumble upbringing in

Philadelphia. His parents divorced when he was around 4 years old. His mother, Nancy, raised him and his older brother in a studio apartment while his father chased a drug habit and drifted between lockup and rehab.

He gives her credit for his success because she taught him to stay the course. “She said I could have whatever I wanted as long as I put my mind to it,” he says.

So when Hart told her he’d be pursuing a career as a comedian, she didn’t laugh. She gave him a year, agreeing to pay his rent while he worked the circuit.

“So I put my all into it and worked my hardest to obtain my goal,” he says.

As his star rose, he heeded the advice of his predecessors. Jerry Seinfeld advised him not to be afraid of talking about things others aren’t talking about and to never fear creativity. Chris Rock told him to travel the world and be funny everywhere.

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FAMILY MATTERS

When he’s not crisscrossing continents on tours and movie sets, Hart prefers to kick back in his opulent suburban Los Angeles mansion with his family, especially the children he shares custody of with ex-wife Torrei Hart: daughter Heaven, 10, and son Hendrix, 7.

“My kids think I’m the coolest thing walking the earth – If they didn’t, that would be a problem!” Hart says. “I’m a fun dad!”

He’s also a taskmaster determined to hand down a strong work ethic and an appreciation for their privileged lifestyle. “I believe in rules,” he says. “Do your work. Succeed in school. Treat others with respect.”

That said, the funnyman routinely draws chuckles by spotlighting his own family’s warts, something they don’t take personally “because it’s never done with an intent to hurt,” he explains.

But there are some topics Hart won’t broach: “I certainly won’t touch political humor or homophobia.

You don’t want to be a person that seems degrading or attacking. I’m a positive person who motivates people to do better.”

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HART HEALTH

Kevin Hart at Spike TV’s 2013 Guys Choice awards.

Hart, a self-described fitness freak who visits the gym daily and regularly posts pictures of his workouts online, is determined to get his fans moving too. During his What Now tour, he teamed up with Rally Health and Nike to organize 5K runs with his fans on show days.

“Mental health and physical success go together, and it’s all about giving people that little push,” says Hart, who sometimes makes his workout a family affair by sweating alongside his kids.

The comedian has always enjoyed an active lifestyle and is a favorite of the NBA All-Star Celebrity game, winning MVP four times.

Fitness, he says, is no joke. “I’m just a guy trying to take care of myself. You get one body and if you don’t take care of it, you lose your life. Exercise and eat right.”

His favorite food to splurge on? Believe it or not — Buffalo wings.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2016 Ride Along 2

Hart says he remains grounded and relatable, but also has to keep up with his self-proclaimed identity as a “comedic rock star.”

“I have my fair share of jewelry!” says the confessed watch fanatic with a penchant for bling.

“It’s about putting on a show. I can’t have the title of ‘Comedic Rock Star’ if I’m not going to fit the identity of a rock star, so I get all the bells and whistles to ring true to the title. I enjoy my stuff — I have no complaints at all!”

The What Now tour, which traveled on eight tractor-trailers, reportedly cost $7 million to $8 million to produce. “I want to woo people the minute I walk onto the stage, and I want my fans to walk away with an experience,” he says.

Hart, known for getting very little sleep, shows no signs of slowing down. “Stand-up comedy is something that I will always do!” he vows. “I’m a comedian first. I love it!” But he continues to look for ways to expand his brand and says offers for roles and projects continue to pour in, bigger and better than ever. “My goals are simply to become a mogul. I have my hand in a lot of pots, and I want the pots to continue to cook.”

2016 Central Intelligence 2016 The Secret Life of Pets 2015 Get Hard 2015 The Wedding Ringer 2014 Ride Along 2014 Think Like a Man Too 2013- Real Husbands PRESENT of Hollywood (TV series) 2013 Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain 2012 Think Like a Man 2011 Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain 2010 Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny 2010 Little Fockers 2009 Kevin Hart: I’m a Grown Little Man 2004 Soul Plane

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FROM TOP: Will Ferrell as James and Kevin Hart as Darnell in Get Hard, a Warner Bros. Pictures release; Hart as Cedric, gambling at Planet Hollywood in Screen Gems’ Think Like a Man Too.

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A PI LOT ’ S WATCH S H O U L D E N D U R E E V E RY T H I N G T H E PI LOT D O E S .

The Bremont MB range is built in collaboration with British firm Martin-Baker, the pioneers of the ejection seat. At their test centre, the watches are strapped to the wrist of a crash-test dummy and shot out of the cockpit. Enduring forces of between 12G and 30G in the process.

But this doesn’t mean the MB is built for endurance at the expense of performance. It’s a beautifully-engineered mechanical chronometer certified 99.998% accurate by COSC.

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Take a look at the brightest blue glaciers and you will begin to know the color of Paraiba Tourmaline, except Paraiba is this color made doubly intense. Described by experts as “neon” or “electric”, the blue of Paraiba Tourmaline is unlike anything you’ve probably seen before. Is there any point in trying to show a gemstone so unbelievably blue that a camera can’t capture its intensity and a printing press can’t recreate its depth?

A stone so remarkably blue that it can’t be shown on paper?

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TEST OF TIME PRECISION IS EVERYTHING TO THESE FIVE BRANDS THAT TAKE THE ART OF TIMEKEEPING TO A NEW LEVEL.

By Andrea Carneiro To most consumers, the luxury watch is a status symbol: a way to express their individual style, an accessory to complement their attire or, at its most basic, a way to tell time. But for some in the sports world, a timepiece means everything. Accurate timekeeping down to a millisecond can mean the difference between first and second place, or a gold or silver medal. In the spirit of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics (official timekeeper: Omega), here’s a look at five luxury watch brands raising the competitive stakes.

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Longines Boasting the oldest registered logo of any watchmaker, this Swiss house has been producing watches since 1832. Its history with sporting events winds through baseball (think some of the early scoreboard clocks at Yankee and Shea stadiums, as well as Crosley Field), basketball (they were the “official timepiece of the Los Angeles Lakers” in the 1970s and ’80s) and the Kentucky Derby since 2011, when it was named the race’s official timekeeper. Today the company remains the official timekeeper of the French Open, an honor bestowed on them in 2007, and count tennis greats Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf as ambassadors of the brand. This year, in anticipation of the tournament, the brand unveiled a new chronograph that keeps time to one hundredth of a second: the Conquest 1/100th Roland Garros. Created as a tribute to the French Open, the watch was designed and engineered especially for high-precision timing and features touches of orange — paying homage to both Roland Garros’ iconic clay courts and the stadium’s logo.

Tissot Acting as the official timekeeper for MotoGP, ice hockey, cycling, the FIE Fencing World Championships, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and others through the years, is a job that luxury Swiss brand Tissot takes seriously. Calling their timekeeping role a privilege and responsibility, Tissot prides itself on “absolute accuracy” in all efforts, including motorsports (where riders can be separated by just thousandths of a second) and fencers (milliseconds). In fact, ties to sports are so ingrained in the brand that parent company Swatch announced in April 2015 the naming of the complex in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland — home to the city’s two largest sports clubs. The brand also held the title of official timekeeper at the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, presenting the best players with a specially engraved Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar watch.

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Clockwise from top left: Longines Conquest Classic; Derrick Rose, formerly of Team USA, in action at the FIBA World Cup basketball game versus Mexico in 2014; Longines Ambassador of Elegance Simon Baker at Royal Ascot 2015; Tissot Flamingo.

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Clockwise from left: Omega Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016” Limited Edition; Rolex Yacht-Master II; participants in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup boat race in Porto Cervo, Italy; Omega official time clock for Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi, Russia; Tissot ambassador Roger Federer at the 2013 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia.

Role x Arguably the most wellknown luxury watch brand in the world, Rolex has maintained close relationships with more than a few sports around the globe, including tennis, golf and sailing, as well as equestrian tournaments. Holding court as the official timekeeper of Wimbledon since 1978, Rolex features ambassadors such as Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki, but its ties to yachting are just as deep.

A sponsor of some of the most pres-

tigious regattas in the world, Rolex is known for their Yacht-Master II, a unique regatta chronograph designed to give both experienced yachtsmen and sailing hobbyists a racing edge.

The watch, which showcases a special countdown feature to sync with race times, was created especially for yacht racing with a face designed to be legible in all conditions, programmable memory and a winding crown that is resistant to water pressure at depths of up to 300 feet.

Omega Calling athletes the embodiment of the Olympic motto of “faster, higher, stronger,” Omega returns this year as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games, measuring “the memorable fractions of seconds and millimeters of each race and every event.” Since 1932, the brand has worked closely with the famed event, taking credit that year for the first occasion that winners and medalists were timed to the nearest 1/10th of a second and supplying 30-caliber 1130 stopwatches, which were used in all the competitions. The innovation of those stopwatches? A split-second facility that meant intermediate times could also be measured. Omega’s timekeeping was once again put to the test in 2008, when Michael Phelps defeated Milorad Čavić by just a hundredth of a second. In honor of its 27th time as official timekeeper of the games, Omega launched the Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016” Limited Edition.

The watch, modeled after the original 1969 Omega Seamaster, features subtle stitching in yellow, green, red and black along each side as a nod to the iconic Olympic rings. Fittingly, only 316 pieces will be produced.

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INNOVATIVE TIMEPIECES THAT GIVE EVEN THE MOST SKILLFUL PILOT A COMPETITIVE EDGE.

By Haley Struthers Even with GPS and an instrument panel packed with sophisticated controls and indicators, the simple wristwatch is still one of the pilot’s most-relied-on devices.

Sure, experience informs execution and maneuvering, but what sets a veteran apart from a novice is a skillful balance of know-how and “what now?” — all of which is easier when you’re wearing a trusty timepiece.

Consider the Bremont Wright Flyer, especially if you’re an American-history buff. The watch, an ode to two of the greatest and earliest pilots there ever were, Orville and Wilbur Wright, showcases Bremont’s first ever proprietary movement, the BWC/01. It is produced in limited quantities and features a piece of wing cloth from the 1903 Wright Flyer, the brothers’ first successful foray into aviation, which means the wearer will literally have a piece of history with him at all times.

Bremont Wright Flyer in rose gold.

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Watch-brand Zenith recognized another pioneer in aviation with the Pilot Type 20, a later evolution of the pilot watch created for Louis Blériot to wear on his journey over the English Channel in 1909 (a 37-minute flight incited by a dare from the Daily Mail). The timepiece helped set certain aviation standards: a crown built for gloved handling, a large dial, oversized Arabic numeral font and luminescent coating. Blériot’s watch, like many sold today, withstood fluctuations in temperature and atmospheric pressure as well as sudden jolts.

Clockwise from left: Zenith Pilot Type 20; Breitling Chronomat 44; Omega Speedmaster; IWC Big Pilot Top Gun.

Unlike the innovations introduced with the Type 20, some pilot-watch features don’t always stand the test of time. IWC’s Big Pilot Top Gun, which was designed with numerous military specifications in mind, is a staple for both the aviation-watch industry and the brand itself.

Thanks to its pronounced crown, the Top Gun was perfect for pilots needing to wear thicker gloves while flying in unheated cockpits. Though today the innovation is more aesthetic than ergonomic, the crown remains one of its signatures. Ernst Benz’s Instrument series also is more about form than function, featuring a collection of watches whose dials are reminiscent of the cockpit gauges produced in the 1960s and ’70s.

As aviation continues to evolve, the next frontier for watchmakers is outer space. Omega has found its way to the International Space Station with the Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph, a NASA-approved timepiece for all piloted space flights. Breitling, known for their precision-made chronometers useful to aviators, has made a fan in astronaut Mark Kelly. Over the course of six space shuttle missions, he’s worn various models, namely for their illuminated dials that offer quick readability in low light. “For a pilot, a watch is a really important thing to have — not just to hit targets, but taking off on time, landing on time, being on schedule,” says Kelly. Flight delays? Not on his watch.

Get to know

Breitling Jet Team Leader Jacques “Speedy” Bothelin knows the synergy between aeronautics and watches quite well. He has clocked in more than 11,000 flight hours on 145 types of planes and performed around 2,800 demonstrations in 25 countries. Though Bothelin has mostly relied on a Breitling Chronomat 44 to keep the jet team’s formation, he’s been a fan of the brand since the 1970s, long before joining the team. “My first Breitling was a waterproof Navitimer,” says Bothelin of the 63-yearold Navitimer model, the world’s oldest mechanical chronograph still in production. But Bothelin still likes to try on others too. “I love discovering the new models and products. I encourage everyone to push open the door and explore what’s in the cases because it’s my favorite thing to do.” When he’s not flying, of course.

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ROCKS Glimpse the gemstones that have everyone swooning over colored stones.

By Anna Voisard Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but gemstones also make excellent company.

With options in practically every color of the rainbow, finding the perfect jewel to adorn your wrist, hand or décolletage is easy. But as is true of friends, you’ll need to get to know these stones before you find the right one — or two or three — to surround yourself with.

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Hidden Treasures In the mid ’60s, shortly after it was found deep in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Tiffany & Co. declared tanzanite “the most beautiful blue stone to be discovered in 2,000 years.” Said to be 1,000 times rarer than a diamond, tanzanite holds the honor of being the first gemstone added to the birthstone list by the American Gem Trade Association since its creation in 1912 by Jewelers of America.

A Tour of Tourmaline Tourmaline’s abundance (you’ll find it from Brazil to Madagascar) is only rivaled by the kaleidoscope of colors in which it’s found: shocking pink, neon blue, yellowish brown. Its name is derived from the Singhalese phrase tura mali, meaning “stone of mixed colors,” and according to folklore, it exists in all colors because it traveled along a rainbow and collected all of its hues. It’s that sort of whimsy that makes tourmaline — said to inspire creativity — a favorite of artists and writers.

Red Light, Green Light Alexandrite magically beams green in sunlight and a seductive red under lamplight. Russian to its core, this dual-tone jewel named for Czar Alexander II was discovered on his birthday and deemed the national stone of czarist Russia. Alexandrite’s changeable nature renders it both a symbol of good luck and misfortune.

Statement Squeeze Named after citron, the French word for lemon, citrine casts a hue that’s more golden than any citrus fruit. It shines as bright as a diamond at a fraction of the cost, making it a popular stone for statement pieces and cocktail rings. Referred to as the “success” or “merchant’s” stone by gem experts in certain circles, this yellow jewel is said to promote abundance and prosperity in all facets of life.

Royal Rocks From adorning tiaras, scepters and all sorts of royal regalia to punctuating Elizabeth Taylor’s most-prized diamond pieces, rubies transcend time and trends. The red of a ruby varies — from rich and full with a slightly bluish hue to a darker, almost-brown shade to a bright raspberry. Placed under a pillow, the ruby is said to ward off nightmares. Sleeping with gemstones: what sweet dreams are made of.

Green With History Steeped in cultural significance and global history, emeralds have been coveted for thousands of years. To the Incas and Aztecs of South America (still the center of emerald mining), this rare, green rock was considered a holy gemstone. To the Egyptians, emeralds symbolized rebirth and eternal youth, while in India, the stone is believed to bring good luck.

From top: Safi Kilima tanzanite ring; Le Vian® Passion Ruby™ ring; Mark Henry alexandrite ring.

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LOCAL TREASURES

Symbols of Alaska to Take Home and Treasure

Gold jewelry.

Claim your own piece of Alaska with a souvenir version of the state’s emblems. Look for a list of local retailers in the Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway port of call sections.

Gold The buzz started sometime after the U.S. purchase of Alaska in 1867. All-out gold fever finally struck in the 1880s. The precious metal was found in Juneau, on the Klondike River and on the beaches of Nome. Prospectors rushed to Alaska to find their own fortunes.

Knives Hunters and other outdoor ent hu sia s t s r ely on t hei r k n ives ’ sharpness, but beauty also counts for at least one: the ulu (OO-loo) knife. It has been used for thousands of years, serving as a multipurpose blade used for everything from skinning animals to trimming blocks of ice to build igloos. The original ulu had a bone, ivory or wood handle, often embellished with distinctive marks carved by the knife’s creator.

Masks Inuit masks are ranked among the finest tribal art in the world, traditionally worn by dancers in religious ceremonies

honoring the spirits of birds or animals that are hunted or need to be appeased.

The Tlingit and other coastal tribes produce transformation masks with several faces concealed within a single face, while the Aleuts create bone masks worn at burials that are broken and thrown away after completion of the funeral rites.

Ulu knives.

Sa lmon Ma ny of A la sk a’s Nat ive communities rely on salmon as a food and an economic source, and the rest of the world has caught up to them. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 oils, the “good” fats. Alaska salmon is sold fresh as whole fish, steaks and fillets, as well as preserved in cans.

Reindeer fur.

Totem Poles A traditional art form among Natives of Southeast Alaska, totem poles reflect ancestral pride by depicting the lives and history of the people who create them. They are carved out of huge cedar trees and often display carvings of animals found in the region, such as eagles, ravens, frogs, bears, wolves and whales. After they are erected, totem poles stand as long as nature permits, typically 50 or 60 years. When the pole eventually falls to the ground, it is left to decay or is used for firewood.

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See our guide to the distinctive creations that make Alaska so exceptional.

Detail of a totem pole.

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Inuit mask.

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Fur Most people think of the Gold Rush when they think of Alaska, but the region’s first hot commodity was fur.

Russian traders and Native hunters had their most profitable relationship in the early to mid-1800s.

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS

RIGHT: A grizzly bear in a snowy meadow.

OPPOSITE, FROM TOP: A bald eagle catching a fish; a young moose grazing on grass.

Roam

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Soaring Through the Sky Bald eagles, the national bird of the United States, are far more abundant in Alaska than any where else in the countr y. It ’s nearly impossible to cruise to Alaska and not see one of these fierce birds of prey, with its distinctive white head and gigantic wingspan of up to 7 feet. Watch for the white “snowball” of the eagle’s head in the tops of the trees. Once you learn to spot them, you tend to recognize them everywhere.

“During the peak of salmon spawning season , ba ld eagles feed in droves of sometimes 50 or more out over the inlets,” says Michele Morris, one of Carnival’s onboard naturalists. Morris started with Carnival on their first Alaskan cruise back in 1996, and if she’s not onboard, you can be sure to find one of the other naturalists to answer any wildlife questions you may have.

Bear Spotting Bears, both brown and black, are typically solitary animals. Grizzly bears, the mainland subspecies of brown bears, are much larger than their black bear cousins, weighing between 500 and 900 pounds and having a more prominent hump on their shoulders.

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bluish shade of gray and weigh between 200 – 500 pounds.

Black bears tend to live in dense forests, and there are about 100,000 black bears throughout the state. Grizzly bears typically live along Alaska’s southern coast, where they primarily feed on salmon. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, there can be one grizzly bear per square mile in portions of southern Alaska, especially in areas with plentiful food sources.

Spotting bears is easier than you think.

When you’re out on the ocean, look along the shoreline for shiny black rocks that stand out against the typical dull black rocks. Once you spot one, watch for any signs of movement.

Typical boulders will appear dull, but a bear’s fur looks particularly oily, and that distinct sheen will stand out against the landscape.

Once the salmon begin to swarm the rivers in late July through early September, many bears will move to the streams to feed.

Just keep in mind that bears are best when seen from a distance. If you are hiking in bear territory, especially along a river teeming with salmon, make your presence known. “If you do come across a bear, stand your ground, wave your arms in the air and speak loudly,” says Dan Irelan, a park ranger for Denali National Park & Preserve. “I had

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Alaska’s wildlife is unpredictable, captivating and raw, encompassing hundreds of species, ranging from determined salmon swimming up the rivers to spawn to the magnificent grizzlies roaming the untamed terrain in search of their next meal.

The dream of observing wildlife in its natural habitat is what lures many visitors to Alaska, a state bigger than Texas, California and Montana combined. Every moment is an opportunity to see rare animals in their natural environment. Training your eyes to properly spot wildlife means knowing not just where to look, but how to tell the difference between the wild landscape and the wild animals.

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Bald eagles in Alaska have been documented living as long as 32 years.

a bear approach me as I was walking along a river. I stood my ground and eventually the big momma bear and her curious cubs turned around, leaving me with a racing heart and a good story to tell.”

Moose It’s a deer. It’s a horse. No, it’s a giant moose! Unlike many of Alaska’s wildlife, these iconic creatures don’t stick to the wilderness. Moose seem to appear when you least expect them, whether prancing through the parking lot as you’re hopping on a tour bus or simply standing in a small pond by the side of the road, sipping the cool water as cars pass by.

Alaska has anywhere from 175,000 to 200,000 of these longlegged mammals. They’re frequently seen in areas that have been recently affected by forest fires and along the major rivers of Southcentral and Interior Alaska.

Their sheer size is hard to appreciate from a distance. A bull (male) moose stands 7 feet tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to 1,600 pounds. If that’s not massive enough, the bulls can also grow an 80-pound antler rack in a single summer. That’s about 1 pound of bone growth a day. It’s quite impressive to see how gracefully they move throughout the forest, despite all that additional weight.

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Caribou Caribou are one of the most recognized symbols of the great wild north. Much smaller than moose, caribou weigh between 175 and 400 pounds. They have the distinction of being the only member of the deer family whose males and females both grow antlers. They spend most of their time in the open country and have adapted to the cold, wind and snow of even the harshest Alaskan winters.

Caribou are difficult to spot even for wildlife peeping pros, but it’s possible with a keen eye and a little patience. In the summer, caribou spend most of their time in the remaining snow patches high on the mountains.

Keep your binoculars handy while scanning the spines of the mountains. Allow your eyes to adjust and look for out-of-place silhouettes. You just might get a peek of the elusive caribou.

Mountain Goats and Dall Sheep Agility and strength are a necessity for these all-white mountaineering ungulates (hooved animals) as they spend most of their time clambering through steep and rocky terrains.

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Dall sheep climbing high in Denali National Park.

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A caribou bull in Denali National Park; in the background is Denali, the high mountain.

their horns and you’ll know which is which: Dall sheep have ram-shaped horns that curve on the side of their head, while mountain goats flaunt pointed horns. Though they have comparable body shapes, Dall sheep can weigh up to 300 pounds. Mountain goats weigh up to 380 pounds and often seem much bigger due to their long fur and fluffy beards.

Peeping either of these two bovids will require a lot of neck bending, because these rugged climbers are high country dwellers. Dall sheep roam throughout every mountain range in Alaska. They tend to huddle in dry habitats in open alpine ridges, meadows and steep slopes.

Mountain goats, on the other hand, are most frequently found in the southeast, where they feed low in the early summer and move higher as the snow melts. If Juneau is one of your ports of call, you’re in luck. Mountain goats were actually reintroduced to Mount Juneau in 1989 and have become a common sight since the early 2000s.

From afar, both mountain goats and Dall sheep

look like small mounds of snow on the mountain, and you can easily miss them with the naked eye.

Use binoculars to scan the cliffs, and you’ll realize that, yes, that mound of snow is in fact three Dall sheep resting, or a scruffy mountain goat browsing for food. If they seem to be moving swiftly up the mountain, pay careful attention as it might mean one of their predators, such as a wolf or coyote, is nearby.

Like No Place Else The rugged wilderness may seem daunting, but the creatures that have adapted to thrive under its extreme conditions are one of the many reasons Alaska has enthralled visitors for generations.

As longtime ranger Irelan puts it, “The amazing and unusual aspects of the far north — the midnight sun, vast spaces and incredible mountain surroundings, winters of darkness and solitude, northern lights — each continue to inspire me.

Even the feel of the forest and the air itself is almost indescribable.”

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JUNEAU

Alaska’s bustling capital and gateway to Glacier Bay, Juneau charmingly blends past and present. It’s a modern city built upon the tailings of an old gold mine.

The city’s cosmopolitan style is evident in contemporary museums and office buildings, sophisticated shops and fine restaurants. Yet many are drawn to its fascinating history, which is lovingly preserved in and around its original false-fronted buildings and narrow, winding streets.

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Wildlife and nature are major attractions. The area surrounding the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is a showcase for glacial activity and boasts a network of trails to explore. Juneau is home to 114 species of birds, all five species of salmon and several species of whales — not to mention brown and black bears.

Ten miles outside the city, Admiralty Island National Monument shelters the largest brown bear population in Southeast Alaska.

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Glacier and snowcapped mountains in Glacier Bay National Park.

FUNTREKS

TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. See your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details.

Dog Sledding on Mendenhall Via Helicopter

Guests fly over Juneau’s lush rainforest and glaciercarved peaks on the way to a dogsled camp on the Mendenhall Glacier. They can drive the sled team themselves or relax in the sled while taking in the scenery. The tour ends with the chance to talk to the team’s “mushers” and take photos with the dogs.

Four Glacier Adventure Via Helicopter

Participants take a helicopter tour over 65 miles of Alaska wilderness, where wildlife sightings may include moose, bears, mountain goats and eagles. They land and walk on one of the four glaciers they view.

Sights include the Taku Glacier, the retreating Norris Glacier, the cascading Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier and the mysterious floating Dead Branch Glacier.

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Guests travel by catamaran through Stephens Passage, where whales often come right alongside.

At Orca Point Lodge on Colt Island, a feast is served before the return to Auke Bay and a scenic bus ride to Mendenhall Glacier.

Mendenhall Glacier & Wildlife Quest

Guests see Mendenhall Glacier and Alaska wildlife on a five-hour tour. In Mendenhall Valley, they pass Auke Lake and take a jet-powered catamaran through Stephens Passage. Wildlife sightings may include orca, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, bald eagles and deer.

QuickGuide Famed for: The “drive-up” Mendenhall Glacier, which survives from the Little Ice Age of more than 3,000 years ago.

It’s a Fact: The city is named after Joe Juneau, who started a gold rush with fellow prospector Richard Harris in 1880.

Whale Watching & Salmon Bake Combo

Guests can spot whales on this excursion, which includes ample opportunities to view and photograph the magnificent creatures. After the experience, guests head back to land for an outdoor feast of grilled wild Alaska salmon and other dishes, followed by a marshmallow roast and a chance to tour the historic Wagner Mine.

Signature Souvenirs: Whale-themed gifts; gold nuggets; Native art from local galleries.

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Juneau as seen from the Gastineau Channel.

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JUNEAU Juneau is the only capital with a glacier in the suburbs, the only one where you can go from gourmet dining to whale watching in less time than the average network commercial break.

The town was founded in 1880, after Joe Juneau and Richard Harris struck gold — so much gold, it seemed the veins would never run out. The works ran 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Meanwhile, the local Auk Tlingits, who had fished and hunted here for thousands of years, wondered what the big deal was and kept on creating some of the most sophisticated art the world has ever known.

People still pan for gold at Last Chance Basin,

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and the Native understanding of the landscape is still vital under the treetops at Glacier Gardens, which gives people a chance to see just what’s in the world’s largest remaining temperate rain forest. Head farther out, to the trails along Mendenhall Glacier, or helicopter up to walk on this huge remnant of the last ice age. Hop on a boat to view humpback whales feeding in the rich local waters — and you’ll still have time for shopping along Franklin Street, where everything from jewelry to the finest Native arts are just a minute’s walk from where the ships dock.

— Edward Readicker-Henderson

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Juneau’s wonder offers a stunning trip back to the Ice Age.

Icy Beauty Mendenhall Glacier is named after Thomas Corwin Mendenhall, a prominent scientist who helped oversee a crucial survey that determined the international boundary between Canada and Alaska. Previously, the famed naturalist John Muir had visited the glacier in 1879 and named it Auk Glacier in honor of a local Tlingit Indian village. Muir called the glacier “one of the most beautiful of all the coastal glaciers.”

More than a century later, Mendenhall Glacier still is one of the Inside Passage’s top natural sights.

Like all glaciers, it can be enjoyed as a spectacle flaunting sublime blue colors and ineffable textures.

At the same time, it also serves as a time capsule, an outdoor classroom showcasing Alaska’s extraordinary geology and climatic history. “This is a neat place,” said Laurie Craig, a Visitor Center interpreter. “It’s not just beautiful. You also get to see some very impressive forces that shaped this region.”

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The most accessible of all the stupendous “rivers of ice” in the Inside Passage, Mendenhall Glacier dazzles visitors and makes the region a one-of-a-kind destination.

Known as “the drive-up glacier” because it can be reached by car, Mendenhall Glacier lies just north of Juneau. It is the best known of the 38 glaciers that are fed by the Juneau Icefield, a 1,500-square-mile expanse of rock, ice and snow. Bigger than Rhode Island, the ice field is a remnant of the Little Ice Age, a period that started 3,000 years ago and lasted midway through the 18th century. The ice field is perpetually replenished by annual snowfall that often tops 100 feet, with a buildup of snow and ice up to 4,500 feet thick.

Mendenhall Glacier stretches 13 miles from the ice field in the mountains to its terminus at Mendenhall Lake, where the glacial face — half a mile wide, 100 feet thick and electric-blue — can be seen from a popular Visitor Center on the shoreline.

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Blue ice pools on Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau.

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Glacier trekkers ascend Mendenhall Glacier.

Nature On the Move The glacier may possess a frozen, still grandeur, but it’s hardly inert, Craig noted.

A dynamic, moving force, the glacier is the overflow from a vast ice field, slowly and inexorably drawn down by gravity from 4,500-foot-high mountains to its terminus near sea level. Moving at the proverbial glacial pace, the ice edges forward at an average rate of a few feet per day, taking more than 200 years to make the journey from upper elevations to the 220-foot-deep lake. “It’s like slow-moving lava,” said Craig. “It acquires wrinkles, crevasses and texture as it moves across the terrain.”

Mendenhall Glacier doesn’t just move. It displays tremendous erosive power as it grinds through the landscape. Scouring debris from valley walls and scraping underlying bedrock, the glacier burrows deep, leaving enduring marks on the topography.

Near the Visitor Center, the presence of grooved, polished rocks is evidence of the glacier’s sandpaper-like effects. The glacier is also responsible for

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the milky, gray-green cast that colors the lake, the result of “rock flour” deposited in the water when bedrock is ground into a fine powder.

Like most of Juneau Ice Field’s glaciers, Taku being the only exception, Mendenhall Glacier is receding. Since 1765, the glacier has been in a slow, gradual retreat because its rate of melting has exceeded its rate of accumulation. In the 18th century, at its maximum advance, the glacier’s toehold in the valley extended from its present position to a spot two and a half miles downward.

Today, receding ice has allowed land buried for thousands of years to re-emerge and begin a new, remarkable ecological cycle. At first, bare rock and soil are exposed, but lichens and moss soon appear.

Then grass and shrubs emerge, followed by alder, willow and other deciduous trees. Finally, Sitka spruce, western hemlock and other conifers take hold, inaugurating the new forest. “These are stages of life,” said Craig.

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South Franklin Street offers treasures to take home and nuggets of Juneau’s fascinating history.

As one of Juneau’s “can’t miss” attractions, South Franklin Street provides a well-preserved view into the past with some of the city’s oldest and most architecturally noteworthy buildings. The main thoroughfare of shops, cafés and saloons is also easy to find, running along the lively waterfront where incoming ships dock and into the historic downtown district. Navigating South Franklin Street is a lesson in Juneau’s colorful history, found in the stories of the quaint buildings that date to the early 1900s and the city’s heyday as a mining hub.

Visitors can learn about this history by joining walking tours from Juneau-Douglas City Museum or Adventure Flow, complete with guide and audio, offering stories about the old buildings and the city’s early personalities. Included is the Alaskan Hotel from 1913, featuring a beautifully preserved barroom from the period, as well as the Alaska Steam Laundry Building from 1901 which now houses a café and

shops. Or mosey past swinging doors and along sawdust floors at the historic Red Dog Saloon, where you can belly up to the bar under wagon wheel chandeliers and gawk at bear pelts, Wyatt Earp’s pistol and other curios adorning the walls.

Of course, a trip to South Franklin Street wouldn’t be complete without shopping at its many stores that feature an array of made-in-Alaska items. Stock up on the region’s most famous food – smoked salmon – caught and processed locally. With a host of gold and silver mines in the state, jewelry is another popular item sold in shops along the street, including silver bracelets with totemic designs carved by artisans from local Native tribes. Totem poles and Native art can also be found on South Franklin, as well as soap made with glacial silt from nearby glaciers. And beer lovers can take home a taste of Alaska with ales and ambers brewed with local alder-smoked malts and Sitka spruce tips.

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Where to find local mementos in port

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If it’s your first trip to Juneau, you have to stop by for the incredible meals and beautiful waterfront setting! Wild Alaskan fish & chips, hearty seafood chowder and stunning views from the bar!

2 Marine Way, Suite 124 | 907-723-2586

Alaska Fur Gallery North America’s largest fur and leather manufacturer, Alaska Fur Gallery specializes in quality furs at affordable prices with “fashion that moves.” Our furs are the perfect gift to give or receive. If you don't know furs, know your furrier! Alaska Fur Gallery, master furrier.

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Alaska Juneau Mining Company Visit one of Juneau's largest and most unique gift stores. We offer a huge selection of apparel, gifts and souvenirs with prices to fit any budget. Be sure to take a photo of the pod of Orca Whales suspended above the store.

425 South Franklin Street | 907-463-5595

Alaska Knifeworks Alaska Knifeworks is locally owned. We’re in Merchants Wharf on the beautiful downtown Port of Juneau waterfront, the gateway to Alaska’s capital city! Collectors, hikers, campers, hunters, fishermen and allaround knife geek enthusiasts enjoy our store. This is not just another souvenir store; we have custom Alaskan caribou antler pocketknives, fillet knives and top-quality ulus you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re a home chef, if you hunt or fish or if you know someone back home who loves the outdoors, this is a must-stop destination on your cruise.

Alaska Knifeworks will easily ship your purchase home; ask about FREE SHIPPING for all pocketknives! We have expert staff ready for your visit. Come see us on the waterfront in the Port of Juneau.

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Ride Southeast Alaska’s only aerial tramway! At 1800 feet above sea level, the Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway treats you to Juneau’s stunning panorama. From the Chilkat Range to Stephens Passage, the expansive views are a photographer’s dream. The short ride to 1,800 feet above sea level is a breathtaking way to see the Capital City, waterfront and surrounding mountains.

When you arrive at the Mountain House, enjoy dining with a view at the Timberline Bar & Grill, serving local seafood and a variety of dishes. Try our signature Crab Nachos, with locally brewed Alaskan Brewing beer. “Shop at the Top” in Raven Eagle Gifts & Gallery, where you’ll find something for everyone on your list. Raven Eagle features gifts, souvenirs, clothing and original, Alaska Native made art.

Then, visit the Chilkat Theatre for our awardwinning film on Tlingit history and culture, Seeing Daylight.

Outside the Mountain House, meet the Juneau R aptor Center ’s education eagle and have a personal experience with one of America’s great birds. The Nature Center’s knowledgeable staff can provide information about the trails, wildlife and environment.

Interactive displays entertain and educate all ages. On Mount Roberts, you can hike wellmaintained rainforest and sub-alpine trails.

Culturally modified trees are carved with traditional, historic images. Watch for songbirds, deer and marmots from the observation platforms. The interpretive signage and audio tour provides a wealth of information about the natural environment.

Indoors or out, there is something for all ages, interests, and abilities atop Mount Roberts!

The ADA accessible Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway runs every five minutes and tickets are good all day. Come and go at your leisure.

See your Shore Excursion Desk for tickets!

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SPOTTING ALASKA’S Playful Giants

Where to find local mementos in port Caribou Crossings Buy “Made in Alaska” products here! Showcasing over 60 of Alaska’s leading artists, they search statewide to bring you crafts found in this distinctive store. Owned and operated by a local Juneau family. Located in the goldenyellow building.

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Changing Tides Fabric And Quilting Gift Shop

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A year-round local quilt shop located in the heart of historic downtown Juneau, we are known for our great selection of Alaskan fabrics, batiks and wools. Barbara Lavallee’s quilt patterns, cross-stitch and fabric panels are designed in our Juneau studio. A “True North” quilter’s paradise!

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Global Communications Cracked phone or other cell problems? Global Communications repairs cell phones and offers SIM cards with different carriers. We also have prepaid phones. No deposit, no credit check and no cancellation fee. We are your home for cell phones and accessories, including GoPro, Marley, Scull Candy, power banks, chargers, headphones and other wireless products. The home of Boss revolution H20, ATT and more. Call to over 50 countries.

E-cigs liquid and hardware are also sold here.

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Hangar on the Wharf A local institution! Juneau’s favorite waterfront destination and the best menu in town, serving wild Alaskan seafood, hand-cut steaks, buffalo burgers and more. Over 125 beers to choose from and 25 on tap.

Come visit where the locals go!

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House of Russia Discover Juneau’s rich Russian history! Explore the enormous selection of traditional handicrafts from Russia’s top artists. For over 25 years, the local owners have individually hand-selected every object in this store. Located in the golden-yellow building near the Juneau Tram.

Every February, thousands of whales embark on their yearly migration from the sunny south to the crisp waters off Alaska. These majestic sea creatures have followed the same routes for millennia. Generations of whales have made the yearly trek north from their southern breeding grounds, and humans have often followed along.

Previously hunted throughout the oceans, Alaska’s whales now attract more gentle admirers. Visitors who flock to Alaska rarely miss a chance to see these magnificent underwater mammals in action.

Humpback whales are often spotted near Juneau and Seward as they visit nearby feeding grounds, unfazed at the ships passing nearby as they bubble feed, tail slap and sometimes even jump straight up out of the water, a spectacular sight known as breeching. One of the largest animals to have ever existed, averaging more than 40 feet in length, these gentle behemoths can be quite inquisitive and have been known to swim right up close and personal to passing ships. Minke whales, which are smaller than humpbacks but still average 24 feet in length, are often spotted in the same areas. While minkes are less inclined to engage in the same kind of aquatic acrobatics as their larger cousins, minkes remain impressive animals in their own right.

However, not all whales winter in the south. Unlike their wandering cousins, Baird’s beaked whales and orcas live off Alaska’s icy waters year-round. Baird’s beaked whales, which can reach up to 40 feet long, are seldom seen, but orcas remain fairly common. Known for their distinctive black-and-white patterns, orcas (colloquially known as killer whales) can reach up to 32 feet in length. They’re most often found in the Inside Passage near Victoria, Seward and Juneau, where many pods of orca families reside. Common orca behaviors include tail slapping and leaping out of the water while swimming, known as porpoising.

The brilliant white beluga whale also lives in the Arctic all year long, spending summers by the Alaskan shore as they follow migrating fish.

They’ve even been found upstream, visiting the Yukon River in Alaska and the St. Lawrence River in Canada to gobble up salmon. Small compared with other whales, reaching just over 14 feet, slow-moving belugas travel in groups of up to 100, gliding through the water at only 5 to 10 miles per hour.

There are plenty of other marine mammals to see, from the adorable black and white Dall’s porpoise to the massive 50-foot gray whale.

Juneau offers numerous excursions that take visitors to the best whalewatching hotspots on ships ranging from six passengers to more than 100. However, one of the best ways to see Alaska’s whales is right from the deck of a cruise ship, where onboard naturalists know how to spot them from a distance and are happy to answer questions about whale biology, habitats and history.

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Humpback whales off the coast of Juneau, a frequent sight.

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Where to find local mementos in port Juneau Artists Gallery A co-operative representing more than 20 skilled local artists, Juneau Artists Gallery features a wide variety of art and fine crafts made right here in Juneau. It’s the perfect place to find gifts for everyone on your list! Located in the Senate Building, close to the docks.

175 South Franklin Street, Suite 111 | 907-586-9891

Juneau Trading Company Located directly on Juneau’s new sea walk. Come enjoy a free cup of coffee while you shop. We promise to have everything on your list all under one roof, even buy a tour from the tour center.

720 South Franklin Street | 907-463- 4480

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Raven Eagle Gifts & Gallery Ride the Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway. Hike, dine, and enjoy breathtaking views of Juneau. Then “Shop at the Top” for original Alaska Native art, gifts and souvenirs at Raven Eagle Gifts & Gallery. You’ll find unique collectibles and something for everyone on your list! Raven Eagle Gifts & Gallery features Native artists working on site. Family-friendly, ADA-compliant.

490 South Franklin Street | 888-461-8726

Seaside Yarns Southeast Alaska’s premier yarn and fiber shopping experience.

Locally dyed in Juneau and sourced from American farmers and mills. We offer kits, gifts, exclusive patterns and lots of qiviut yarn from the musk ox. Located in historic downtown Juneau; owned by an Alaskan family.

175 South Franklin Street | 907-723 9227 seasideyarns.com | seasideyarns@gmail.com

Twisted Fish Head this way for a casual waterfront dining experience with the freshest local seafood and Alaska’s largest wine bar.

Conveniently located right next to the tram and just steps away from the cruise ship pier.

550 South Franklin Street | 907-463-5033

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Gold, found in lumps the size of beans, put Juneau on the map.

Until 1880, when Chief Kowee led prospectors Joe Juneau and Richard Harris to glittering riches, the remote wilderness spot was best known as a Tlingit Indian fishing site. Within a decade, the Juneau Gold Belt had become a booming center of hard-rock gold mining with miles of cold, dark tunnels blasted underground.

By 1915, the Alaska Gastineau Mine and Mill alone crushed a record 10,000 tons of gold-bearing ore a day. The mine, one of the world’s largest, prospered until World War I called miners to the front lines. Postwar gold prices hovering around $20 an ounce soon forced the mine to close. By then, 500,000 ounces of gold had been recovered from 12 million tons of ore.

Across the Gastineau Channel, the Treadwell Gold Mining Company helped birth a startlingly modern neighborhood with a dance hall, tennis court and indoor swimming pool.

The houses had electricity. Treadwell’s mines went on to extract nearly $70 million in gold before their sudden end in 1917 when the swimming pool mysteriously emptied and the mineshafts flooded with seawater as a result of questionable mining practices.

Today, visitors can cruise around Gastineau Channel on a replica steamboat to see the remains of the mines. The Alaska Gastineau Mine offers tours of its underground tunnels, while a marked trail leads through the Treadwell Mine Historical Park.

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FROM TOP: The JuneauDouglas City Museum, with Four Story Pole at right; exhibits share local history and culture.

It was July 4, 1959, and the eyes of an entire nation were transfixed on the quaint and attractive Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Juneau. With Mount Juneau and Tongass National Forest towering in the backdrop, politicians, authors and over half of the town’s residents gathered as an honor guard raised both the Stars and Stripes and the Alaska state flag signifying The Great Land’s official induction into statehood.

More than a half-century later, the flags still fly over a commemorative marker announcing that history was made in front of what is now the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Nestled between the Alaska State Capitol and the Alaska Fisherman’s Building, the museum is blocks away from the cruise ship docks in Juneau. The museum is hard to miss, with two totem poles flanking it, including the 34-foot Four Story Pole carved by a local Haida artist. From the origins of the museum building, to the history contained within and even the all-volunteer staff that runs it today, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum is a community-driven endeavor.

A massive topographical map of Juneau and its environs welcomes visitors upon entering. Made in 1967 by a local family, the five-by-seven-foot map gives a bird’s eye view of Juneau as it stood almost a half-century ago. Since then, the town has more than quintupled in population, while the nearby Juneau Icefield has receded.

Among the more popular museum attractions is the documentary, Juneau: City Built on Gold, which visitors watch in the video room. The museum’s Capital City gallery boasts two kiosks with interactive touch screens that show over 20 digital stories each, featuring information about Juneau’s mining, culture, politics and history. Juneau’s role in Alaska’s long haul toward statehood is also on display, from the city’s founding in 1881 to that day almost a century later that the flags were raised just outside the museum’s front door.

Hands-on exhibits allow visitors, including children, to experience what it’s like to be a Juneauite. Originally a mining museum when it was founded in 1976, the museum provides insight into the city’s golden history. The Drilling and Milling exhibit allows kids to don a hard hat and take part in simulated gold mining activities. The exhibit also features a model of the historic Treadwell mine, with sliding panels explaining its collapse in 1917.

Juneau’s fishing history is brought to vibrant life with a display featuring a 500- to 700-year-old basketry-style fish trap and footage of its excavation. Also featured is a full-size replica of the trap and a hands-on model where visitors can try to figure out how it works.

Open year round, the museum honors its building’s past as the Juneau Memorial Library (from 1951 to the mid-1980s) with an extensive collection of books by local writers, along with local arts and crafts. In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum always has temporary exhibits that feature local artists, photographers and other stories about Juneau and its eclectic residents.

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From fishing to gold to statehood, all aspects of the region’s past and some of its present are showcased in this museum.

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KETCHIKAN

Ketchikan is often referred to as the Rain Capital of Alaska, since rain often falls every day. But Ketchikanners don’t seem to mind.

In fact, they proudly predict: “If you can’t see Deer Mountain, it’s raining, and if you can see it, it’s going to rain!” So be careful when you use the phrase “Save it for a rainy day.”

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TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. See your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details.

Magnificent Misty Fjords Flightseeing

Guests fly high above the 2.3-million-acre Misty Fjords National Monument, viewing areas accessible only by boat or plane. Sights include the 1,000-foot waterfall at Big Goat Lake; the lake was named for the mountain goats that can often be spotted from the air. The floatplane lands on a pristine alpine lake or remote bay.

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour

Fishing comes alive on Aleutian Ballad, the vessel from the second season of the hit reality TV show Deadliest Catch. Bering Sea fishermen pull 700-pounds of king crabs on deck and tell tales of their watery adventures. Guests are encouraged to take photos of the catch, which includes king and snow crab, octopus and shark.

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A classic De Havilland Beaver floatplane takes guests soaring above Ketchikan and offers panoramic views of Tongass National Forest. They land at elegant George Inlet Lodge for a feast that includes smoked salmon and Dungeness crab.

Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer

QuickGuide Famed for: Totem poles; Native villages; the vast Tongass National Forest — the largest national forest in the United States.

It’s a Fact: In the 1880s, pioneers came to Ketchikan to fish for salmon rather than pan for gold.

Explorers cruise to Misty Fjords in a jet-powered catamaran. In the Behm Canal, they stop to view the sights, which include: an active bald eagle’s nest; a Tlingit pictograph; ice-carved Rudyerd Bay; and New Eddystone Rock, an immense volcanic spire. On the return trip, guests experience Native culture from a Tlingit storyteller or Native artist.

Canopy Adventure & Wildlife Expedition

Participants glide on cables through the rain forest canopy of Tongass National Forest. The experience entails seven zip lines, 4,500 feet of hightension cables, three aerial bridges and a groundbased network of nature trails and boardwalks.

Signature Souvenirs: Salmon products; miniature totem poles; other items from the boutiques on Creek Street.

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KETCHIKAN Ketchikan peeks out of the mist like a hidden treasure, and when the sun does come out, it shines on one of the prettiest spots in Southeast Alaska.

As Alaska’s southernmost town, Ketchikan offers a taste of what visitors are in for — bald eagles diving into the Tongass Narrows almost every evening, catching fishermen’s discarded bait; floatplanes landing after a day of flightseeing to Misty Fjords; a landscape of endless forest; waterfalls; and the whoosh of exhaling killer whales.

Walk along Creek Street, a former red-light district that’s now home to a line of boutiques just minutes from the dock, and check for spawning salmon in the waters below. Or get adventurous

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and see what’s under the water. Ketchikan has some of Alaska’s best snorkeling.

This is the best place in the world to see totem poles, whether you’re strolling beside the water at Totem Bight State Historical Park, admiring the antique poles at the Totem Heritage Center or visiting the massive collection at the Tlingit village of Saxman. Other regions have poles, but nowhere else do so many people keep totem poles in their front yards.

Totem poles represent history, a way of telling a story. Alaska’s story begins here in Ketchikan, under the totems’ watchful gaze. — Edward Readicker-Henderson

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PERPETUATING A PROUD HERITAGE Story and Photography

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Today’s totem carvers add new faces to the landscape In the old days, a totem-pole carver might have to pay with his life.

As far back as 500 years ago, the first thing visitors would see when approaching a village in Southeast Alaska would be a line of totem poles facing the ocean. One glance at the geometric designs would be enough to detect who lived in the town, what clans were represented and something about the people and their history.

Totem poles were never religious objects; instead, they told stories, keeping the past alive. Traditionally, the Native men who carved the poles were the only people welcome in every village, and they worked hard for this honor. Entrusted with the memory of a people, carvers went through much the same training as a shaman.

Then, before a village hired a pole carver, they’d make him pass the equivalent of a graduate-level exam on local mythology. It could take a year to carve a large pole and if, in the end, the carver got it wrong, if he’d done something that changed the story, his life was in the villagers’ hands.

The Totem Renaissance While those days are gone, there’s a new generation — the new wave of totem-pole carvers. Working out of carving sheds in almost every Alaskan town of size, combining innovative styles with time-honored tools, they’re finding ways to tell the story of a region that is changing dramatically. They’re adding words to the language of the totem pole and discovering just how flexible that language is. The carvers are now making totem poles relevant to everyone, expanding their community to encompass the globe.

The carving revival happened just in time. Totem poles nearly became extinct in the first half of the 20th century. Poles have a natural life span of about 60 years, and when that period was over, they were formerly left to rot and decay. Many poles were hitting this point right when the Canadian government was suppressing Native traditions and the Alaskan government was making a conscious effort to put Native culture on the back burner.

Totem poles and Native art keep culture alive by telling stories of life in Southeast Alaska.

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The carving revival happened just as a new appreciation for Native traditions had begun taking shape.

But the tide finally turned in the 1950s with renewed interest in local customs and Native rights.

Today, the new breed of carvers reaches out to a new audience. Tlingit Norman Jackson of Ketchikan said he carves so “everybody [will] understand our people.

That’s why I learned you have to share the art.”

The first step was to bring the old poles back. Most carvers now learn their craft by making faithful reproductions of dying poles. Wayne Price, a Tlingit from Haines, and non-Native Steve Brown from Seattle carved five replicas for the Kik-Setti Totem Park in Wrangell. Tlingit Nathan Jackson of Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska’s premier carver, made a beautiful Masterpieces of expression.

replica of a pole taken from the region in 1899 by the Harriman Expedition, part of a turn-of-the-century pole rush, when museums and private collectors all over the world started grabbing poles while the grabbing was good.

Adroit Artisans Poles have always been car ved from wester n red cedar, and most poles are 2 or 3 feet in diameter. To get that smooth inner wood, the carver must hunt through the old-growth rain forest for a tree perhaps three times that size, one that was young when British Captain James Cook sailed in the area in the late-18th century. After a century of logging in the Southeast’s forests, the biggest challenge facing the artisans at present might well be finding a suitable tree.

Before carving begins, the log is cut in half and hollowed out to prevent the wood from cracking. Carvers could use modern power tools, of course, but they eschew them. Most poles are still carved with a

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small hatchet, called an adz, and an assortment of drawknives. Even the paint jobs tend to be conventional, with pigments made of plants, charcoal and oxides.

Using ancestral techniques doesn’t mean the carvers are adhering to the old styles, however. The new poles offer novel twists: a mirror to represent the sun and a Care Bear to please the carver’s daughter on Native Alaskan Lee Wallace’s poles outside Ketchikan’s Cape Fox Lodge; crossed flags of a state that didn’t exist when the first totems were carved on a Nathan Jackson pole at Ketchikan’s Totem Heritage Center; a stylized mother holding a realistic baby, both sheltered by a classic raven and frog on Nathan Jackson’s son Stephen’s masterpiece pole at Juneau’s tramway. The current generation of carvers freely mixes and matches old and new elements. The tale is more important than how it’s told, and though once limited by tradition, nowadays the stories are about anything from the record of a hunting trip

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to the report of a great vacation. A lot of recent poles are simply about the pole creation itself, focusing on who designed it, who was behind it and the community considering having a pole made a way to come together.

Putting up a pole has always been a serious, expensive business. In 1879, the famed naturalist John Muir wrote, “The erection of a totem pole … is often talked of for a year or two beforehand [and] from 100 to 200 blankets, worth three dollars apiece, are paid to the genius who carves them.”

Today, a carver can easily be paid upward of $2,000 per foot of artwork.

Money is forthcoming. Towns are commissioning poles.

Private collectors are putting poles in their houses, and no upscale establishment in Alaska is considered complete without a couple of poles. Worldwide museums are

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commissioning poles, both replicas and originals.

A pole raising still brings everybody out. It can take a hundred people or more to carry a big pole. In the past, the carver would dance, with all his tools hanging from him, while someone else told the story of the pole. Now, you probably won’t get the dance, but the storytelling remains the high point of the ceremony and the celebration goes on all night.

No matter how the poles alter in form, no matter how the reasons for putting up a pole may change, the spirit behind the poles stays the same. As Nathan Jackson explained in a radio interview, poles tell “what we are, what we belong to, and what we’re born with.”

They’re the faces of the coastal landscape, stories of the past and present given to the future.

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BERING SEA CRAB FISHERMEN'S TOUR

and the fun. Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail aboard a real Alaskan crabbing vessel and to experience what few ever have.

Since its inception in 2008, this tour has won “Tour of the Year” seven years running. It is one of the top-rated tours on cruise lines and is one of the most lauded excursions on travel websites. Customer service is a top priority with this company and guests will not be disappointed.

Be prepared with your cameras to capture amazing photos of the beautiful Alaskan wilderness and enjoy some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. No other tour offers this experience, and for those looking to immerse themselves in the spirit of The Last Frontier, this is the tour for you.

This tour is appropriate for guests with limited mobility as well as wheelchair guests. Minimum age: 5.

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It’s the Alaska you’ve been dreaming of! Bring your cameras and prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as you cruise the calm, protected waters of Southeast Alaska aboard the working boat Aleutian Ballad. Fans of the Discovery Channel program Deadliest Catch may be familiar with this ship, as it was rolled over in a rogue wave during season 2 of the program. It survived that night and has now been retrofitted to welcome guests in comfort and style.

On this 3-hour adventure, you will see the crew pull up a variety of fishing gear and pots filled with rockfish, cod, starfish, octopus, prawns, halibut and, of course, a variety of crab, all brought aboard for guests to see and touch. The eagle-viewing portion of the tour is breathtaking as eagles fly and feed within yards of the boat. The fishermen will share their tales of life at sea — the danger, the adventure

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FISH FACTS

by Linda Marx

Good news for anglers and seafood lovers: Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game has stocked the state’s waters with a generous supply of salmon, rainbow trout and other species. The best fishing begins in May and lasts through a chilly September. In late July, millions of salmon swim from the sea up the freshwater streams where they were spawned.

Sockeye (Red) Salmon Named for their deep-red color, sockeyes can be differentiated from other salmon by their large black spots. Sockeye meat remains red throughout the cooking process, bringing dramatic impact to the meal presentation.

A sophisticated entrée loved by Japanese and Americans, sockeye salmon are graded and marketed as whole fish, steaks or fillets, or preserved in cans. They live in the sea and enter freshwater systems to spawn. Like all Pacific salmon, sockeyes die within a few weeks after spawning.

Coho (Silver) Salmon One of the best eating fish, silvers are distinguished by their orange-red flesh, solid texture and delicate flavor. Their size — 10 pounds and 30 inches long — high fat content and appealing color make them popular in both fresh-frozen and smoked steak and fillet cuts. Commercially, these salmon are a valuable fall catch because of their late spawning season. But little is known about their ocean migrations.

Pink Salmon The smallest and most abundant of the salmon species, pinks are light and rosy-colored with a tender texture and a mild flavor.

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Economical in price, they weigh about four pounds and are approximately 25 inches long. Following entry into saltwater, baby pinks, feeding on plankton, larval fish and insects, move along the beach in dense schools near the surface. For dining, pink salmon is good grilled in one piece or chopped in pasta dishes, seafood salad or chowder.

Rainbow Trout Rainbow, which live in streams and lakes, are the most well-known of the true trouts because they are highly prized game fish and food.

Brightly colored fish with black spots and a rosy band along each side of the body, they often migrate from fresh-water to the open sea.

A rainbow trout fights long and hard for its freedom. Once the fish reaches the sea, it is called a steelhead since its color changes to steel-blue.

Pacific Halibut The biggest flatfish living near the bottom of the ocean, halibut dwell in water depths of 60 to 3,600 feet. They have large mouths, strong teeth and eyes set atop their heads, and they burrow their flat bodies in the sandy ocean bottom when in danger. Of all the whitefish in Alaska, halibut is the preference of many chefs. Its low fat content and dense texture have made it a popular alternative to steak.

Pacific Herring Alaska’s herring industry began in 1878, when 30,000 pounds were marketed for human consumption. Today the principal food fish in the world produces about $30 million for the state.

With blue-green upper bodies and silvery sides, the Pacific herring, 18 inches long, is devoid of markings. Spawning in Prince William Sound and the Bering Sea, the herring frequents shallow, vegetated areas in the intertidal and subtidal zones.

Herring are abundant and provide food for fish, mammals and birds, as well as for people.

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Alaska King Salmon In size, flavor, texture and color, Alaska king salmon is the crown jewel of seafood offerings. Prized for its polyunsaturated oil content, firm texture and succulent flesh, this important sport fish and commercial fish is also known as spring, quinnat, tyee, tule or blackmouth salmon. In the ocean, this salmon is a robust, deep-bodied fish with bluish-green coloration that fades to silver and white. Unlike other salmon species, chinook, which have been spotted as large as 126 pounds, spawn and grow in inshore marine waters, making them available to fishers all year.

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The sign of a great time in port.

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Where to find local mementos in port Arctic Spirit Gallery Specializing in authentic Northwest Coast and Alaskan Native art, Arctic Spirit Gallery is locally owned and operated. Featuring baleen baskets and basketry, walrus ivory carvings, whalebone fossil carvings, totem poles, Bentwood boxes, wood masks, Haida argillite carvings and a vast collection of Native art from Barrow to Southeast Alaska.

318 Mission Street arcticspiritgallery.com | 907-228-2277

Fish Pirate’s Gifts Argh, matey! Get your Alaskan Fish Pirate treasures here, including smoked salmon, ulus, jewelry and Fish Pirate Saloon gear, all with plenty of in-store specials. Enjoy your meal upstairs, and then join us afterward on the first floor.

Think fun. Think adventure. Think Fish Pirate's Gifts.

76 Front Street | 907-225-2856

Global Communications Cracked phone or other cell problems? Global Communications repairs cell phones and offers SIM cards with different carriers. We also have prepaid phones. No deposit, no credit check and no cancellation fee. We are your home for cell phones and accessories, including GoPro, Marley, Scull Candy, power banks, chargers, headphones and other wireless products. The home of Boss revolution H20, ATT and more. Call to over 50 countries.

E-cigs liquid and hardware are also sold here.

310 Front Street | 907-280-8640

Great Alaskan Souvenirs & Gifts Great Alaskan Souvenirs & Gifts is a locally owned and operated Alaskan souvenir and T-shirt store located next to the Salmon Landing Market. We offer shirts, jackets, souvenirs, salmon, unique gifts and much more. Don’t forget to shop in our fun kids’ shop!

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SIGNS TELL STORY OF KETCHIKAN’S LIVELY PAST One of the best ways to take in Ketchikan’s fascinating history and culture may simply be a leisurely stroll around town. And now, thanks to more than a dozen informative signs placed at important sites throughout the city, it is easier than ever to learn about the Ketchikan’s economic, social and even racy past.

The Ketchikan Historic Commission installed 15 signs on many historically significant buildings in town. The signs spotlight famous locales like Annie’s Place and Dolly’s House (both former brothels) on Creek Street, as well as the historic New York Hotel & Café. The signage project also recognizes some lesser-known Ketchikan gems like the former location of the once-bustling Ketchikan Shingle Mill.

A second signage project resulted in five additional storyboards that feature the historic and present-day relationship between Ketchikan, salmon and the town’s fishing lifestyle in general. Signs highlight the earliest commercial canning operations (including Fidalgo Island Packing Co.), the location of the largest charter fleet in Southeast Alaska, famed Ketchikan Creek (once a summer fish camp for Alaska natives) and more.

Signs can be found at the Mountain Point boat harbor, on Stedman Street near Trident Seafoods, at Thomas Basin Marina and at Knudson Cove Marina. All these signs are in addition to the stunning array of public art on display along the dock areas and promenades of historic Ketchikan. — Lynn Seldon

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SOMEDAY THEY’LL CALL GENEVA THE DETROIT OF SWITZERLAND.

THE RUNWELL IN P VD ROSE GOLD CASE, MIDNIGHT BLUE DIAL WITH REMOTE SECOND HAND SWEEP, DE TROIT-BUILT ARGONITE 1069 MOVEMENT AND AMERICAN-TANNED BROWN LE ATHER STR AP. BUILT TO L AST A LIFE TIME OR LONGER UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SHINOL A GUAR ANTEE.

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INTO THE WOODS Brown bears fishing off Admiralty Island, Tongass National Forest. The island is home to an estimated 1,500 brown bears — more than in all the Lower 48 states combined.

The Tongass is a temperate rainforest.

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PHOTOS BY: (RAIN FOREST) LEE PRINCE/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; (BEARS) NANCYS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; (AERIAL VIEW) LEE PRINCE/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM.

The Tongass National Forest, encompassing more than 16 million acres, is the largest national forest in the United States and an integral part of Ketchikan’s economy and lifestyle. Most people are surprised to learn that the Tongass is a rainforest, albeit a temperate one; there is no defined rainy season and rain may fall here every day. On the first floor of Ketchikan’s Federal Building, the U.S. Forest Service Interpretive Center runs an excellent program about this natural wonder.

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An aerial view of the Tongass.

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Salmon is the star in our store We sell and ship Alaska’s best hand-processed smoked and fresh salmon

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SALMON CAPITAL of the World

In Ketchikan, salmon is more than just a traditional food. It’s an iconic animal with a deep spiritual meaning for Native cultures.

This legendary fish has played an essential role in sustaining local communities. Whether it’s attending a salmon bake, going on a fishing excursion or buying a piece of Native art depicting the legendary salmon of Haida and Tlingit folklore, a visit to Alaska isn’t complete without connecting with salmon in one way or another.

The fish is one of the figures that are prominently depicted on totem poles in Ketchikan, home of the world’s largest collection of standing totems. Its presence on the poles, which also portray ravens, eagles, frogs and other creatures, indicates its importance to local communities.

The connection between Ketchikan and salmon is more than just spiritual. For generations, Ketchikan was a summer fishing camp for Tlingit tribes. The area’s fame as a fishing site grew, and in 1883, settlers from Oregon built a salmon cannery. Mining, timber and tourism have also played a part in building the community (which was incorporated in 1900), but it’s salmon that continues to feed Ketchikan’s stomach, as well as its soul.

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By Janet Groene

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Sockeye salmon swimming upstream; salmon drying on sticks; Alaskan brown bear with its tasty lunch.

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Where to find local mementos in port Ketchikan Mining Company Visit Ketchikan Mining Company for Alaskan gifts. We have a large selection of souvenirs, apparel, jewelry, smoked salmon and Alaska-made totem poles. Located on the cruise ship dock.

30 Front Street kmc@kpunet.net | 907-247-3444 | 888-994-3444

Ketchikan Souvenir & Candy Co. Located in the heart of Ketchikan, in the Clock Tower Building, Ketchikan Souvenir & Candy Company has a wide selection of Alaskan souvenirs, apparel, jewelry, smoked salmon and madein-Alaska gifts. Please come in and meet our friendly staff. We are proud to be locally owned and staffed.

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300 Front Street | 907-225-1413

Scanlon Gallery See Alaskan art by Alaskan artists, including prints; originals; hand-crafted jewelry; gold nugget jewelry mined and made in Alaska; glass; soapstone; bronze; antlers; gifts; and much more.

318 Mission Street | 907-247-4730 scanlongallery.com

Sitka Fur Gallery For over 50 years and four generations, Sitka Fur Gallery has been a pioneer in the Alaskan fur industry. These family owned and operated furriers have produced a fine collection of men's and women’s garments and handmade traditional Alaskan accessories, with sizes ranging from petite to plus.

The ultimate Alaskan gift!

312 Mission Street akfurs.com | 907-225-8870 | 888-649-3820

The Outlet Store Located steps from your ship, we are one of Ketchikan's exciting retail locations! We sell souvenirs and have a large selection of bulk candy and delicious homemade fudge.

We also have a large section of Hatley pajamas for everyone in the family.

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NUGGETS: THE NEXT BIG THING Over the past 120 years, an immeasurable amount of gold has been mined in Alaska; however, very few gold nuggets weighing over 30 ounces have ever been found. One now belongs to David Conner.

In the fall of 2012, Conner, owner of Orocal Natural Gold Co., received a call from an Anchorage area number. He was offered an opportunity that, in over 45 years of doing business in Alaska, he had never seen. The caller was selling a 30-ounce Alaskan gold nugget from his family estate that had been found years earlier.

After careful consideration, Conner agreed to the sale. “You see, finding a nugget weighing over 1 ounce is considered rarer

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than a 5-carat diamond, so can you only imagine how rare a 30-ounce nugget is?”

According to Conner, most gold pieces found are between one and two millimeters. Nuggets of this size can be bought at any of the Orocal Natural Gold Co. authorized dealers in Ketchikan and throughout Alaska. They can then be cut by skilled craftspeople into a beautiful piece of jewelry or as keepsakes to remember your trip to the Last Frontier.

Conner is not sure if he’ll be selling “The Big One” anytime soon, but he hopes to put it on display at one of his authorized dealers to allow visitors a chance to see and even hold it.

To learn more, visit www.orocal.com.

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SKAGWAY

It was the birthplace of the Klondike Gold Rush, but Skagway was a much different place before gold fever struck. Only one family lived here, and there was only a crude trail over the White Pass. Native Tlingit people lived in the next valley at Dyea, where the traditional trade route over Chilkoot Pass led from the coast to the interior of Canada.

Today, Skagway glories in its golden past with such attractions as the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, celebrating the Klondike Gold Rush through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. And if you don’t feel like walking, horse-drawn carriages will transport you through town in true 19th-century style.

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A cascading stream on the Dewey Lake Trail, Skagway.

FUNTREKS

TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. See your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details.

Dogsledding & Helicopter Glacier Flightseeing

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Guests fly by helicopter over Taiya Inlet as the pilot narrates the history of Skagway and the Gold Rush of 1898. They land at a dog camp and get to drive a team of friendly Alaskan huskies over the ice-covered glacier, or they can choose to simply sit back in the sled and take in the sights.

Takshanuk Mountain Trail by 4x4

This tour begins with a scenic cruise to Haines aboard a high-speed catamaran. At the Takshanuk trailhead, participants get an orientation in operating four-wheel-drive vehicles before setting off to explore the trail. On the way down, they stop at an exclusive mountaintop lodge to enjoy a warm fire, stunning views and a gourmet lunch before returning to Skagway.

“All Aboard” the Steam Train Adventure

All aboard the “Scenic Railway of the World” to enjoy views of mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and historic sites. Pulled by authentic steam engines, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway carries riders in style on vintage parlor cars — with a champagne toast at the summit. Guests learn the history of the Klondike Gold Rush and of the historic railroad.

Ultimate Yukon & Railway Adventure

QuickGuide Famed for: An Old West atmosphere, with horse-drawn carriages and other symbols of the 19th century.

It’s a Fact: The gold rush began here on August 17, 1896, when the precious metal was discovered in Rabbit Creek.

Signature Souvenirs: A hand-painted miner’s pan; a replica engine of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway; a postcard from the Red Onion Saloon.

Guests ride a motor coach to the top of the White Pass and into the Yukon Territory of Canada. They disembark at Caribou Crossing Trading Post for lunch and an opportunity to explore the mountainous town. They return by way of the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.

Best of Skagway-Rail Summit, Trail Camp & Salmon Bake

Aboard an antique parlor car, guests travel the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway to Fraser, British Columbia, where they switch to a deluxe motor coach and ride on to the Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp. Guests enjoy a dramatized portrayal of Soapy Smith, the “uncrowned king of Skagway.”

Following lunch, the saucy ladies of the Red Onion Saloon welcome guests back to 1898.

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Shopping in Skagway.

SKAGWAY Coming ashore in Skagway is taking a walk into history: Downtown hasn’t changed much since it first sprang up as a jump-off point for the great 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. Back then, thousands of people walked Broadway, buying gear for the trip north. Today, the false-front buildings are just as busy with art galleries and duty-free shops.

Jammed into a tiny box valley, with glaciers shining on the eastern mountain slopes and the deep waters of the Lynn Canal reflecting the ice, Skagway looks like a postcard company designed it. Or maybe a toy train manufacturer.

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White Pass & Yukon Route Railway runs excursions along trails originally worn smooth by the boots of would-be prospectors. You can still hike the Chilkoot Trail today, or just fly over the glaciers and rugged mountains in a helicopter.

In Skagway itself, almost nothing is more than a few minutes’ walk away. Stop at the Red Onion Saloon or Captain Moore’s House to see what life was like during the rush, and catch the Days of ’98 show at the Eagle’s Hall.

Try panning for gold at the old dredge. Or just walk out to Yakutania Point for the best view of the town, the ships and the fjord. — Edward Readicker-Henderson

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You’re Invited to Experience Robert Howard Hunter’s

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Breathtaking Images

Summer breezes gently bend the treetops. A mist conceals a harbor. Snow freshly dusts the mountains. A bird contemplates flight. Artist Robert Howard Hunter captures these peaceful moments in his mind’s eye. He then translates them into breathtaking images in both realistic and abstract watercolors. Over four decades, he has produced 45 one-man shows and has participated in more than 160 exhibitions. From watercolors to graphite drawings, his work withstands the passage of time.

A Vision of Harmony

Amid the dynamics of a new era, Robert Hunter conveys a world that remains unchanged, unspoiled.

His world is tranquil and richly diverse, yet robust with natural beauty.

His visual images speak of rural roots, a smalltown heritage and connections to the land and sea.

Communicating this is natural and vital to Robert’s existence. His creations are messages that he sends to art lovers throughout the world.

Robert’s art reveals a vision of harmony and balance within our world and within the universe. His abstract paintings include beams, arcs and bands of muted and dazzling light. They hint of opposing textures.

Spectrums of contradictory hues coexist compatibly, synergistically.

A Special Invitation

We invite you to visit our studio for a quiet preview of Robert Hunter’s work. Capture your treasured memory of Alaska in an original watercolor or signed and numbered print. Proudly display in your own home his vision of world peace and harmony.

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The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is recognized as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

A Railway

BUILT OF GOLD

By Stanton H. Patty

Gold brought with it commerce and permanence; the settlers needed a way in and a way out. The line, the White Pass & Yukon Route (WP&YR), was completed in two years, two months and two days.

Now the White Pass & Yukon Route’s narrowgauge railroad, headquartered in Skagway, is one of Alaska’s top visitor attractions. From May to September 2014, it carried approximately 400,000 passengers. Before departing on their ride into history, they can see the story of the WP&YR depicted in a hand-painted mural that wraps around all four walls of the depot waiting room.

It’s a colorful story indeed.

“This Country Needs This Railroad” Gold was discovered in the Klondike countr y of the Canadian Yukon, almost 500 miles north of Skagway, near the end of the 19th century.

The whispered word “Gold!” became a shout heard around the world, and soon the stampede was on. Thousands of hopeful miners poured through Skagway on their way to the gold fields around the Klondike’s nascent boomtown, Dawson City.

There were two perilous gold trails from the Skagway area. One was the avalanche-prone Chilkoot Trail. The other was known as the White Pass Trail. Both ended at Lake Bennett, British Columbia, where the gold-fevered

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prospectors built crude boats and rafts to float down the Yukon River to Dawson City.

Halfway around the world, British financiers in London were looking for ways to cash in on the Klondike madness. They reasoned there must be a better way to get prospectors over the mountains — and harvest a share of the miners’ gold.

Sir Thomas Tancrede, an English aristocrat, was dispatched to Skagway in 1898 to explore the feasibility of building a railroad into the Yukon. Tancrede had a look around and decided that the mountain barriers were too high, the grades too steep.

He was just about to file a negative report when Michael J. Heney, a Canadian railroad contractor, hiked into Skagway after scouting the mountain passes around Lake Bennett.

Tancrede and his companions invited Heney to join them for a drink at Skagway’s St. James Hotel. The men talked far into the night. Heney affirmed that a railroad could be built through White Pass.

“This countr y needs this railroad — and I would like to be the man to do it,” he told Tancrede. “Give me enough dynamite and snoose [snuff], and I’ll build a road to hell!”

Heney was hired, and construction began on May 28, 1898. But even as the first ribbons of steel pointed toward White Pass, trouble was brewing back in Skagway.

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More than a century ago, a railroad was born of a gold rush.

Gold was discovered in the Yukon Territory in 1896. From 1897 to 1898, the stampeders arrived in Alaska en masse on their way to the Yukon.

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Where to find local mementos in port Alaska Fur Gallery

Alaska Fur Gallery is an Alaska-owned and -operated company, with over 79 years in business and over six locations to serve you. If we don’t have what you need, we will make it for you. Coats, hats, slippers, vests, souvenirs, men’s furs and more… We specialize in quality furs at affordable prices and we ship worldwide. If you don’t know furs, know your furrier! Alaska Fur Gallery, master furrier.

Fourth Street and Broadway akfurgallery.com | 888-722-3877

Alaska Knife & Ulu Store

Huge selection of Alaskan and U.S.-made knives and ulus with beautiful blades and exquisite utilitarian handles. We carry William Henry, Buck, Kershaw, Bob Merry, Eddie Lee, Pierce, Dale Duby and more. Located next to the Skagway Brewing Company and Alaska Fudge Store.

Seventh Street and Broadway | 907-612-0256

Aurora Yarns of Alaska

Featuring Alaskan hand-dyed yarns and knitting/crochet supplies. Qiviut 100% and Blend yarns as well as finished Qiviut hats, scarves, smokerings, gloves and shawls made in Alaska. New location Seventh and Broadway ON Seventh.

aurorayarnsofalaska.com | 907-612-0083

Corrington’s Alaskan Ivory and Museum

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Family owned for 45 years. Experts in walrus and mammoth ivory, jade, soapstone, artifacts, masks, totemic carvings and Native art. Beautiful free museum of Alaska history told on scrimshawed (etched) ivory walrus tusks. Come in and meet Trader Corrington, an Iditarod racing veteran.

Located in the Golden North Hotel.

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Wicked Ways At the time, Skagway was a rowdy town ruled by an outlaw gang. A visiting Canadian Mountie called it “little better than a hell on earth.” Robberies and murders were common occurrences. Honky-tonk pianos accompanied the crack of gunshots and cries for help. Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith, a sometimes charming, always dangerous con man, reigned over both Skagway and the gold trails.

Local merchants decided that Soapy Smith and his gaggle of gangsters had to go.

The showdown came on July 8, 1898. Vigilantes gathered on the Skagway waterfront. Smith, hearing about the meeting, downed a glass of whiskey, then, rifle in hand, marched down the street to confront his foes. Frank H. Reid, the town surveyor, blocked his way. There was a brief scuffle. Smith shot Reid in the groin; Reid fired his revolver at almost the same instant, putting a bullet through the scoundrel’s heart. Smith died on the scene. Reid, mortally wounded, expired shortly thereafter.

Building a Railroad Thirteen days later, the White Pass & Yukon Route dispatched its first train on a 4-mile excursion for Skagway dignitaries. Two and a half miles out of town, the tracks meandered by the fresh graves of Soapy Smith and Frank Reid.

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rapids. They swatted swarms of mosquitoes in summer and endured winter temperatures plunging to 60 degrees below zero.

The tracks reached the 2,865-foot-high White Pass summit in February 1899. And on July 29, construction crews coming from Skagway and Whitehorse met at Carcross, where a “golden spike” was driven into the ground to mark the line’s completion.

TOP: Scenic route detail.

OPPOSITE: Builders braved dangerous conditions.

Chugging Along Nowadays visitors are immersed in history as they ride the WP&YR train along the old rail trail over White Pass. While passing the Gold Rush Cemetery, passengers see a tall granite shaft over Reid’s resting place, inscribed: “He gave his life for the honor of Skagway.” Smith’s grave is just outside the cemetery boundary. The good people of Skagway were not about to plant his remains in hallowed ground, Skagway tour guides tell visitors.

Just beyond the cemetery, the tracks rise quickly from sea level into the snowcapped peaks and blue-white glaciers of the St. Elias Mountains. The train weaves, climbs and grinds toward the crest of White Pass, looping across cliffhanging cuts with dizzying views of misty waterfalls and traversing granite paths where the boot prints of Klondike stampeders can still be seen.

The stampede to the Klondike was a frenzy that burned out in little more than two years. But the White Pass & Yukon Route, a nugget from that epic Gold Rush, chugs along as one of the last remaining narrow-gauge railroads in North America.

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Where to find local mementos in port Global Communications

Cracked phone or other cell problems? Global Communications repairs cell phones and offers SIM cards with different carriers. We also have prepaid phones. No deposit, no credit check and no cancellation fee. We are your home for cell phones and accessories, including GoPro, Marley, Scull Candy, power banks, chargers, headphones and other wireless products. The home of Boss revolution H20, ATT and more. Call to over 50 countries.

E-cigs liquid and hardware are also sold here.

363 Second Avenue | 907-738-4725

Gold Rush Gifts

With an array of souvenirs, jewelry and Alaska-made gourmet foods, this store does not disappoint. Come strike it rich at Gold Rush Gifts for all your souvenir and gift needs, and check out our Skagway-made items! Alaskan owned and operated. Located next to Diamonds International.

Second Avenue and Spring Street | 907-983-3921

North to Alaska

Offering a unique selection of gifts and artwork designed and created by Alaskan artist and store owner Tari Eagan.

Featured items include handmade Alaskan soaps, limitededition Alaska-made Eskimo dolls, Nanook fleece wear, watercolor artwork and much more! Located across from the post office, at Sixth and Broadway.

634 Broadway | 907-983-3070

Olivia’s Bistro

Olivia’s Bistro is famous for garden fresh mint mojitos and handmade margaritas, along with fresh Alaska seafood and wild game meats. New for 2015 — Potlatch Lunch with great food and quick friendly service. Located at the Historic Skagway Inn, along the SMART bus route, on the corner of Seventh Avenue.

655 Broadway skagwayinn.com | 907-983-2289

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Built in 1898 to open the Klondike region of Yukon Territory to gold seekers, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway (WP&YR) — originally stretching from Skagway, Alaska, to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory — was completed in 1900, just before the end of the Klondike Gold Rush.

It took the labor of 35,000 men, using only black blasting powder and crude tools to battle the elements and treacherous landscapes, to hew out the original 110-mile narrow-gauge line. The railway hauled freight and passengers for over 80 years, and was also an early pioneer of intermodal freight containerization. It closed down in 1982 after a dramatic fall in world ore prices. But WP&YR persevered and reopened its doors just six years later as “The Scenic Railway of the World,” providing rail excursions to visitors from all over. In 1994, WP&YR was named an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, joining the likes of the Statue

of Liberty and the Panama Canal with this prestigious honor.

Today, guests experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, trestles and tunnels from the comfort of vintage rail cars. Hear a fully narrated tour of the White Pass & Yukon Route featuring tales of villainous gunslingers, good-time girls and would-be gold seekers struggling towards the Yukon, and see with your own eyes the untouched, pristine beauty of the Pacific Coast mountain ranges. Trips depart from Skagway, with many of the rail and motor coach combination trips featuring connections in both Fraser, British Columbia, and Carcross, Yukon Territory.

Excursions are available between early May and late September each year and are geared around the schedules of all major cruise lines. The White Pass & Yukon Route is Alaska’s most popular shore excursion and a favorite on many Alaska/ Yukon travelers’ must-see lists.

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SKAGWAY, ALASKA Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

Experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites from the comfort of vintage rail cars.

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THE JEWELL OF SKAGWAY In a city known for its gorgeous flowers, Jewell Gardens is a blooming beauty.

By John Anderson

Visitors have marveled at the wonder of Skagway’s gardens since the Klondike gold rush days; the city is known as the Garden City of Alaska. It’s no surprise, then, that one of Skagway’s most popular attractions is Jewell Gardens, a lush green space that features a wide variety of colorful perennials, annuals and organic vegetables, as well as glass-blowing classes and demonstrations.

Jewell Gardens is located on the original homestead of Henry Clark, Skagway’s first farmer, who became famous for supplying fresh produce to hungry prospectors. The descendants of Clark’s monster rhubarb plants, which reached heights of six feet, still grow at the site.

A stroll through the well-manicured grounds reveals beds of purple irises; towering shocks of delphinium in vibrant blue and white; fluffy red and pink hydrangea; and tulips in a range of colors. A miniature train chugs around the garden, puffing through a

town modeled after Skagway of the late 1800s, including a rocky tunnel and the scale-model tents of early miners set in a carpet of wildflowers. Another section of the gardens is dedicated to growing organic produce, such as potatoes, beets, carrots and squash, to supply Poppies Restaurant – the sunny on-site café and tea shop.

Many of the flowerbeds are also decorated with beautiful glass art objects, created in Jewell Gardens’ popular glass-blowing studio, Garden City Glassworks. It’s the only “hot shop” in the state open to the public. Visitors can watch a team of professional artisans at work in the studio creating elaborate ornaments, vases and bowls that are later displayed in the Jewell Gardens shop. A tour includes several hours of hands-on instruction in the art of glass-blowing; participants can create a personalized souvenir that can be shipped to their home.

After sunset, the garden offers a spectacular outside fire tour with glass-blowing in the dark.

PHOTOS BY: JEWELL GARDENS

Jewell Gardens, a colorful stop in Skagway.

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Where to find local mementos in port Rushin’ Tailor’s Quilt Alaska

Featuring Alaskan themed fabrics in cottons, batiks and flannels. Locally designed kits and patterns for quilting, cross stitch, sashiko and needlearts. Visit us near the corner of Third and Broadway.

370 Third Avenue quiltalaska.com | 800-981-5432

Skagway Brewing Company

Drink a piece of history when you visit Skagway Brewing Company. Established in 1897 to hydrate the thirsty prospectors of the Klondike Gold Rush. We continue to create fresh handcrafted ales and delicious pub fare, including local salmon and halibut fish & chips, for today’s local and traveling crowds.

7th Avenue and Broadway | 907-983-BREW (2739) skagwaybrewing.com

Skagway Mining Company

With an outstanding staff and great prices, Skagway Mining is a must-stop for your souvenir shopping. We carry an array of gifts, including bulk candy, apparel, smoked salmon and a huge selection of curios. Think unique, think fun, think Skagway Mining Co. Alaskan owned and operated.

Second Avenue, across from the train station skagwaymining@yahoo.com | 907-983-2015

Skagway Outlet Store

The original outlet store in Southeast Alaska. We’re a little farther down Broadway but worth the walk for great service, the huge variety of items and the authentic Alaskan atmosphere. You won’t want to miss this store.

Seventh Street and Broadway | 907-612-0256

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The Ghosts of Skagway:

THEY HAUNT US STILL The false-front buildings of Skagway seem frozen in time, forever standing in that 1890s heyday of long skirts for women and mackinaws for men.

Maybe it’s that way because not everybody who came for the gold rush went away when it was over — or when their earthly lives were over.

Skagway is literally haunted by some of its long-ago pioneers. Or so the local lore has it.

Banshee business The town’s most famous ghost is in the Red Onion Saloon. Besides the usual business of creeping footsteps, clanking chains and pounding hearts, this spectre also seems to like watering the plants.

The Golden North Hotel was built as the height of Alaska luxury in 1898. For a hundred years, ghosts enjoyed sharing rooms with live strangers. The hotel has been converted into a shop, but there’s still a chance of the dining room ghost walking by, wondering what all those T-shirts are for.

Finally, the most reliable ghost report: A town official was working late and alone in the Eagles Hall, where The Days of ’98 Show has been held for more than 25 years. This official heard banging and clanking and then something that he said was way too close to a scream.

He left. Fast. But the ghosts of Skagway remain. — Edward Readicker-Henderson

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425 Broadway • Skagway Celebrate Christmas Alaska Style!

Santas Ornaments Nativities Dolls 907-983-2006 www.alaskachristmasstore.com

Enjoy our Alaska style while in Skagway!

Offering a unique selection of gifts and artwork designed and created by Alaskan artist and store owner Tari Eagan. Featured items include limited edition Alaskan made Eskimo dolls, Nanook fleece wear, Watercolor artwork, Handmade Alaskan soaps; and much more!

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PHOTOS BY: (AUTHORS) WIKIPEDIA.ORG; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS; WIKIPEDIA.ORG; WIKIPEDIA.ORG; BERTON HOUSE WRITERS; (CABIN) WIKIPEDIA.ORG

TELLING TALES

By Richard Carroll

Skagway’s wild beauty inspired characters both real and imagined.

Robert Service, also known as the Bard of the Yukon, perhaps captures Skagway best in his poem, “The Trail of Ninety-Eight,” which recalls the days when he “joined the weltering mass/Clamoring over their outfits, waiting to climb the Pass.”

But Jack London is the town’s best-seller. “The dogs dashed up on the street, adding to the gayety of Skaguay,” he wrote (with the spelling of the time) in The Call of the Wild.

It was easy to have fun in Skagway. Naturalist John Muir said the town resembled a “nest of ants,” because it was the end of civilization: Beyond lay nothing but that calling wild.

Still, Alaska’s wild spirit made even the great gunslinger Wyatt Earp nervous, according to his bride, Josephine Sarah Marcus Earp, who wrote I Married Wyatt Earp. The book also mentions one of Earp’s pallbearers, Wilson Mizner, a member of Skagway’s infamous Soapy Smith gang.

Soapy’s crew conned nearly every miner who passed through and inspired endless myths. They developed such notoriety that they earned a cameo in one of Disney’s Uncle Scrooge comics and a major role in James Michener’s Alaska, a novel that seems to be half the size of the state itself.

The Gold Rush has passed, the streets are tamed, but Skagway is still proud of when it was, as Pierre Berton recounts in Klondike, “outrageously lawless.” Because that makes for great stories — stories they’re still telling in the town’s streets and beyond.

FROM TOP: Jack London; Josephine Sarah Marcus Earp; Pierre Berton; Robert Service’s cabin in Dawson City, 1958; James Michener.

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HARRIET PULLEN

PHOTOS BY: (AUTHORS) WIKIPEDIA.ORG; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS; WIKIPEDIA.ORG; WIKIPEDIA.ORG; BERTON HOUSE WRITERS; (CABIN) WIKIPEDIA.ORG

A Different Road to Riches More than 100,000 people headed north during the great Klondike gold rush, sure that their ticket to the good life lay in the Yukon soil. Harriet Pullen saw riches in apples and horses.

In 1897, just 27 years old, she arrived in Skagway with the first wave of hopeful miners and saw no need to keep moving north.

Pullen had only $7 in her pocket, but it wasn’t long before she was one of the richest women in Alaska.

She landed a job cooking for $3 a day and also moonlighted, baking apple pies for the men headed to the Klondike. The money started to roll in.

But she wasn’t satisfied. Canadian law required that all miners carry a year’s worth of supplies to the Yukon, so she bought

seven horses and began hauling gear. Her income skyrocketed to $25 a day.

She then reinvested once more, this time in the hotel business.

With the inspired idea of installing bathtubs in the guest rooms, she soon made Pullen House the finest lodging in Alaska.

Pullen died in 1947. Only a few bricks remain of her oncethriving hotel, but no trip to Skagway is complete without a nod to the woman who knew gold wasn’t the only way to riches in the Klondike rush. —Edward Readicker-Henderson

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Pullen House

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DRAGONFLY DREAMS

By Janet Groene Depending on what part of the world you’re in, dragonflies can symbolize power, prosperity or purity. In Alaska, where the fourspotted skimmer dragonfly has been the state’s official insect since 1995, they exemplify agility.

The dragonfly’s ability to dart through the Alaskan skies, much like the masterful maneuvering exhibited by bush pilots through the state’s rough terrain, is in part why a group of elementary school children energetically lobbied for its state designation. It also doesn’t hurt that dragonflies eat mosquitoes (jokingly referred to as Alaska’s “unofficial state bird”), which are most bountiful in the summer — just when they are ready to emerge from the water and transform from aquatic nymph to fluttering, four-winged beauties.

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SKAGWAY’S SCOUNDREL

By Richard Carroll

The Klondike Gold Rush of 1896–1898 gave Alaska one of its most notorious characters: Jefferson Randolph Smith II, alias Soapy Smith, whose life has been documented in movies, television shows, stage plays, melodramas, books and songs. A genius at exposing the flaws of human nature, he became known as Soapy Smith when he and his ruffians operated a lucrative soap scam for 20 some years throughout the western United States.

With great aplomb and sleight of hand, Soapy and his gang sold wrapped bars of soap while falsely claiming that one lucky buyer would find a $100 bill tucked inside the package. His cronies revved up the crowd by

posing as customers who’d found bonus bills. Then they moved on to the next town before anyone caught on.

Arriving in Skagway in 1898 with a stash of cash, Soapy and his gang quickly controlled the town. But he met a violent end by the water on July 8, 1898 — shot dead by Frank Reid, the town surveyor, in what would be known as the Shootout on Juneau Wharf. He was 37 years old.

Soapy’s memory lives on each July, when Skagway celebrates the Soapy Smith Wake. Soapy Smith Preservation Trust and Friends of Bad Man Soapy Smith preserve his place as an important historical figure of the late 19th century American West.

PHOTOS BY: (DRAGONFLY) PAUL SPARKS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; (MOUNTAIN) JIRI VONDROUS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM.

Soapy Smith met his demise just as the railroad came to Skagway.

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Seattle Founded in 1851, Seattle has always lured those with a pioneer spirit. And it’s still attracting adventurous souls. The Emerald City celebrates its past at Pioneer Square, a National Historic District, as well as at ChinatownInternational District, where Seattle’s AsianAmerican heritage is showcased at restaurants, shops and historical exhibits.

Outdoor ent husiasts enjoy t he scenic Cascade and Olympia mountain ranges outside the city; experienced climbers make their way here to scale Mount Rainier. And the arts are fully represented at numerous museums and cultural venues. They include the Seattle Center, on the original grounds of the 1962 World’s Fair. Here you will find Seattle’s most famous icon, the Space Needle, which offers a 360-degree view from a 520-foot-high observation deck.

Vancouver Lovely parks and exquisite botanical gardens fill this Canadian port, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. One of the most impressive parks is Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre

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forested peninsula with beaches and walking trails, including a meandering, seven-mile-long seawall. In the center of the city, atop Little Mountain, sits Queen Elizabeth Park. Once an old rock quarry, it has been transformed into a sunken garden of shrubbery and flowerbeds.

The University of British Columbia’s Botanical Garden is arranged into several distinct areas, including an Asian garden, an alpine garden, a British Columbia native-plants garden and the serene Nitobe Memorial Garden.

Victoria The influence of Victoria’s English founders remains strong in this pretty city of well-tended gardens and charming homes.

During the Gold Rush days of the mid-1800s, it was home to thousands of hopeful prospectors. Today, it showcases its nautical past at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.

The heart of the city curves around the quaint stonewalled Inner Harbour, around which are such attractions as the Undersea Gardens, the Royal London Wax Museum and the staid, blocklong Empress Hotel.

PHOTOS BY: (SEATTLE) TINAIMAGES/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; (HORSE) SAM DCRUZ/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; (GARDENS) 2009FOTOFRIENDS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM.

Regional HIGHLIGHTS

CLOCKWISE: Seattle’s Space Needle; Horses march in Vancouver; Gardens in Victoria.

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FUNTREKS

TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. See your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today. Please ask about age requirements, physical considerations, proper dress and other details.

Historic Downtown & Butchart Gardens

This excursion shows why Victoria is known as Canada’s “City of Gardens.” Participants take a self-guided tour, using multilanguage maps, of famed Butchart Gardens. More than a century ago, the Butchart family transformed an old rock quarry into one of the world’s top floral gardens. The downtown portion includes the Inner Harbour, with its majestic Parliament buildings and the ivy-covered Empress Hotel.

Twilight Highlights & Craigdarroch Castle

Built between 1887 and 1890, Craigdarroch Castle is a National Historic Site on a hill overlooking the city. After touring the Victorian home, guests are taken on a drive through Victoria. Landmarks include Chinatown’s Gate of Harmonious Interest, Canada’s narrowest street, the Inner Harbour, Parliament buildings and the Empress Hotel.

Victoria by Double Decker

Victoria’s old-world charm comes alive on this tour. Participants board a vintage English doubledecker bus and enjoy a scenic marine drive past beautiful bays and coves, neighborhoods, parks and lookouts. After the drive, guests have time to explore the town.

Victoria by Horse-Drawn Trolley

Guests may feel they’ve gone back in time on this narrated journey along the waterfront. A powerful team of purebred horses — usually Percherons, Belgians or Clydesdales — leads the trolley along historic James Bay, one of Victoria’s original neighborhoods, and through Beacon Hill Park, the city’s natural heart. The park’s 154 acres of carefully preserved trees, gardens and ponds provide a peaceful haven amid the busy town.

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