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ALASKA
- PORTS OF CALL: HAINES
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Haines shares a border with 20 million acres of protected wilderness in
the Northern reaches of the Inside Passage. Haines is an important
access point to Canada's Yukon Territory and the Alaskan interior.
There are endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and the friendly
people will be happy to take you to some of the top attractions.
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Founded by a Presbyterian missionary in November 1879, S. Hall Young built
Haines between two waterways, the Chilkat River and Lynn Canal. Located on
America's longest fjord, Haines features a perfect sampling of Alaska's
history, beauty and lifestyle.
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AN EYE FOR EAGLES
Haines is the home of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, where as many as
4,000 bald eagles gather each fall to feast on spawning salmon along the
Chilkat River. Naturalists and photographers come from all over the world to
witness one of the most unusual and impressive sights in nature's kingdom.
As many as 80 have been seen perched in a single tree and more than one
hundred may be captured in the frame of a single photograph.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Known for it's artistic flair, Haines is home to many galleries and shops of
both contemporary and native artwork. Cultural tours and walks are popular
among the tourists as they visit the museum and American Eagle Foundation.
Outdoor activities abound as you enjoy the scenic surrounding beauty.
HISTORIC SITE
During the 1900's, a permanent army post was built and named Fort William H.
Seward. This was the first army post in Alaska and can still be easily seen
from the sea. The installation was abandoned in 1946 and has since become a
national historic site.
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