The Alaskan Panhandle has many sites where nature’s beauty has been preserved. One of these is the Chilkat Islands State Marine Park. It is a four island chain located on the Lynn Canal north of the City of Juneau. From the southernmost island to the northernmost, they are Kataguni, Shikosi, Anyaka, and Talsani. If traveling […]
Exploring Alaska’s Own Caines Head State Recreation Area
Alaska - Caines Head State Recreation Area History Located 5.5 miles south of Seward, Caines Head State Recreational Area runs into the west side of Resurrection Bay. Caines Head got its name from a sea captain, Captain E.E. Caines, who owned a wooden steamer named the Santa Ana. Caines was famous for bringing the first […]
Birch Lake State Recreational Site
The Birch Lake State Recreational Site is nicely located between a beautiful, lilypad covered lake and picturesque natural wetlands. This beautiful, natural site is located just 35 miles south of Eielson Air Force Base off of Richardson Hwy. This is an excellent, isolated setting to spend some time camping and exploring the area. Many amenities […]