My Cruise Adventures

Ketchikan

Ketchikan is far enough south that there are no glaciers nearby. At one time, Ketchikan hosted the largest salmon fishing fleet in the world. Like Skagway, it also has a rather colorful history.

Theresa and the girls went on a horse-drawn carriage ride, then Ryan and the girls went on a kids-only excursion that visited the totem village, a fish hatchery, and a raptor preserve. They all had an enjoyable time.

Travis and I wandered around town while the girls took their ride. I found a Soapy's internet cafe right near the doc and hooked my laptop up to do email. Later, Theresa and I went shopping. One of Ketchikan's most beautiful areas is Creek Street - a deep clear creek lined with houses. Most of those houses are now shops, including a few with unique items such as spruce tip syrup, obsidian knives, and gold nuggets.