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Barbara and Paul Pearson

Tony and Shannon Badella

A Family Friendly Tour

Let our knowledgeable guides escort you through the historic Tlingit Indian village of Saxman. Saxman was founded in 1894 and was the site of a Presbyterian mission school. In the mid-1930's the people of Saxman, with the help of the federal Civilian Conversation Corps, arranged their totem poles into a formal park. It is one of the top five most popular attractions in Alaska.  The great journalist of the "on the road series" Charles Kuralt went with us on this trip when he visited Ketchikan in preparation for writing his book "Charles Kuralt's America". You'll see us featured in the book as the company he selected to take him the off the beaten track in Ketchikan. So be prepared to get off the road on this special tour.  

There are several famous totem poles in the Saxman park including the historic Abraham Lincoln totem pole and the William Seward pole which memorialized his 1868 visit to the area. Seward was responsible for the United State's purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.

There are 34 totem poles at Saxman Native village and each one has its own unique story and history.

We will also see a clan house and a carving center where totems are made. The carvers are usually working as we tour. The master carver in Saxman is internationally recognized and his work is in demand around the world. You can see many of his totem poles displayed throughout Ketchikan.

Dolly's House/Creek Street - When we return to Ketchikan we will stop by the historic Red Light District on Creek Street. We will see Dolly's House which was a famous brothel operating until the middle of the 20th century. Your tour includes free tickets to Dolly's house. You can end your tour at this point or continue with us to the dock which is just two blocks away

You’ll explore the famous Ketchikan waterfront including Creek Street, the former historic red light district. Watch as salmon head up the fish ladder and struggle through the current to spawn.

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