I feel sorry for cruise ship visitors, so much to see and do, you need a week to get good overview so the island. I have lived here for years and am still at awe from the beauty around me

From the downtown area, one can drive north 18 miles to the end of the road to view the bay and other nature places. Driving south from the downtown, one can drive 13 miles until the end of the road where you can view secluded...More

The is the main island (no bridge connectivity with other islands but has excellent road network, bus service (students pay 0.50), super scenic, peaceful and safe. Hike, Walk, take a bus, ride a bike - it does not matter for it is beautiful rain forest...More

The Island has multiple options for activities. Ketchikan, Saxman,and several pocket communities are located on the Island. Many activities have cultural interest and the Totem Art work is present in multiple locations.

The Island is massive compared to the inhabited area along the coast. I love the fact there is such a variety of wildlife sharing the Island with the Ketchikan peoples. Bear, mountain goats, deer, salmon, whales, seal, porpoises, eagles, birds galore, flowers of every color....More

You're on it and don't know it until someone informs you. The waterfront center & the 41 paved miles of road, you may visit. But that's only 1-2% of the Island. You need to fly around in a float plane, or better still a Helicopter...More

Amazing peaceful retreat for a week! Stayed at a Forest Service cabin with two old friends! Only saw two floatplanes and a partiel old beer bottle in six days!