Area

Our base camp is located about 90 miles west of the town of Ketchikan, Alaska.

Most guests will go through Seattle to connect with an Alaska Airlines jet bound for Ketchikan. Alaska Airlines is the sole provider of jet service to Ketchikan, with 5 flights each direction every day during the summer season. As the native cultural center of Southeast Alaska, Ketchikan has the largest collection of totem poles in the world. Visit Creek Street, the former Red Light District, where brothels have been replaced by museums, art galleries and gift shops overlooking Ketchikan Creek. There is plenty to entertain you prior to your departure for Dall Island. Many guests schedule their flights to allow extra time in Ketchikan to enjoy the historical Gateway to Alaska.

While you are here, treat yourself to an extra day or two, and visit the eagle recovery center, a salmon hatchery, or jewelry and fur shops, just to name a few. You can tour the town on a horse-drawn trolley, see the sights from a floatplane, enjoy the loggers show, or visit the museums and cultural heritage centers. You may want to look for a cookbook of salmon or halibut recipes to discover new ways to prepare your fish when you get home.

The weather can change quickly, so be prepared for sunny and warm, or cool and damp. Rain is referred to as “Liquid Sunshine.”

The area is full of natural beauty, and during your trip, you might see bald eagles, black bears and whales!