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Haines, AK is synonymous with Eagles. While in much
of the continental United States our national symbol --the Bald Eagle -- is rarely,
if ever, seen, in Haines the Bald Eagle is almost as common as the spruce
trees that characterize this area. Blessed with an almost endless supply of salmon,
the Chilkat Valley, which has been designated the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, is home to hundreds of easily viewed Bald Eagles. The Chilkat Valley can be experienced
via van tour, river float or air boat tours. |
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Chilkat Blanket at Sheldon Museum. Haines. Alaska |
Things to do in Haines: view eagles float the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve see priceless Native art in Klukwan browse the art galleries visit the American Bald Eagle Center take a hike tour by bike flightsee to Glacier Bay play golf view bears (in season) fish for salmon visit Kroeschel Films Wildlife Park fly-fish on a remote stream enjoy a Salmon Bake watch Native Dancers ride a trail on a PUV sea-kayak along the coast take an art lesson |
Although Haines is a very small town, a number of nationally recognized
artists make their home here. Hence downtown Haines has several delightful
art galleries that are really worth exploring. One unique thing you can do in Haines is take an art lesson from International known
artist Tresham Gregg, who is also the artistic director of the New Chilkat Dancers Storytelling Theater which regularly performs highly artistic interpetations of Tlingit stories. Haines does not begin to get the level of traffic that it's neighbor Skagway does. So if you would like to get away from the crowds, do a little independent exploring, visit a town that's authentically Alaskan. Haines is a good choice. A short ferry ride connects Haines and Skagway, therefore if you are on a cruise that stops in Skagway, you can still access any Haines Tour. |
Eagles and Salmon and Bears, Oh my!! See it all in Haines with |
ceremonial purposes. It was the wealth from trading that allowed the Chilkats the
leisure time to develop their exquisite artistic skills. Recently the elders
have allowed some of the clan houses to be opened so visitors can view these priceless
treasures. |
Twenty-one miles up the road from Haines is the native village
of Klukwan, home of the Chilkat Tlingits. The Chilkats were famous for two things: their prowess as traders (they controlled
the "grease trail, which controlled trade between the Interior Alaskan and
Canadian tribes and all the coastal people) and the beautiful, intricate
Chilkat blankets, woven and displayed for |