KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
We’re proud to call Alaska home. Ketchikan (Lingit: Kichxáan) is on Revillagiggedo Island, a remote Southeast Alaskan island in the Alexander Archipelago and the ancestral homeland of Taant’a kwáan and Saanya kwáan Lingit, the southernmost groups of Lingit people, who have lived in Southeast Alaska since time immemorial. We also live in the world’s largest temperate rainforest, the Tongass National Forest, and Ketchikan is considered one of the rainiest cities on the planet, with an average rainfall of approximately 13 ft (160 inches). With a resident population of just over 8,000, we are a close-knit community with a strong commercial fishing presence and a vibrant arts culture.
As Alaskans, we strongly believe it is our responsibility to ensure our business not only serves to educate guests on topics that are important to our community, but also supports and empowers a vibrant local, sustainable economy. We recognize the state’s allure—its pristine beauty, rich culture, welcoming communities, and incredible wildlife—and are committed to sustainability. Our goal is to leave the environment cleaner than we found it, honor our Indigenous neighbors, support the economy through partnerships with Alaskan vendors, give back to the community through nonprofit initiatives, and respect wildlife in every encounter.
We are certified by Adventure Green Alaska, proud partners in Ketchikan’s Tourism Best Practices Management (TBMP) program, and participants in Whale SENSE.
