Tongass NF cabins are a great way to explore the region and enjoy its outdoor activities. Access is by boat or plane making the cabins an easy way to visit the wilderness.
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Remote Rental Cabins in Southeast Alaska on the Tongass National Forest
Posted in Camping, National Forests, Natural History Also tagged Backcountry Safety, Cabin Rental, Camping Etiquette, Southeast Alaska, Wildlife Viewing 1 Comment
Hiking on the Tongass National Forest
At more than 17 million acres in size, the Tongass National Forest located in Southeast Alaska is the largest forest administered in the overall national forest system. The Tongass is world renowned for its old growth temperate rain forests covered with enormous Sitka spruce, Hemlock fir, and Yellow cedar. These forests protect watersheds that support [...]
Posted in National Forests, Trails, Transportation Also tagged Add new tag, Hiking, Packpacking, Southeast Alaska, Tongass, Trails Comments closed
Explore Southern Southeast Alaska: A Perfect Destination for the Independent Outdoor Traveler
Take time to visit Southeast Alaska and explore the many recreational opportunities available especially for independent travelers. We’re a jaded bunch here in Alaska and don’t always appreciate our surroundings. I often forget how overwhelming Southeast Alaska was to all of my senses stepping off the M/V Matanuska onto the Wrangell dock for the first [...]
Posted in Communities, National Forests, National Parks, Natural History, Transportation, Wildlife Also tagged Alaska, Alaska Marine Highway, Inter-Island Ferry Authority, Misty Fiords, Southeast Alaska, Waterfall Resort Comments closed
