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Haines is a popular stop for RVers
traveling between the Yukon and
Alaska, With it’s combination of history,
culture, scenery and adventure, there’s
something for everyone.
Located at the northern end of
Southeast Alaska, Haines sits on the
shores of the northern Lynn Canal,
the deepest, longest fjord in North
America. Haines is surrounded by
mountains and glaciers. Fishing,
rafting, kayaking, boating and guided
nature walks are just some of the
activities available.
Haines retains the character and
charm of small-town Alaska while
still hosting a range of interesting
museums (including the Hammer
Museum, dedicated to preserving
the history of man’s first tool) and
a thriving arts community. You
can see demonstrations by native
carvers and artists at Alaska Indian
Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to the
preservation and continuation of
traditional native craft and culture.
Getting to Haines is an adventure
in itself. Haines is one of the few
communities in Southeast Alaska
connected to both a highway system
and a seaport. The Haines Highway
is one of the prettiest stretches of
highway in the US that parallels some
of the most pristine water and wildlife
habitats with high peaks, glaciers,
rivers and lakes along the entire route.
In 2009 the 40-mile stretch from
Haines to the Canadian border was
designated a National Scenic Byway.
Valley of the Eagles
The American Bald Eagle Foundation
is a natural history museum and
live raptor center dedicated to
celebrating our national bird. With
live bird presentations and an
impressive diorama representing
wildlife of Chilkat Valley, the
Foundation currently houses 11
Raptor Ambassadors, birds such as
eagles, falcons, owls, and hawks
that are trained and used to help
educate visitors about the birds and
encourage conservation efforts.
SOUTHEAST ALASKA
Haines
Ketchikan
Gulf of Alaska
Alaska Peninsula
NOR
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
Mayo
Teslin
Johnson’s Crossing
Silver
City
Swift
River
Kodiak
Skagway
Sitka
Wrangell
Petersburg
Ketchikan
Hyder
Kake
Tenakee
Angoon
Hoonah
Pelican
Gustavus
Yakutat
Port Lions
Mt
Logan
5959 m
(19,551 ft)
Mt
St Elias
18,008 ft
Meziad
Juncti
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8
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139
137
167
168
120
212
73
135
77
109
107
66
150
98
46
70
64
68
161
161
244
139
43
230
112
109
111
66
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Dawson
City
Yukon River
KODIAK ISLAND
Bob Q
6
2
Cordova
Valdez
Glennallen
Palmer
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2
8
3
9
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Paxson
Tok
Beaver
Creek
Carmacks
Haines
Junction
Burwash
Landing
Destruction
Bay
Pelly Crossing
Faro
Carcross
Goo
Hop
Lak
Hollis
Stewart
Metlakatla
Tagish
Atlin
Dease Lake
Iskut
Tatogga Lake
Ross River
Haines
Rancheria
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Watson
WHITEHORSE
JUNEAU
Braeburn
Mt
Fairweather
15,300 ft
Stewart
Crossing
YUKON
Cantwell
Whittier
ANCHORAGE
Kenai
Seldovia
Homer
King Salmon
Seward
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Whale Watching • Juneau Tour • Eldred Rock Lighthouse • Glaciers
DAY CRUISE PACKAGE
FROM SKAGWAY OR HAINES
$189 12-hour, Round Trip Tour
TICKETS: Online • Haines Fjordlines Office • Skagway Book Co. 264 Broadway
1-800-320-0146 • www.alaskafjordlines.com
Fjord Express TO Juneau
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To Make Reservations:
Alaska Marine Highway
6858 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, Alaska, 99801
Phone (907) 465-3941 • Fax: (907) 465-8824
Skagway (907) 983-2941
Toll Free 1-800-642-0066 (Juneau call center)
Browse online updates to the schedule, web
specials and news at www.ferryalaska.com.
Online reservation requests available.
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