The name “Ketchikan” is believed to come from the Tlingit word “Kitschk-Hin” meaning “thundering wings of an eagle” and is reminiscent of the outline of the Ketchikan Creek seen from above. An exciting flightseeing adventure is a thrilling opportunity to see this unique feature yourself. An estimated 19% of Ketchikan residents are of Tlingit, Haida…
In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides that were enticed by the reward of 100 woolen blankets. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets “as large as beans.” From their discovery came three of…
Prince Rupert has experienced economic challenges from trade risks born of Trumpian tariffs as well as service declines, such as in the BC Ferries system, but the city is making tourism a top economic priority with strategic investment, infrastructure improvements, and destination marketing to attract visitors and support local business. It is the gateway to Haida Gwaii which is 7 hours away by ferry.
Travel up the Haines Scenic Byway after a short boat trip from Skagway and board a custom-designed, open-topped jet boat at the edge of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Glide through shallow, silt-laden channels accessible only by these specialized vessels, which are powered by quiet, eco-friendly Yamaha outboards to maximize wildlife-viewing opportunities. Throughout your 90-minute river journey, expert captains navigate multiple braided tributaries, sharing stories of local history and their backcountry lifestyle. Majestic bald eagles, moose, and bear are often observed up close, with unhindered views and frequent stops for the perfect photo. Warm outerwear and blankets are provided, and after the river adventure, guests enjoy a riverside picnic before returning to Haines with memories of Alaska’s pristine wilderness
A super yacht of Italian design, And a vessel grand, where futures align. Her decks are streets, her lounges are squares, A metropolis afloat, with worldly fares.
Beneath the fog, she slips away, A city for tomorrow, born today. Not bound by land, nor fixed in place, Ruby Princess glides with effortless grace. Restaurants and theaters, pools and spas, A microcosm of life, both near and far.
San Francisco fades, but urban life thrives, On this ship where innovation drives. No billionaire’s toy, this Princess of the sea, But a glimpse of what our cities could be. Efficient, diverse, a community afloat, Ruby Princess, more than just a boat.
From port to port, she carries her nation, A blueprint for future civilization. A Fincantieri super yacht so rare, And a city of the future, beyond compare.
We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started Through the unknown, unremembered gate When the last of earth left to discover Is that which was the beginning; Not known, because not looked for But heard, half-heard, in the stillness Between two waves of the sea. Seattle stillness between two waves of exploration one on the Alaska Inside Passage and one on the Wild Side of Vancouver Canada.
The 1924 World Flight, also known as the First Aerial Circumnavigation of the Globe, was a pioneering aviation endeavor undertaken by the United States Army Air Service. The flight began and ended in Seattle, Washington, with four Douglas World Cruiser biplanes sponsored by different American cities. Here are the details for each plane and its…
From Alaska’s Inside Passage, where history meets the sea,
To the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife roams free. In the Maldives, coral reefs shimmer bright, And in the Caribbean, islands dance through the night. Halong Bay’s limestone karsts rise from the sea, And in the Sea of Cortez, marine life thrives with glee. The Norwegian Fjords, a haven for sailors and sightseers, And the Kenai Fjords, where glaciers meet the tides. Resurrection Bay, where whales and sea lions play,
And the Kenai Peninsula, where mountains meet the bay.Each destination unique, yet connected by the sea, A journey through the world, don’t forget Fiji.