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Flora and Fauna of Tongass National Forest: What You Might See in Ketchikan

May 12, 2026 | Hiking

Ketchikan sits at the edge of the Tongass National Forest — 17 million acres of temperate rainforest, the largest in the United States. It’s one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America, and a visit here puts you in the middle of it. Here’s what...

Where is Ketchikan, Alaska?

May 12, 2026 | Hiking

So, where exactly is Ketchikan, Alaska? Perched at the Edge of the World (Sort Of) Ketchikan is located in Southeast Alaska, tucked along the southwestern coast of Revillagigedo Island — a name locals have mercifully shortened to “Revilla.” It sits about...

What To Pack For My Tour

Dec 23, 2025 | Hiking

Ketchikan sits inside the Tongass National Forest — the largest temperate rainforest in the world — and receives over 150 inches of rain per year. That might sound like a reason to stay inside. It isn’t. The trails here are extraordinary, and if you dress for...