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CONTENTS 2013 ALASKA SAILING SEASON

WELCOME ABOARD! A Message from Gerry Cahill President and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines FUN TAKES Keeping Up with Carnival Cruise Lines A new ship is destined for greatness; real men go to the spa; and more news from the fleet FAME FIX George Lopez: What’s So Funny?

The famed entertainer helps Carnival go for the big laughs

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By Kay Callahan

DINING 2.0 New Choices Add Flavor to the Fun of Cruising From burgers to sushi, Fun Ship 2.0 venues make it easy to eat, drink and be very fun while you’re onboard

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By Lynn Seldon

FIT TO CRUISE Working (Out) Vacations This is the perfect place to try on a new fitness routine

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SWEET SPOTS Capping the perfect cruise at Cherry On Top and other venues on select Carnival ships

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CONTENTS 2013 ALASKA SAILING SEASON

FUN FINDS

Carnival’s shopping program helps you make the most of your vacation

Fun Finds Shopping Program Shopping for a Fun Day in Port Style For All Objects of Desire Brand Finder

A BRIEF HISTORy OF AN ANCIENT LAND Alaska’s abundance has drawn dreamers and seekers for thousands of years

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CALL OF THE WILD Whales, bears, eagles and more — native species are diverse and fascinating

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Ports of Call History, culture and attractions in the places you’ll visit during this cruise — including the top shore excursions Map of Alaska Juneau Ketchikan Skagway Regional Highlights Notes on other destinations to visit, in Canada and on America’s West Coast

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A Message From The President Welcome aboard!

On behalf of all our shipboard and shoreside employees, thank you for choosing carnival cruise lines for your vacation.

Whether this is your first cruise with carnival or you have sailed with us before, our dedicated team will strive to make sure you have a fun, relaxing and memorable vacation.

Guest satisfaction is our number-one priority, and we at Carnival are committed to providing you with an unforgettable vacation.

Guest satisfaction is our number-one priority, and we at carnival are committed to providing you with an unforgettable vacation.

From a wide range of dining options and diverse entertainment choices to friendly and attentive service and fun-filled activities for guests of all ages, a carnival cruise is the best vacation value, on land or at sea.

We hope that you enjoy this issue of Fun Ashore, which features informative and entertaining articles written by talented writers, with images by the best photographers in the business.

Fun Ashore offers a wealth of information about the many fantastic features aboard our ships, as well as the exciting and beautiful destinations we visit. We hope this publication will serve as a valuable resource for getting the most out of your “Fun ship� cruise.

Wishing you a great vacation. Bon voyage!

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FUN TAKES

Keeping Up with Carnival Cruise Lines

SUNNY SIDE UP Carnival Sunshine has arrived

step onto a new classic: Carnival Sunshine.

Her transformation from Carnival Destiny to Carnival Sunshine is complete, thanks to a $155 million makeover.

The night brings on plenty of exciting choices. Get ready to laugh ’til you’re in tears at The Punchliner comedy club

The spring 2013 re-launch puts Carnival Sunshine in europe in

Presented by George lopez; cheer for your favorite sports

the spring and in the caribbean in the fall at a new home port,

teams and play video games at the ea sPOrTs Bar; get in

new Orleans. carnival’s Fun ship 2.0 initiative brings her new

some quality family fun time at HasBrO, The Game show; or

dining options, bars, entertainment and much more — such as

dance the night away as the soundtrack to your vacation plays

the 182 new staterooms; the first three-level serenity adults-only

throughout the ship, from the nightclubs to the outer decks,

retreat; and the all-new cloud 9 spa.

courtesy of carnival’s onboard DJs trained by the renowned

Traveling aboard Carnival Sunshine means savoring a mouth-

DJ irie. When you just feel like getting away from it all, you can

watering selection of food and drink: stuffed tacos and burritos

relax at the exquisite serenity adults-only area, which spans

at Blueiguana cantina; frozen tequila drinks and other refreshing

three decks and comes with its own water feature.

cocktails at the Blueiguana Tequila Bar; juicy burgers and fresh-cut

With all the latest amenities and attractions, both relaxing

fries at Guy’s Burger Joint, from Food network personality Guy Fieri;

and fun, this really is your moment in the Carnival Sunshine.

pints of the line’s private-label draft beer, ThirstyFrog red, at the

— Khalila Douze

caribbean-style redFrog rum Bar and Pub.

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WELCOME TO THE VIFP CLUB We’re so excited that one of our favorite VIFPs is on board: You! You see, VIFP stands for VERY IMPORTANT FUN PERSON, and that’s what we like to call each and every one of our guests, past and present — even first-timers. It’s our way of recognizing cruisers like you with all sorts of benefits and onboard fun, just for having fun.

So how does it work? There are five levels of the VIFP Club: Blue, Red, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. You earn one VIFP Point for each day you sail, so it’s easy to move up to the next level — all you have to do is cruise. And the good news is, you’re already a member.

Just visit carnival.com/vifp when you get home to activate your profile, track your VIFP Points and learn more about the program.

Now who’s up for some very important fun?

GUY THINGS Real men go to the spa for the latest in look-good, feel-amazing treatments

Gentlemen, permit yourselves an indulgence or two. an assortment of just-for-guys grooming and pampering services is redefining the gender diversity in carnival’s shipboard salons and spas.

“The spas onboard are no longer dominated by women. it is definitely an equal world for relaxing on the high seas,’’ says angie Garrod, director of operations for steiner leisure limited, which runs carnival’s onboard salon, spa and fitness facilities.

More and more, men are treating themselves to pedicures, facials and other services to relax and unwind.

Particularly popular with the male set, Garrod says, is a massage that uses heated bamboo rods to soothe and revitalize muscles.

“Men love our bamboo massages — a modern alternative to deep-tissue massage,’’ she says.

Male guests are also taking advantage of the salon and spa to spruce up for romantic evenings onboard. a fresh

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haircut, a professional shave, proper attention to skin — and off they go, scrubbed, polished and extra-dashing. Garrod’s top recommendation for a special night out is the elemis Pro collagen Grooming Treatment with shave. The service includes a revitalizing facial, accompanied by a soothing face, scalp, hand and arm massage.

Men definitely benefit from paying attention to skincare, Garrod says. shaving alone isn’t sufficient. a regular routine should take three steps: proper cleansing; shaving with an oil, foam or gel; and moisturizing. enhance that with a simple weekly scrub and mask. another tip from Garrod: Book your spa and salon appointments early once you’re onboard, to get your vacation started on the right (pedicured) foot. — Patti Roth

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CHEERS!

Keep the fun going at home with these recipes for our favorite high-seas cocktails

Got a caribbean cruise coming up? Get in the tropical mood

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with one — or three — of carnival's signature cocktails. recommended by edward allen, carnival’s vice president of beverage operations, they’re the perfect blend of rum and tropical fruit juices — can’t you just feel that ocean breeze caressing you?

1 | The Rum Runner Jumper

— RedFrog Rum Bar 1 ounce Cruzan Light Rum | 1 ounce Gosling’s Dark Rum ½ ounce banana liqueur | 1 ounce orange juice 1 ounce pineapple juice | 3 dashes of Angostura bitters ¼ ounce grenadine Combine all ingredients except grenadine in a shaker with ice.

Shake vigorously and pour into a glass. Top with grenadine; garnish with a pineapple wedge, cherry and umbrella.

2 | The Cruiser

1 ounce Skyy vodka | 1 ounce Malibu Coconut Rum ½ ounce peach schnapps | 1 ¼ ounces cranberry juice 1 ¼ ounces orange juice | 1 ¼ ounces pineapple juice Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a pint glass. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.

POKER FACE The patter of bouncing dice. spinning rows on slot screens

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— The Punchliner Comedy Club 1 ¼ ounces Gosling’s Black Seal Rum | 1 ounce Bacardi White Rum 1 ¼ ounces pineapple juice | ¾ ounce guava syrup ¾ ounce sour mix Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a pint glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.

A few inside tips for betting on a good time at sea From pennies to $5, you can pump up the action on a wide

snapping to a halt. The jubilation of drawing yet another jack.

selection of slot machines in our casinos.

In the game room for grownups, activity is buzzing.

carnival Players club lets you earn valuable points, including instant

To boost your fun, and maybe help snag a juicy payout, we

cash at the slot machines: $10 cash for every 1,000 points you earn.

turned to Martin van der Merwe, carnival’s executive casino

Van der Merwe also shared some tips for table games.

Be sure to insert your sail & sign card every time you play. The

host. van der Merwe says the variety of vegas-style action

• Craps: Play the pass line for the best odds in the house.

means there’s plenty of action for everyone, whether you’re

• roulette: Outside bets are simple to play. Put your chips

a rookie or an experienced player.

For beginners, many ships offer gaming lessons early in a cruise. Or you can simply ask for guidance, anytime, from the casino team — members are happy to explain games that grab your attention.

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on black or red, odd or even, for a quick result.

• Poker: Three-card poker is easy and fun.

• Blackjack: The FunPairs side bet adds another dimension to the game. a pair of kings may win big.

— Patti Roth

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CAN’T WAIT TO GO The world awaits future cruisers

australia: From her new home port in sydney, Carnival Spirit

carnival’s worldwide destinations continue to expand, and now’s the time to start planning your next adventure. From australia and the Pacific to the americas and europe, you can do it all: Discover nature’s allure on rugged excursions; expand your perspective on cultural tours; or just relax on a beach.

Sydney

explores the land Down under and then some. cruises take you to Tasmania, new Zealand and the Pacific paradise of Fiji, new caledonia and vanuatu.

The Caribbean: a tropical cruise is the best way we know to warm up a winter chill. The rainforests of Dominica, the beaches of st. Thomas and the historic charms of san Juan beckon — time to answer them. europe: Carnival Legend’s and carnival sunshine’s european

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itineraries bring you a gorgeous Mediterranean season visiting the great cities of the continent. starting in april 2013, Carnival Legend also journeys to additional ports with cruises to norway/Western europe, the British isles and the Baltic — including carnival’s firstever journeys through the fjords of norway. new england: Carnival Glory has several voyages to canada and around new england, as well as to the caribbean and The Bahamas.

Venice

Looking for a West Coast getaway?

Carnival's expanded cruises are the ideal route.

Beginning in January 2014, carnival will offer three-day cruises to ensenada, Mexico, and four-day trips to ensenada and catalina island. They leave from long Beach, california, on Carnival Imagination, bringing to three the number of ships operating from that port — and solidifying carnival’s position as southern california’s largest cruise operator.

Carnival Inspiration will continue to sail similar itineraries from

Freeport

long Beach. if you need even more time to explore, book a 15-day cruise to Hawaii or seven days to the Mexican riviera on Carnival Miracle from October 2013 through april 2014. all you have to do now is pick your pleasure: energetic and exotic, surf and sun, or hip and happening. Your getaway might just turn into a stay-away.

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What’s so funny?

George Lopez helps Carnival go for the big laughs

By Kay Callahan

Stop us if you’ve heard this one: a Chicano kid from a blue-collar family on the edge of Los

“Carnival’s guests absolutely love comedy,” he said,

angeles grows up to become one of america’s most successful

“which is why we are already the cruise industry leader in fleet-

entertainers, breaking barriers and winning fans with a style

wide comedic programming. in fact, we host more guests in

that stays true to his tough roots.

our shipboard comedy clubs than any land-based comedy

What’s the punch line? George Lopez hasn’t written it yet.

chain in the United States.

The 52-year-old star is nowhere near wrapping it up,

"By partnering with George Lopez, an exceptionally

having reached prime time in a multi-threat career as a

talented, respected and popular comedian, we’re

comedian, actor, writer and producer. His credits include two

taking our comedy offerings to an entirely new level.”

groundbreaking TV shows, three stand-up specials on HBO Now he’s added what may be his most unusual gig:

Lopez called Carnival’s onboard clubs “fantastic,” and said

“curator of comedy” for Carnival Cruise Lines. He’s advising

he plans to spread the word “that these ships represent a

on the hiring of comedic talent for the line’s existing fleet-wide

phenomenal environment to work and gain experience.”

comedy clubs, and he plays an active role in the securing of comedic talent.

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Teaming up

“i’m excited about my partnership with Carnival,” he said at the official announcement of the deal, which is part of the

Th e wo rld -fam o us enter tain er was th e o bvio us

fun Ship 2.0 reboot of entertainment and dining initiatives.

choice to consult on the cruise line’s onboard comedy

“in these times, it’s always good to laugh and enjoy yourself

offerings, said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CeO.

with your family.”

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and one stand-up feature on Showtime.

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“In the beginning I used to write about what I thought would make the audience laugh. Now I write what will make me laugh.”

Comedian George Lopez gets big laughs with stories about growing up Chicano.

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a serious Cause Lopez is using his success to help others through The Lopez Foundation, which he established “to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health.” The foundation also raises awareness about kidney disease, organ donation and the military, and holds several major fund-raising events each year. To learn how you, too, can make a difference, visit www.georgelopez.com/lopez-foundation.

George Lopez’s comic influence is being felt throughout most of Carnival’s fleet, although he doesn’t actually perform in person.

The Punchliner Comedy Club Presented

by George Lopez: Stand-up shows open with hilarious prerecorded introductions by the star, who also appears on in-stateroom television.

The comedy clubs offer five 35-minute shows on multiple nights during each voyage, with at least two comedians performing each night. The two early-evening shows are family-friendly, while the later performances feature adult-oriented comedy.

The Punchliner Comedy Brunch: Comedians entertain on sea days. The brunch menu includes items that Carnival says have been inspired by Lopez’s Mexican heritage, including huevos rancheros, overstuffed breakfast burritos and two “George’s Recipes” dishes created by the comedian himself.

Hearty laughs, hearty fare: Breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros are among the menu items at the Punchliner Comedy Brunch, at which comedians perform.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Latin Laugher

AWARDS Grammy® nominations for Best Comedy Album, 2006 (El Mas Chingon) and 2004 (Team Leader) New York Times Bestsellers, 2004 (autobiography, Why You Crying?)

Hollywood Walk of Fame (2006) One of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America (Time magazine)

TELE VISION It’s Not Me, It’s You (HBO - 2012) Lopez Tonight (TBS - 2009-11 ) George Lopez: Tall, Dark and Chicano (HBO special - 2009) America’s Mexican (HBO special - 2007) Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream (Documentary - 2007) Comic Relief (HBO and TBS - 2006) George Lopez (ABC - 2004-07) Why You Crying?

(Showtime - 2004)

One of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities (Harris Poll)

Lopez has always mined his background for laughs, and audiences respond in a big way. They laugh at his stories about the grandmother who raised him, hoot at his jokes about childhood friends, roar at his declarations of pride in the Latino community. His rapid-fire delivery is a mix of english and mexican Spanish, but somehow even anglos feel like they’re in on the joke. “it’s observational,” he said of his comedy style, in a facebook chat with fans a few days before his July 2012 HBO special, It’s Not Me, It’s You. “You know all great comedy comes from what that comedian sees in his life.

With regards to the subject matter (race, family, flaws we have as people), that was where i found myself gravitating towards.” “in the beginning i used to write about what i thought would make the audience laugh,” he said. “Now i write what will make me laugh. To describe it as a brand, it is old-school. it is the way guys used to perform.”

Lopez first won attention in 2001 as a DJ in Los angeles, becoming the first Latino to headline the key morning slot on a major-market englishlanguage station. He co-created, produced, wrote and starred in the sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on aBC and remains a hit in

Manny Mota Foundation Community Spirit Award

syndication. (it’s one of the top-rated shows on classic-TV powerhouse

Honorary Mayor of Los Angeles for earthquake relief in El Salvador and Guatemala

for two seasons.

Imagen Vision Award

Nick at Nite.) He later hosted the late-night show Lopez Tonight on TBS in all, he has made more than 200 television comedy, talk show and hosting appearances, including co-hosting the emmy® awards and twice hosting the Latin Grammys®.

That kind of resumé takes a hard-driving work ethic — another gift

Latino Spirit Award

from his family.

National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award

grandparents worked very hard and they didn’t plan on retiring. They just

“i come from working-class people,” he told facebook fans. “my worked. i just love to work. i don’t think about retirement because i am in the day. Other people get too far ahead of themselves. i love to work.

MOVIES

When you love what you do, it’s easy.”

Rio (Voice - 2011) The Smurfs (Voice - 2011) Valentine’s Day (2010) Beverly Hills Chihuahua (Voice - 2008) Swing Vote (2008) Henry Poole Is Here (2008)

Lopez dances on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with the mariachi band Los Palmeros, during a ceremony celebrating his new star there.

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FUN SHIP 2.0 | D i ni ng

DINING 2.0 Carnival’s new choices add flavor to the fun of cruising

By Lynn Seldon

Everyone is talking about Carnival Cruise Lines’ Fun Ship 2.0 program, which is transforming the cruise experience through name-brand partnerships with top personalities and brands. But when it comes to dining, you may find yourself calling it Two Point…Oh Wow! From burgers and burritos to pasta and sushi, it’s a true feast throughout the fleet. Plus, many venues are free or have only a nominal charge, says Cyrus Marfatia, vice president of culinary and dining: “We always focus on value and, as much as possible, we’ve tried to keep everything inclusive and not charge extra.”

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FUN SHIP 2.0 | Dining

California car culture is also served at Guy's Burger Joint.

Above, Guy Fieri himself. Below right, one of his classics.

Come Casual In many ways, the fleet’s casual options define Fun Ship 2.0 dining: fun, engaging and focused on what guests want.

Knowing how much their guests love the all-american burger, carnival went beyond the usual generic poolside grill and created Guy’s Burger Joint, a name-brand take on the all-american roadside diner. The concept was developed in tandem with one of america’s top celebrity chefs: Guy Fieri, a Food Network sensation thanks to hit shows like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and Guy’s Big Bites.

Guy’s offers five signature burgers, all served with hand-cut French fries, ready to be topped at the generous toppings bar.

The burger choices start with the self-explanatory Plain Jane (which is anything but) and get progressively more imaginative: Straight Up (Plain Jane with S.M.c. — Super Melty cheese); chilius Maximus (Straight Up topped with chili); Pig Patty (Straight Up topped with a patty made out of crispy bacon…really); and The ringer (Straight Up topped with Guy’s Bourbon and Brown Sugar BBQ sauce and a rojo onion ring).

The décor at Guy's is infused with the chef ’s passion for car culture and his california roots. Surfboards and car elements like car bumpers, grilles and chrome pipes adorn the walls, and servers wear old-school mechanic uniforms bearing their own personalized nicknames, like Gorilla and Bubba.

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Come hungry Only one thing is as american as burgers: barbecue. at the complimentary openair barbecue spot, you could work up an appetite just by saying the name: Fat Jimmy’s c-Side BBQ. You’ll want to try a taste of everything once you see the platters of hand-pulled pork, grilled chicken and sausages, grilled veggies, and classic sides like baked beans, cole slaw and mini cornbread muffins. The names on the menu are almost as much fun as the food: Jimmy’s Best Barbequed Yardbird (chicken breast), Brew ribbon Grilled Italian Sausage, Pig-In-a-Poke Pulled Pork Fat Jimmy’s C-Side BBQ menu; Sandwiches and other bits of whimsy.

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For a quick Mexican food fix while still on board, it’s easy to say “Si” to the new BlueIguana cantina. Step into one of the separate lines for a freshly made taco or a built-to-order burrito — or try both — and then head to the large salsa and toppings bar to personalize your order. You can even watch the tortillas being made by the only automated tortilla maker at sea. Taco and burrito options include chicken, beef, fish and pork.

The newly envisioned three-meal lido Marketplace buffet concept has several possibilities, including the new comfort Kitchen that serves hearty american-style comfort food like fried chicken and bacon mac ‘n’ cheese.

Fun Ship 2.0 dining can mean enjoying a juicy burger or steak, sampling fresh seafood — or, better yet, both. The new full-service Bonsai Sushi restaurant enables first-timers to test the sushi and sashimi “waters,” while veterans can revel in creative new options as well. With items starting at just $1, the possibilities include individual pieces of sushi and sashimi, rolls (the spicy tuna is particularly popular), miso soup and the Ship for 2 (a selection of Bonsai Sushi favorites for two, in a sushi boat).

Want even more fun with food? Try The Punchliner comedy Brunch, a new morning dining room option inspired by comedian George lopez’s partnership with carnival. (For details, see “George lopez: What’s So Funny?” in this issue of Fun Ashore.)

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Finally: A fun way to sample Fun Ship 2.0 dining is by sampling the new Taste Bar. This delicious venue features a little taste from different Fun Ship 2.0 dining venues. That might mean bites of sushi from Bonsai Sushi; grilled chicken from Fat Jimmy’s C-Side BBQ; tortilla soup from BlueIguana Cantina; and more — paired with a signature cocktail, available for purchase, from the featured dining venue. It’s a perfect — and perfectly delicious — start to your evening.

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FUN SHIP 2.0 | D i ni ng Fahrenheit 555

Your Table Is Ready All the dining on Carnival’s ships is pretty fine, but the premium restaurants are special indeed.

Red-meat lovers will want to head to Fahrenheit 555, a classic Carnival steakhouse with varied steaks and chops and other gourmet choices. For a charge, they can enjoy such world-class succulence as filet-mignon steaks; lamb chops; and surf and turf. Side dishes include Yukon Gold Mash with Wasabi Horseradish.

Available on select ships, Cucina del Capitano (“The Captain’s Kitchen”) continues to offer a popular (and complimentary) pasta bar at lunch and fun, family-friendly Italian dining (for a moderate charge) at night. Highlights of an evening “with the captain” include huge portions of antipasti and pasta, a roving barrel of Chianti (sold by the glass, half carafe and carafe), and lots of great black- and-white pictures supplied from current and previous Carnival captains. The fun is supplied by a singing wait staff serenading diners during their meals.

From relaxed poolside lunching to formal table service, from burgers to sushi, dining while cruising with Carnival means choices — and plenty of them. “We want to ensure that there’s something for everyone,” says Marfatia.

Pull uP a Chair, Stay awhile

Classic watering holes have become a big part of the Carnival experience. Introduced on Carnival Magic, RedFrog Pub has been a home run for Carnival and a home away from home for Carnival guests. The pub’s popular private-label draft beer, ThirstyFrog Red, is now served on most ships, and RedFrog Pub also features island-inspired pub fare — think conch fritters, grouper fingers and Jamaican wings — all at moderate prices.

The new RedFrog Rum Bar is a poolside adaptation of RedFrog Pub, with a Caribbean vibe and tropical rumbased frozen drinks, plus Bahamian and West Indian beers. Also poolside, the new BlueIguana Tequila Bar is a Mexican-themed bar featuring tequila-based frozen drinks and Mexican beers.

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FIT TO CRUISE | Wor k i ng (Out ) Va c a t i ons

FIT TO CRUISE Working (out) vacations

By Patti Roth

“We want people to achieve the goals they set out to achieve.”

You strolled briskly to the buffet. Reaching for an extra dessert provided

— Tim Dux The Onboard Spa

by Steiner

educational seminars. Enjoy them as you would a buffet (no, not that

a nice stretch.

But if you’re geared up for some real exercise, grab your favorite running shoes and head to the onboard fitness center, where the most popular reasons for skipping a workout — lack of time and lack of knowledge — just don’t work.

Poised high above the surf, the ship’s fitness facilities offer easy access to professional trainers, state-of-the-art machines, group exercises and kind!), mixing and matching from among familiar favorites and seizing the opportunity to try some that are fresh and new.

“There’s plenty for everyone,’’ says Tim Dux of The Onboard Spa by Steiner, which operates the ships' spa and fitness facilities in partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines.

Have your pals back home been touting the benefits of Pilates while you’re still on step aerobics? Have you always wanted to try an elliptical machine? This is the place — and no worries if you’re baffled by the buttons or confused about which foot goes where. The pros are happy to assist, should you need them.

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FIT TO CRUISE | Wo rki n g (Out) Vacations Beginners, Go for It For beginners — as well as others — Dux suggests booking

and run a workout routine, from warm-up to cool-down.

a session with a personal trainer to provide a launching

“The machine adjusts itself to be sure you get the most

point that’s tailored to your individual goals, abilities and

out of that workout,’’ Dux says.

fitness level.

as you pedal or stride, the screen provides feedback on

Even if you don’t schedule a personal-training session

the activity level, such as a running tally of calories burned

or join an exercise class, the fitness pros are available to

and the distance traveled. The user should occasionally

offer guidance using the equipment. “The education is

hold the handles to allow a sensor to pick up and factor

what drives the program,’’ Dux says. “We want people to

in the heart rate.

achieve the goals they set out to achieve.”

Even the equipment itself is informative. Many of the

experienced exercisers, switch It up

bikes, elliptical machines and treadmills feature an easy-

For those loyal to established workout routines, Dux

to-use touch screen for tracking progress. You can also

recommends trying something new.

watch TV and plug in your music player.

Instead of pressing the green “quick start” button on a machine, Dux suggests taking a different approach. Select

The body tends to adapt to what’s familiar, he says, and using muscles in a different manner invigorates and challenges the body, boosting the fat-burning mode.

either manual, fat-burning or another type of workout.

The cardio machines and strength equipment are

When prompted, type in personal information such as

available to use whenever the gym is open — typically from

weight, gender, and length of the workout. For length, by

6 a.m. to 10 p.m., although hours of operation may vary by

the way, Dux recommends about 30 minutes.

ship. If you prefer working out when the gym is relatively

The machine’s computer uses that information to create

quiet, try to visit during mealtimes, Dux says.

OPPOSITE; YurI ArcurS/ShuTTErSTOck.cOm, hErE; AndrESr/ShuTTErSTOck.cOm.

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Fun at an onboard fitness class

Try a Class If there’s a particular class you’d like to join, it’s a good idea to make a reservation. Swing by the gym to sign up. Or simply phone in. no need to figure out which type of class is right for you, Dux says: The classes are designed to accommodate guests at varying fitness levels. Some exercise classes, TOP; AndrESr/ShuTTErSTOck.cOm, bOTTOm; cAndYbOx ImAgES/ShuTTErSTOck.cOm

including stretch and abs, are free. Others, including yoga, Pilates and indoor cycling, involve a modest fee.

Dux enthusiastically recommends Body Sculpting Boot Camp. During the innovative 30-minute routines, participants use a single dumbbell. The emphasis is on broad functional movements that are practical strength builders for real-life activities. Boot Camp is a terrific calorie burner, and it’s fun — even for folks who (OK, admit it) despise exercise. a single dumbbell makes the workout simple, accessible and versatile, especially for guests who might want to duplicate the routine back home. Even a can of food from the pantry would work as a substitute dumbbell, Dux says.

Keep those routines going!

as an added incentive to stick with it, each guest who participates receives a take-home poster outlining the boot camp’s set of exercises. also quite popular are the lively indoor cycling classes.

The 45-minute sets feature choreographed routines. The varying tempos and levels of intensity are designed to mimic pedaling along different types of terrain.

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Take It home Regardless of which activities and workouts you fit in during your vacation, keep up the good work at home.

“Dedicate 30 to 45 minutes a day and stick to it,” Dux says.

“Twenty-one days to form a habit. Make it a good one.”

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Sweet Spots Photography by Claudio Beier | Styling by Chiara Solloa | Hair and makeup by Melissa Conner | Photographed on Carnival Magic

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FUN SHIP 2.0 | Sweet Spots

Eat DEssErt First at ChErry On tOp! Love may be the only thing sweeter than a well-stocked candy shop. Rafael and Penelope celebrate the joys of simple indulgences while exploring bins of bulk candy, fanciful gifts and novelties, and custom apparel. Cherry On Top is on select Carnival ships.

GIVE US SOME SUGAR

On Rafael: Carnival T-shirt, Quiksilver shorts, Invicta watch. On Penelope: Carnival’s Cherry On Top T-shirt, Invicta watch, H.J. Namdar wedding band, Gold Star Jewelry earrings. Items can be purchased in the Fun Shops onboard; availability may vary by ship.

Bring home some goodies for your sweetheart or that sweet neighbor who’s watching the dog. Grab a cute T-shirt or a colorful bag, or pack souvenir tins with candies galore to bring the onboard experience home. Branded Cherry on Top gifts are a perfect way to recall your delectable cruise memories!

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FUN SHIP 2.0 | Sweet Spots

EnjOy Lazy Days in a ChaisE (Or a hammOCk) Retreat to a tranquil place called…Serenity.

Chill out in this ocean-going oasis of relaxation and comfort for adults (ages 21 and older). Order a frothy cocktail and recline in the sun or under colorful, oversized umbrellas. Then enjoy a dip in one of the beautiful whirlpools.

AttAIn A blISSfUl StAtE

On Rafael: Steve Madden sunglasses, H.J. Namdar wedding band, Invicta watch. On Penelope: Roxy pants, Steve Madden sunglasses, Glitterrings rings and earrings, Michael Kors watch. Items can be purchased in the Fun Shops on board; availability may vary by ship.

The combination of indulgence and tranquility you’re enjoying on your cruise can be re-created at home with Bliss spa and beauty products such as the Fabulous Foaming Face Wash and High Intensity Hand Cream. The plush serenity Towel, available on select ships, is perfect for relaxing by the pool or beach back home.

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FUN SHIP 2.0 | Sweet Spots

LivE LaiDbaCk anD LivELy with rEDFrOg When our spunky little RedFrog discovered Carnival, he gladly traded rain in the rainforest for fun in the Caribbean sun. When Rafael and Penelope discovered the RedFrog Pub, featured on select ships, they found a fun and comfortable space to meet fellow guests while enjoying a cool drink and island fare. With a Key West attitude, this playful amphibian — and the pub he represents — encourages cruisers to live life to its fullest, even after the voyage is over.

bRInG HOME tHE fUn

On Penelope: Elan dress, Bijoux Terner shawl, European Beads bracelet, Tissot watch, H.J. Namdar hoop earrings.

On Rafael: Quiksilver shirt and pants, Tissot watch. Wedding bands for both by H.J. Namdar. Items can be purchased in the Fun Shops onboard; availability may vary by ship.

Carnival has a whimsical selection of specialty souvenir glasses such as the nutty coconut head, iconic red funnel, flashy disco ball, one-eyed monster and pudgy blowfish. You can also take home a logo glass celebrating Thirstyfrog red, Carnival’s private-label brew.

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Fun FinDs

Carnival’s shopping program helps you maKe The mosT oF your Time onBoarD anD in porT por It all begins right here!

Fun FinDs shopping eXperT XperT One of our highly trained, experienced professionals will guide you in the fun of shopping. Besides hosting a high-energy show at the start of each voyage, the Shopping Expert shares insights at seminars on watches, jewelry and gemstones. Be sure to stop by the Shopping Desk for even more valuable guidance; see your daily Fun Times for hours.

Fun FinDs shoW Look for the FUN FINDS Wheel at the FUN FINDS Show

Join this action-packed preview of all the thrills ahead.

Spin the Fun Finds Wheel to win prizes that’ll make this vacation even more special. You’ll be on the edge of your seat!

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Miss some of the excitement? No worries! Just tune in to your stateroom TV for replays of the live show, news about one-of-a-kind specials, and other ways to shop like an insider.

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sTyle for all | r e t a i l The ra p y

our favorite Things for her mark henry Witness the instant and dramatic color change from mossy green to raspberry. In this pendant, the rare and beautiful alexandrite stone is enhanced by gold and diamonds.

GIfT ColleCTIon Beautiful diamond jewelry comprised of several perfectly matched, white diamonds set together side by side giving the wearer a huge diamond look, for tremendous value.

flaWless a stunning swarovski blue paraiba topaz is the centerpiece for these exquisite earrings, while white swarovski topaz dances around for added sparkle. set in 18k gold over sterling silver.

day 2 nIGhT sophisticated studs by day, dangling attention-getters by night. Take these convertible earrings wherever you go!

vena d’amore Give her a sparkling diamond surrounded by more of the same brilliance.

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Bulova aCCuTron from the Gemini Collection, this swissmade automatic watch is in stainless steel with rose-gold finish, exhibition caseback and a black leather strap.

korITe ammolITe This extraordinary sterling silver pendant is a modern design, set with top grade ammolite, making it a true collector’s item.

WenGer not all swiss watches are created equal. The GsT Chrono features a 12hour chronograph, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and unidirectional rotating bezel and is water-resistant to 100m/300ft.

hearTs on fIre made of titanium and with a single diamond, this ring features durable, strong design that speaks to a masculine appreciation for raw materials.

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We all own at least one wardrobe basic we'll never give up. Blue jeans, a white button-down, black pumps and the little black dress defy trends season after season. These are the items that offer value and style year after year.

It’s easy to build a diamond jewelry wardrobe that offers the same value and wearability. start with these five jewelry essentials, which you’ll wear every day and into the night.

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1. solitaire earrings

diamond studs are the item every woman must own. They are also the best value because you will never take them off. solitaire studs will remain prized possessions in your family for generations to come. This can be a gift for yourself or the perfect present (hint, hint!) from your significant other. Pictured: WonderStud earrings

2. necklace 3. diamond Bracelet

look back at style icons from any era and a diamond bracelet is always a staple of their jewelry wardrobe. Choose from classic tennis bracelets or fabulous bangles. Today’s fashion icons, such as Jennifer lopez and sarah Jessica Parker, stack multiple diamond pieces or wear a diamond bracelet with their watch to add a touch of sparkle.

Pictured: Crown Brilliant bracelet by Crown Of Light

5. Watch

your watch is the piece of jewelry you wear every day, so it makes sense to invest in a high-quality timepiece. Watches also define status and personal style. The watch you wear on your wrist says as much about you as the car you drive or the home you live in.

Pictured: Crazy Carats by Fendi

a diamond solitaire necklace is the finishing touch to any outfit. It’s your easy and elegant solution every day. see your fun finds shopping expert onboard to learn how necklaces can add style to your wardrobe. Pictured: Fulfillment pendant by Hearts On Fire

4. diamond ring

Whether she’s wearing a wedding ring, engagement ring or right-hand ring, every woman deserves a diamond on her finger!

Choose something with a lot of sparkle to celebrate your energy and love of life. or look for a splash of color to reflect your sense of fun and adventure. Whatever you choose, the ring should be all about you.

Pictured: “Figure 8” ring by Forevermark

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show her how much you care with a beautiful diamond.

From top: Gift Collection bangle; Vena d’Amore rings; Day 2 Night earrings; WonderStud earrings.

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By Edward Readicker-Henderson

About 35,000 years ago — or maybe only 17,000

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or so years ago; anthropologists are still arguing

But everything changed on August 21, 1732,

about it — some people in what is now

when the Russian ship Gavrill appeared.

Russia’s Chukotka Peninsula noticed that the

Natives paddling out to the vessel told the

land stretched away east, farther than the eye

sailors that on the horizon was alaskshak,

could see. Curious, they headed toward the

“the land that is not an island.” That batch of

rising sun, walking across what we now call

Russians never came ashore, but it wasn’t

the Bering Land Bridge.

long before more Russians did — thousands

They were the first Alaskans, and they found a

of them. The Russians liked tea, and the

landscape ludicrously rich: herds of caribou

people who had all the tea were the Chinese,

that stretched for miles, and streams so

who liked furs. And Alaska was chock-full of

choked with salmon that there hardly seemed

fur. Tea traded for fur, and everybody was

room for water. With the easy living came

happy. In 1741, Russians brought back 900

culture reflecting the physical beauty of

pelts from Alaska; by 1800, they were taking

the landscape: the geometric art of the

more than 10,000 a year. After the United

Southeast, the intricate grass baskets of the

States bought Alaska for 2 cents an acre in

Aleutians, the dance and music of the far

1867, a newspaper howled: “Russia has sold

north. That was life in Alaska for thousands of

us a sucked orange.”

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Alaska’s abundance has drawn dreamers and seekers for thousands of years

years. As close to paradise as paradise gets.

RIGHT: Red outline shows the Bering land bridge, which joined present-day Alaska and eastern Siberia at various times during the Pleistocene ice age.

FROM TOP: Natives pose in front of a food reserve; Eskimo in boat, called an umiak, made with skins; ceremonial dance; the first dogsled team to go from Nome to Seward, c. 1900.

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Almost overnight, the rush was on.

Gold fever In 1896, George Carmacks, “Skookum Jim” Mason and the now-legendary Yukon Charlie panned a little gold out of Rabbit Creek, a tributary of the Klondike. Almost overnight, the rush was on. More than 100,000 people headed north.

Most of the dreamers reached the Yukon long after all the land had been claimed. So they fanned out to see what else they could discover. Bit by bit, the map of Alaska was filled in as people who came for gold stayed for the lifestyle of endless summer days and nights, where the aurora borealis draped a rippling curtain of blue and green light over the horizon.

49th and beyond Eager to join the Union, pro-statehood forces increased their efforts after a referendum in 1946. Alaska finally became the 49th state on January 3, 1959. The next boom came from the discovery of oil on the North Slope in 1968. Today about 4,000 wells pump more than a million barrels of oil per day through that engineering marvel, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.

Now it has all come full circle: People are moving to the state in bigger numbers than ever before. Among the many wonders of this thoroughly modern Alaska, Alaskans found: a landscape of astounding vistas, ABOVE: Illustration from an old book of adventure tales; Trans-Alaska oil pipeline.

impossibly rich in wildlife; a land of Native culture where ancient traditions still carry on. And that’s the true lesson of Alaska’s history. The best things haven’t changed.

STATE SYMBOLS bird: Willow ptarmigan land mammal: Moose Marine mammal: Bowhead whale fish: King salmon Insect: Skimmer dragonfly flower: Forget-me-not Motto: “North To The Future” Song: “Alaska’s Flag” tree: Sitka spruce Gem: Jade Sport: Mushing (dogsledding)

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FROM TOP: Female blacktailed skimmer dragonfly; Alaska’s state flower, the forget-me-not; Alaska’s state bird, the willow ptarmigan, which is completely white in winter but a rusty brown with white wings in summer.

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Call of the

WILD

By Ginger Dingus

help spot wildlife. Out on deck, fellow cruise guests

the crisp, clear air and watching a pod of whales

provide instant reports of sightings. Listen for excited

glide past a glacier. If that glacier happens to be

cries announcing, “Thar she blows.”

glistening by the light of the midnight sun, the stirring

The ports of Southeast Alaska offer many

scene will certainly be counted among the highlights

opportunities for wildlife sightings. Walking on

of your cruise.

Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau or boating through

Alaska is one of the few places where visitors have

Misty Fjords in Ketchikan or Tracy Arm Fjord in

the unique opportunity to discover three diverse

Skagway, visitors often are treated to sightings of

types of wildlife, each in its natural habitat and each

humpback and killer whales, sea lions, porpoises,

within easy reach. An abundance of marine life swims

harbor seals, bald eagles and Sitka black-tailed deer.

in the state’s coastal waters, protected inlets and

Leaping porpoises enjoy riding the ship’s bow

rivers. Close to shore, land animals roam over steep

wake. At first glance, the black-and-white variety

alpine slopes and crunch through vast stretches

could be mistaken for a miniature version of the

of open tundra. Over 350 species of native and

orca (once known as the killer whale).

migratory birds range freely between land and sea.

And don’t forget Alaska’s most renowned fish, the salmon, famous for its mighty upstream struggle to

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spawn. Salmon are an important economic mainstay

Whales — humpback, gray, orca — rank as the

in Alaska, especially for Native communities, who

largest marine creatures you’re likely to see from

have often held ceremonies commemorating the

your stateroom balcony. When cruising the Inside

first catch of the season. Besides glimpsing the fish

Passage, the onboard naturalist may alert you to a

in its natural habitat in the wild, visitors can learn

pod of whales swimming close to the ship. A keen-

about them at hatcheries that include educational

eyed park ranger comes aboard in some ports to

displays and exhibits.

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Imagine standing on your ship’s deck, breathing in

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Up north, wildlife encounters take place almost around the clock. Summertime dusk lasts until just before dawn. Wherever Alaska’s remarkable creatures appear, the magnificent landscape creates a stunning backdrop for the occasion.

FROM LEFT: Orcas cruise on the coastline; a bear catches a salmon in a waterfall; Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau.

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Alaska has the nation's highest number of bald eagles: about 30,000.

Landlubbers coastal brown bears (grizzlies) and smaller black bears may be found ambling along the beach in search of such delicacies as salmon or berries. solitary by nature, bears hunt alone except for mothers with cubs. During annual salmon runs, however, they cluster around the choicest fishing holes. Grizzlies congregate on Admiralty island, located near Juneau, and in Katmai National Park, southwest of Anchorage.

Moose browse for food in low-lying wetlands, even those located beside busy roads and towns. Anchorage residents often wake to find that the blooms in their flower beds have been devoured by hungry nighttime visitors. At twilight, be alert for moose feeding on reeds in shallow ponds. When captured on camera, the silhouette of a male’s huge antlers set against a pale pink sky makes a memorable souvenir. dwellers. Hard-working beavers build ingenious stick lodges on countless waterways. caribou, although more numerous in the far north, roam southern tundra country. Woolly mountain goats and Dall sheep, found in alpine regions, tend to scatter quickly when approached unless you’re scouting from the overhead vantage point of a flightseeing plane. surefooted, they escape closerange viewing by bounding up impossibly steep, rocky slopes.

on the wing Believe it or not, bald eagles are among Alaska’s most readily spotted birds. look for a snowy white dot high in the tree branches. A bald eagle’s bright-white head feathers stand out from the deep green foliage, making sightings easy once you get the hang of it.

About 30,000 bald eagles make their home in Alaska, which has the nation’s largest population of the species. They tend to inhabit the coast, offshore islands and interior lakes and rivers. Most remain in southern Alaska during the cold winter months, but some head to warmer climes. in southeast Alaska, bald eagles usually nest in old-growth timber along saltwater shorelines and mainland rivers.

Whether it’s your first visit to Alaska or your tenth, the thrill of spotting these ABOVE: Moose in snow with white frost on trees; a North American beaver.

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captivating creatures will spark plans to return again and again.

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Cold Hard

FACTS

By Jonathan Siskin

Glaciers have shaped Alaska’s landscape since the prehistoric age. Alaska lays claim to more than 5,000 glaciers, covering nearly 5 percent of the state’s total land surface. They are concentrated around the Gulf of Alaska and the coastal mountains of the Panhandle.

Southeast Alaska is one of only three places in the world (Scandinavia and Chile are the other two) where tidewater glaciers exist. Alaska’s glaciers have been on the move — advancing (growing), retreating (shrinking) and advancing again — for 12 million years. A glacier is said to be advancing when the accumulation of ice is greater than the amount that is melting, while retreating glaciers are melting faster than accumulating. Because these frozen masses are in a perpetual state of flux, they are, in a strange sort of way, alive.

Here are just a few of the glaciers that add to the thrill of visiting this Great Land:

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FUN TREKS Tracy arm Fjord Glacier explorer The wonders of Tracy Arm Fjord come into stunning view on this excursion. Guests directly board a deluxe catamaran that is alongside Carnival Miracle in the waters of Tracy Arm. As they cruise through the serpentine passage, an onboard naturalist describes the area.

The tour reveals the bases of cliffs that rise 4,000 feet above the jade-colored sea and affords up-close views of North Sawyer Glacier. Thrilling experiences include hearing the “white thunder” as immense spires of ice break from the South Sawyer Glacier and crash into the sea. A warm, rainproof jacket, hat and gloves are recommended to fully enjoy the outside observation deck.

Guests should note that if unpredictable ice conditions block passage into Tracy Arm, the tour will be moved to Endicott Arm Fjord.

OPPOsiTe: Blue ice pools on Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. aBOve FrOM TOP: Hubbard Glacier; seal perched on an iceberg; Glacier Bay national Park.

The Tracy Arm tour is an exclusive seasonal excursion; due to high demand, it must be pre-reserved with Tracy Arm Excursion Reservations.

Glacier Bay in Glacier Bay, 16 tidewater glaciers penetrate the two arms

rain and snow each year. Here lies one of america’s largest

of the bay. situated 50 miles north of Juneau, Glacier Bay

protected wilderness areas: Misty Fjords national Monument.

national Park and Preserve extends more than 3.3 million

This 2.3-million-acre park is located in the heart of the Tongass

acres and can be reached only by boat or floatplane. Glacier

national Forest and consists mainly of an undisturbed old-

Bay’s highlight is the mammoth wall of Grand Pacific Glacier.

growth forest of western hemlock, sitka spruce and alaska cedar. Within the monument, the deep fjords of Walker cove

huBBard Glacier

and rudyerd Bay penetrate the remote wilderness with their

The mighty Hubbard Glacier extends more than 90 miles

sheer granite cliffs rising to 3,000 feet. The continuously

through Wrangell-st. elias national Park to the head of Yakutat

changing panorama of deep twisting waterways, abundant

Bay. in 1986, the Hubbard made headlines when it began a

wildlife, cascading waterfalls and primeval rain forests

surge, advancing so rapidly that it completely blocked off

blanketing the land is simply spellbinding.

russell Fjord from the sea and created a fast-rising freshwater lake. Miraculously, despite water rushing into the ocean at a

tracy arM fjord

rate of 3.5-million cubic feet per second, no serious flooding

The stunning rounded valleys of Tracy arm Fjord were hollowed

occurred in the surrounding areas. The wall of ice was

out by the glaciers of the last great ice age. located about 45

eventually broken through and the fjord was opened. The

miles south of Juneau, this 25-mile-long fjord is best known

Hubbard remains one of alaska’s most active glaciers as it

for its stark, remote beauty carved out by glaciers into rugged

continues to advance.

chasms and cliffs. Keep an eye out for the north sawyer and south sawyer glaciers sending their icebergs crashing into

Misty fjords

the waters. if you look closely, you may spot bears, mountain

shaped by eons of glacial activity, Misty Fjords rightfully earns

goats, hair seals, waterfowl and black-tailed deer resting on

its name and reputation by soaking up some 160 inches of

the icebergs.

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Juneau

Alaska’s bustling capital and gateway to Glacier Bay, Juneau charmingly blends past and present. It’s a modern city built upon the tailings of an old gold mine. The city’s cosmopolitan style is evident in contemporary museums and office buildings, sophisticated shops and fine restaurants. Yet many are drawn to its fascinating history, which is lovingly preserved in and around its original falsefronted buildings and narrow, winding streets.

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Wildlife and nature are major attractions. The area surrounding the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is a showcase for glacial activity, and boasts a network of trails to explore. Juneau is home to 114 species of birds, all five species of salmon, and several species of whales — not to mention brown and black bears. Ten miles outside the city, Admiralty Island National Monument shelters the largest brown-bear population in Southeast Alaska.

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Alaska’s capital city perches on the Gastineau Channel.

QuIckGUIDE FAMED FOR: The “drive-up” Mendenhall Glacier, which survives from the Little Ice Age of more than 3,000 years ago.

IT’S A FACT: The city is named after Joe Juneau, who started a gold rush with fellow prospector Richard Harris in 1880.

SIGNATURE SOUVENIRS: Whalethemed gifts; gold nuggets; Native art from local galleries.

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Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. see your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today.

DOGSLED ON MENDENHALL GLACIER VIA HELICOPTER Guests fly over Juneau’s lush rainforest and glacier-carved peaks on the way to a dogsled camp on the Mendenhall Glacier. they can drive the sled team themselves or relax in the sled while taking in the scenery. the tour ends with the chance to talk to the team’s “mushers” and take photos with the dogs.

WHALE WATCHING & SALMON BAKE COMBO Guests are guaranteed to spot whales on this excursion, which includes ample opportunities to view and photograph the magnificent creatures. after the experience, participants head back to land for an outdoor feast of grilled wild alaska salmon and other dishes, followed by a marshmallow roast and a chance to tour the historic Wagner Mine.

MENDENHALL GLACIER VIA HELICOPTER & GuIDED WALK Guests board a helicopter and soar above the alaskan wilderness with views of Mendenhall towers, ice falls and hanging glaciers throughout this 30-minute flight. after a safety briefing, the helicopter lifts away, leaving participants to enjoy the peaceful Mendenhall Glacier. specially fitted boots are provided to enable exploration of the moving river of ice.

BEST Of JuNEAu Guests travel by catamaran through stephens passage, where whales often come right alongside. at orca point lodge on colt island, a feast is served before the return to auke Bay and a scenic bus ride to Mendenhall Glacier.

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PORT view

Visitors explore Glacier Gardens.

Juneau is the only capital with a glacier in the suburbs, the only one where you can go from gourmet dining to whale watching in less time than the average network commercial break.

The town was founded in 1880, after Joe Juneau and Richard Harris struck gold — so much gold, it seemed the veins would never run out. The works ran 24 hours a day, 364 days a year. Meanwhile, the local Auk Tlingits, who had fished and hunted here for thousands of years, wondered what the big deal was, and kept on creating some of the most sophisticated art the world has ever known.

People still pan for gold at Last Chance Basin, and the Native understanding of the landscape is still vital under the treetops at Glacier Gardens, which gives people a chance to see just what’s in the world’s largest remaining temperate rain forest. Head farther out, to the trails along Mendenhall Glacier, or helicopter up to walk on this huge remnant of the last ice age. Hop on a boat to view humpback whales feeding in the rich local waters — and you’ll still have time for shopping along Franklin Street, where everything from jewelry to the finest Native arts are just a minute’s walk from where the ships dock. — E.R.H.

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A flightseeing tour offers a unique perspective when viewing Mendenhall Glacier.

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Juneau’s wOndeR OffeRs a sTunning TRiP back TO The ice age by nick gallO

Mendenhall Glacier, a little north of Juneau, is the best known of 38 glaciers that feed on the Juneau icefield, a 1,500-squaremile expanse of rock, ice and snow.

Bigger than rhode island, the icefield is a remnant of the little ice age, a period that started 3,000 years ago and lasted midway through the 18th century. the icefield is perpetually replenished by an annual snowfall that often tops 100 feet, and boasts snow and ice up to 4,500 feet thick.

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glacial face — half a mile wide, 100 feet thick and electric-blue in color — can be seen from a popular visitor center on the shoreline.

NATuRE ON THE MOVE the glacier possesses a frozen, still grandeur, but it’s hardly inert, notes laurie craig, a visitor center interpreter. a dynamic, moving force, the glacier is the overflow from the icefield, slowly and inexorably drawn down by gravity from 4,500-foot-high mountains to its terminus near sea level. Moving at the proverbial glacial pace, the ice edges forward at an

average rate of a few feet per day, taking more than 200 years to make the journey from upper elevations to the 220-foot-deep lake. “it’s like slow-moving lava,” says craig. “it acquires wrinkles, crevasses and texture as it moves across the terrain.”

Mendenhall Glacier doesn’t just move. it displays tremendous erosive power as it grinds through the landscape. scouring debris from valley walls and scraping underlying bedrock, the glacier burrows deep, enduring marks on the topography. near the visitor center, the presence of grooved, polished rocks is evidence of the glacier’s sandpaper-like effects. the

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the most accessible of all the stupendous, bluish-white “rivers of ice” in the inside passage, Mendenhall Glacier — known as “the drive-up glacier” because it can be reached by car — dazzles visitors and makes the region a one-of-a-kind destination.

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RIGHT: Glacier trekkers ascend Mendenhall Glacier. BeLoW: The glacier is receding, revealing land long buried beneath it.

glacier also is responsible for the milky, gray-green cast that colors the lake, the result of “rock flour” deposited in the water when bedrock is ground into a fine powder. like all of Juneau icefield’s glaciers except one (the taku), Mendenhall Glacier is receding. since 1765, the glacier has been in a slow, gradual retreat because its rate of melting has exceeded its rate of accumulation. in the 18th century at its maximum advance, the glacier’s toehold in the valley extended from its present position to a spot two and a half miles downward. today, receding ice has allowed land buried for thousands of years to reemerge and begin a new, remarkable ecological cycle. at first, bare rock and soil are exposed, but lichens and moss soon appear. then grass and shrubs emerge, followed by alder, willow and other deciduous trees. finally, sitka spruce, western hemlock and other conifers take hold, inaugurating new forest. “these are stages of life,” says craig.

Mendenhall Glacier is named after thomas corwin Mendenhall, a prominent scientist who helped oversee a crucial survey that determined the international boundary between canada and alaska. previously, the famed naturalist John Muir had visited the glacier in 1879 and named it auk Glacier in honor of a local tlingit indian village. Muir called the glacier “one of the most beautiful of all the coastal glaciers.”

More than a century later, Mendenhall Glacier still is one of the inside passage’s top natural sights. like all glaciers, it can be enjoyed as a spectacle flaunting sublime blue colors and ineffable textures. at the same time, it serves as a time capsule, an outdoor classroom showcasing alaska’s extraordinary geology and climatic history. “this is a neat place,” says craig. “it’s not just beautiful. You also get to see some very impressive forces that shaped this region.”

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History comes alive in Juneau’s multifaceted cultural gem

history, indigenous cultures and natural

A visit to the comprehensive Alaska State Museum provides a captivating overview of Alaska’s immense cultural and historical landscape. By Lynn Seldon

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Established in 1900 as the Historical

the citizens of Juneau implemented

order to map the area.

Library and Museum for the Territory

a 1 percent sales tax to help fund the

Objects that reflect the richness of the

of Alaska, the museum didn’t have a

current two-story building in downtown

state today are continuously collected.

permanent home until 1920. Its collection

Juneau. Since its opening, the museum’s

Five permanent galleries, grouped

grew quickly and, by the 1960s, it was

collection has grown from 5,500 to 35,000

into Native peoples, Russian-America,

clear that a new building was needed.

display objects.

American period, natural history and

In 1967, in honor of the centennial of

The museum of fers a range of

the purchase of Alaska from Russia,

permanent displays highlighting Alaska’s

history. These displays, which take up more than half of the exhibition space, range from a tiny Aleut thimble basket a scaled-down version of the stern of Captain George Vancouver’s ship, Discovery, which plied the waters of Southeast Alaska from 1776 to 1779 in

the Children’s Room, feature an array of specimens and works of art.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The Eskimo gallery; the Museum Store; a display from Juneau’s mining days.

DIVERSITY ON DISPLAY

The American period details the

Among the most popular permanent

role of the United States in the region,

exhibitions are clothing, weapons, tools

with particular attention given to the

and ceremonial objects from Alaska’s

development of the state’s natural

distinct Alaska Native populations, such

resources. An entire room covers

as Northwest Coast, Athabascan, Aleut,

mining and is creatively constructed to

Inupiaq and Yup’ik. Highlights include a

resemble a rugged assay (substance

large explanatory state map; a 34-foot

analysis) office from the early days of

umiak (boat), one of the famed Chilkat

Alaskan mining ventures. There’s also

blankets; and the top of the Lincoln

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Totem, whose carver used President

as well as mining equipment and a

Abraham Lincoln as a model.

display case from a long-closed Juneau

Alaska’s Russian-America era is

store including early tourist curios.

represented by a wide variety of items.

The Children’s Room offers several

Generally dating from the 1740s to 1867, when

learning activities, including the

Russia sold Alaska to the United States for

Discovery ship replica. Young visitors

$7.2 million, artifacts in this fascinating gallery

are encouraged to don period costumes,

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climb aboard the ship and explore the

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Ketchikan is often referred to as the Rain Capital of Alaska, since rain may fall every day. But Ketchikanners don’t seem to mind; in fact, they proudly predict: “If you can’t see Deer Mountain, it’s raining, and if you can see it, it’s going to rain!” So be careful when you use the phrase “Save it for a rainy day.”

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A vast rainforest is Ketchikan’s backyard.

QuickGUIDE FAMED FOR: Totem poles; Native villages; the vast Tongass National Forest — the largest in the United States.

IT’S A FACT: In the 1880s, pioneers came to Ketchikan to fish for salmon rather than pan for gold.

SIGNATURE SOUVENIRS: Salmon products; miniature totem poles; other items from the boutiques on Creek Street.

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Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. see your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today.

Bering Sea CraB FiSherman’S Tour fishing comes alive on Aleutian Ballad, the vessel from the second season of the hit reality tv show Deadliest Catch. Bering sea fishermen pull 700-pound king crabs on deck and tell tales of their water-filled adventures. Guests are encouraged to take photos of the catch, which includes king and snow crab, octopus and shark.

miSTY FJorDS SeaPLane aDVenTure Guests view Misty fjords national Monument, a dramatic wilderness covering 2.3 million acres. the tour travels from the waters of tongass narrows, over revillagigedo island and on to Misty fjords. participants will land on a lake or fjord, where they can step onto the seaplane floats and savor the incredible scenery.

miSTY FJorDS & WiLDerneSS exPLorer explorers cruise to Misty fjords in a jet-powered catamaran. in the Behm canal, they stop to view sights including an active bald eagle’s nest, a tlingit pictograph, ice-carved rudyerd Bay, and new eddystone rock, an immense volcanic spire. on the return trip, guests experience native culture from a tlingit storyteller or native artist.

KnuDSon CoVe SPorTFiShing fishermen get a chance to land some of alaska’s famed salmon in Knudson cove, on this tour that begins with a 30-minute ride along tongass narrows. participants spend about four hours in the boats, which have cabins, are fully stocked with tackle, bait and radios, and have earned u.s. coast Guard safety certification.

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Ketchikan peeks out of the mist like a hidden treasure, and when the sun does come out, it shines on one of the prettiest spots in Southeast Alaska.

This is the best place in the world to see totem poles, whether those along the water at Totem Bight State Historical Park; the antique poles at the Totem Heritage Center; or, as proof Native culture is thriving, the massive collection at Saxman, a onemile-square Tlingit village. Other towns have some poles, but not this many — and nowhere else are there so many people with poles in their front yards.

As Alaska’s southernmost town, Ketchikan offers a taste of what a visitor is in for: bald eagles diving into the Tongass Narrows, catching salmon that glitter in the afternoon light; float planes landing after a day of flightseeing to Misty Fjords; a landscape of endless forest; waterfalls; the whoosh of exhaling killer whales.

Walk along Creek Street — once the redlight district, now a line of boutiques just minutes from the dock — and check for spawning salmon in the waters below. Or get adventurous under the water: Ketchikan has some of Alaska’s best snorkeling.

Totem poles are history, a way of telling a story. Alaska’s story begins here in Ketchikan, under the totems’ watchful gaze. — E.R.H.

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today’s totem carvers add new faces to the landscape.

Totem poles and Native art keep culture alive by telling stories of life in Southeast Alaska.

in the old days, a totem-pole carver might

training as a shaman; then, before a

have to pay with his life.

village hired a pole carver, they’d make

for centuries, as far back as five

him pass the equivalent of a graduate-

hundred years, the first thing visitors

level exam on local mythology. it could

would see when approaching a village

take a year to carve a large pole and if,

in southeast alaska would be a line

in the end, the carver got it wrong, if he’d

of totem poles facing the ocean. one

done something that changed the story,

glance at the geometric designs would

his life was in the villagers’ hands.

be enough to detect who lived in the

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town, what clans were represented and,

The ToTem renaiSSanCe

most important, something about the

those days are gone. there’s a new

people and their history.

generation, a new wave of totem-pole

totem poles were never religious

carvers. Working out of carving sheds

objects; instead, they told stories, kept

in almost every alaskan town of size,

the past alive. traditionally, the native

combining innovative styles with time-

men who carved the poles were the

honored tools, they’re finding ways to

only people welcome in every village,

tell the story of a region that is changing

and they worked hard for this honor.

dramatically, very quickly. they’re adding

entrusted with the memory of a people,

words to the language of the totem

carvers went through much the same

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that language is. the carvers are now making totem poles relevant to everyone, expanding their community to encompass the globe. the carving revival happened just in time. totem poles nearly became extinct in the first half of the 20th century. poles have a natural life span of about 60 years; formerly, when that period was over, they were left to rot and decay. Many poles were hitting this point right when another problem arose: in canada, the government was suppressing native traditions; and in alaska, the government was making a conscious effort to put native culture on the back burner.

the carving revival happened just as a new appreciation for native traditions was taking shape.

But the tide finally turned in the 1950s with renewed interest in local customs and native rights. today, the new breed of carvers reaches out to a new audience. tlingit norman Jackson of Ketchikan says he carves so “everybody [will] understand our people. that’s why i learned you have to share the art.” the first step was to bring the old poles back. Most contemporary carvers learned their craft by making faithful reproductions of dying poles. Wayne price, a tlingit from Haines, and non-native steve Brown from seattle carved five replicas for the Kik-setti totem park in Wrangell. tlingit nathan Jackson of Ketchikan, southeast’s premier carver, made a beautiful replica of a pole taken from southeast in 1899 by the Harriman expedition, part of a turnof-the-century pole rush, when museums and private collectors all over the world were grabbing poles while the grabbing was good.

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the erection of a totem pole…is often talked of for a year or two beforehand.”

Masterpieces of expression

two or three feet in diameter. to get that smooth inner wood, the carver must hunt through the old-growth rainforest for a tree perhaps three times that size, one that was young when British captain James cook sailed in the area in the late-18th century. after a century of logging in southeast’s forests, the biggest challenge facing the artisans at present might well be finding a suitable tree.

Before carving begins, the log is cut in half and hollowed out to prevent the wood from cracking. carvers could use modern power tools, of course, but they eschew them. Most poles are still carved with a small hatchet, called an adz, and an assortment of drawknives. even the 118

paint jobs tend to be conventional, with pigments made of plants, charcoal and oxides. using ancestral techniques doesn’t mean the carvers are adhering to the old styles, however. the new poles offer novel twists: a mirror to represent the sun and a care Bear to please the carver’s daughter on native alaskan lee Wallace’s poles outside Ketchikan’s cape fox lodge; crossed flags of a state that didn’t exist when the first totems were carved on a nathan Jackson pole at Ketchikan’s totem Heritage center; a stylized mother holding a realistic baby, both sheltered by a classic raven and frog on nathan Jackson’s son stephen’s masterpiece pole at Juneau’s tramway. the current generation of carvers freely mixes and matches old and new elements. the tale is more important than how it’s told, and though once limited by tradition, nowadays the stories are about anything from the record of a hunting trip to the report of a great vacation. a lot of recent poles are simply about the pole creation itself — who designed it, who was behind it, the community that found this activity the best way to come together. putting up a pole has always been serious, expensive business. in 1879, the famed naturalist John Muir wrote that “the erection of a totem pole…is often talked of for a year or two beforehand,” and “from one to two hundred blankets, worth three dollars apiece, are paid to the genius who carves them.” today, a carver can easily be paid upward of $2,000 per foot of artwork.

Money is forthcoming: towns are commissioning poles; private collectors are putting poles in their houses; no upscale establishment in alaska is considered complete without a couple of poles; and

—John Muir, naturalist, 1879 museums worldwide are commissioning poles, both replicas and originals. a pole raising still brings everybody out. it can take a hundred people or more to carry a big pole. in the past, the carver would dance, with all his tools hanging from him, while someone else told the story of the pole. now you probably won’t get the dance, but the storytelling remains the high point of the ceremony and the celebration goes on all night. no matter how the poles alter in form, no matter how the reasons for putting up a pole may change, the spirit behind the poles stays the same. as nathan Jackson explained in a radio interview, poles tell “what we are, what we belong to, and what we’re born with.” they’re the faces of the coastal landscape, stories of the past and present given to the future.

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InsIde the

Cl an House Story and Photography by Edward Readicker-Henderson

Bow low when you enter a traditional clan house in Southeast Alaska.

It shows respect to the house and to its inhabitants. Besides, you won’t have any choice: A typical clan house doorway is only about four feet high, reminding those who cross the threshold that they’re entering a different world.

LEFT: Typical clan house door. ABOVE: Interior house post, Totem Bight tribal house.

fact, it’s more important than ever — the

traditional clan houses, the one at Totem

embrace of the clan house extends to the

Bight is a simple box, basically one large

entire community.

room with platforms ringing the central

Ketchikan is the best place in

fire pits. Each house was inhabited by

Southeast Alaska to get a look inside.

an extended family — anywhere from

One of its two houses is a replica that

30 to 100 people. The house chief’s

enlivens the past; the other is the center

living quarters, situated near the rear

of the town’s daily life.

of the dwelling, were separated from

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the rest of the house by a large, carved

it easy for the people inside the house to

MODELING THE PAST

wooden screen. Everyone else lived

bonk you on the head with an axe and

At Totem Bight State Historical Park, 12 miles

communally, although each individual

push you back outside if they didn’t want

north of Ketchikan’s cruise ship dock, a

had his or her own space, probably

you to come in. Fortunately, that doesn’t

masterly reproduction of a classic tribal

defined by bentwood boxes or blankets.

happen anymore.

house was built by the Civilian Conservation

A person’s relationship to the house

The clan house — sometimes called

Corps right before World War II. Its primary

chief was indicated by the proximity of his or

a tribal house — was once the center of

characteristics tell us much about the

her personal space to the patriarch’s space.

Native family life in Southeast Alaska. And

people who lived in such houses.

Traditionally, houses were built by workers

like many other Native traditions, after

The clan house was a winter dwelling

of the opposite moiety, or tribal subdivision,

fading away in the late-19th and early-20th

for Southeast Alaska Natives, who spent

from the people who would live in the

centuries, the tribal house is back. In

their summers at fish camps. Like all

house — that is, Ravens would build for

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eagles or Wolves, and vice versa — and once the house was completed, the family would hold a feast for everyone as part of the dedication ceremony. Houses were named, but the name could live beyond the structure; a new house built in the same spot might carry the same name, as long as part of the original family still lived there. the tribal house in totem Bight

The colorful exterior of a clan house

represents typical native construction of the early-19th century. the house is built

reaChing ouT

and some tribal affairs are administered

of red cedar, spruce and hemlock; the

totem Bight’s clan house was built as a

at the clan house. “if we have conflicts,”

roof is shingled with cedar shakes; and

museum to keep the memory of the old

saxman resident nora DeWitt says, “that’s

the ridgepole is the same as one that

days alive. no one lives in clan houses

where we go to settle them.”

the naturalist John Muir described in 1879:

anymore. But that doesn’t mean they’re

But the Beaver clan House is more

“yellow cypress…two feet in diameter, forty

irrelevant. as tlingit Donna Diamond

than the center of life in saxman. By

feet long, and as round and true as if it

points out, in this day of single-family

welcoming visitors for all manner of

had been turned in a lathe.”

dwellings, the modern-day tribal house

native programs, the clan house reaches

serves to unite the community into

out beyond the village. Musicians play

a family of sorts.

centuries-old songs on traditional

the structure faces the water, as all such native dwellings did. a village might have had eight or ten of these houses, ranging

a visit to saxman, two and a half miles

instruments for audiences from around

in size from 30 by 40 feet to 50 by 100 feet,

south of the Ketchikan waterfront, is the

the world. storytellers keep native oral

lined up along the shore.

ideal way to discover the way the “new”

traditions alive. there are activities for

the totem Bight house’s four interior

clan house functions. saxman is an

kids and an artist’s co-op. in the summer

corners are graced by elaborately carved

independent native village that occupies

months, the house is open for tours and

house posts. resembling indoor totem

a square mile of territory inside the greater

regular performances of native dances.

poles, house posts varied in their intricacy:

Ketchikan borough. the approximately 450

something is happening at the clan

some were adorned with abalone shells

people who call saxman home maintain a

house almost every day of the year,

for eyes and with real human hair. the

strong sense of their tlingit identity.

offering visitors a glimpse into the heart

floorboards of a tribal house lifted up

While not a residence, the Beaver clan

of the village.

to reveal storage space beneath for

House, built in 1987 and surrounded by

once upon a time, the clan house was

housewares, blankets and treasured items.

alaska’s best collection of totem poles, is

a place where family stayed together, safe

Drying meats and other foodstuffs were

used in a very traditional manner. the clan

and secure from the dangers outside.

stored suspended from the rafters.

holds regular festival nights at the house

now, as Diamond explains, it’s “a gathering

the bentwood boxes, fashioned without

and also conducts wedding ceremonies.

place…where different people come

nails, were made of cedar wood. spruce

and it’s the venue for watch nights —

together.” the tribal house still unifies;

fibers were transformed into cooking pots.

something akin to a wake — when the

only now, its reach is broader than ever.

long strips of cedar bark, also used as

community comes to say good-bye to

so don’t forget to bow down when

medicine, were woven into clothes. indeed,

one of its members.

everything in a clan house was made of spruce or cedar.

saxman has both a municipal government and a tribal government,

you enter a clan house. You’re being admitted into the heart of a community — a place of honor.

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Good news for anglers and seafood lovers: alaska’s Department of fish and Game has stocked the state’s waters with a generous supply of salmon, rainbow trout and other species. the best fishing begins in May and lasts through a chilly september. in late July, millions of salmon swim from the sea up the freshwater streams where they were spawned.

AlASkA kING SAlMON

In size, flavor, texture and color, Alaska king salmon is the crown jewel of seafood offerings. Prized for its polyunsaturated oil content, firm texture and succulent flesh, this important sport fish and commercial fish is also known as spring, quinnat, tyee, tule or blackmouth salmon. In the ocean, this salmon is a robust, deep-bodied fish with bluish-green coloration that fades to silver and white. Unlike other salmon species, chinook, which have been spotted as large as 126 pounds, spawn and grow in inshore marine waters, making them available to fishers all year.

SOCkEyE (RED) SAlMON

Named for their deep-red color, sockeyes can be differentiated from other salmon by their large black spots. Sockeye meat remains red throughout the cooking process, bringing dramatic impact to the meal presentation.

A sophisticated entrée loved by Japanese and Americans, sockeye salmon are graded and marketed as whole fish, steaks or fillets, or preserved in cans. They live in the sea and enter freshwater systems to spawn. like all Pacific salmon, sockeyes die within a few weeks after spawning.

PINk SAlMON

The smallest and most abundant of the salmon species, pinks are light and rosycolored with a tender texture and a mild flavor. Economical in price, they weigh about four pounds and are approximately 25 inches long. Following entry into saltwater, baby pinks, feeding on plankton, larval fish and insects, move along the beach in dense schools near the surface. For dining, pink salmon is good grilled in one piece or chopped in pasta dishes, seafood salad or chowder.

RAINBOw TROUT

Rainbow, which live in streams and lakes, are the most well-known of the true trouts because they are highly prized game fish and food. Brightly colored fish with black spots and a rosy band along each side of the body, they often migrate from freshwater to the open sea.

A rainbow trout fights long and hard for its freedom. Once the fish reaches the sea, it is called a steelhead since its color changes to steel-blue.

Rainbow trout

PACIFIC hAlIBUT

COhO (SIlVER) SAlMON

One of the best eating fish, silvers are distinguished by their orange-red flesh, solid texture and delicate flavor. Their size — 10 pounds and 30 inches long — high fat content and appealing color make them popular in both fresh-frozen and smoked steak and fillet cuts.

Commercially, these salmon are a valuable fall catch because of their late spawning season. But little is known about their ocean migrations.

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PACIFIC hERRING

Alaska’s herring industry began in 1878, when 30,000 pounds were marketed for human consumption. Today the principal food fish in the world produces about $30 million for the state. with blue-green upper bodies and silvery sides, the Pacific herring, 18 inches long, is devoid of markings. Spawning in Prince william Sound and the Bering Sea, the herring frequents shallow, vegetated areas in the intertidal and subtidal zones. herring are abundant and provide food for fish, mammals and birds, as well as for people.

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Male and female sockeye salmon

The biggest flatfish living near the bottom of the ocean, halibut dwell in water depths of 60 to 3,600 feet. They have large mouths, strong teeth and eyes set atop their heads, and they burrow their flat bodies in the sandy ocean bottom when in danger. Of all the whitefish in Alaska, halibut is the preference of many chefs. Its low fat content and dense texture have made it a popular alternative to steak.

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Great Alaskan Souvenirs & Gifts

Visit Ketchikan Mining Company for Alaskan gifts and souvenirs, apparel, jewelry, smoked salmon and Alaskamade totem poles. We also have a large section of Hatley pajamas for everyone in the family. Located on the cruise ship dock.

Great Alaskan Souvenirs & Gifts is a locally owned and operated Alaskan souvenir and T-shirt store located next to the Salmon Landing Market. We offer shirts, jackets, souvenirs, salmon, unique gifts and much more. Don’t forget to shop in our fun kids’ shop!

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AlAskA’s Logging History

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A rich lumber source

To their surprise, they found in the forests of Southeast Alaska some of the world’s finest trees; the wood was ideal for shipbuilding.

The Spanish quickly capitalized on this bounty by harvesting and shipping the wood to Baja, where it was used to expand their ever-growing fleet of ships.

The news of the 1898 Yukon gold rush set the stage for the construction of small sawmills throughout Southeast Alaska to provide lumber for the building of shantytowns and to fuel the boilers of the hundreds of steamships racing up and down the coast with gold seekers from the Lower 48. By the early 1900s, as the gold rush slowed, settlers focused on the vast runs of salmon in the region. Newly opened canneries needed millions of feet of cedar to build crates to ship the salmon.

World War II brought another boom to the region’s forest industry. Alaska’s readily available Sitka spruce was the lightest, strongest wood known, a high-grade lumber used in the production of planes and ships.

After the war, Alaskan lumber was shipped to Japan to rebuild the war-torn nation. In fact, the Japanese market has consumed more Alaskan lumber in the past 50 years than any other country.

Today less than one percent of the Tongass National Forest is set aside for logging. Ninety percent of the roadless wilderness remains untouched.

All over the region, you can see loggers compete in small competitions and relive the good old days of the logging era. In Ketchikan, you can catch a live 75-minute competition between Alaskan and Canadian lumberjacks. Watch World Champion athletes, as seen on ESPN and OLN (Outdoor Life Network), compete in various events, such as log rolling, chopping, sawing and tree climbing. The daily show is hosted by the colorful Tale Twister, the camp cook who tells stories about these rugged men and their rugged land.

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In the early 1600s, the Spanish explored the waters of the Inside Passage of Alaska in hopes of establishing trade relations with the natives.

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For four generations, Sitka Fur Gallery has been renowned for the quality and craftsmanship of its furs. These familyowned and -operated furriers produce a collection of men’s and women’s coats, hats, scarves, gloves, boots and slippers, with sizes from petite to plus.

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This one-of-a-kind gallery contains an incredible collection of beautiful art by Alaskan and other U.S. artists, who capture the beauty of Alaska. Artists’ media include glass, bronze, metal, bone, ivory, wood and pottery. We have sculptures, dolls, knives, ivory and glass jewelry, scrimshaw, Christmas collectibles and much more.

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Scanlon Gallery Scanlon Gallery has a great selection of gold nugget jewelry made in Alaska

by Rita Bishop. Rita combines other stones and opals with her designs to complement the beauty of the Alaskan gold nugget, which is the gem of Alaska.

Rita’s Gold Nugget Jewelry can be found at Scanlon Gallery in Ketchikan, Alaska.

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Skagway

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It was the birthplace of the Klondike gold rush, but Skagway was a much different place before gold fever struck. Only one family lived here, and there was only a crude trail over the White Pass. Native Tlingit people lived in the next valley at Dyea, where the traditional trade route over Chilkoot Pass led from the coast to the interior of Canada.

Today, Skagway glories in its golden past with such attractions as the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, celebrating the Klondike gold rush through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. And if you don’t feel like walking, horse-drawn carriages will transport you through town in true 19th-century style.

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The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway brings visitors into a breathtaking scene.

QuickGUIDE FAMED FOR: An Old West atmosphere, with horse-drawn carriages and other 19th-century tributes.

IT’S A FACT: The gold rush began here on Aug. 17, 1896, when the precious metal was discovered on Rabbit Creek.

SIGNATURE SOUVENIRS: A handpainted miner’s pan; a replica engine of the White Pass & Yukon railroad; a postcard from the Red Onion Saloon.

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Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. see your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today.

Best of skagway: RaIL sUMMIt, tRaIL CaMP, saLMoN Bake aboard an antique parlor car, guests travel the White pass & Yukon route railway to fraser, British columbia, where they switch to deluxe motor coach and ride on to liarsville Gold rush trail camp. Guests enjoy a portrayal of the “uncrowned king of skagway,” soapy smith. following lunch, the saucy ladies of the red onion saloon welcome guests back to 1898.

“aLL aBoaRd” the steaM tRaIN adveNtURe all aboard “the scenic railway of the World,” to enjoy views of mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and historic sites. pulled by authentic steam engines, the White pass & Yukon route railway carries riders in style on vintage parlor cars — with a champagne toast at the summit. Guests learn the history of the Klondike gold rush and of the historic railroad.

dogsLeddINg & heLICoPteR gLaCIeR fLIghtseeINg Guests fly by helicopter over taiya inlet as the pilot narrates the history of skagway and the Gold rush of 1898. they land at a dog camp and get to drive a team of friendly alaskan huskies over the ice-covered glacier, or can choose to sit back in the sled and take in the sights.

takshaNUk MoUNtaIN tRaIL By 4x4 this tour begins with a scenic cruise to Haines aboard a high-speed catamaran. at the takshanuk trailhead, participants get an orientation in driving four-wheel-drive vehicles and then explore the trail. on the way down, they stop at an exclusive mountaintop lodge to enjoy a warm fire, stunning views and a gourmet lunch before returning to skagway and the ship.

gLaCIeR PoINt wILdeRNess safaRI Deep fjords, lush rainforests, colorful wildflowers and towering mountains are part of this journey through Glacier point. it begins with a cruise through alaska’s deepest fjord, where whales and sea lions may come into view. after a short walk through a forest, guests enter a 31-foot canoe that takes them among icebergs to the face of the mighty blue glacier. lunch is provided.

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Downtown Skagway

Coming ashore in Skagway is taking a walk into history: Downtown hasn’t changed much since it first sprang up as a jump-off point for the great 1898 Klondike gold rush. Back then, thousands of people walked Broadway, buying gear for the trip north. Today, the false-front buildings are just as busy with art galleries and dutyfree shops.

Jammed into a tiny box valley, with glaciers shining on the eastern mountain slopes and the deep waters of the Lynn Canal reflecting the ice, Skagway looks like it was designed by a postcard company. Or maybe a toy train manufacturer. Each summer day, the beautifully refurbished White Pass & Yukon Route Railway runs excursions along trails originally worn smooth by the boots of would-be prospectors. You can still hike the Chilkoot Trail today, or just fly over the glaciers and rugged mountains in a helicopter and look down on the trail.

In Skagway itself, almost nothing is more than a few minutes’ walk away.

Stop at the Red Onion Saloon or Captain Moore’s House to see what life was like during the rush; catch the Days of ’98 show at the Eagle’s Hall; try panning for gold at the old dredge. Or just walk out to Yakutania Point for the best view of the town, the ships, the fjord. — E.R.H.

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Called the “Scenic Railway of the World,” Skagway’s White Pass & Yukon Route Railway offers spectacular views.

More than a century ago, a railroad was born of a gold rush. Gold was discovered in the Yukon territory in 1896. During the period 1897-1898, the stampeders arrived in alaska en masse on their way to the Yukon.

Gold brought with it commerce and

in the White pass office, a fabulous hand-

permanence; the settlers needed a way

painted mural depicting the colorful history

in and a way out. the line, the White pass

of the Wp&Yr wraps around all four walls of

& Yukon route (Wp&Yr), was completed

the depot waiting room.

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originally, the Wp&Yr covered 110

now the White pass & Yukon route’s

miles, from skagway across the lofty

narrow-gauge railroad, headquartered

st. elias Mountains to Whitehorse, the

in skagway, is one of alaska’s top visitor

capital of canada’s Yukon territory. these

attractions. from May to september 2012,

days, trains run along the first 67.5 miles

it carried more than 390,000 passengers.

of track, between skagway and carcross,

they got to enjoy breathtaking scenery

Yukon territory. rail buffs rate the trip as

outside and charming nostalgia inside:

one of the great train rides of the world.

the polished green-and-brass parlor cars

at carcross, a “golden” spike was driven

are straight out of the 1890s, boasting wide

into the ground on July 29, 1900, to mark

windows and comfortable seats.

the line’s completion. Wp&Yr officials and

The railroad’s original route

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report when Michael J. Heney, a canadian railroad contractor, hiked into skagway after scouting the mountain passes around lake Bennett. tancrede and his companions invited Heney to join them for a drink at skagway’s st. James Hotel. the men talked far into the night. Heney affirmed that a railroad could be built through White pass. “this country needs this railroad — and i would like to be the man to do it,” he told tancrede. “Give me enough dynamite and snoose [snuff], and i’ll build a road to hell!”

Heney was hired, and construction began on May 28, 1898. But even as the first ribbons of steel pointed toward White pass, trouble was brewing back in skagway.

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at the time, skagway was a word “Gold!” became a shout

rowdy town ruled by an outlaw

heard around the world, and

gang. a visiting canadian

soon the stampede was on.

Mountie called it “little better

thousands of hopeful miners

than a hell on earth.” robberies

poured through skagway on

and murders were common

their way to the goldfields around the Klondike’s new boomtown, Dawson city.

occurrences. Honky-tonk Jefferson Randolph Smith, aka “Soapy” (1860-1898)

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trails from the skagway area. one was the

“soapy” smith, a sometimes charming,

avalanche-prone chilkoot trail. the other

always dangerous con man, reigned over

was known as the White pass trail. Both

both skagway and the gold trails.

ended at lake Bennett, British columbia,

local merchants decided that soapy

where the gold-fevered prospectors built

smith and his gaggle of gangsters had to go.

crude boats and rafts to float down the

the town’s wicked reputation was driving

Yukon river to Dawson city.

away business.

Halfway around the world, British

the showdown came on July 8, 1898.

financiers in london were looking

vigilantes gathered on the skagway

for ways to cash in on the Klondike

waterfront. smith, hearing about the

madness. they reasoned there must

meeting, downed a glass of whiskey,

be a better way to get prospectors over

then, rifle in hand, marched down the

guests gathered in carcross on July 29,

the mountains — and harvest a share of

street to confront his foes. frank H. reid,

2000, to celebrate the railroad’s centennial.

the miners’ gold. sir thomas tancrede,

the town surveyor, blocked his way. there

TOP: Builders braved dangerous conditions. ABOVE: Monument in Carcross commemorates the centennial of the completion of the White Pass & Yukon route.

an english aristocrat, was dispatched to

was a brief scuffle. smith shot reid in the

BUILdINg the “sCeNIC RaILway of the woRLd”

skagway in 1898 to explore the feasibility

groin; reid fired his revolver at almost the

of building a railroad into the Yukon.

same instant, putting a bullet through

Gold was discovered in the Klondike

tancrede had a look around and decided

the scoundrel’s heart. smith died on the

country of the canadian Yukon, almost

that the mountain barriers were too high,

scene. reid, mortally wounded, expired

500 miles north of skagway, near the

the grades too steep.

shortly thereafter.

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ports of call | sk a gway The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is recognized as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

thirteen days later, the White pass & Yukon route dispatched its first train on a fourmile excursion for skagway dignitaries. two and a half miles out of town, the tracks meandered by the fresh graves of soapy smith and frank reid.

Heney’s men continued toiling toward the White pass summit. they hacked and blasted through the mountains with picks, shovels and black powder, sometimes dangling on ropes hundreds of feet above thundering rapids. they swatted swarms of mosquitoes in summer and endured winter temperatures plunging to 60 degrees below zero. the tracks reached the 2,865-foothigh White pass summit in february 1899. and on July 29, construction crews coming from skagway and Whitehorse met at carcross.

nowadays visitors are immersed in history as they ride the Wp&Yr train along the old rail trail over White pass. While passing the Gold rush cemetery, passengers see a tall granite shaft over reid’s resting place inscribed: “He gave his life for the honor of skagway.” smith’s grave is just outside the cemetery boundary. the good people of skagway were not about to plant his remains in hallowed ground, skagway tour guides tell visitors.

Just beyond the cemeter y, the tracks rise quickly from sea level into the snowcapped peaks and blue-white glaciers of the st. elias Mountains. the train weaves, climbs and grinds toward the crest of White pass, looping across cliffhanging cuts with dizzying views of misty waterfalls and traversing granite paths where the boot prints of Klondike stampeders can still be seen. the stampede to the Klondike was a frenzy that burned out in little more than two years. But the White pass & Yukon route, a nugget from that epic gold rush, chugs along as one of the last remaining narrow-gauge railroads in north america.

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the lynn Canal

The deep fjord passes through high mountains.

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Here’s a trick to guessing the heights of mountains in southeast alaska: if the tops are rounded and gentle, they’re under 3,500 feet or so; jagged mountains are over 3,500 feet. Why? simple…

Seals hanging out on the rocks along the shore.

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that alone wouldn’t be so spectacular.

But in some places, the canal is not much more than a mile wide, with boundary cliffs rising a couple thousand feet into the sky. the canal is an important shelter for marine mammals. seals and sea lions haul out on shoreline rocks (watch for visible ears — sea lions have them, seals don’t), and it’s not at all uncommon to see humpback whales coming in to feed off upwellings created by the steep underwater geography. and high above, bald eagles fly past mountain goats browsing fingernail-size cliff ledges.

ReMaRkaBLe JoURNey nearing its head, the canal splits, the left fork heading toward the chilkat river and the town of Haines. another few miles straight on, the channel narrows and then splits a final time: now the left fork goes to the ghost town of Dyea, little more than a few collapsed buildings whispering memories of the gold rush. the right fork dead-ends at skagway, where the geography of the mountains

The majestic bald eagle

around the town echoes the canal: narrow, steep, the peaks whispering their own memories of glaciers. come evening, the cruise ships have to back out of skagway’s docks and do a three-point turn toward Dyea as if taking a last look back at the place that held so many hopeful miners’ dreams. tugs escort the ships, ready to keep them on track if the canal’s famed winds start to blow; from the decks of the tugs, the ships seem like movable walls, their lights sparkling. and under it all, the seals, the whales, the otters go about their business as usual. the canal is home to them, but they don’t seem to have any trouble sharing it.

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the glaciers that carved this landscape came through at a height of around 3,500 feet, grinding down anything beneath them. land higher than 3,500 feet escaped the glaciers’ clip job. now consider: the glaciers did the same thing to all that land that today lies underwater. and there may be no better example of this than the lynn canal, the longest, deepest fjord in north america. the lynn comes in at a bit over 90 miles, end to end. in some spots, it measures more than 2,000 feet deep, from the top of the calm water where ships travel to the darkest recesses of the ocean floor.

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You’re Invited to Experience

Alaska

Creek Street, Ketchikan

“We should surround ourselves with a personal sense of delight. Alaska reflects the majestic beauty in our world.

Its scenery helps us feel centered and alive. It quiets our souls.”

–Robert Howard Hunter

Breathtaking Images Summer breezes gently bend the treetops. A mist conceals a harbor. Snow freshly dusts the mountains. A bird contemplates flight. Artist Robert Howard Hunter captures these peaceful moments in his mind’s eye. He then translates them into breathtaking images in both realistic and abstract watercolors. Over four decades, he has produced 45 one-man shows and has participated in more than 160 exhibitions. From watercolors to graphite drawings, his work withstands the passage of time.

A Vision of Harmony Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau

4th and Broadway, Skagway

Amid the dynamics of a new era, Robert Hunter conveys a world that remains unchanged, unspoiled.

His world is tranquil and richly diverse, yet robust with natural beauty.

His visual images speak of rural roots, a smalltown heritage and connections to the land and sea.

Communicating this is natural and vital to Robert’s existence. His creations are messages that he sends to art lovers throughout the world.

Robert’s art reveals a vision of harmony and balance within our world and within the universe. His abstract paintings include beams, arcs and bands of muted and dazzling light. They hint of opposing textures. Spectrums of contradictory hues coexist compatibly, synergistically.

A Special Invitation We invite you to visit our studio for a quiet preview of Robert Hunter’s work. Capture your treasured memory of Alaska in an original watercolor or signed and numbered print. Proudly display in your own home his vision of America’s landscapes and seas. Share his gift of world peace and harmony.

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the stampeders of the great Klondike gold rush left two things in skagway: hopeful paths so worn they’re still visible, and a mountain of stories.

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TOP: Alaska authors. ABOVE: Robert Service’s cabin in Dawson City, 1958. BELOW: The cover of Jack London’s classic novel, The Call of the Wild.

robert service, also known as the Bard of the Yukon, perhaps captures skagway best in his poem, “the trail of ninety-eight,” which recalls the days when he “joined the weltering mass/ clamoring over their outfits, waiting to climb the pass.”

But Jack london is the town’s best seller. “the dogs dashed up on the street, adding to the gayety of skaguay,” he wrote (with the spelling of the time) in The Call of the Wild. it was easy to have fun in skagway. naturalist John Muir said the town resembled a “nest of ants,” because it was the end of civilization: Beyond lay nothing but that calling wild. still, alaska’s wild spirit made even the great gunslinger Wyatt earp nervous, according to his bride, Josephine sarah

Marcus earp, who wrote I Married Wyatt Earp. the book also mentions one of earp’s pallbearers, Wilson Mizner, a member of skagway’s infamous soapy smith gang. soapy’s crew conned nearly every miner who passed through, and inspired endless myths. they developed such notoriety that they earned a cameo in one of Disney’s Uncle Scrooge comics and a major role in James Michener’s Alaska, a novel that seems to be half the size of the state itself. the gold rush has passed, the streets are tamed, but skagway is still proud of when it was, as pierre Berton recounts in Klondike, “outrageously lawless.”

Because that makes for great stories — stories they’re still telling in the town’s streets and beyond. —E.R.H.

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Corrington’s Alaskan Ivory and Museum

Skagway Outlet Store The original outlet store in Southeast Alaska. A little farther down Broadway, but worth the walk for service, the huge variety of items, and the Alaskan atmosphere.

You won’t want to miss this store.

Family-owned for 44 years. Experts in walrus and mammoth ivory, jade, soapstone, artifacts, masks, totemics and Native art. Beautiful and free museum of Alaska history told on scrimshawed (etched) ivory walrus tusks. Come in and meet trader Corrington, an Iditarod racing veteran.

Next to the free bathrooms at the Skagway Bazaar.

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The Alaska Knife & Ulu Store Huge selection of Alaskan and USA-made knives and ulus with beautiful blades and exquisite utilitarian handles. Located next to the Skagway Brewing Company and Alaska Fudge Store. We carry William Henry, Buck, Kershaw, Bob Merry, Eddie Lee, Pierce, Dale Duby, J- 2, Beaux Recatto and more.

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The “Made in Alaska” Shop Alaskan family-owned and -operated since 1984. We feature fine handcrafted Alaska gifts including our own smoked salmon, a wide variety of local food items, woodcrafts, artwork and body care products.

With over 9,000 square feet of retail space and 100,000-plus shirts, we have more souvenirs than anyone.

Located near the Train Depot.

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alaska fur gallery For four generations, Alaska Fur Gallery has been renowned for the quality and craftsmanship of its furs. These familyowned and -operated furriers produce a collection of men’s and women’s coats, hats, scarves, gloves, boots and slippers, with sizes from petite to plus.

The Ultimate Alaskan Gift!

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The Alaskan Fudge Co. of Skagway Enjoy a large variety of delicious handcrafted fudge and confections at this locally owned candy store. Using fine ingredients, the Alaskan Fudge Co. of Skagway creates mouthwatering confections on marble tables right before your eyes. Looking for the perfect made-in-Alaska gift? We have a large selection of hand-dipped turtles, clusters, fudge, caramel corns and brittles.

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Rushin’ Tailor’s Quilt Alaska We feature a huge selection of Alaskan and Northern themed fabrics as well as Northern themed Quilt Kits and patterns. Check us out at 370 Third Avenue, near the corner of 3rd and Broadway.

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Featuring seaweed yarn dyed in-store and sold exclusively at Changing Threads. Visit our new location at 370 Third Avenue. We have recently combined with our sister store, Rushin’ Tailor’s QuiltAlaska, to provide you with great customer service and resources for all your quilting and needle art needs.

Now both great stores under one roof.

Great micro brews, delicious pub fare and good times. We are Skagway’s local craft brewery! We have in-house hand-crafted ales, local halibut and salmon, great burgers and fries, a game room and gift shop. We work hard. We play hard. And we KNOW how to have a good time.

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Maybe it’s that way because not everybody who came for the gold rush went away when it was over — or when their earthly lives were over. skagway is literally haunted by some of its long-ago pioneers. or so the local lore has it.

BaNshee BUsINess the town’s most famous ghost is in the red onion saloon. Besides the usual business of creeping footsteps, clanking chains and pounding hearts, this spectre also seems to like watering the plants. the Golden north Hotel was built as the height of alaska luxury in 1898. for a hundred years, ghosts enjoyed sharing rooms with live strangers. the hotel has been converted into a shop, but there’s still a chance of the dining-room ghost walking by, wondering what all those t-shirts are for. finally, the most reliable ghost report: a town official was working late and alone in the eagles Hall, where The Days of ’98 Show has been held for more than 25 years. this official heard banging and clanking and then something that he said was way too close to a scream.

He left. fast. But the ghosts of skagway remain. —E.R.H.

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Founded in 1851, Seattle has always lured those with a pioneer spirit. And it’s still attracting adventurous souls. The Emerald City celebrates its past at Pioneer Square, a National Historic District, as well as at Chinatown-International District, where Seattle’s AsianAmerican heritage is showcased at restaurants, shops and historical exhibits.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the scenic Cascade and Olympia mountain ranges outside the city; experienced climbers make their way here to scale Mount Rainier. And the arts are fully represented at numerous museums and cultural venues. They include the Seattle Center, on the original grounds of the 1962 World’s Fair. Here you will find Seattle’s most famous icon, the Space Needle, which offers a 360-degree view from a 520-foot-high observation deck.

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Lovely parks and exquisite botanical gardens fill this Canadian port, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. One of the most impressive parks is Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre forested peninsula with beaches and walking trails, including a meandering, seven-mile-long seawall. In the center of the city, atop Little Mountain, sits Queen Elizabeth Park. Once an old rock quarry, it has been transformed into a sunken garden of shrubbery and flower beds.

The University of British Columbia’s Botanical Garden is arranged into several distinct areas, including an Asian garden, an Alpine garden, a British Columbia native-plants garden and the serene Nitobe Memorial Garden.

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The influence of Victoria’s English founders remains strong in this pretty city of welltended gardens and charming homes.

During the gold-rush days of the mid1800s, it was home to thousands of hopeful prospectors. Today it showcases its nautical past at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.

The heart of the city curves around the quaint stone-walled Inner Harbour, around which are such attractions as the Undersea Gardens, the Royal London Wax Museum and the staid, block-long Empress Hotel.

Here are just a few of the many tours you can experience during your visit. see your onboard shore-excursion specialist to book today.

Historic Downtown & ButcHart GarDens This excursion shows why Victoria is known as Canada’s “City of Gardens.”

Participants take a self-guided tour, using multi-language maps, of famed Butchart Gardens, which the Butchart family transformed from a rock quarry. The downtown portion includes the Inner Harbour, with its majestic Parliament buildings and the ivy-covered Empress Hotel.

twiliGHt HiGHliGHts & craiGDarrocH castle Built between 1887 and 1890, Craigdarroch Castle is a national Historic site on a hill overlooking the city. after touring the Victorian home, guests are taken on a drive through Victoria; landmarks include Chinatown’s Gate of Harmonious Interest, Canada’s narrowest street, the Inner Harbour, Parliament buildings and the Empress Hotel.

Victoria By DouBle Decker Victoria’s old-world charm comes alive on this tour by vintage English double-decker bus. Participants take a scenic marine drive along beautiful bays and coves, through neighborhoods and past parks and lookouts. after the drive, guests have time to explore the town.

Victoria By Horse Drawn trolley Guests may feel they’ve gone back in time on this narrated journey along the waterfront. a powerful team of purebred horses — usually Percherons, Belgians or Clydesdales — leads the trolley along historic James Bay, one of Victoria’s original neighborhoods, and through Beacon Hill Park, the city’s natural heart. The park’s 154 acres of carefully preserved trees, gardens and pond provide a peaceful haven amidst a busy town of government work and commerce.

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