A Day in Ketchikan: Bears, Frybread Taco Salad, and a Lumberjack Rematch We Still Owe Team Canada
A bear sighting at Creek Street. A salmon ladder with no salmon. A frybread taco salad the size of a serving platter. And a Lumberjack Show where, we're sorry to report, Team USA did not bring home the crown. Here's our day in Ketchikan.
Alaska Ports Decoded: When to Book a Shore Excursion (And When to Go on Your Own)
Do you have to book a shore excursion for every Alaska port? No. But knowing which ports reward independent exploration - and which ones really need a guide or a vehicle - makes the difference between a great day and a frustrating one.