We really enjoyed Haines -- this is definitely a place we'll come back to again. When Earl and I were here in 1998, we only spent 2 or 3 days and didn't really get a chance to explore Haines like we did this time. One day, we drove out to Chilkoot Lake and watched people fishing and eagles flying.
Chilkoot River:
Bald Eagles:
The next day we drove out to Chilkat State Park from which location one can see Rainbow and Davidson Glaciers across the Chilkat Inlet:
Davidson & Rainbow Glaciers:
Davidson Glacier:
Rainbow Glacier:
One night, we had whole Dungeness crab at Fort Seward Lodge, part of old Fort William H. Seward which was established as the first permanent Army post in the territory of Alaska. Until WWII, this was the only U.S. Army post in Alaska. It was deactivated in 1946 and sold in 1947 to a group of veterans. Some of the old officers quarters are now private houses and other building house businesses.
Fort Seward with the Chilkat Mountains in the background:
On Thursday, we took the Fjord Express to Juneau. The weather started out a little cloudy, but by the time we arrived in Juneau, it was clear and the rest of the day remained beautiful.
Haines Small Boat Harbor:
Fjord Express:
Bald Eagle:
Fishing boat:
Eldred Rock Lighthouse:
Herbert Glacier:
Alaska State Ferry:
Stream cascading down mountain:
Coast Mountains:
Humpback Whale sounding
(note tail at left):
Humpback Whales breaching:
Mendenhall Glacier:
Coming into Auke Bay:
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