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Haines
Time Zone
Alaska

Latitude/Longitude
59.23° /-135.45°

Spectacular scenery awaits visitors to
this small town on the Chilkat Peninsula. Lettnikof Cove, with a
fleet of small salmon boats, and Rainbow Glacier are among the
notable sights. The Sheldon Museum contains Indian artifacts and
local history exhibits. Fort William Seward is a center for artisans
using traditional methods to create dance masks, totems, and other
crafts. There is also a replica of a small Indian village.
Local outfitters offer one-day
raft trips on the Chilkat River, home to the largest population of
bald eagles in the world. Haines is a stop on the Alaska Marine
Highway. |