We hit the jackpot with the weather! Our Disney Cruise Navigator app showed Partly Sunny skies with a comfortable low of 58°F (14°C) and a high of 60°F (16°C). With a bright early sunrise at 4:44 AM and sunset at 8:43 PM, we had the perfect daylight window to explore.
We had a super time exploring this incredible town on our own. Our adventure-packed day included:
The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show: A must-see! Watching world-class lumberjacks compete in wood chopping, log rolling, and climbing was such a fun, high-energy experience for the whole family!
The Salmon Ladder & City Park: We strolled over to the famous salmon ladder to watch the salmon battle their way upstream, and spent some peaceful time relaxing in Ketchikan's beautiful, lush park.
💡 Cool Ketchikan Facts We Learned:
The Salmon Capital: Ketchikan is located in Southeast Alaska on Revillagigedo Island along the Tongass Narrows, sitting right at the foot of the massive, 3,000-foot Deer Mountain. Today, it is proudly known as the "Salmon Capital of the World!"
Humble Beginnings: It was originally established as a humble fishing camp back in 1883, when a salmon saltery was built by a man named Snow. It later grew into an important mining supply center after gold and copper were discovered in the region.
The Logging Era: To support the town's growth, the logging industry flourished. The Ketchikan Spruce Mills started in 1903 and ran for over 70 years, turning the city into a major hub for logging activities and supplies (which explains why the Lumberjack Show is such a big deal here!).
No Roads In: Just like Juneau, Ketchikan is completely isolated from the road system and is only accessible by boat or plane!
🎵 The Sigifamily AI generated Ketchikan Song