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SUMMARY:Rainforest Charm in Small Town Alaska\, AK
DESCRIPTION:Ketchikan is a picturesque town in southeast Alaska. Surrounded by mountains and ocean\, it is a photographers dream. Whether you would like to stroll down the sidewalk and explore small-town shops while staying in the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Bunkhouse in town or hike in the temperate rainforest\, this location is for you. Ketchikan has wonderful museums and strong native cultures to discover. Don’t forget to bring rain gear as the beauty of a temperate rainforest is built by rain! \nVolunteers will work on a mile of trail from the trailhead to a look out point. Tasks include feature removal\, rebuilding steps\, water mitigation\, and bridge repair. The trail is very rocky and will require lots of bending\, heavy lifting\, shoveling\, and picking. There are also steep trail sections within the project. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of around 55–60°F and lows of 40–45°F. Late May in coastal southeast Alaska is cool and often cloudy\, with frequent light rain or drizzle. \nSample Schedule:  \nDay 1: Arrival \nTypically meet in the afternoon for check in\, introductions\, orientation\, and setup. (Time/place TBD) \nDay 2: Work Day \nEnjoy a hearty breakfast\, pack lunches\, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM \nLunch and plenty of other breaks will be included. \nWrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to lodging and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time. \nReconvene at a chosen time for dinner. \nAfter dinner has been cleaned up\, evenings offer plenty of  time to relax\,  and get to know your fellow crew members\, or enjoy more free time. \nDay 3: Work Day \nDay 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host) \nYour choice! Explore the area\, take a recreational hike\,  tour local attractions\, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own. \nDay 5: Work Day \nDay 6: Work Day \nDay 7: Departure \nPack up and clean up\, celebrate your accomplishments\, wish each other a fond farewell\, and depart. Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Any updates will be communicated to the group. \nLand Acknowledgment: \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Tlingit\, and Dënéndeh people past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these islands and mountain landscapes for countless generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This acknowledgement is one step in our ongoing commitment to uplift Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to learn about\, support\, and stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/misty-alaska-fjords-rainforest-and-small-town-charm-ak/
LOCATION:Tongass National Forest\, 3031 Tongass Ave\, Ketchikan\, AK\, 99901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alaskan Rainforest Paradise on Prince of Wales Island
DESCRIPTION:Alaskan Rainforest Paradise on Prince of Wales Island. Cave Tour Included! \nOften referred to as P.O.W\, the third largest island in the US\, is part of the Tongass National Forest. \nThe island is a 2 million acre temperate rainforest with endless mountains\, streams flowing with salmon\, and bays to watch breaching whales. \nNative Alaskans have inhabited Prince of Wales Island for thousands of years and the island is rich with ancient tradition and living culture. P.O.W. has the most extensive road system in Southeast Alaska\, with over 1500 miles of road to explore the entire island\, including over 100 miles of paved highway. The island is a haven for freshwater and saltwater fishing\, wildlife viewing\, berry picking\, sea kayaking\, birdwatching\, and learning about Alaska Native traditions. \nThe Sunnahae Trail climbs Sunnahae Mountain\, which overlooks the seaside town of Craig and the western outer islands. The trail is steep but in great condition and is beloved by the residents of Craig and the rest of the island\, with many hikers using the trail multiple times a week. Craig is a lovely\, full-service community of about 1000 people with a grocery store\, restaurant\, and medical center. \nThe Harris River Campground\, where AHS volunteers will stay\, is located on the paved highway between Craig and Hollis\, a drive that includes views of the Klawock mountains and Klawock Lake. Campsites are along the Harris River and provide 14 drive-in campsites. The Harris River is home to silver salmon\, pink salmon\, Dolly Varden\, steelhead trout\, rainbow trout\, and cutthroat trout. \nVolunteers who join this project will have the opportunity to do an El Capitan Cave Tour. El Capitan Cave\, the largest of more than 500 caves on the island\, offers a trip back in time. The scenic drive from the campsite to the cave is about 2.5 hours on paved roads until the final 15 miles. Visitors will meet Forest Service guides at the cave interpretive site\, located in the beautiful El Capitan Passage on the north end of Prince of Wales Island. After their brief talk about formation and mapping of the cave and scientific discoveries\, pick out a helmet\, headlamp and flashlight—and climb. The trail zigzags up concrete stairs and natural tread with rest stops along the way\, passing through old growth forest. On the deck at the cave\, guides outline safety and everyone turns on headlamps. The first 50 feet of the passage squeezes between boulders and a low ceiling; the cave then opens out. The tour goes about 500 feet into the cave. Guides provide you with information about cave formation\, speleothems (cave features)\, cave biology and fossil finds. \nDon’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/prince-of-whales-ranger-district-ak-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Tongass National Forest\, 3031 Tongass Ave\, Ketchikan\, AK\, 99901\, United States
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