Haines Trip Overview
Travel along the Haines National Scenic Byway through the world-famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and into Northern British Columbia. Look for wildlife and enjoy the amazing scenery along the ride and during photo stops as you venture through the expanses of alpine tundra.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Haines, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Haines, Alaska, United States
Travel along the Haines National Scenic Byway through the world-famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and into Northern British Columbia. Look for wildlife and enjoy the amazing scenery along the ride and during photo stops as you venture through the expanses of alpine tundra.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Miles 8 Thru 31 Haines Highway, Haines, AK
At the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, you’ll experience the largest gathering of bald eagles in the world! Here you can see the confluence of the Chilkat, Klehini, and Tsirku Rivers – the best way to observe the eagles drawn to feed on the plentiful salmon. Bears and wolves are also occasional guests at the feast. Not only rich in wildlife, the preserve is also a place of incredible beauty, with towering mountains, hanging glaciers and lush forests.
Pass By: Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark, 4-6 Ft Seward Dr, Haines, AK 99827
This half-day excursion begins with a short tour of the historic Fort Seward before embarking on a scenic drive from downtown Haines up the Haines Highway and into the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Fort Seward was the first Army base in Alaska and still holds a commanding presence along the beachway.
Pass By: Haines, Haines, Alaska
Enjoy the simplicity and beauty of small-town Haines on your way to the summit. Along the way, your guides will regale you with local natural history, geology, and Gold Rush tales as they point out snow-capped peaks, thick timber forests, and the abundant wildlife.
Pass By: Klukwan, AK 99827, USA
Klukwan is one of the largest communities of Tlingits (Alaska native people groups) still in existence, located twenty-two miles north of Haines. Klukwan sits on the banks of the Chilkat River.
The name Klukwan is taken from the Tlingit phrase “Tlakw Aan” which literally means “Eternal Village.” The site was chosen because of the rich natural environment found here, including the salmon runs.
Pass By: Chilkat River, Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827
Drive past the confluence of three incredibly important rivers – the Chilkat, the Klehini, and the Tsirku. Along the banks, observe the eagles drawn to feed on the plentiful salmon. Bears and wolves are also occasional guests at the feast. Not only rich in wildlife, the preserve is also a place of incredible beauty, with towering mountains, hanging glaciers and lush forests.
Pass By: Klehini River, Alaska 99827, USA
Drive past the confluence of three incredibly important rivers – the Chilkat, the Klehini, and the Tsirku. Along the banks, observe the eagles drawn to feed on the plentiful salmon. Bears and wolves are also occasional guests at the feast. Not only rich in wildlife, the preserve is also a place of incredible beauty, with towering mountains, hanging glaciers and lush forests.
Pass By: Tsirku River, Alaska 99827, USA
Drive past the confluence of three incredibly important rivers – the Chilkat, the Klehini, and the Tsirku. Along the banks, observe the eagles drawn to feed on the plentiful salmon. Bears and wolves are also occasional guests at the feast. Not only rich in wildlife, the preserve is also a place of incredible beauty, with towering mountains, hanging glaciers and lush forests.
Pass By: British Columbia, British Columbia
We will travel into northern British Columbia from Haines, passing by towering peaks, waterfalls, glaciers, alpine tundra, wildflowers, and glacially-carved, stopping at the summit for photos and a scenic picnic-style lunch.
