Point Baker, Alaska Community Profile

Point Baker is located at the most northern tip of Prince of Wales Island. The community has 51 residents. Access is by either boat or float plane, but has no road access. Point Baker is an unincorporated community whose main economy is the commercial troll & gillnet fleets.

Services include:
Bar, Cafe', Fuel, General Store, Groceries, Laundry, Lodging, Post Office & Showers

Attractions:
Wildlife, sea life, fishing and local artwork displays.

For more information contact: 
Point Baker Post Office at 907-559 -2204
Point Baker Community Association PO Box 31
Point Baker, Alaska 99927

Port Protection, Alaska Community Profile

Port Protection is located at the northwestern tip of Prince of Wales Island. The community has about 50 residents. Access is by either boat or float plane, but has no road access. A wooden boardwalk winds through the forest providing access to residents' homes. Port Protection is an unincorporated community. Commercial fishing is the main industry.

Services include:
Fuel & Diesel, General Store, Groceries, Laundromat, Liquor Store, School, Public Restroom, Shower, Telephone, Seasonal Fish Buyer, Restaurant, Lodging.

Attractions:
"The Stairway to Heaven" - a series of steps leading up to the top of a ridge overlooking the cove, offers a spectacular view of the community, forest and ocean; fishing, wildlife viewing, ocean life.

For more information contact:
Port Protection Community Association at 907-489-9241
PO Box PPV, Ketchikan, Alaska 99950

Whale Pass, Alaska Community Profile

Whale Pass is located on the eastern coast of Prince of Wales Island along Whale Passage. The community has 62 residents. Access is by 2 roads, boat, or float plane. Whale Pass is an unincorporated community.

Services include:
General Store, Groceries, Lodging, Mail Room, & Public Telephone

Attractions:
Ancient native fish traps, a petroglyph, Neck Lake, Cavern Lake, Twin Island Lake, fishing, nonprofit fish station located at the Neck Lake outlet, Beach camping at Exchange Cove
 
 

For more information contact:
Whale Pass Community Association 
907-846-5333

Coffman Cove, Alaska Community Profile

Coffman Cove is located on the northeastern coast of Prince of Wales Island. The community has 228 residents. Access is by road, boat, or float plane. Incorporated in 1989, Coffman Cove was founded as a logging community in the early 1950's.

Services include:
Boat Harbor, Car Rental, Fuel, Diesel & Propane, General Store, Groceries, Hardware, Laundromat, Library, Liquor, Lodging, Post Office, Public Restroom Showers & Telephone, RV Park & Dump, School, Souvenirs, Basic Auto & Tire Repair.

Attractions:
Fishing; Hatchery Creek is the trailhead for the 30-mile Honker Divide Canoe Route; no "inconveniences" of big city life; Photo opportunities.

 

For more information contact:
Coffman Cove City Hall at 907-329 -2233

Member Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce

Naukati, Alaska Community Profile

Naukati is located on the northwest coast of Prince of Wales Island. The community has 164 residents. Access is by Forest Service Road 2060, boat, or float plane. Naukati is an unincorporated community. Local economy is in the building trades, sawmills, and aquaculture projects.

Services include:
Boat Repair, Fuel, Diesel & Propane, Groceries, Hardware, Laundromat, Liquor, Lodging, Church, Post Office, Boat Launch & Mooring, Public Restroom and Telephone, School, and Auto & Tire Repair.

Events Include
Skunk Cabbage Festival - July 4th - The largest skunk cabbage leaf wins a cash prize, parade, potluck picnic, fireworks & dancing at the Community Beachside Park

Attractions:
Sarkar Lake Canoe Loop; Fishing; no stop signs; Scenic opportunities

For more information contact:
Naukati West Homeowners Association at 907-629-4266
PO Box NKI-1, Ketchikan, Alaska 99950

Edna Bay, Alaska Community Profile

Edna Bay is located on the southeast coast of Kosciusko Island, northwest of Prince of Wales Island. Accessible only by boat or float plane, there are approximately 35 full time residents.

Services include:
Post Office, Community Store, Gas(open on mail days only), Boat Launch, Dock and Harbor.

Attractions:
Fishing; Remoteness; Scenic opportunities

For more information contact:
Edna Bay Community Association at 907-594-6301
 

Thorne Bay, Alaska Community Profile

Thorne Bay is located on the east coast of Prince of Wales Island. The community has about 582 residents. Access is by Forest Service Road 30/State Road 929, by boat, and by float plane. Once the world's largest logging camp, Thorne Bay incorporated in 1982, and is now the third largest city on Prince of Wales Island.

Services include: 
Ball Field, Boat Dump, Boat Harbor, Launch, Repair & Storage, Clothing, Diesel, Fuel, General Store, Groceries, Hardware, Library (open by summer of 2001), Liquor, Lodging, Medical, Post Office, Propane, Public Telephone & Temporary Restroom, Restaurant, RV Dump, RV Park, School, Souvenirs, Sporting Goods, Vehicle and Tire Repair

Events:
Prince of Wales Fair & Logging Show - last weekend of July - Events include full scale logging competition, fair exhibits and vendor booths

Attractions:
Waterway for the Honker Divide Canoe Route; Site of significant archaeological find - 5,360 year old Thorne River Basket; Petroglyphs; Sandy Beach Picnic Area; Gravelly Creek Picnic Area; fishing; City Park.

For More Information Contact:
Thorne Bay City Hall at 907-828-3380
Email: cityoftb@aptalaska.net

Check out the Website for:
Thorne Bay Business Association - Member of the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce

Klawock, Alaska Community Profile

Klawock is located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island. The community has 673 residents. It is located on the main paved highway, 24 miles east of the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry terminal at Hollis. Access is by road, boat or wheel plane. Incorporated in 1929, Klawock is the second largest city on Prince of Wales. 

Services include:
Airport (5000' paved & lighted runway), ATM, Auto & Tire Repair, Ball Field, Boat Harbor & Launch, Car Rental, Fuel, Diesel, Propane, Avgas, Groceries, Hardware, Fish Hatchery, Laundromat, Library (free internet access), Liquor, Lodging, Medical, Post Office, Public Telephone, Restaurants, RV Park, Salvation Army Thrift Store, School, Sporting Goods, State Troopers, Taxi Cabs, Variety Store, & Youth Center.

Events:
Elizabeth Peratrovich Celebration - February 16 - Ceremonies & potluck sponsored by the local Alaska Native Brotherhood & Sisterhood; 
Native Cultural Fair - June; Seafest Celebration & Fishing Derby - July 17-22, 2001

Attractions:
Prince of Wales Fish Hatchery - Second oldest hatchery in Alaska - nonprofit Association enhances the local salmon runs including Sockeye (reds), Coho (silvers), and Steelhead (seagoing Rainbows) - Open for Tours; Totem Park of original & replica totems from the old village of Tuxekan; Native Long House; City Park; First Salmon Cannery in Alaska.

 
For more information contact:
Klawock City Hall at 907-755-2261

Kasaan, Alaska Community Profile

Kasaan is located on the east coast of Prince of Wales Island on Kasaan Bay. Incorporated in 1976, the community has 54 residents. Access is by Forest Service and State Road, float plane, and boat. Employers include City, School, and sawmill.

Services include:
Boat Harbor, Fuel, Diesel & Propane (Open 11 am-noon - 5 days a week), Lodging, Cafe', Post Office, Public Telephone, School

Attractions:
Totem Park and Whale Clan House - park by the Community Hall and hike the 15-minute trail; boardwalk connecting the harbor and waterfront road; beach combing, photography, hiking, fishing.

For more information contact:
Kasaan City Hall at 907-542-2212.

Hollis, Alaska Community Profile

As the Port o' Call for all ferry traffic, Hollis is located on the east coast of Prince of Wales Island. The community has 111 residents. It is the location of the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry terminal. Hollis is an unincorporated community accessible by road, ferry, boat or float plane. Beginning as a gold mining community, Hollis later became a logging camp.

Services include:
Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Terminal, Barge Landing, Boat Dock, Library, Mini-mart, Public Restroom (open when the terminal is), Public Telephone and School

Attractions:
Fishing; Healthy second growth prolific rain forest; photography; wildlife.

For more information contact:
Hollis Public Library at 907-530-7112.

Craig, Alaska Community Profile

Craig is located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island. The community has about 1,500 residents. It is located on the main paved highway 30 miles west of the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry terminal at Hollis. Incorporated in 1922, Craig is the largest city on Prince of Wales.

Services include:
AMHS (ferry) Office, ATM, Auto & Tire Repair, Banking, Car Rental, Clothing, Fish Smokery, Fuel, Diesel & Propane, Groceries, Harbor & Boat Launch, Hardware, Laundromat, Library (free internet access), Liquor, Lodging, Medical, Post Office, POWER Thrift Store, Public Restrooms, Showers & Telephones, Restaurants, RV Dump & Park, Schools (including new cyber school offering on-line distance-learning programs), Sporting Goods, Swimming Pool / Rec. Center, Taxi Cabs and Youth Center.

Events:
4th of July Celebration - 3 days of activities include races, booths, and fireworks (July 3rd);
The Prince of Wales Island International Marathon - Memorial Weekend
Three Craft Bazaars - Spring, Thanksgiving weekend, early December

Attractions:
Craig Aquatic Center (25-yard pool, water slide, kiddie pool, sauna, hot tub, & workout facility); Parks & Recreation Department (variety of programs for kids & adults); City Gym (open for recreation at various times); two ball fields; many parks; trail system; fishing; bike path; Wildlife viewing; Trailheads; beaches; picnic areas; Healing Heart Totem Pole; Sunnahae Arts Council; Local & Native artists

For more information contact:
Craig City Hall at 907-826-3275
Member of the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce

Click here for info about Craig City Schools
or
PACE Cyber / Correspondence School

Hydaburg, Alaska Community Profile

Hydaburg is located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island. The community has 369 residents. Access is by State Road 913, boat, and float plane. Incorporated in 1927, Hydaburg is the fourth largest city on Prince of Wales.

Services include: 
B&B's, Fuel, Groceries, Medical, Post Office, Public Telephone, RV Dump, School and Variety Store.

Attractions:
Totem Park - Historical park contains a legacy of Haida carvers; Artists; Photography.

For more information contact:
Hydaburg City Hall at 
PO Box 49
Hydaburg, Alaska 99922 907-285-3761
Fax: 907-285-3760
Email: offi_ces@hotmail.com