Alaska's Southeast provides the most current information on Alaska's Inside Passage, a land of tidewater glaciers, coastal mountains, and forested islands. From the history and culture of the region to how to get there, what to bring, and the best places to stay, this book has everything you need to plan a great vacation exploring the rich landscape and scenic beauty of Alaska's Southeast. Alaska's Inside Passage is a land of cascading glaciers and forested islands. From the history of the region to how to get there, what to bring, and the best places to stay, this book has everything needed to plan a great vacation exploring the rich landscape and scenic beauty of Alaska's Southeast, including Skagway, Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan. Readers can use this guide as the definitive source for Alaska travels to: View bald eagles, grizzly bears, and humpback whales in their natural habitats Learn how to "read" Native totem poles Hike the historic Chilkoot Trail Soak in natural hot springs Cruise Alaska's bays and fjords.