Totem Bright State Park - Ketchikan

[Starward_Girl]

Has anyone been here? Is it worth the trip?

 

I need help in finding the cheapest transportation for 4 people?

Do you know the cab fare?

Are there any other ways to get there?

[bearbait]

There are tours that will take you out there. You might also consider chartering a taxi when you get to town. That seems to be a growing avenue as it gives you quite a bit of freedom. I am not sure what the per hour charge will be this year. I like Totem Bight over Saxman. That's just a personal choice.

[jrmende63]

we are doing a tour to Totem Bight, Saxman and some other things which escapes me at the moment...with Sourdough tours. 45.00 pp and is a 3 hour tour. aksourdoughtours.com I think is the address.

[Starward_Girl]

I was kind of hoping to NOT take a tour. I already paid for tickets for the Lumberjack show and since Totem Bright is free (maybe a parking fee), I was hoping to shoot up there for a quick look around. The kids want to see Totem Poles. I was hoping for a shuttle or city bus, something cheap. I appreciate the suggestions. Keep them coming. I will check out the Sour Dough tours. That sounds pretty reasonable.

 

Or does anyone know if there are Totem Poles in the town of Ketchikan?

[Budget Queen]

There are totems all over Ketchikan. :) Starting right at the dock, Whale Park, Creek St. take the funicular up to the Fox Westmark, out the back is a wonderful selection of totems, then consider the Married Man's Trail back down. :)

 

The Public Lands has a nice exhibit. http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/districts/discoverycenter/

 

 

If you want Totem Bight, I suggest a rental car with Alaska Rental Car, I have rented from them a few times and would be your best option for getting to Totem Bight, city buses don't go that far.

[Starward_Girl]

Budget Queen -

 

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

 

The info that you supplied is exactly what I needed. I will do what you said, sounds like an excellant plan. My main goal is to see Totems, not necessarily to go to the park.

 

BTW, I love your name, as I am a budget queen myself.

 

Gotta love Cruise Critic - Boards!

[Budget Queen]

Budget Queen -

 

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

 

The info that you supplied is exactly what I needed. I will do what you said, sounds like an excellant plan. My main goal is to see Totems, not necessarily to go to the park.

 

BTW, I love your name, as I am a budget queen myself.

 

Gotta love Cruise Critic - Boards!

 

 

Thank you for the kind words. :) Also be sure to pick up a walking tour map at the dock visitor center. Will identify the above areas for totems for you.