Haines, Alaska
Cradled at the base of the Chilkat Peninsula, this picturesque town of Haines is located on America's longest fjord and boasts the largest annual gathering of American bald eagles. Home of the Tlingit people, this area was settled and renamed by missionaries in the late 1800s.
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
Upwards of 4,000 bald eagles gather here to gorge on spawning salmon along the Chilkat River each fall. Naturalists and photographers from all over the world come to witness the sight.
American Eagle Foundation
This organization serves to educate the public about our national symbol, the majestic eagle. They offer a variety of interesting and informational exhibits.
Fort William H. Seward
During the 1900s a U.S. army post was built. It was the first in Alaska and can still be easily seen from the sea. The installation was abandoned in 1946 and has since become a national historic site.
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