Ketchikan, the lush and abundant island in Southeast Alaska, is home to miles and miles of undeveloped rainforest area on the edges of the small town. The Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary lies eight road miles outside of downtown, but feels a million miles away. Visit this incredible attraction to see the Sitka Spruce shooting straight up to the sky while the animals of the Alaskan rainforest romp around them. Feast your eyes at the estuary for bald eagle viewing, a bear viewing platform, and a boardwalk to explore the pristine rainforest. You’ll never forget your adventure at the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary.

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary is located at 116 Wood Rd., Ketchikan, Alaska. See an interactive map here.

Ketchikan is in the extreme Southeast of Alaska. This island is lush and relatively warm (for Alaska) year round. It rains 160 inches a year and the island is covered in rainforest.
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The Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary is located on Herring Cove. Take the 2.5 hour tour to take a naturalist guided walk through the rainforest and explore the plant and animal life unique to the area.
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The rainforest is bursting with berries when they are in season. These black currants are abundant in the area.
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Skunk cabbages abound with their bright pretty flowers and stinky smell. The acquired scent is all part of the natural life in the rainforest.
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Tiny mushrooms grow on the bark of a Sitka Spruce. The rainforest is crawling with tiny details that you can spend all day exploring this fascinating and unique place in Alaska.
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Banana slugs are everywhere in Ketchikan. See who spots the most banana slugs slithering up the trees.
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Along the trial, strategic viewing locations have been created so you can sneak a peek at the black bears that fish nearby, maybe even get a great photo!
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Scratch marks show evidence of a mama bear teaching a baby how to climb a tree.
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There is an estuary on site where wild birds watch the bears and seals eat salmon, and wait for the scraps. You will able to see and photograph bald eagles up close!
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This little owl friend is injured and is being rehabilitated at the estuary in the rainforest.
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The stands of Sitka Spruce, hemlock and cedar covered in moss tower above the rainforest, creating the canopy effect. You'll never forget your visit to this truly magical place.
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To find out more, visit the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary Official Website.

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