Country Travel Discoveries 2022
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we head to Skagway, the jumping off point for the Klondike. Later, we'll visit Jewell Gardens, located on the Historic Clark Farm site. Savor an abundance of herbs and vegetables displayed among brilliantly colored flowers—varieties that thrive on the long daylight hours. This evening, enjoy the bounty of the garden during a scrumptious dinner. B, D DAY 9—SKAGWAY/MS ZUIDERDAM MS ZUIDERDAM Stroll the wooden sidewalks of this famous Gold Rush town, do some last minute souvenir shopping, or take in a Ranger-led walking tour before embarking on our home away from home the next four nights, the MS Zuiderdam. Get acquainted with the ship's amazing amenities before dinner; and don't miss the evening entertainment, which includes everything from Broadway reviews to stand-up comedians. B, D DAY 10—GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Cruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates on board the ship. Alaska's Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. B, L, D DAY 11—KETCHIKAN Explore this uniquely Alaskan port, famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords. Ketchikan is one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. You can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park. And leave time to explore the sights in the town itself, including historic Creek Street, a boardwalk built over the Ketchikan Creek, where you can shop for souvenirs, smoked salmon and local art. B, L, D You'll leave with a deep appreciation for "The Last Frontier" P. Pesch © State of Alaska/Matt Hage Meet Iditarod champion Martin Buser Ride the White Pass Railroad Learn about the hearty produce grown during Alaska's short harvest season Glacier Bay National Park Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage and part of a 25-million acre World Heritage Site—one of the world's largest international protected areas. From sea to summit, Glacier Bay offers limitless opportunities for adventure and inspiration. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve was named a national monument in 1925. In 1980, the area became a national park and preserve, and 2.7 million acres wilderness designation. In 1986, the park became a biosphere reserve, and the area was named a world heritage site in 1992. This National Park is rich with marine life, including the endangered humpback whale, orcas, threatened Stellar sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters and porpoises. 30 AUTHENTIC TRAVEL EXPERIENCES | www.CountryTravelDiscoveries.com/ALK