Many Alaskans and Visitors, look forward to all four Seasons in Alaska! If you are a winter person, Get busy and take advantage of the possible lower or special rates and don't miss out on all the fun that goes on in every town of Southeast! Return to Features

Birdwatching

Trumpet Swans

Trumpet Swans Wintering in Petersburg, These beautiful creatures provide a touch of magic in a setting dear Walt Disney would have had a problem dreaming up. Only one of the species you'll see and only one of the many activities one can enjoy in Petersburg's enchanting environment. This photo by Jan Hill, Eagle Eye Photo. Southeast is a photographers Dream!.

Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing World Class, There are several events in Cross Country and Downhill Skiing in SE. Be sure and check the Calender of Events, Haines has some fun and exciting events every year, and is known for its telemark skiing. Every area provides you with abundant choices. Be sure and check Juneau's Great Eaglecrest Ski Resort. !. There is a great handicap ski program there as well. See the info .

Snow Mobiling

Snow Mobiling

Snow Mobiling in SE, There are many advantages to snow mobiling in Alaska. The wide open spaces, the awesome scenery, the feeling of " A sence of well-being, pure high energy " has enveloped more than one visitor and resident. For enthusiasts in this sport, be forewarned the places to explore could take several lifetimes. .

Diving

World Class Diving

Winter Diving in SE, SE has some of the best diving conditions in the world and is a favorite place for many divers. The water is clear and approximately the same temperature. Be sure to check out the Diving info from Channel Dive in Juneau and Alaska Diving Service in Ketchikan. See the people providing a wide variety of services for world class Diving throughout Southeast..


Northern Lights

Nature's Art Show

If your lucky.. perhaps you'll be ice skating on Auke Lake, or out by the ' Mendenhall Glacier with the fireplace going in the Skaters' Cabin, and plenty of hot chocolate when the "Northern Lights Show starts". The moonlight twinkling like diamonds off the face of the glacier, as you skate in the most awesome atmosphere you could ever see! Or maybe sitting in the hotsprings at Tenekee or ??? (Return to Features)

Traveling The Marine Highway

Cruising between Ports!

Winter Travel by Ferry, SE towns have a tremendous amount of wonderful activities going on all winter. Traveling on the Ferry during the winter affords inexpensive travel, in less crowded conditions, and you can go from town to town for the festivities that go on all winter. We have put together some suggestions for winter holidays using the Alaska Marine Ferry as your transportation to go from one Festival, Event to another. The winter scenery is breathtaking, whale watching an everyday thing, Eagles soaring overhead, and other wildlife. Remember the temperatures in Southeast are very mild compared to other northern most parts of Alaska. Check out the weather, the Ferry schedules and the Events and Activities you may wish to attend. Alaskans are a hard working group of people, by nature of the lifestyle, and in contrast, they also know how to have fun. The variety of activities available should provide you with the basis for a wonderful winter holiday!
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