Haines Rafting Company

06/24/2024

Bird’s-eye view from 30,000 feet of northernmost extent of the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, including the towns of Haines (center left) and Skagway (upper center). It’s also cool to see how the milky, glacial silt-laden Chilkat & Katzehin River waters mix with the saltwater of Lynn Canal.

06/15/2024

We are collecting donations for the restoration of Noow Hít in Deishu, AK. … Harriet Brouillette needs your support for Help Preserve Alaska's Tribal Heritage

05/08/2024

“We often talk about biodiversity in the Chilkat Valley, and for good reason,” Evans says. “The valley hosts the most mammal species in Alaska (we’re up to 39 after a fisher was trapped here last winter), the most bird species detected in Alaska during the annual United States Geological Survey Breeding Bird Survey, and the most vascular plant species found in Alaska.”

One small study area in Southeast Alaska shocked the Audubon Science Division: The Chilkat Valley is a major migration passage for many Alaska birds.

01/19/2024

Haines - not just for summer anymore

12/16/2023

Ermin v Shrew

11/27/2023

The greatest bald eagle migration on Earth happens in the Alaskan village of Haines.

11/08/2023

09/21/2023

Please go to www.visithaines.com for updates and information. 😊🦅

01/15/2023

11/20/2022

Tipping is part of life, but it often feels confusing and stressful. Whether you’re on a river trip, a safari, or taking a ski lesson, we asked all the hard questions to provide these guidelines on how much to give—and how to do it right.

05/07/2022

Despite the small size of the town, Haines remains dedicated to raising the spirits of its community with its award-winning Haines Brewing Company and Port Chilkoot Distillery. Here, Haines Brewing Company owner Paul Wheeler serves up a pint to a guest.
This shot by Michelle Theall is part of a photo essay on Haines published in our May issue.

02/15/2022

This article describes the age and plumages that juvenile and immature bald eagles go through before attaining the adult plumage.

02/02/2022

Looking back on 2021 to move forward safely in 2022. Wins and losses in packrafting.

12/11/2021

Brings new meaning to the term "combat fishing". Great photography by Matt Shetzer.

11/18/2021

Morning swim with spinner dolphins… mind blowing. Watch with sound

11/10/2021

10/26/2021

10/13/2021