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1. Virtually all of Southeast Alaska, known as Alaska's Panhandle, is located within which national forest?

Answer: Tongass

The Tongass National Forest, the nation's largest, is home to bears, wolves, humpback whales, killer whales, sea otters, bald eagles, and sitka blacktail deer. Administered by the Ntional Forest Service, there are numerous recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and wildlife watching.

The region is serviced by The Alaska Marine Highway a ferry system that transports passengers and vehicles from Bellingham, WA to routes throughout Southeast Alaska.

2. Which one of these terms is "not" a reference to Ketchikan?

Answer: Alaska' s Totem Pole Capital

Ketchikan is famous for its salmon fishing,(known as the Salmon Capital of the World), totem poles,rainy skies, and hillside homes. There is a major commercial fishing fleet and Ketchikan serves as a hub for the communities on neighboring Prince of Wales Island and Annette Island. For cruise ship travelers, this is your first stop in Alaska. Ketchikan is located on Revillagagedo Island.

3. Identify the National Monument located just east of Revillagagedo Island.

Answer: Misty Fiords

Misty Fiords, or Fjords if you don't like the official spelling, is spectacular with its steep mountains, lush forest, and wildlife population located on the east side of Behm Canal. The ideal way to experience the rugged beauty is either by a flightseeing trip or for the more adventurous, a kayaking excursion. Both can be arranged in Ketchikan.

4. Name the town in Southeast Alaska that is referred to as "Little Norway".

Answer: Petersburg

Petersburg has a burgeoning fishing fleet and annually hosts the "Little Norway Festival". There is a significant commercial fishing fleet and a strong presence of Scandinavian heritage The town was founded in 1910 by Peter Buschmann, a Norwegian immigrant. The town was named after Buschmann and attracted immigrants of Scandinavian descent, thus acquiring the nickname "Little Norway".

5. Which town in Southeast Alaska is located on Baranof Island and is known for its Russian heritage, St. Michael's Cathedral, and Sheldon Jackson Museum?

Answer: Sitka

Sitka is also the home of the Alaska Raptor Center a rehabilitation clinic for injured bald eagles. St Michael's Cathedral was built in 1834 and dedicated to St. Michael. Sheldon Jackson was an ordained Presbyterian minister whose missionary service was dedicated to educating Native Americans in the western states and territories.

In 1877 Jackson traveled to Alaska and helped to revitalize a Native Alaskan school in Sitka that was re-named after Jackson following his death in 1910. Sheldon Jackson College closed in 2007 but the museum, a collection of artifacts from Rev. Jackson's travels through rural Alaska, continues to operate on the former campus.

6. The _______ Glacier is located just north of downtown Juneau.

Answer: Mendenhall

The Mendenhall Glacier is Alaska's most visited glacier and is fed from the massive Juneau Icefield. You can easily access the visitor's center and both the East Glacier Trail and West Glacier trail afford excellent vistas of the glacier.

7. Identify the tallest three mountains visible from downtown Juneau.

Answer: Mt Juneau, Mt Roberts, Mt Bradley (Jumbo)

Some hikers like to accomplish the "Juneau Triple Crown" by hiking all three in one day. The mountains are all located close to downtown Juneau and have the following elevations: Mt Roberts (3,819 ft); Mt Juneau (3,576 ft); and Mt Bradley (3,337 ft). Mt Bradley is known by the locals as Mt Jumbo. All three provide spectacular views of the Juneau area-on a sunny day!

8. What bay is located at the "end of the road" north of Juneau?

Answer: Berners Bay

There is only one road that runs north of Juneau so all Juneauites simply refer to the Glacier Highway as "the road". Berners Bay is a favorite destination for Juneau area kayakers and an excellent area to observe whales, seals, bears and there is a limited moose population.

9. Identify the town located at the northernmost point of "The Inside Passage", which was the home of Soapy Smith, and the start of the Chilkoot Trail.

Answer: Skagway

Skagway is a well preserved artifact of North America's biggest and most storied gold rush. The Klondike Gold Rush began in 1896 with the discovery of gold in the Yukon. By 1898 the population of Skagway swelled to 10,000 residents mostly engaged in supplying the miners.

It was temporarily the largest town in Alaska but by 1900 the gold rush was virtually over. Skagway was incorporated that same year and has continued to focus on tourism.

10. Where in Southeast Alaska can you observe more than ten tidewater glaciers?

Answer: Glacier Bay

Visiting Glacier Bay is like going back in time into an Ice Age. 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.

The glaciers calve so often that cruise ships cannot come within two miles of them!

Source: Author akjay

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Southeast Alaska Trivia Quiz

As remote as it is the landscape of Southeast Alaska, also known as the Alaska Panhandle, is a stunning combination of mountains, glaciers, rivers and rain forests. Your cruise ship experience might help you with this quiz.

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