When even the Capital City seems too big Forget McDonald's. Don't even think about Macy's or Nordstrom. Residents of the villages nestled in isolated harbors of Southeast Alaska live the frontier life that many city-dwellers dream of. People depend on Mother Nature's generosity and their own skills to provide the necessities. Regular air service and the Alaska Marine Highway system provide inexpensive and scenic side trips.
Most communities offer food and housing.
Camping opportunities are plentiful. The Tlingit village of Angoon, the main settlement on Admiralty Island, is one of the warmest, driest communities in Southeast. The town's Tlingit culture and traditions are reflected in a collection of totem poles. Many of the 725 residents depend on commercial fishing or subsistence hunting and food gathering. Life is peaceful in tiny Tenakee, where automobiles are banned.