Come experience a special kind of warmth. The kind you'll find when a proud people carry on tradition. The first Alaskan gold strikes occurred along the Inside Passage, and its communities retain that golden atmosphere of adventures and enterprise. The legacy of the czars continues with onion-domed Russian Orthodox churches and gleaming samovars. Traditional Russian dancers convey the spirit of earlier times.
Scandinavian influences are apparent in our coastal fishing towns.
Decorative rosemaling, clothing styles and close knit family ties are evidence of European traditions. You'll find our towns rich in history of all kinds. We cherish our heritage, and our small towns that are big in charm. Come stay with us awhile, and soak up the atmosphere. It's every bit as precious as gold.