Visitors to Prince of Wales Island frequently book their vacations at locally owned and operated lodges with full-service amenities and guided adventures such as chartered fishing and sightseeing trips. While these are wonderful options for many vacationers, there are a growing number of travelers seeking more immersive Alaskan adventure experiences. With more than 2,500 square […]

It's hard to imagine a day when everything around you that you consider normal comes to a screeching halt, but that's what would happen in the event of a natural disaster such as an extreme earthquake event and subsequent tsunami which wipes out all communication technology and supply routes. Although the probability of this event […]

Prince of Wales Island is the fourth-largest island in the United States. This natural paradise is 140 miles (225km) long and covers more than 2,230 square miles (3588sq km). Wilderness and wildlife attract the adventure traveler and there are over 900 miles (1448km) of coastline. The myriad coves, islands, and bays make this an attractive […]

The first weekend of August, the City of Thorne Bay celebrates its incorporation as a second-class city – August 2, 1982.  This year marked our 37th anniversary.  “Thorne Bay Days”, held August 2nd and 3rd, 2019, gave our community an opportunity to come together and celebrate the town’s founding, with good food, great desserts, kayak […]