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Twenty Mile Spur Trail - Dustin Twyman

Did the canoe route about 10 years ago, while it is quite an experience providing a true wilderness experience, we were disappointed to find very little trail markings and little to no routes provided by the local USFS. Sadly most of the trails on this island have had NO maintenance since they were installed. Would I recommend this trail? Yes, but only for the most hardy adventurer and be sure to find an accurate map before paddling off!

Sarkar Lakes Canoe Route - Trish

Sunnahae Mountain Trail - Stephanie

In 1975 my wife Pauline myself my father and Stepmother Joseph and Doreen Woodin We flew out to Port Protection from Juneau. We were going out there according to my father to finish our process of purchasing the trading Post and rental cabins and all the docks on a VA Small business loan. While I fell in love with the place instantly my father came up with a reason for not going through with the purchase. I don't know if any of what my father said was true but I wanted to go for it. So my Father and Wife, from LA, wanted nothing to do with it. I have been in love with Alaska ever since moving to Edna Bay with my parents at 7 years old and we lived there until 1960 when we moved back to the lower 48. At any rate I fell in love with Port Protection and watch the show following each season.

David Pahle

Worked in various logging jobs in 1966. A recent image of Thorne Bay shows what looks like an active current-day logging site. If so, an indicator of good forest ractices. Encouraging, Regards, Bill

William Cafferata

I lived there in the summer of 1969 I was 10 years old. It was hard to make friends as I was white eyes, or so told.Had to defend myself and did that gained me some respect. I am now 61 and still have very fond memories of the nature and way of life there. I was far to young to understand the politics behind the hate of my race. I am much wiser now and would love to see it again. Maybe if I do, this time I would be welcomed. I at that time was the only white kid that was not afraid to mingle. I have not changed much.

KR

Best vacation ever. We spent 8 days at Thorn bay back in 1990 and stayed with the mayor Zeke and Debbie in their one again. Went salmon fishing, hiking , boating in the bay, c!am digging. I could go on for hours. Heaven on earth.flew away on a float plane and left part of my heart there forever.

Ralph Kelley

I visited with my wife for a few days, and we wish we had more time here! We explored a few trails in Craig and in the Tongass Forest, hiked to a cave, kayaked and went fishing. We saw so many bald eagles, a whale, otters, and a few cats. No black bears spotted on this trip, but it can be fun to see their behinds running away because they are shy. A deer on a local trail by the baseball field stayed near us for a while and it truly felt magical to be out here. The city of Craig has some great restaurants and the locals are very friendly. We can't wait for our next trip in a few months.

Brittany Hart