{"id":72,"date":"2021-05-04T05:51:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T13:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aplacetostay.craig-alaska.net\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2025-05-03T11:06:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T19:06:08","slug":"island-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aplacetostayinak.com\/index.php\/island-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Prince of Wales Island<\/strong> is located in scenic Southeast Alaska<\/strong>.The island locals affectionately refer to it as “POW”.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

POW<\/strong> is the third largest island in the US, covering 2,500 square miles –\u00a0a bit larger than the state of Delaware. \u00a0Over 2000 miles of road connect the villages\u00a0of the island and offer journeys and adventures off the beaten path!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Hunting & Fishing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Countless opportunities abound for the avid sportsman. \u00a0POW offers the finest in fresh & saltwater fishing. \u00a0At A Place to Stay <\/strong>you are only a ten minute walk from the pristine waters of the Klawock River. \u00a0During the springtime you can chase Steelhead<\/strong>\u00a0and in the summer months the Coho Salmon<\/strong>\u00a0abound. \u00a0Try your luck with either fly fishing or spin casting. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Saltwater fishing is nothing short of world-class. \u00a0Huge Halibut <\/strong>ranging from 100-200 pounds lurk close to the surrounding shores and islands. \u00a0King Salmon fishing<\/strong>\u00a0offers an unforgettable experience unattainable at any other spot. \u00a0If you are looking for a truly unique adventure, try for a giant Ling Cod <\/strong>or Yellow Eye<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The island offers hunting<\/strong> opportunities like no other. \u00a0Trophy black bear<\/strong>\u00a0have been taken from this\u00a0island\u00a0in recent years. \u00a0Sitka black-tail deer <\/strong>are numerous and the venison<\/strong>\u00a0is a real treat. \u00a0Once you have your catch, be sure to remember that freezer space is available back at your cabin. \u00a0Ask us for fish & wild game processing recommendations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Contact us for hunting and fishing guide information.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Culture<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Local tribes of\u00a0Tlingit and Haida<\/strong> have lived here for many years. \u00a0The rich natural resources provided them a \u00a0great quality of life\u00a0and still provide the same today. \u00a0Numerous totem parks and long-houses\u00a0document the stories of past and\u00a0present. \u00a0Master carvers can often be\u00a0found carving in the long-houses. \u00a0Stop by and watch them in action! \u00a0Local dance troupes often perform during\u00a0celebrations so be sure to\u00a0ask us<\/strong> when and where the festivities occur.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Photography\u00a0& Sightseeing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The island offers no shortage of wildlife, scenery and incredible weather. If you are traveling by boat, plane, car, or by foot be sure to pack your camera & binoculars along. \u00a0The climate can be a bit on the damp side, so we recommend bringing dry bags or sealed cases for your gear.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Beach-combing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The island offers countless miles of beaches ready to be explored. \u00a0From starfish<\/strong> to sand dollars<\/strong> to sea urchins<\/strong>, you never\u00a0know what you will find. \u00a0Keep a watchful eye while beach combing for whales<\/strong>, sea lions<\/strong> and other assorted wildlife that frequent the coastal waters.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Prince of Wales Island is located in scenic Southeast Alaska.The island locals affectionately refer to it as “POW”. POW is the third largest island in the US, covering 2,500 square miles –\u00a0a bit larger than the state of Delaware. \u00a0Over … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-72","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aplacetostayinak.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aplacetostayinak.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aplacetostayinak.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aplacetostayinak.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aplacetostayinak.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aplacetostayinak.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230,"href":"https:\/\/aplacetostayinak.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72\/revisions\/230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aplacetostayinak.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}