Shakes Glacier on the Stikine

SE Alaska's southernmost freshwater glacier, Shakes Glacier. Up close and personal.

Season End

Well, we've finished another record season. Thanks to all the folks who shared time with us. Living on a small island in SE Alaska has it's advantages and some disadvantages. I always appreciate the opportunity to share ideas and personal experiences with visitors from all over the world. We finished our season with 6 weeks of continuous Telegraph Creek Safaris.

About Wilma & Jim

Wilma is an Alaska Native of Tlingit and Haida descent. She is of the Haida nation, Raven moiety, Yahku Láanaas clan and Double Fin Killer Whale house. She is the great, great, granddaughter of Haida Chief, Yeltatzie. Her Tlingit name is Sik-Klein. It was given to her by her paternal great, great aunt and Tlingit Elder, the late Cecilia Kuntz. Wilma was born and raised in Wrangell and later left the island to attend college in Hawaii. As a child, she spent time on family outings camping and swimming at AnAn beach while bears fed on salmon in the creek nearby.

Jim has lived in Alaska for 35 years and has over 15,000 hours operating boats in Alaska's waters. He has 20 years experience on the Stikine River and stresses safety in all operations. Before coming to Alaska, Jim instructed whitewater canoeing for many years on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. He has been operating boats on rivers since he was 12 years old. Jim obtained an extensive knowledge of the native and local history, hunting and fishing skills from his father-in-law, native elder Dick Stokes. The family's love of Alaska comes across in all of our activities.

River boat tours on the Stikine River

Jim and Wilma, owners of Alaska Waters, provide top notch service. Wilma is an Alaska Native of Tlingit and Haida descent and her knowledge shines in the historical tours they offer. Jim is a seasoned Alaskan with extensive outdoor wilderness experience who also knows how to make your Alaska vacation a fun, exciting and exceptionally memorable experience.

Southeast Alaska Bear Viewing and Photography

At AnAn Wildlife Observatory you can set up a tripod and photograph bears catching salmon in waterfalls. Additionally, there are usually lots of Bald Eagles and seals at the AnAn Lagoon for viewing/photographic opportunities. These tours typically depart Wrangell City Dock at 8:30 AM but are subject to change depending on what the bears are doing. See Alaska Waters for more information.