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Prince of Wales Island is beautiful all the time, and breathtaking
when the sun shines!
POW is the third largest island in the United States, after Kodiak and the big island of Hawaii. There are more than 1,500 miles of roads, connecting the island's communities. Less than 5,000 people live here year-round, because much of the island is forested. Most of the roads were originally built for logging, and the majority have a gravel surface.
There are a number of hiking trails and several Forest Service campgrounds. We'll be happy to tell you where they are and how to get there. Ask us about the El Capitan Caves too.
Some of the wildlife you may see are black bear, Sitka black-tailed deer, beaver, river otters and martens. Eagles, raven, great horned owls, gulls and chickadees are common. You probably won't see any of the wolves because they're very secretive, but they are here.
Southeast Alaska is well-known for its abundant rainfall, so be sure to bring along your wet-weather gear.
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