Some of the frequently asked Questions?
Here we'll try to answer some of your questions about us.
Some of the frequently asked Questions?
Here we'll try to answer some of your questions about us.
Table of Contents to the most frequent of your questions
4. Where can
I find...?
You can find us on a map of the State of Alaska. Looking at the State as if it were
a cooking pot, we are located close to where the handle meets the pot, hence the
descriptive name, Southeast Alaska panhandle. Click here for an Alaska State map to see where we are.
5. How do I...?
You can only get to us by aircraft. Alaska Airlines arrives twice daily, arriving
from the lower forty-eight (Seattle) around 12:00 PM and from Anchorage about 4:00 PM. You
are then met by a representative of AIR JUNEAU or ALSEK Air Taxi's, we will notify them as to when you will
arrive. You then take a very scenic twenty minute flight by small plane to the
lodge. We have a link to Alaska Airlines web page on our Links page so that you can get the latest advance ticket
price.
6. When
is the best time...?
That is really up to the type of activity you may be looking for. You should contact
us so you will know what your options are, and the time of season that it is available.
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7. Do you
have Bears...?
Yes, we have quite a few brown bear. We probably have one of the highest
concentrations of brown bear in all of Southeast due to the easy access they have to the
multitude of spawning salmon and bumper crops of wild berries. We provide exclusive
brown bear photo and viewing opportunities. Our location to this resource gives the
visitor something to remember for a lifetime. See our Brown Bear page for more info.
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8. How many people can I bring...?
Many of our guests arrive in groups of twelve however, we make accommodations for any size
group from 1 to 12, for Kings the group size is limited to six guests. If you put together
a group of ten or more the eleventh guest is free. If you wish to book the lodge for
only your group, that can be arranged.
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9. What
is the weather like...?
We are located on the Gulf of Alaska, so the weather can vary a great deal, generally
speaking May through mid August is our drier months with temperatures ranging from 50-70
degrees, while mid August through October tends to have more precipitation and
temperatures ranging from 40-60 degrees.
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10. What are the arrival and departure
days...?
Arrival and departure days are not set, they are dependent on a first come first served
basis, and the fact that we have guests who stay longer than the standard 5 day 5 night
rule.
11. What about
Licenses...?
We are an Alaska State Hunting and Sport Fishing License vendor. We also carry the State
Waterfowl Stamps, but not the Federal Duck Stamps (available at all U.S. post offices).
The charges for these (Small Game Hunting and State Duck Stamps) are separate from the lodge and are paid by you upon your arrival so
that you can start your adventure immediately.
12. What about
Birding...?
We are in fact located on the Pacific Flyway were it chokes down to a mere 15 miles wide,
with the Gulf of Alaska on one side and the Brabazon Range on the other. The amount
of migrating bird life is an awesome sight in both the spring and fall. The range of
birds from the smallest (Rufous Hummingbird) to the largest (Trumpeter Swan) and
everything in between is a spectacular sight. Best times for this awe-inspiring
show, spring (late March through May), fall (September through October). See our Bird Watching page for more
info. If you are a duck hunter decoys and blinds are provided. 
We have all five of the
Pacific Salmon species,
We also have three types of Trout,
14. What dates for which fish...?
*These time lines can vary one to two weeks and are only estimates.
15. How
long have you been in the outdoor business...?
Our family has been catering to the outdoor enthusiast for nearly ONE HUNDRED YEARS and we plan on continuing the family tradition for another hundred years. We have a vested interest in insuring you have a wonderful stay with us and we do care deeply about the area to reduce and or avoid human impact as much as possible.
16. What about Rods, Lines & Fly's...?
17. Do you have electricity...?
Yes, we have two diesel generators, one main and one standby. Power is available generally from 6:00 A.M. until 12:00 midnight, it provides 110 volts AC and will operate any small electrical appliance you bring with you, we recommend a surge protector if you plan on operating a laptop computer.
Yes, we have a VHF radio telephone, this is usually reserved for emergencies and lodge business. The phone is not always reliable and is affected by weather and atmospheric conditions. The phone number will be given out upon request.
19. What dates are available...?
Dates do fill fast so if you would like a date you should contact me as soon as possible!
20. What are your policies and rates...?
Please see our rates page for more information
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