Southeast Alaska – Craig

Craig Alaska is one of my favorite small towns in Southeast Alaska. Craig, a town of approximately 1400, is situated on a small island connected to Prince of Wales Island by a small raised road. The town is in a beautiful setting, there are panoramic views of the ocean from most of the island. The primary industry is logging and fishing. The town’s history goes back to 1907 when a fish saltery was built in the vicinity. Access to Craig is either by Ferry through nearby Hollis via Ketchikan (Hollis is approximately 30 miles from Craig), or by plane. I flew by float plane from Ketchikan one summer’s day and the trip was incredible and is one of my favorite memories. I’m not certain of the lodging options in Craig but I have stayed at Ruth Ann’s Hotel and although it’s not a 4 star Hotel I found the Hotel and staff accommodating. I believe there are a few small B&B’s in Craig as well. Sport fishing charters are a popular choice among visitors