"Kake Alaska a neat place to go" Kake by JohnnyRockfish

Kake Travel Guide: 3 reviews and 7 photos

Kake is a Tlingit village in SE Alaska it is off the normal path for most but the Alaska Marine Highway travels here on a regular bases. The only way to get here is by boat or plain. Rich in history and culture.

Pride

They take pride in their culture, dress and songs.

The People

These People are totem carvers and Kake has one of the tallest poles in the world.

Pros and Cons

Pros:If you like Native art here it is
In a nutshell:Native culture live and well

Intro Updated Feb 10, 2005
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Culture and art of the the SE Alaska People is out of this world. It is a must see their history goes back 10,000 years. more travel advice

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07/30/2002 - Kake, Alaska is home to the world’s tallest totem pole. At 132 feet, the totem was commissioned by Kake’s... more travel advice

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KiKitC Mar 6, 2010 at 1:14 PM

Interesting. What a toem pole! Birthday wishes from New Jersey!
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Tabbytwo Nov 22, 2006 at 1:12 PM

Yeah it's a good post to lean on when your drunk, i've done it a couple times.
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shrimp56 Aug 9, 2006 at 4:25 AM

Looks very interesting ideed! I wish you would share more of YOUR Alaska with us! Hope you and your family are well and enjoying the summer :)
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aussirose Mar 19, 2005 at 3:57 AM

Hey Joh your 1st pic is fabulous! Sooo peaceful looking :o) Hey that's an amazing Totum pole!! & do you know that person in your Culture pic? She looks nice & friendly :o) Interesting pages. Cheers, Ann :o)
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hailsbails Feb 26, 2005 at 6:09 AM

Great pages again babe.....Keep up the great work "rookie" hehe (-;