Canopy Tours

Alaska Canopy Adventures. Featuring a series of zip lines, aerial boardwalks, and suspension bridges, canopy tours provide an up-close view of the coastal forests. At Alaska Canopy Adventures—a course at the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, 8.4 miles south of town—the longest of the tour's eight zip lines stretches more than 800 feet, and whisks you along some 130 feet off the ground. Ketchikan's version of this fast-growing outdoor activity often includes Alaskan wildlife viewing—black bears and eagles are frequently spotted from on high. Book online (discounts available) or through your cruise line. 116 Wood Rd., Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901. 907/225–5503; www.alaskacanopy.com. From $189.

Southeast Exposure. A rain-forest zip line and ropes course is offered through Southeast Exposure, a well-known kayaking outfit in the area. 37 Potter Rd., Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901. 907/225–8829; www.southeastexposure.com. From $90 (kayaking) and $125 (zip-lining).