Tours

Pacific Wings. You can see the Stikine River and LeConte Glacier from above on a flightseeing tour with the locally popular air-taxi operator Pacific Wings. 1500 Haugen Dr., Petersburg, Alaska, 99833. 907/772–9258; www.pacwing.com.

Tongass Kayak Adventures. The day and overnight kayaking trips conducted by Tongass Kayak Adventures include ones to the icebergs in LeConte Glacier Bay and to see the whales of Frederick Sound. They also offer half-day trips around Petersburg Harbor and across Wrangell Narrows. Petersburg, Alaska. 907/772–4600; www.tongasskayak.com. From $95.

Whale Song Cruises. A great way to experience the Petersburg area from the water, these cruises take place aboard a custom-built, 29-foot aluminum boat suitable for 14 passengers. Choose from a half-day sightseeing trip to LeConte Bay to view the southernmost tidewater glacier in North America or a full-day whale-watching trip into Frederick Sound. Hot beverages and snacks are included. The captain, longtime local Ron Loesch, also runs the Petersburg Pilot, the town’s weekly newspaper. 207 N. Nordic Dr., Petersburg, Alaska, 99833. 907/772–9393; www.whalesongcruises.com. Call for pricing.