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Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska, sometimes referred to as the Alaska Panhandle, lies west from the northern half of the Canadian province, British Columbia. The majority of its area is part of the Tongass National Forest, the United States’ largest national forest. It is part of the temperate rain forest, which extends from Northern California to Prince William Sound. In many places, the international border runs along the crest of the Coast Mountains. The region is noted for its spectacular scenery and wet climate. The population is under 100,000 and nearly half of the population are concentrated in the state capital, Juneau. The primary industries of Southeast Alaska are commercial fishing and tourism. Logging was an important industry in the past, but has been steadily declining with competition from other areas and the closure of the region’s major pulp mills.
I first went there in 1978 and was involved there until 2004 when my visa was cancelled for overstaying on a few occasions. It was my lifeblood and inspiration all that time, and I am determined to return there when the powers that be are prepared to forget about past transgressions. I spent most of my time exploring Southeast Alaska by sea kayak, but there is so much more of that beautiful state that I wish to see and photograph. It is my belated ambition to publish a book of my photos and experiences kayaking with the humpback whales in Southeast Alaska.
I first went there in 1978 and was involved there until 2004 when my visa was cancelled for overstaying on a few occasions. It was my lifeblood and inspiration all that time, and I am determined to return there when the powers that be are prepared to forget about past transgressions. I spent most of my time exploring Southeast Alaska by sea kayak, but there is so much more of that beautiful state that I wish to see and photograph. It is my belated ambition to publish a book of my photos and experiences kayaking with the humpback whales in Southeast Alaska.
