Excursion Klawock highlights tour at Klawock

Overview

Step into Klawock’s rich Native Alaskan heritage with visits to the Heenya Carving Center, a scenic walk along the Klawock River Trail, and time among the totems at Klawock Totem Park. This experience connects culture, landscape, and storytelling across one of Southeast Alaska’s oldest communities.

Highlights

• Begin on the grounds of the Heenya Carving Center, where carving remains a vital expression of community identity and tradition.

• Follow the Klawock River Trail through temperate rainforest, where the scent of evergreens and the sound of flowing water frame the landscape.

• Stand among 21 totems at Klawock Totem Park—the largest collection in Alaska—revealing stories of ancestry, healing, and cultural connection.

Important Details

• Moderate walking of approximately 1,000 yards over gravel, wood chips, and grass

• Not suitable for guests who use a wheelchair

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended

• Dress in warm layers; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof

• Weather-dependent