Alexander Archipelago
The Alexander Archipelago is a group of islands in southeastern Alaska, stretching along the Pacific coast from Dixon Entrance toward Cross Sound.
Alaska Panhandle: The southeastern coastal region of Alaska, extending between British Columbia and the Gulf of Alaska. The archipelago forms the island-dotted seaward edge of this narrow region.
Prince of Wales Island: A large island in southeastern Alaska, southwest of Ketchikan. It is the archipelago's largest island and a center of local communities.
Tlingit: An Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast, with traditional territory in southeastern Alaska and neighboring regions. Tlingit communities have longstanding ties to many islands and waterways in the archipelago.
Temperate rainforest: A forest ecosystem found in mild, wet climates, often dominated by evergreen trees and high rainfall. This ecosystem covers much of the archipelago's islands and supports its rich biodiversity.
Misty Fjords National Monument: A protected wilderness area in southeastern Alaska known for steep fjords, forests, and granite cliffs. It safeguards a dramatic portion of the archipelago's island and coastal scenery.
Inside Passage: A coastal waterway route linking southeastern Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington through sheltered channels. Its route threads through the archipelago's protected channels.
Admiralty Island: An island in southeastern Alaska known for its dense brown bear population and protected wilderness. Its old-growth forests and bear habitat exemplify the archipelago's wild landscapes.
Haida: An Indigenous people whose traditional territory includes Haida Gwaii and southern parts of the Alexander Archipelago. Haida communities have enduring connections to the archipelago's southern islands.
Brown bear: A large bear species distributed across northern Eurasia and North America, including coastal Alaska. Island forests and salmon streams provide habitat for dense bear populations.
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: A protected area in southeastern Alaska encompassing glaciers, marine waters, forests, and wildlife habitat. Its boundaries include island landscapes near the archipelago's northwestern edge.