Great experience. Saw a small black bear scurry up a tree. Saw schools of salmon. A beautiful waterfall and a glacier. Gorgeous place.

This is the largest National forest in the US. Covers most of SE Alaska and well into the interior. Home of the Alaska wildlife and native Americans. Beautiful to behold

We visited the Mendenhall Glacier National Park as part of the Tongass National Forest. It is great for everyone, especially families. The visitor center has exhibits and presentations for all ages. The walks are carefully groomed and the boardwalks are in good repair and give...More

Nature at it’s best! Beautiful plant life...Green and lush. Tranquil and peaceful place to visit. We went from the ship and only had a limited amount of time to spend here but you could spend days in this National Forest Wilderness.

We did the Rainforest Canoe and Nature Walk excursion (see other review), but we also visited the Tongass NF Visitor Center in downtown Ketchikan. Friendly staff and very interesting displays of the natural and human history of the area, including geological and biological (flora and...More

Fabulous history lesson -- National Forest Service has done an admirable job in bringing early Alaska to life. Visitor Center is a must.

For those on a cruise this is a wonderful escape from th hustle and bustle of the crowded town of Ketchikan. Not to mention, a wonderful way to ge those daily steps in with a hike.