Saxman's park has artifacts similar to those at Totem Bight park, but with an added attraction: You can see carvers at work in the building to the right of the park, including Nathan Jackson, perhaps Alaska's greatest contemporary artist, who has even been honored by a postage stamp. Cape Fox Corp. hosts visitors at the park, catering mainly to cruise-ship passengers with its 2-hour tour, which includes entry to the clan house and a demonstration of traditional dance and song by the Cape Fox Dancers. The tour schedule is different each day, depending on the ships. Buy tour tickets in the gift store on the right as you enter the park. If you're not interested in the tour and just want to see the poles, Totem Bight is a better stop—it has a more inspiring location and better interpretive materials. On the other hand, the carving studio at Saxman is remarkable.
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Saxman Native Village Totem Pole Park
Saxman, AK, USA
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Neighborhood
In Saxman, 2 1/2 miles south of Ketchikan on the S. Tongass Hwy
Hours
Park always open. No tours Oct-Apr
Phone
907/225-4846 for tour times and tickets, 907/225-4846 for tour times and tickets, ext. 100 for general information
Prices
Tour $35 adults, $18 children 12 and under; unguided visits $5
Web site
Saxman Native Village Totem Pole Park
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