Frequently Asked Questions at the Discovery Center
Red salmon swimming in clear shallow water.
When do the Salmon run?
The salmon runs start in early July and go through September, but they vary each year on the exact time of run and type of species running upstream.
Thunderstorm clouds.
What is the average annual rainfall in Ketchikan? Ketchikan averages 165 inches of rain annual. Remember to pack a rain jacket when you visit.
Portion of the head of a raven totem pole in downtown Anchorage.
What are the three Alaska Native groups in Southeast Alaska?
Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian.
A thick forest with sunlight shinning through the trees.
How large is the Tongass National Forest?
At 17.9 million acres the Tongass National Forest ranks as the largest national forest.
Chris Smith
Clear skys and snowy landscape in Alaska.
What are the winters like in Ketchikan? Winters tend to be mild with average highs in the mid-30s to mid-40s. October and November are also the wettest months the 10-15 inches of rain.
Map of Hubbard Glacier.
Where is Hubbard Glacier?
North of Yakutat in Yauktat Bay and Disenchament Bay.
Mendenhall Glacier.
Where is the Mendenhall Glacier? Mendenhall Glacier is in the city of Juneau, Alaska's capital.
Did You Know? The Yukon River flows through Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge for 460 miles, between the Alaska-Canada border to the east and the Dalton Highway bridge to the west.
