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Inside Background
History 
The earliest known inhabitants of Alaska were from the continent of Asia, who...
Last edited: 05 September 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Ketchikan, Alaska, weather has earned it the designation, in some circles, as...
Last edited: 09 February 2008
Recommended Reading 
For the history and significance of totem poles specifically created by...
Last edited: 05 September 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
You could get to Ketchikan by dogsled, but modern technology has provided...
Last edited: 05 September 2006
Public Transportation 
As remote a tourist destination as Ketchikan is, the town still...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Cashing in on the demand of tourists for a well-rounded visit to Ketchikan...
Last edited: 18 April 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Ketchikan has lots of great activities for families. If you are on a cruise...
Last edited: 18 April 2009
Museums & Attractions 
The town of Ketchikan, Alaska, is of humble origins, having begun as a fishing...
Last edited: 05 September 2006
Shopping 
Ketchikan offers some unique shopping opportunities for visitors, including the...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Day Trips 
Several hiking trails around Ketchikan offer opportunities for day (or longer...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
The Performing Arts 
Along with Ketchikan's reknowned status as the "salmon capital of the world...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Experience One Charters 
In Ketchikan, book a salmon fishing charter with Experience One Charters. Johny...
Last edited: 15 October 2009
Misty Fjords National Monument 
The Misty Fjords National Monument is a beautiful and unspoiled wilderness area...
Last edited: 19 April 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 01 January 2010
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