Photo: Alaska

The drive into Haines, Alaska is beautiful and upon arriving you can enjoy ceremonies involving the Chilkat First Nation.

Part of any trip to Alaska at some point will include interaction with the First Nations communities. The Chilkat and Tlingit nations are as much a part of the state as the glaciers. The ceremonial masks and their famous Chilkat blankets are must sees on any visit . Haines, Alaska is one of the many interior communites and well worth the drive into or is also accessible by cruiseship via the Lynn Canal, North America's longest canal.