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Waterfall Resort In Alaska Celebrates Local History By Raising Honorary Totem Poles

2007-02-19T00:00:00-08:00

Ketchikan, Alaska (IPRWIRE) Mon, Feb. 19th, 2007 -- In honor of its 25th anniversary this spring, Waterfall Resort in Southeast Alaska (www.waterfallresort.com/inm.html) will raise two totem poles carved by the grandson of a Haida chief who presented a totem pole to the Waterfall Cannery in 1937. In a unique tribute to Waterfall Resort’s historic ties to the Native Alaskan community, the Resort has commissioned the totem poles from Lee Wallace, who recently began carving the poles in Saxman Village, just south of Ketchikan, Alaska.

Waterfall Resort, now a nationally recognized sport fishing resort, was home to one of the most productive salmon canneries in the early 1900s. Lee Wallace’s grandfather, John Dewey Wallace, lived in a Haida community near Waterfall and presented a 35-foot totem pole to the cannery superintendent 70 years ago. At that time, most of the fish sold to the cannery came from Native Alaskan fishermen from Hydaburg, Craig, Klawock, Metlakatla, and Ketchikan.

That totem pole stood next to the cannery’s general store for many decades, until it mysteriously disappeared. The totem pole eventually was found in two pieces in Seattle, and a philanthropic group refurbished it and raised it adjacent to the Montlake Cut in Seattle, near the University of Washington.

Lee Wallace decided to interpret his grandfather’s “Story of North Island” in two totems, the eagle and the master carpenter. Photo updates of the carving process will be posted at www.waterfallresort.com/totems.html.

Waterfall Resort also announces that it will open for its 25th season on May 26th, 2007. The 2,300 guests that visit the resort each summer stay in remodeled historic buildings that housed cannery workers nearly 100 years ago. Fishing guides take guests to some of the regions most productive sport fishing locations, where Native Alaskan fishermen have trolled for generations.

To learn more, visit www.waterfallresort.com/inm.html.

About Waterfall Resort Alaska:
For more information about Waterfall Resort and the amazing vacation packages they feature, visit www.waterfallresort.com/inm.html. Whether you are interested in a vacation adventure, or simply want to get away to the state of Alaska, Waterfall Resort has something for everyone.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Chuck Baird
Address: 320 Dock Street #222
City: Ketchikan
State: Alaska
Country: USA
Zip: 99901

Web Address: www.waterfallresort.com/inm.html
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/wfresort
Phone: 800-350-3474

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AIPR, Personalizing The Alaska Cruise Experience Through Its New Custom Yacht Charters

2006-06-01T01:51:00-08:00

Santa Barbara, CA (IPR Wire) June 23, 2006 -- Alaska's Inside Passage is known as one of the most beautiful areas of the world to cruise with its breathtaking views of wildlife, vast forests, and glaciers. While these can be viewed from a large cruise ship, it cannot be experienced first hand through self-exploration. The shear size of a large cruise ship means they cannot access the inside passage's many coves and fjords. They are looking in from the outside.

With Alaska's Inside Passage Resorts and the Midnight Sun, passengers are surrounded by nature's beauty and grace instead of just viewing it from afar. Cruise Alaska in ultimate opulence and comfort. Passengers will receive personal customer service aboard our privately owned and operated yachts. They will be able to explore Alaska's many fjords and coves that large cruise ships cannot access. Passengers can customize the itinerary to their specifications to personalize their cruise and set their own pace.

The Midnight Sun, one of Alaska's premier private yachts, is under new ownership and management. It is undergoing renovations to make it even more comfortable and luxurious for our guests. Cruise Alaska's Inside Passage on a private yacht where you will see parts of Alaska that a large cruise ship cannot access.

Alaska offers opportunities for luxury Alaska cruises that are second to none. AIPR enables passengers to view the last untouched wilderness of the world firsthand. Our private Alaska cruise will enable to do things like catch crab, shrimp and fish off the deck of your private yacht and let our staff transform it into a gourmet meal. In addition passengers will have Zodiacs and Kayaks at their disposal throughout the entire voyage to get an even closer experience to Alaska nature. The Midnight Sun can accommodate up to six passengers and specializes in cruises between Juneau and Ketchikan. The Midnight Sun offers an experience that is unattainable when enjoying an Alaska cruise on a commercial liner.

Experience all that Alaska has to offer with the Midnight Sun's new owner and captain, Bob Wostmann. Capt. Bob brings with him over thirty-five years of boating experience. Through his twenty-four summers of exploration of Alaska's panhandle, he knows the best locations for adventure. As a certified US Coast Guard Master, our guests are safe and secure under his guidance. Explore shorelines, glaciers, and coves of the inside passage that have been untouched by humans until now.

For more information on AIPR’s personalized luxury Alaska cruise service please call
1-800-926-2477.

About AIPR:

A consortium of premier resorts, lodges and yacht charters; AIPR specializes in providing upscale Alaskan sport fishing and soft adventures to both leisure and corporate travel buyers. Every AIPR destination offers all-inclusive packages filled with unforgettable experiences of the Alaskan wilderness.

About our company:

Inside Passage Marketing Group is comprised of key individuals, which have extensive resumes in the following specialties:

- 22 years in the Alaskan hospitality industry.
- 30 years in multi national hotel marketing
- Certified Public Accountant
- Property Management / Real Estate Development
- Marketing
- Past President of Alaska's Visitors Association

Inside Passage Marketing Group owns and operates Alaska's largest premier sport fishing resort, a multi property association by the Alaska's Inside Passage lodges and yachts charters with over 22 years of experience in the Alaskan hospitality industry Alaska lodges, resorts and yacht charters.

(press release provided by: www.iprwire.com)

Contact Information:
George De Filippo
Alaska's Inside Passage Resorts
Alaska Cruise Dept.
Toll Free: 800.926.2477
Fax: 805.879.3787

Web Site: http://www.aipr.com
Blog Site: http://alaska-cruise.iblogit.com/aipr

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Waterfall Resorts Now Has Alaska Airlines Representative Available to Assist with Alaska Vacation Travel Arrangements on Return Flights Home

2006-06-01T01:49:00-08:00

Ketchikan, AK (IPR Wire) June 23, 2006 -- Traveling home after your vacation at an Alaska Waterfall Resort just got easier. Now Waterfall Resorts has an Alaska Airlines representative on site to help guests with their travel arrangements back home. The following procedures can now be completed before arrival at the Ketchikan airport:

• Confirmation of your flight departure.
• Seat assignment.
• Tagging luggage properly.
• Tagging fish boxes properly.

Guests save time and avoid frustration when the above procedures are taken care of before they arrive at the airport. Waterfall Resorts wants to help their guests enjoy a stress-free close to their vacation, and this extra step means everyone can enjoy the trip home.

Ford Motors of Southern California recently sent 80 corporate guests on vacation in Alaska with over 150 pieces of luggage and 160 boxes of fish on the return flight home. The conclusion of the trip was successful because of the excellent service provided by the Alaska Airlines representative at the resort. Airport wait times were reduced and the 80 guests were confident that their luggage and fish boxes were handled fast and efficiently because claim checks were provided ahead of time.

This unique check-in service at Waterfall Resort is approved by the FAA. Guests at the lodge avoid the frustration and timely waits that are common when traveling long distances, and the response to this service has been overwhelmingly positive.

About Waterfall Resorts
For more information about Waterfall Resorts and the amazing vacation packages they feature, visit www.waterfallresorts.com. Whether you are interested in a vacation adventure, or simply want to get away to the state of Alaska, Waterfall Resorts has something for everyone.

(press release provided by: www.iprwire.com)

Contact Info:
Mike Dooley
Sales & Reservations Director
Alaska Vacation Dept.
Waterfall Resort, Alaska
Phone: 800-544-5125

Web Address: http://www.waterfallresort.com
Blog Site: http://alaska-vacation.iblogit.com/wfresort

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