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Guard Island Lighthouse
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Guard Island Lighthouse

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Guard Island Lighthouse
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This 100-year-old beacon is the most accessible lighthouse in Alaska.
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windingdown2015
North Ridgeville, OH30 contributions
Guard Island Lighthouse
Jun 2019 • Couples
We saw it while traveling on the Alaska State Ferry. It was pretty as we passed by, and I'm glad I didn't miss it, but am not sure it would be worth the difficulty of chartering a boat to visit it
Written 3 July 2019
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MSB
Palo Alto, CA94 contributions
Lonely Lighthouse
Sep 2018 • Friends
Have you ever been to a lighthouse? Guard Island Lighthouse is a lonely beacon outside of Ketchikan AK. It is one of a few on the inland passage but hugely important to boat/ship travel. You can only get to it by boat. Fun place to hike around and if you're lucky you might be able to get inside for a peak
Written 16 January 2019
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Miriam White Williams
Miami, FL249 contributions
Magestic!
Sep 2018 • Couples
The beauty was on full display as our cruise ship slowly glided past! This scene looked like a painting rather than real life! It was so beautiful!
Written 1 October 2018
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jer b
Bristol, CT1,855 contributions
Stunning photographs
Sep 2018 • Couples
This lighthouse provides the opportunity for a beautiful classic image of Alaska. The light house is perched atop the very steep and rugged Guard Island at the mouth of the Tongass Narrows. You will pass it on your way to Ketchikan. It floats amid a sea of spruce and is a very handsome, boxy little lighthouse. Behind it are majestic snow capped mountains. Just another spectacular photographic opportunity.
Written 29 September 2018
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BigdogAZ2014
Overgaard, AZ347 contributions
Viewed from the boat
Aug 2018 • Couples
The tour included many eagle sighting, wales, eagles and other wild life. great place for a quick photo
Written 9 September 2018
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bChAnTeLLeb
South Africa179 contributions
Makes spectacular photos
Jul 2018 • Solo
I have a few photos of this place. It never gets old for 3 years straight already and probably hundreds of photos later. still a winner.
Written 8 July 2018
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Steve5863
Avon, OH13,020 contributions
Picturesque Lighthouse and Island
Aug 2017 • Family
Located on Guard Island in the middle of the northern inlet of the Tongass Narrows strait leading to Ketchikan, Guard Island Lighthouse built in 1903-04, is easily spotted from a cruise ship as one departs from Ketchikan on a northbound cruise or as one approaches on a southbound cruise. While the light is not large or unique, it is very picturesque set among a small patch of trees on a small, rocky island in the mouth of the narrows with snow-capped mountains serving as a backdrop. Look closely and you may be lucky enough to spot Bald Eagles and their nests in the trees.
Written 1 June 2018
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David W
Jenks, OK453 contributions
This is the only lighthouse in the area
May 2018 • Family
Saw this lighthouse on the point across the bay from the Activity Center. Thought it to be rather unique for the fact that I did not see any other lighthouses in the area. The locals said that it was the major guide for the enire harbor.
Written 27 May 2018
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Daniel H
Woods Cross7 contributions
Good place for halibut fishing and whale watching.
Sep 2017 • Friends
Good place for halibut fishing and whale watching. Not a bad view to boot, just get a little traffic from tour boats and cruise ships not too far away
Written 6 April 2018
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Island Realtor
St. Simons Island, GA116 contributions
Great view from Water!
Jun 2017 • Couples
Can only get to Guard Island by boat! Very rustic with eagles and seals around to view, which makes for a great tour.
Written 18 July 2017
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