Nestled on an inlet surrounded by snowcapped mountains, Haines is a picturesque town embraced by immense natural beauty. A great place to begin exploring is the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home to the world's largest concentration of bald eagles. Watch for these majestic birds as well as brown bears, moose and other wildlife while rafting or boating along the gentle current of Chilkat River. Adventure seekers might ascend a rugged trail in an ATV for spectacular views from Takshanuk Mountain or paddle a kayak along Lynn

Canal, the longest and deepest fjord in North America. The fjord can also be explored on a bicycle tour along an inlet leading to Chilkoot Lake, where emerald waters are surrounded by lush forests, waterfalls and glacial peaks. To take in sweeping views from above, board a seaplane for a flightseeing tour of nearby Glacier Bay. Those who stay in town can explore the region’s cultural heritage in the Haines Sheldon Museum and the Hammer Museum, the first in the world dedicated to the history of the tool.