Please disregard anything I might previously have written about Skagway - what I meant to inquire about was Ketchikan. This is what happens when you try to read cruise schedules while dealing with broken water mains, plumbers and 4th grade grammar exercises.

What to do for a day in Ketchikan on September 21th? We don't want to do any of the cruise ship excursions offered. Rather, we are looking to get outside to see the flora and fauna rather than gold rush history or gift shops. Looking for something in the "gentle hike" or small boat tour realm rather that "mountain climb." Suggestions?