Haines State Forest

The Haines State Forest is a 286,000-acre forest in southeast Alaska with a rugged topography ranging from sea level to over 7,000 feet. It is managed by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and includes the watersheds of the Chilkoot, Chilkat, and Ferebee rivers. The area is the home of the Tlingit people who have inhabited the area for thousands of years and are known for their elaborate totem poles, seafaring skills, and complex social and political organization. The forest is also home to a variety of plant and animal life, including black bears, moose, bald eagles, and salmon.