# ExploreTongass

> The independent guide to the Tongass — Southeast Alaska trip planning,
> field-tested by people who live here. Starting with Prince of Wales
> Island: trails with current conditions, honest lodge and charter
> matching, real trip costs, and what's happening this month. Not
> affiliated with the U.S. Forest Service or any chamber of commerce.

## Plan
- [Prince of Wales Island](https://exploretongass.com/prince-of-wales): the flagship region — getting here, communities, costs
- [Right Now](https://exploretongass.com/now): what's running, biting, and sailing this month

## Do
- [Trails](https://exploretongass.com/trails): every trail with difficulty, distance, and dated condition reports
- [Field Guides](https://exploretongass.com/wildlife): wildlife, birds, and sea life — where and when to actually see them

## Book
- [Operators](https://exploretongass.com/operators): lodges and charters matched honestly — who each one is best for