Small Island that Attracts Visitors

Located in the southeastern part of Alaska, the Revillagigedo Island is the 12th largest island in the United States. Most of the residents do not use the island's entire name and instead they call it Revilla, for the obvious reason. The island's population is right around 14,000 and it contains two cities, Ketchikan and Saxman. Ketchikan is a popular port of call for many Alaska cruise ships that sail through Resurrection Bay. The main industries of the island are canning, fishing, and logging, as well as tourism. Fascinating to many, there are numerous barge communities that float in the area around the island. These are primarily logging communities. As might be expected, the island is relatively undeveloped, despite its popularity with tourists. The town of Ketchikan has 26 miles of road that forms the main settlement on the island, but the rest of the island is free of civilization. Exploring the island by boat, bike, or sea plane is a great adventure and a great way to see as much of it as possible. Revillagigedo Island is also home to a bear observatory, rainforest hiking trails, fjords, hot springs, and plenty of trout fishing. Locals love their home and tourists have a tendency to find the island charming and delightful.