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Retirement Living In Prince of Wales Island - Alaska
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Prince of Wales Island is friendly, scenic, and beautiful. Our 12 communities are surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, Native lands, and State lands. POW Island is the third largest Island in the U.S. There are trails to hike, fish to be caught, caves to be visited, Canoe Point Waterfall to visit, and so much more!
CITY OF CRAIG is known for its cemetery trail- a walk in the past, dates back to the 1800's and sports a meandering trail up small hills, around the bay where coastal birds may be viewed, through the forest, and fit for family members of all ages and levels.
COFFMAN COVE is producer of the annual 'By the Sea' Arts & Seafood Festival held the 2nd week of August and is rapidly gaining fame! We sport many USFS trails which lead to fishing streams, cabins, opportunities for canoeing, boating, kayaking, and so much more!
HOLLIS is home to Inter-Island Ferry Authority, a daily ferry service to & from Ketchikan.
Klawock local Master Carvers have erected 21 totem poles replicated from originals in their maiden home- Tuxekan.
HYDABURG village to the Haida Native is well-known for maintaining their traditional language, food-gathering & preserving, while sporting a traditional Totem Park.
KASAAN, is known for the completion and remodeling of the only standing Haida Whale House in the USA and boasts an outstanding, meandering Totem walk.Tours are available.
NAUKATI BAY was once a logging camp owned by Louisiana Pacific, turned over to the State and sold to residents. The oyster nursery raises oyster spat and sells them locally, far and wide. Tours available. Well-maintained trails, numerous creeks & lakes are nearby, off the Scenic Byway.
Port Protection site of the popular TV show. Population 63. Principal industry is commercial fishing. Full-lodging & self-service lodging is available. Accessible by boat and float plane.
WHALE PASS community boasts 22 households. Ancient Native fish traps and petroglyphs are seen at nearby salmon streams. Whale watching anyone?
Includes Cities/Towns: Craig, Klawock.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Prince of Wales Island has State parks to meet your camping needs along with USFS cabins available for your bookings. For the do-it-your-selfer, available for rent are skiffs, kayaks, paddle boats, cars, vans; you may hire a charter, walk the docks to see commercial fishing boats, take a picnic to Canoe Point and enjoy the most awesome sights, hike the trail, picnic underneath the waterfall; travel to the Northend of the Island and take a USFS tour of El Capital Caves, spectacular; visit the totem parks in Kasaan, Klawock, Hydaburg; watch for Whales, drive the loop, and so much more!
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Totem Pole raisings in Hydaburg, Klawock, & Kasaan; Hydaburg & Klawock have totem carving sheds open to the public; Annual 'By the Sea' Arts & Seafood Festival in Coffman Cove; Arts Extravaganza held in a different community every year. Hydaburg is host to 'Culture Camp' during July; annual Whale Fest, Fish Egg, & Kayaking Festival in Craig; Independence Day festivities - Skunk Cabbage Fest at Naukati Bay;
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Car rentals are available to meet you at the IFA ferry terminal in Hollis; airport in Klawock; airport in Craig. There is a local taxi that will pick up at those locations as well.
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
City of Craig, Klawock, Kasaan, Coffman Cove, Hydaburg have medical clinics that services walk-ins. Dental care is available. Most communities have EMS availability.
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Prince of Wales Island, Alaska?
For those of you that retire in Prince of Wales Island, you will have colder temperatures than other areas of the USA.
Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Prince of Wales Island! Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.
Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Prince of Wales Island!
Summertime in Prince of Wales Island is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.
If you retire in Prince of Wales Island, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
31
F°
36
F°
41
F°
Feb
32
F°
37
F°
42
F°
Mar
33
F°
39
F°
45
F°
Apr
36
F°
43
F°
50
F°
May
42
F°
49
F°
56
F°
Jun
47
F°
54
F°
60
F°
Jul
51
F°
58
F°
64
F°
Aug
52
F°
58
F°
65
F°
Sep
47
F°
53
F°
60
F°
Oct
41
F°
46
F°
52
F°
Nov
35
F°
39
F°
44
F°
Dec
32
F°
36
F°
41
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
14
0
Feb
0
13
0
Mar
0
13
0
Apr
0
6
0
May
0
1
0
Jun
0
0
0
Jul
0
0
0
Aug
0
0
0
Sep
0
0
0
Oct
0
2
0
Nov
0
9
0
Dec
0
14
0
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
11
"
23
30
%
Feb
8
"
18
29
%
Mar
9
"
22
31
%
Apr
7
"
18
34
%
May
5
"
18
40
%
Jun
4
"
17
44
%
Jul
5
"
18
48
%
Aug
7
"
18
49
%
Sep
12
"
22
46
%
Oct
14
"
25
42
%
Nov
12
"
23
35
%
Dec
11
"
22
33
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
9
"
8
4
Feb
8
"
6
3
Mar
6
"
4
3
Apr
1
"
1
1
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
0
"
0
0
Nov
4
"
3
2
Dec
7
"
6
4
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Prince of Wales Island, AK
Prince of Wales Island, Alaska cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:
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Assisted Living
Nursing homes
State veteran home
Condos
Over 50 Communities
Housing fills up fast on Prince of Wales Island, as do RV parks so make your reservation as early as possible. State parks are on a first come, first serve, basis. USFS cabin rentals fill up quickly and may be booked online.
Senior Assistance in
Prince of Wales Island, AK
Prince of Wales Island, Alaska offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
Meals to elderly persons homes are available. There is a van that buses the elders from Hydaburg to Klawock by appointment and Craig now has a transportation for those going to senior lunches, doctor appts, etc., by appointment.
What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Prince of Wales Island Offer For Retirees?
Public libraries, HOPE, Fire Dept, schools, are always looking for volunteers and Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce is always looking for willing volunteers to participate in our many programs, such as: Scholarship Committees, TRADE Show volunteers, Board of Directors, etc.
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