From giant whales spouting and breaching in Sumner Strait to tiny marine invertebrates hiding in tide pools, each day at Land's End Lodge is filled with wonder and fascination as the variety of Southeast Alaska's wildlife is revealed to our guests.

Large numbers of humpback whales return to Sumner Strait each summer to raise their calves and feed in preparation for their long winter migration back to Hawaii.

Transient pods of Orca whales, distinguished by their tall dorsal fins, are seen moving past the lodge as they feed and travel up to 100 miles each day.

Large populations of sea lions, seals, and sea otters are often observed swimming, feeding, and resting in the bays and inlets near Pt. Baker.

Over 80 bird species call Prince of Wales Island their home. From magnificent Bald Eagles to great Blue Herons to tiny humming birds, the island and its surrounding waters provide a wonderful opportunity for observing bird life.

Rainforest residents such as Sitka Blacktail deer, mink, wolves, and black bears are seen along the shoreline and on the island's roads.