Guard Island Lighthouse

Completely circumnavigate this United States Coast Guard Light Station, which became a lighthouse by presidential proclamation in 1903 in the interest of public safety and national security.

This 100-year-old beacon has assisted Alaska's fishermen, ship captains and pleasure boaters along the unpredictable seas of Clarence Strait to find their way safely to and from Ketchikan, as it stands as a primary sentinel in the Inside Passage. The Guard Islands are now home to a family of Harbor Seals, numerous species of sea birds and a nesting pair of American Bald Eagles. The area is often visited by Humpback whales and Orca "Killer" whales. Learn the historical significance of this site and enjoy the stories and folklore surrounding the lightkeepers and their families who once called this ten acre island their home. Marvel at the ecology and abundant wildlife that surrounds this microcosm of Southeast Alaska's environment.