Haines’ tourism director says there’s fierce competition to attract independent travelers, and influencers are one way to get a leg up.
"Bald Eagle Festival"
Chilkat River fall eagle forecast on the rise
It’s eagle season in Haines. Raptors and bird enthusiasts alike flock to Haines for the Bald Eagle Festival, when the world’s highest concentration of eagles gathers on the Chilkat River. Last year, the bird count spiked — and numbers are even higher this year.