Klukwan, AK

Set along the Chilkat River roughly 22 miles north of Haines, Klukwan is a historic Tlingit village whose traditional name, Tlákw Aan, translates to “Eternal Village.” Daily life revolves around deep-rooted cultural traditions, subsistence fishing, and world-renowned arts like Chilkat blanket weaving and woodcarving. Situated right off the scenic Haines Highway, this quiet community has its own school, library, and cultural heritage center, making it a peaceful, close-knit place steeped in centuries of Southeast Alaska history.