What is a Lumberjack show without a log rolling competition?

The audience for the Ketchikan Lumberjack Show had at least two Aussies.

One of the competitions in the show was a relay race involving different activities

The weather in Ketchikan was wet but we had fun.

The axe throwing competition was a highlight - these guys are good!

The salmon are running in downtown Ketchikan

A grizzly old fellow pictured with a bear!

Another view of the "main street" in downtown Ketchikan.

Ketchikan - our first stop in Alaska

August 26, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

A rainy day today for our first stop in Alaska.
That didn't stop us and we walked the boardwalk at Creek Street where we watched seals unsuccessfully trying to catch salmon.
The Lumberjack Show was very entertaining. A little like the Easter Show woodchopping but with lots of water, throwing axes and log rolling and power saws as well.Read more