Settlers Cove State Recreation Site

State park · Ketchikan Gateway Borough

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"A state recreation site with old-growth forest, a waterfall, streams full of salmon, and a sandy beach, offering hiking, camping, picnicking, and kayaking opportunities." - Nina Ruggiero Nina Ruggiero Travel + Leisure Senior Editorial Director Nina Ruggiero oversees T+L's award-winning travel content across digital platforms. She is also the co-founder of Be A Travel Writer, an online course fo

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