Tenakee Springs Alaska
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    • Tenakee Historical Collection
    • Hot Springs Bathhouse
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    • Alaska Seaplane Service
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    • Bear Rental Cabin
    • Fishing Bear Lodge/Tenakee Inlet House Rental
    • Forget-Me-Not Cottage Rental
    • Ravenhill Cottage
    • Sea View Cottage
    • Tenakee Hot Springs Lodge
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    • Fishing Bear Charters
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    • The Bakery
    • Carpentry by Hand
    • Castle Guard North
    • Cougar Productions
    • Jediworks Graphic Design
    • Tenakee Springs Market
    • West End Woodworks
  • Living Here>
    • Alaska Academy for Drug Abuse Prevention
    • Business Association >
      • Halibut Charter Permits
    • City of Tenakee Government
    • Dermott O'Toole Memorial Library
    • Fuel Dock
    • Places to Worship
    • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
    • Tenakee Springs Independent Learning Center
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Welcome   to Tenakee!

Tenakee Springs is a small community of about 100 people located on Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska.  

Tenakee is overflowing with history, its unique and special.  

There is no other place on earth like it.   



A village to retreat, relax and soak up life...

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The town features a bath house with a 106 degree sulfur hot mineral spring for public bathing.  Several large historic structures including Snyder Mercantile, The Shamrock Building and the newly restored St Francis Chapel, a Community Center, a Fire Hall, Ferry and Seaplane dock, a newly upgraded boat harbor and a great school facility can all be found in this wonderful little village.


A visit to Tenakee is like taking a step back in time...

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The word Tenakee is from the Tlingit word “tinaghu”, meaning “Coppery Shield Bay.” This refers to three copper shields, highly prized by the Tlingits that were lost in a storm.

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Early prospectors and fishermen came to the site to wait out the winters and enjoy the natural hot springs in Tenakee. 

Today Tenakee is enjoyed by both full and part time residents plus visitors looking for some peace and tranquility that goes along with the laid back lifestyle, the beauty of the inlet and the friendliness of the local residents.
  


A temperate rainforest creates stunning views and a healthy environment...

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Tenakee Springs has a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures range from 45 to 65; winters 24 to 39. The highest recorded temperature is 84, and the lowest recorded temperature is 3. Total precipitation averages 69 inches a year, with 62 inches of snow.

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