Tenakee Springs

Forgot to list my email on last post.
drdjr1sic@comcast.net
Don Russo

Fished there for 3 summers in late 90's.
Some of the best times of my life.
Bless you McBeens who used to own Tenakee Hot Springs Lodge.
Every dollar spent there more than worth it.
Anyone hear from The McBeens lately?
I will never forget them and their experience and kindness.
D Russo

Email address for Mary Pepper is MFHP66@charter.net for information on Charlie and Mae Thomas. Thank you so much!

I am a former resident of Skagway,husband worked on the White Pass Yukon Route RR. Absolutely loved it.,this was back in the early sixties, Yes, I am ancient,but still have my memories of friends who left Skagway to live in Tke Springs..I would love to know how to reach them now, and if they still live there. I am back home in Alabama but long to come back to Ak for a visit. If anyone there has any knowledge of the whereabouts of Charlie Thomas and wife Mae,pleae contact me. It would make an old heart jump for joy Thanks much. Mary Pepper

I just realized that my post in October did not have my email so here it is. canine86@gmail.com. feel free to contact me if you would want any of the pics that I took.

As a teenager I work with my dad at a logging camp across the inlet from tenkee 1949/50 in the summer & my mother lived in one the little cabins like the post office close to the hot springs. I also fish off the tenkee cannary dock & caught some large halibt, that was food on the table for a few. I also fish several times in the river clostest to town, also caught some great fish.
Ralph Brown .

I visited Tenakee Springs in March 2010 with my brother who has a cabin there. (Jim Donaghey). I loved it! I didn't know that there could be such a small but amazingly functional small community. I loved the idea of no cars, traffic, noise, well you get the picture. I will be back! I love the fun just getting there! Can you say......."Adventure?"

For years I wanted to visit Alaska and see my in-laws. This past June my dreams came true and we spent 8 days aboard the Sea Mist fishing and having a great time with family.One of our Port of calls was to Tenakee. I was amazed at the beauty of the place and one of my most favorite pictures was taken from your dock. I would like to share those pics with you and if someone could email me and let me know where to send them I would be glad to oblige.

For three decades I have come through Tenakee Springs to visit friends and continue further north in expedition. Above the Arctic Circle, along the Chukchi coastline, and Arctic tundra rivers in search for Ice Age Woolly Mammoth Tusks and similar fossils remnants.... "I left my link here for your viewing with success in photos and artworks from this 'Most Significant Sculpture Medium in the World.> Enjoy and do contact me for additional information...W.J.Sidmore, artist (<http://ancient-mammoth.blogspot.com/>)

Hi, there! I am from Detroit, Michigan, but came to Alaska as part of a girl's YMCA camp. Part of our trip was to sea kayak from Hoonah to Tenakee in eight days. When we arrived in Tenakee Springs, I instantly fell in love with the town. Let's just say that it's a far cry from the city life I am used to. Everyone I met was so incredibly kind and helpful, and the views were breathtaking. I wished that I could stay there forever! I love the strong sense of community I felt as soon as I stepped out of my kayak. Tenakee Springs is one of my favorite places I've ever visited, and I will be absolutely heartbroken if I don't get a chance to come back one day soon. Thank you!

Im looking for an old friend from almost 13 years ago i lost contact with him as he went in to the army. Scott Osborne i heard he may be in colorado but i cant find a site for him. If you know how to get ahold of him please contact me at desireegoble@yahoo.com or badboyzgirl_2000@yahoo.com thank you so much. I cant wait to visit Tsprings again i loved it as a lil girl. thank you

Hi there Tenakee!! Long time no see-um. LOL I`m down here in Texas and just ran across this page. Even Scott Osborne posted on it. WOW. The Bessette kids were a bad little bunch in that town. Life happens and people change. Some day I will visit again. I long to be back home sometimes. But now my home is here with my wife and three children. I am going to school and served in the Navy for a stretch. I hope this finds all who knew of me and my family in good health and loving Alaska. WOW....it HAS been a long time. Feel free to Email me if you knew me.

So sorry to hear of Bobs passing, I to was at camp lonely Tenakee lost a good friend

JP

I first came to Tenakee as a fun girls getaway with my mother, Shawna Harper and some close friends for the annual Fireman's Ball when I was barely a teenager. I have never had so much fun! Who would have thought that this tiny town could throw such an awesome party. Let's just say I didn't call it an early night. :) I would say that at that time we all fell in love with Tenakee and it's people, and would certainly never be forgotten. The girls getaway continued each year and luckily Tenakee was our destination multiple times. Of all the gals on our getaway, my mother fell in love with Tenakee the most. I am now 24 years old and I have the priviledge of visiting Tenakee as often as I can since my mother, step-father Jim Harper, and little brother Tucker built a beautiful home and now live in Tenakee year round. It is truly a joy to visit Tenakee - the fact that I get to see my family is just a perk. :) Mom, Jim, & Tuck I miss you & love you bunches!! Can't wait to visit again!!

My Husband and I were in Tenakee this past weekend for our 5th anniversary. It was our first trip there. We plan on going back for another vistit. The views were beautiful and breath taking and the people very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed Tenakee very much. Thanks for letting us visit your beautiful town! :)

Wanted- House for Sale:
I am a school teacher and my husband is a commercial diver in Southeast. Although at this point, it is merely a possibility, but we are becoming interested in Tenekee Springs as a place to settle down with our two teenage daughters.

If you have a 3-4 bedroom house with a workshop/shed for sale, please email me the specifics and photos.

Worked w/Bob on the North Slope, at Camp Lonely..Pat and I[She worked there also], will be in Tenakee for the 4th..Hope all is well and am looking forward to the visit..

My best girlfriend and I shared time in Tenakee Springs in the summer of 1973; we are both now 53!!!! Since we just recently reunited after 32 years this past week, we have promised to vacation at Tenakee the summer of 2012. We presume there is now running water and actual plumbing? Seriously, during that time, there were "outhouses": in each of the cabins and the tide was the septic tank! We recall Rosie's Blue Moon Cafe, a theater where we watched "To Kill A Mockingbird" for 25 cents, and the mercantile, where eggs were about $3.00 a dozen!! The one big dock was actually an Alaskan Highway!! What a grand place!!!! We can't wait to visit!!!!

Hi everyone.

Great job on the website! I haven't been in town since November and boy do I miss TKE.
I've been stuck in Juneau due to my snow removel contract but the weater seems to be lightening up.

Uncle Bob is in good spirits and doin well. He's keeping everyone on their toes in Juneau:)

As many of you may know, Jen and I are expecting in May. Yeah TKE school 2016!.

I hope to see everyone soon and I promise to get the house done this summer!

Thanks,

Tommy Pegues

Hello Tenakee - enjoy the website, especially pics.
Good times, good memories, good people!

I know how much my Aunt Sandra Wardlow L-O-V-E-D loved Tenakee Springs and she took me for a 4 day visit to your beautiful little piece of heaven back in 1998. It didn't take me long to figure out why everyone who came to visit her in Juneau had to take the ferry ride to TKE and a float plane back home.
I'm sure you don't remember me, but she was one unforgettable person and she's now in her own little piece of Heaven as she passed away on Friday, January 21st after a battle with cancer. I wasn't sure if this news has made it your way yet, but I thought I would share my love for her and my love of TKE in the same message.
Rest in peace Aunt Sandra ~ God Bless you!

What a wonderful site! Excellent job to all who participated! How about a picture of The Bakery in the photo section???

This is a beautiful site and will love sharing it with family in the lower 48 who always asks what TKE is like. We are so proud to be members of this lovely community (since Fall 2008).

my father is currently sailing from juneau to sitka.....he made it to tenekee springs ....i hope he gets some rest and food....i hope some of the locals get to enjoy a bit of his company he is a great story teller.....love you dad

Tenakee Springs is a wonderful place. If any real estate becomes available, please contact me. As a life-long northern Alaskan, I'd love to have a place in wonderful Tenakee Springs!

Thanks!