Saxman, Alaska: Saxman Totem Park
Dozens of multicolored totems and other carvings fill a small park and spill out onto adjacent streets. Saxman calls itself Totem Capital of the World.
- Address:
- 2632 Killer Whale Ave., Saxman, AK
- Directions:
- On the east side of Killer Whale Ave., at its intersection with Totem Rd. Look for the totem poles.
- Hours:
- Daily dawn-dusk.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Saxman Totem Park in Saxman Native Village has gorgeous totems that tell the stories of clans, families, and notable individuals. There is even a totem for President Lincoln! Take a moment to explore a short path to the left of the large clan house. It's mysterious, peaceful, and surely inhabited by lovely spiritual ancestors.
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Saxman claims to be the Totem Capital of the World.