Winstanley Island Cabin

Southeast Alaska


Situated 20 miles up the Behm Canal in the heart of Misty Fiords National Monument, this is one of only two paddle-up cabins in the wilderness area making it very popular with kayakers (book ahead). It was completely rebuilt in 2010 and makes an excellent base for paddles in the area.


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