There are several parks in and around Ketchikan that claim to collectively display the world’s largest collection of totem poles. These ornate carvings – some which date back to the 19th century – are the work of three local tribes: the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. This detail from the 55 foot Chief Johnson totem pole is of “Fog Woman.” She is responsible for the summer salmon runs when they return to local streams to spawn. The original pole was created by Israel Shotridge in 1901.
