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Tenakee Springs, Alaska
Coordinates: 57°46′41″N 135°13′11″W
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Located just 35 minutes from Juneau on beautiful
Chichagof Island, Tenakee Springs is a small community of about 100
people. The town features a bath house with a 107 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, a boat
harbor and a wonderful school facility.
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.
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.
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.
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Lodging:
Tenakee Hot Springs Lodge
Restaurants:
Partytime Bakery
Blue Moon Cafe
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