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By Mike Huberty
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March 20, 2026
We are so excited to welcome the travel professionals, families, and industry partners of the Western Association of Travel Agencies (WESTA) to one of Alaska's most iconic port cities. You've arrived in Ketchikan, a place where misty rainforest meets the sea, where totem poles stand alongside historic boardwalks, and where the stories of gold rush pioneers and the colorful characters of Creek Street are still very much alive. There's truly nowhere else like it in the world. We hope your time here is more than just a conference. Whether you're exploring the historic Creek Street district, taking in the natural beauty of Southeast Alaska, or getting a taste of the local haunted history on our complimentary Ketchikan Ghost Walk , this city has a way of staying with you long after you sail away.

By Mike Huberty
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February 12, 2026
Discover the real history behind Friday the 13th superstition. From ancient Norse mythology and Biblical Last Supper connections to the Knights Templar myth and Thomas Lawson's 1907 novel, explore how Friday and 13 became the Western world's most famous unlucky combination.








