WESTA 2026 Ketchikan Ghosts and Legends Tour

Mike Huberty • 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.

Mike Huberty with Dolly from Dolly's House Museum Ketchikan, Alaska

To the travel advisors and planners in the group, you're in the business of creating unforgettable experiences for your clients, and we think Ketchikan is one of the best places in the world to do just that. We hope this visit gives you the stories, connections, and inspiration to send many more travelers our way.

Welcome aboard. We're glad you're here.

Mike Huberty

Owner, American Ghost Walks

(Here's a shot of me hanging out with the infamous "Dolly" from Dolly's House Museum and you can learn about her and how she never really left on our Ketchikan Ghosts and Legends tour!

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