Storytelling and Alaska's Totem Poles

In Alaska, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian cultures relied on storytelling passed through the generations to preserve traditions and the past. Totem poles are rich in meaning, created by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest to commemorate the stories of the past via symbols, figures and animals. Discover some fascinating insights, including a story on the preservation efforts by President Roosevelt and his New Deal – and go “Inside Alaska’s World of Nature” with our longtime travel partner Howard Carbone, owner of Alaska Nature Guides.