The Waterfall is within easy walking distance along a combination of beach and boardwalk. It takes about one hour to reach at a leisurely pace and is the main water source for the resort. Some of the original pipes run parallel to the boardwalk and can be seen along the way to the falls. It crosses several streams where salmon return to spawn, attracting the local black bears.

Nature: Prince of Wales Island and Waterfall Resort offer incredible opportunities to learn about the Tongass National Forest. Wildlife is abundant in our part of the world and the best opportunity for viewing marine life is from the boat. Your guide will seek out wildlife and it is common to see puffins, sea lion rookeries, porpoises, and many types of whales including gray, humpbacks, and orcas. Photo opps abound and time is well spent enjoying the wonders of nature.

On land, Sitka blacktail dear, wolves, mink, and martens are commonly spotted, as well as black bears making their way to salmon streams. Birds common to this area include loons, herons, kingfisher, Stellar Jay, tern and the majestic Bald Eagle. In the later part of the season the air resounds with calls from Canadian Geese in flight. Before you explore, the resort staff will point out interesting highlights and advise you of any cautionary measures you need to be aware of.