Kasaan

Kasaan is a city in the U.S. state of Alaska, located on Prince of Wales Island in the Southeast region of the state. It sits on the Kasaan Peninsula along Kasaan Bay and is part of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area within the Tongass National Forest. The community is small and predominantly Alaska Native, with Tlingit heritage. The area was traditionally inhabited by Tlingit people, and Kasaan remains a site of cultural significance. A notable local feature is the Kasaan Totem Park, which preserves carved totems reflecting Tlingit clan history and coastal life.

The local economy relies on subsistence activities, small-scale commercial fishing, and public services; tourism related to the natural environment and cultural heritage also contributes. There is no road connection to the Alaska highway system; access is by air or boat, and a small general aviation airport serves the community.

The climate is a maritime temperate rainforest with abundant rainfall and generally mild winters and cool summers. The surrounding Tongass National Forest supports temperate rainforest ecosystems and wildlife such as salmon, eagles, and bears. Kasaan functions as a small, rural hub for the surrounding coastal area.