From Connie LaPerriere, of Sitka, Alaska:
“I love the Tongass for so many reasons. I love to hike the backcountry. I love the trails. I love to kayak between islands. I love the fact that it provides my family with food. I love to explore the caves. I love the different geologies. I think the Tongass has kept me happy when I am in need of renewal. I do not love too many roads and too many clearcuts.”