1. Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the United States, covering an area of almost 17 million acres. It is located in the southeastern part of Alaska and includes diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, fjords, glaciers, coastal rainforests, and islands. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including black bears, brown bears, wolves, moose, bald eagles, and salmon. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities in the forest, such as hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
2. The visitor center for Tongass National Forest is located in Ketchikan, Alaska. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The phone number for the center is (907) 225-3101.
3. There is no entrance fee to visit Tongass National Forest. Transportation to the forest can be arranged through local tour operators or by renting a car or taking a ferry. The forest is easily accessible from Ketchikan, which has an airport, a ferry terminal, and road connections to other parts of Alaska.


