Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge

Tongass National Forest is the United States' largest national forest, covering about the same area as West Virginia. Recreational activities abound due to the park's vast area, including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, scenic drive, kayaking, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. The park encompasses a large portion of southern Alaska, and there are various pathways for tourists and their dogs to enjoy. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, and owners must clean up after their pets to comply with park laws.

Today, Kiks' ancestral home serves as a memorial to a historic conflict between Russian invaders and indigenous people. Dogs are welcome on all of the park's trails and grounds. However, as with all National Parks, your pet must be kept on a six-foot leash or shorter.

Pt. Hungry Pets are welcome at Trailhead. The Hungry Point Trail is a gravel route that runs through the muskeg for over a mile (peat bog). It runs from the ballpark to Sandy Beach Road, a neighboring pet-friendly beach. This route provides a short hike that is easily accessible from town. Dogs on leashes are allowed as long as they are cleaned up after.

It's a dog-friendly trek at Raven's Roost Trailhead. The Raven Trail is 4.2 miles long and begins near the State Run Sandy Beach Recreation Area on Sandy Beach Road. Hikers and their dogs are welcome to use the trail as long as they are leashed and clean up after themselves. The trail begins near the airport's east side. To get to the turnoff on the south side of the airport runway, take Haugen Drive or Sandy Beach Road. Keep an eye out for uphill trail signage. From the Twin Creek Road, hike or ski 5.4 kilometers up the underdeveloped and primitive Twin Ridge Ski Trail to reach the Raven Trail.

Petersburg's Sandy Beach is a pet-friendly neighborhood. Bring your dog to play with other dogs near Outlook Park on Frederick Sound's shore. Off-leash dogs are allowed if they are well-behaved and under voice control. Maintain the cleanliness of the water and the beach by cleaning up any trash left on the beach.

The City Creek Trail is a dog-friendly trail. Leashed dogs are welcome on this trail that leads to the creek through a boardwalk. The path passes through wide areas with beautiful views on both sides. Owners of dogs are reminded to tidy up after their pets.