<p>Today's adventure begins with a scenic drive to a secluded mountain lake, where a 37-foot Native American-style canoe - fast, stable and easy to maneuver - awaits. As you paddle under the direction of an experienced guide, scan the shore for wildlife and learn about the natural and native history of the area. The lake is surrounded by the pristine Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States and the world's largest temperate rainforest. It's the ideal place to paddle a canoe and let the stillness of nature envelope you. Step ashore at a remote base camp and enjoy an Alaska-style snack of homemade smoked salmon spread, clam chowder, rolls and wild-berry jam before following your knowledgeable guide on a short nature walk. The guide will point out the unusual flora and fauna of the old-growth forest, including a carnivorous plant, the sundew, that uses tentacles with adhesive "dew " to capture small insects. Don't miss this rare opportunity to comfortably explore Southeast Alaska the same way it was discovered by its original explorers, in harmony with nature and in tune with the haunting beauty of wild Alaska.</p>