March 2010
Countdown to Kings!
Steve's View: It All Starts This June!!

"Strong returns of our King Salmon are expected this year in part due to the success of the hatchery program in our local waters," stated Scott McKelvey, Waterfall's Operations Manager and POWHA* Board Member.
 
And for Waterfall, that "strong return" begins Opening Day, June 11th, with the Kick-off for the $100,000 King of Kings Salmon Tournament; and the King Salmon Jackpot Challenge, June 11-14. June may be the traditional month for weddings and honeymoons, but it's also the perfect month to bring Dads and Grads to Waterfall to catch Kings, create memories, and celebrate special occasions! Multi-generational families love to book anytime during the summer, but most especially near the end of June and into early July to participate in Waterfall's 4th of July Festivities and Games!
 
Why Waterfall? Areas of bait have been spotted moving into the waters off the west coast of Prince of Wales Island where they should stay and grow in size and population. These same waters were the reason that Waterfall Cannery began its salmon canning operation here nearly 100 years ago and why it was transformed into Waterfall Resort nearly 70 years later. Our history is what makes us so unique among all the other Alaska lodges. Experience the Waterfall Difference!
 
*Prince of Wales Hatchery Association

Contact Mike Dooley at: 800-544-5125 or wfreservations@kpunet.net and ask about our mid-June specials!


Behind the Scenes:  Waterfall Counts Down!!

Buzz!!! It's not only the sound of saws upgrading the Resort; it's the energy and excitement as Waterfall wakes from winter's rest and prepares for summer's guests! From now until Opening Day, we take you Behind-the Scenes as the Resort prepares for your arrival!  March usually comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but at Waterfall it is just the opposite. Scott, Babe and Alex -- Waterfall's "lions" -- have put plans in place for your Legendary Adventure! 
  • Staff and vendors contacted and readied!
  • Merchandise ordered for the General Store!
  • Deliveries scheduled to stock the Resort!
  • Fuel ordered for the Boats!
The April and May E-news will take us behind-the-scenes as the Lodge, Guest Rooms and Lagoon Saloon are shined and polished.  And the Docks and Boats are readied for sportfishing at Waterfall! 
 
The Opening Day Clock is ticking down! Have you booked your dates? 
 
Contact Mike Dooley at: 800-544-5125 or wfreservations@kpunet.net and ask about our mid-June specials!
Winter Watch at Waterfall!

Guests often ask what life is like at Waterfall during the winter season. Since most of our crew resides outside of Alaska during those months, I posed that question to Glenn "Babe" and Wanda Wilks who have lived at Waterfall year 'round for the past four years. I posed the same question to Scott McKelvey, Operations Manager and Alex Heiser, Maintenance Foreman.

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In This Issue
  • It All Starts This June!
  • Behind the Scenes: Waterfall Counts Down!
  • Winter Watch at Waterfall!
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