The world famous chilkat bald eagle preserve boasts the largest gathering of bald eagles anywhere in the world your adventure begins with a spectacular drive along the national scenic byway through the awe inspiring chilkat valley to the heart of the preserve after a riverside picnic you will board 18 foot inflatable rafts and enjoy a peaceful float no whitewater down this ever changing river watch for eagles bears moose and wolves who frequent the preserve to feed on the plentiful spawn