dna Bay is located in Southeast Alaska on the remote island of Kosciusko (pronounced kah-zee-UH-sko), which resides in the heart of the beautiful Tongass National Forest. Kosciusko is part of a large group of islands named the Alexander Archipelago. This area is home to some of the largest standing old growth Sitka Spruce in the state, as well as many other massive sized evergreens that are part of the rainforests here.
Edna Bay is one of only two populated towns on Kosciusko Island, the other being Cape Pole, and is comprised of both year-round and seasonal residents. Year-round residents are either retired, or work primarily in the fishing and logging industries. Some permanent residents also work seasonally off-island in various industries. Due to the very remote location of Edna Bay and the subsequent difficulty and expense of traveling between Edna Bay and larger S.E. Alaska communities, subsistence hunting, fishing, and gathering comprise a large portion of the livelihood activities for residents of Edna Bay. Starting in 2008 Edna Bay will also be home to an Engineering and Software Development company, made possible due to the broadband-internet service currently being brought to the community by the State of Alaska and AT&T.
As of 2007 Edna Bay hosts a combined General Store/Post Office, a non-denominational Christian Church, several Saw-mills, and a Building Contractor. There is a small state-owned marina and float-plane dock which are unattended (self-service). At present there are no licensed inns, motels, hotels, lodges, or restaurants on Kosciusko Island. Visitors to Edna Bay without a local contact would be well advised to bring with them everything needed for remote outdoor survival, although food and a limited selection of non-food supplies can be purchased at the General Store located approx. 3 miles by road from the marina.
