Fall-winter-spring ferry bookings begin

The ferry Matanuska is propped up, out of the water, during earlier maintenance at the Ketchikan Shipyard. It will be out of service this fall so it can get new engines and related equipment. (Photo by Heather Bryant/KTOO)
The Alaska Marine Highway System has begun taking reservations for fall, winter and spring sailings.
Spokeswoman Aurah Landau said the newly released ferry schedule covers travel from October through April.
“The service schedule is nearly identical to last year. The same