The published summer ferry schedule improves service between Haines and Juneau compared to an earlier draft, but holds potential impacts for local RV parks, independent visitors and tour operators, tourism director Leslie Ross said this week.

“It’s kind of a mix,” Ross said. “We got more ferries but we’re lacking Haines-Skagway connections.” Boats will run between the two communities on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, and on most Tuesdays, she said.

“As far as tourism is…