"your cedar chip is a symbol of all that defines this wondrous place, the sea, the wilderness, our history and culture.  in keeping with tradition of all those who visit icy straight point, contribute your cedar chip and sustain the light of the wood chip fire, sharing in the legacy of all who set foot on these shores".

one of the stops on a cruise with my family to alaska was icy straight point.  tourists are given a wood chip to add to the fire.   along with the chip is a piece of paper explaining (seen in the image and quoted above)