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Category Archives: Geology
Photo of the Week
The Chilkat Range from Southern Lynn Canal
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Photo of the Week – El Capitan Cave Entrance
Doug and Ben taking a peek inside the entrance to El Capitan Cave on Prince of Wales Island.
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Calder Bay Mining Operation
When entering Shakan Strait and Dry Pass from Sumner Strait to visit El Capitan Caves, one will notice a large mining operation on Prince of Wales Island. This mine has a long history of resource extraction. It was originally developed by the Alaskan Marble … Continue reading
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Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
There are several options for glacier viewing in Southeast Alaska. No visit to the region is really complete without a chance to witness the raw power of nature as embodied in a tidewater glacier. The roar and rush of enourmous … Continue reading