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Category Archives: Alaska
Encountering Brown Bear
Almost anyone who lives in Alaska can recall their first or maybe even frequent bear encounters. I count myself in this group and can vividly remember the first time I encountered a bear up close and personal. Looking back on that … Continue reading
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Photo of the Week – Bubble Netting
Posted in Photo of the Week, Wildlife
Tagged bubble, feeding, Icy Strait, Morris Reef, whale
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Considering Another World
When cruising the waters of SE Alaska you shop for supplies in the same stores as local folks, use the same harbors, and often tie up or anchor for the night next to the working boats. You are provided a front row … Continue reading
Planning My Alaska Trip for 2012
Wow, it is nearly the end of January. While the Nordic Quest is riding out near zero temperatures in a Juneau harbor, I’m looking at steady snow, wind and rain here at home with not much change in the forecast for the … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Blogging, Chartering, Fishing, Travel Hints, Uncategorized, Wildlife
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Photo of the Week – Alaskan Water Lilies
Posted in Alaska, Photo of the Week, Photography, Uncategorized
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Funter Bay and Coot Cove, Admiralty Island
Funter bay is very well located anchorage for boaters about half a day’s journey from Juneau via Gastineau Channel and Stephens Passage. This excellent anchorage is conveniently located for trips into Icy Strait, Peril Strait, or simply journeys up and … Continue reading
Posted in Alaskan History, Chartering, Harbor Notes
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Photo of the Week – Pots
Floats and line rigged with the crab traps, photo by Dawn Hubble
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Looking for Brown Bear
It was the 6th of July and the mission for the morning was to see bears. So we cast off our lines at Tenakee Springs and headed up Tenakee Inlet. There are several side bays along this large inlet – Crab Bay, … Continue reading
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