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Category Archives: Alaska
Sealion Beach Trail, Kruzof Island
For the adventurous hikers, there is a very interesting trail on Kruzof Island north of Sitka. It starts on the west of side of the meadow at the south end of Kalinin Bay and ends at a pristine sand beach … Continue reading
Splash Day
The weather had been bad for several days with winds up to 40 knots and five footers in Auke Bay, but today it laid down. It was a long awaited moment. The shrinkwrap was removed and at high tide this … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Cruising, Fishing, News
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Photo of the Week – Sentinels of the Past
Posted in Alaskan History, Photo of the Week
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On the Hard in Juneau
I think I have mentioned this before that winters in SE Alaska are hard on boats. Most remain moored at a slip in a harbor such as Harris, Aurora or Auke Bay in the Juneau area or at marinas in communities … Continue reading
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.
Posted in Alaska, Geology, Photo of the Week, Photography, Places
Tagged El Capitan Cave, Prince of Wales Island
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Hole in the Wall
It had been a very pleasant day with a visit to the El Capitan Cave on Prince of Wales Island. Navigating in and out of Dry Pass from Sumner Strait through Shakan Bay had been an enjoyable. Our plan was … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Anchorages, Cruising, Places
Tagged Hole in the Wall, Sumner Strait
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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
Posted in Alaska, Alaskan History, Geology, Places
Tagged Calder Bay, El Capitan Cave, mining
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