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Category Archives: Alaska
Visiting Pack Creek Bear Viewing Site
Not far from Juneau, about 25 miles as the crow flies that is, there is one of the top bear viewing sites in Southeast Alaska. It is located on the eastern shore of Admiralty Island, often called the “Fortress of … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Cruising, Harbor Notes, Travel Hints, Wildlife
Tagged Admiralty, bear, grizzly, Juneau, Pack Creek, wildlife
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The Hangar
As it is my father’s favorite place to eat in Juneau, I expect to be having dinner at The Hangar on the Wharf this evening. Our usual stop after a day of checking the boat and shopping for supplies. It is … Continue reading
Loading Ice
As we depart the glacier face there is one more chore… A team is assembled on the back deck, the coolers mustered and the fish net brought down. We must load ice. Along with the large, pretty bergs floating around … Continue reading
Alaskan Salmon Salad Grilled Sandwiches
Some years ago my wife and I made a vacation trip to Maine with the purpose of sea kayaking and, without question, enjoying fresh Maine lobster. One of the specialties new to me were lobster rolls. We had them every … Continue reading
Getting the Fish Back Home
So you catch your limit, what do you do with all of that fish? With halibut priced at more than $20 a pound down south it is worth the effort to get the fish home. Besides, there is nothing like … Continue reading
Photo of the Week – John Hopkins Glacier
Posted in Photo of the Week, Places
Tagged glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, John Hopkins Glacier
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Photo of the Week – Throttle
Posted in Alaska, Cruising, Photo of the Week
Tagged driving, Nordic, Quest, throttle
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Photo of the Week – Reid Glacier
Posted in Photo of the Week, Places
Tagged glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Reid Glacier
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Zarembo Island and its Anchorages
Often time northbound cruising vessels choose not to navigate Wrangell Narrows into Petersburg except during daylight hours. This is a wise choice as there are 62 channel markers and the navigation lights at night can look like a Christmas tree covered … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Anchorages, Cruising, Harbor Notes
Tagged anchorage, Deep Bay, Roosevelt Harbor, St. John Harbor, Zarembo Island
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