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Category Archives: Wildlife
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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Photo of the Week – Harem
Posted in Photo of the Week, Wildlife
Tagged Glacier Bay, Glacier Bay National Park, sea lion
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Sea Otter in SE Alaska–Good or Bad Reintroduction?
Sea otters are loved by out-of-state boaters and other tourists because they are cute and curious, furry little things and a rare sight. Guests on my boat first spot something floating and then get excited watching them float on their backs, … Continue reading
Posted in Alaskan History, Fishing, Wildlife
Tagged Dungeness crab, Glacier Bay National Park, Sea Otter
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Russell Island Adventure
One of the nice things about getting an entry permit to Glacier Bay National Park is the fact that it’s not going to be crowded with other visitors. Yes, there can be two large cruise ships every day steaming up … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Cruising, Places, Wildlife
Tagged Alaskan Wildlife, Glacier Bay National Park, Russell Island
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A Whale in the Sonar
The whale dove just in front of me, tail in the air as it slid below the surface. It was a pretty sight, the huge tail silhouetted against the grey water. Satisfied that there was no danger of collision I … Continue reading