Monthly Archives: December 2012

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

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 →

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Full Moon

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

Full Moon will occur today at 01:21AST.

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Photo of the Week – Sunrise over Georgia Strait

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Andrew Cooper
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Khutze Inlet

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

Another excellent choice for anchoring along the primary Inside Passage cruising route. Khutze Inlet offers good place to stop and enjoy the wilderness that you have come to see. A short detour from Princess Royal Channel brings you to the … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

Winter solstice occurs today at 02:12AST. Today the Sun will occupy the most southerly position in the sky of the year. The term solstice comes from the latin terms Sol (the Sun) and sistere (to stand still). On this day … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Dance Rattles

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Andrew Cooper
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Fools Inlet

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

We be fools. When you find a feature on the chart labeled as Fools Inlet, one must wonder how it received the name. A fun subject for a conversation while cruising. Our best guess is that some might mistake the … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Pelagic Cormorant

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Andrew Cooper
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New Moon

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

New Moon will occur today at 23:42AST.

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Anan Wildlife Observatory

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

The trail is not for the feint of heart. It is not difficult, indeed it is quite easy, mostly boardwalks through the woods. The daunting part is in the sheer evidence of bear activity. While I have often seen bear … Continue reading →

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