Endicott Arm
With pictures of lunge feeding humpbacks still fresh in our memories, one can't help but wonder how today will compare with the sights of yesterday. Our final day of exploration in Southeast Alaska finds us in one of the most spectacular fjords in all of Alaska. Endicott Arm is home to towering granite cliffs that extend almost completely vertical to more than 5000 feet into the air. We plan to spend the entire day traveling through the 25 miles of the fjord. Stopping to view the cascading waterfalls that pour down either side of the rock walls, or peeking into the little bays to see what we will find, the scenery that surrounds us is spectacular.
As we reach the face of the glacier, two US Forest Service Wilderness Rangers come aboard the Sea Lion to share their knowledge of the surrounding area. We learn about the geology and how these glaciers have carved their way through the soaring cliff walls, creating a trail that we are excited to follow. In the afternoon, we took to the water; either to explore the water near the face of Dawes glacier by Zodiac, or for a more personal experience with the help of our kayaks. Whether you were exploring by Zodiac, or if you chose to kayak along the ascending rock face, the afternoon provided us our final chance to discover the landscape and beauty of Southeast Alaska.
What a week we have enjoyed together. We have seen it all! Traveling over 500 nautical miles, we have visited the quaint fishing village of Petersburg, enjoyed the long summer nights, walks through the temperate rainforest, and the wildlife... Oh all of the wildlife. It has been an amazing week to remember, one I hope will not be forgotten.
With pictures of lunge feeding humpbacks still fresh in our memories, one can't help but wonder how today will compare with the sights of yesterday. Our final day of exploration in Southeast Alaska finds us in one of the most spectacular fjords in all of Alaska. Endicott Arm is home to towering granite cliffs that extend almost completely vertical to more than 5000 feet into the air. We plan to spend the entire day traveling through the 25 miles of the fjord. Stopping to view the cascading waterfalls that pour down either side of the rock walls, or peeking into the little bays to see what we will find, the scenery that surrounds us is spectacular.
As we reach the face of the glacier, two US Forest Service Wilderness Rangers come aboard the Sea Lion to share their knowledge of the surrounding area. We learn about the geology and how these glaciers have carved their way through the soaring cliff walls, creating a trail that we are excited to follow. In the afternoon, we took to the water; either to explore the water near the face of Dawes glacier by Zodiac, or for a more personal experience with the help of our kayaks. Whether you were exploring by Zodiac, or if you chose to kayak along the ascending rock face, the afternoon provided us our final chance to discover the landscape and beauty of Southeast Alaska.
What a week we have enjoyed together. We have seen it all! Traveling over 500 nautical miles, we have visited the quaint fishing village of Petersburg, enjoyed the long summer nights, walks through the temperate rainforest, and the wildlife... Oh all of the wildlife. It has been an amazing week to remember, one I hope will not be forgotten.
