Overnight, the Bridge team of National Geographic Sea Bird navigated from Ketchikan to Misty Fjords National Monument. There we took off in small groups by kayak and Zodiac to explore scenic Walker Cove and enjoy the old growth forest clinging to the glacially carved granite walls soaring thousands of feet above us. Salmon jumped in the streams, and eagles flew overhead. After lunch, we had a presentation from Lisa Hornak, our Photo Instructor, and then we took to the bow as we cruised Behm Canal, enjoyed the gorgeous scenery, looked for wildlife, and practiced our new photography skills. In the evening, we were treated to an unforgettable sunset! What a fantastic start to our journey!
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- 15 Aug 2024
Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska, 8/15/2024, National Geographic Sea Bird
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Lisa Hornak, Naturalist/Photographer
Lisa Hornak is a visual journalist and filmmaker based in San Diego, CA, who has worked for newspapers, magazines and wire services worldwide since 2004. She focuses her work on women’s issues, human rights and the impacts of climate change. Her awar...
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