Today National Geographic Sea Lion anchored in Scenery Cove near Baird Glacier for a day full of exploration and activities. In the morning, guests had the opportunity to engage with nature by choosing from two different types of hikes or a coastal Zodiac tour to look for wildlife. In the afternoon, we traveled to Cascade Creek for a second round of adventures where guests chose between natural history and photography hikes, or an even longer hike into the temperate rainforest with a naturalist. Finally, guests had the chance to paddle on kayaks or paddleboards in this beautiful location. Today was truly a choose your own adventure type of day. We concluded the day in the warmth of the ship and heard from our experts at evening recap. We exchanged stories from the day with fellow explorers.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 12 Jun 2023
Scenery Cove and Cascade Creek, 6/12/2023, National Geographic Sea Lion
- Aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion
- Alaska
Leonardo Carrizo, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Born in Argentina and raised in Ohio, Leonardo developed a passion for travel and exploration at an early age. While studying for his M.A at The Ohio State University in Spanish Literature and Culture, Leonardo traveled to Spain and Mexico to visuall...
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