There is no better way to end an expedition in southeast Alaska than by passing Owl Pass in Misty Fjord. The iconic granite walls and exfoliated Owl Pass shrouded in mist is a beautiful landscape to witness before heading home. Misty Fjord lived up to its name as guests, crew, and staff alike stood on the bow snapping pictures as we cruised through the area. And of the course the trip ended with a splash as some brave guests took part in a polar plunge in Punchbowl Cove. What a day!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 02 Jul 2024
Misty Fjords, 7/2/2024, National Geographic Sea Lion
- Aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion
- Alaska
Emily Mall, Naturalist
Emily proudly grew up in the state of Michigan, doing whatever she could to experience and get to know our natural world. She carries a degree in zoology and public policy and worked in an agroecology lab throughout her time in school. Discovering th...
Read MoreShare Report
Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell & the Misty Fjords
VIEW ITINERARYRelated Reports
8/25/2024
Read
National Geographic Sea Lion
Ideal Cove and Thomas Bay
An authentic Alaskan experience includes rain; today, we had an authentic experience for twenty-four hours straight. Our morning hikes took us through a stunning temperate rainforest, made possible by the liquid sunshine that characterizes this region. Everything dripped, and waterfalls increased in volume by the hour. The afternoon included a watercolor session led by Kimberly Wood, and a presentation on whales by Erica Wirth. Five intrepid guests signed up for a Zodiac tour in the continuous downpour, and their bravery was rewarded — they saw at least fifteen bald eagles, nosed up a creek, waved to curious harbor seals, and viewed National Geographic Sea Lion amidst literal mist. Rain creates this place, and today we soaked up that reality.
8/24/2024
Read
National Geographic Sea Lion
Wrangell
Today guests enjoyed an awesome day in the town of Wrangell. Groups split up for different activities including hiking Mount Dewey, e-biking, visiting Chief Shakes for a cultural experience, exploring petroglyph beach, and visiting the bears at Anan. The group who went to Anan also saw killer whales along the way, and a mink eating salmon. They wrapped up the day with recaps, dinner, and a geological presentation.