We kick off our final day of Camp Lillis by cruising through Endicott Arm, part of the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area. In this designated wilderness area, there is no human influence around us; we are able to be present and embrace this truly wild place. During our expedition, we have experienced the hot sun, the coldest rains, and today, we have the perfect combination of light clouds, refreshing weather, and rays of sun shimmering on the fjord’s mountains and waters. The fjord ends and we arrive at the face of the Dawes Glacier, which we view from Zodiacs. The cracking sounds and rippling waves leave us feeling awestruck and humbled by nature. What a magical way to end such a memorable week with family and friends. Cheers to the Lillis family and all the joy they brought to National Geographic Sea Bird this week!
5/13/2024
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Wrangell
It was a quintessentially Southeast Alaskan morning: cool, blue-gray, and shrouded in ethereal mist. The whole ship was eager to explore the town of Wrangell. As we disembarked, we prepared for many different adventures: most took off up the Stikine River, others enjoyed a stroll along a beach renowned for its petroglyphs, and still others were witnesses to a traditional Tlingit ceremony at Chief Shake’s Tribal House. I spent the morning leading a hike up Mt. Dewey, where guests enjoyed their first taste of the temperate rainforest. Bald eagles, banana slugs, and the spring blooms of the understory were among the highlights. Now we are gathered in the lounge to enjoy libations and merriment as we transit through the Wrangell Narrows. Our expert Bridge team will weave through the constricted passageway, aided by decades of experience and the navigational installments of mariners past. Full of local seafood and eager for tomorrow, we will rest well.