As a sailor would say, “It’s dirty weather out there today.” This storm that engulfed Wrangell was considered heavy rain, even by the friendly people of the town. Yet operations ran with guests who were able to view over twenty bears at Anan Creek, visit the Chief Shakes Tribal House, walk around Petroglyph Beach, and hike in the footsteps of John Muir up Dewey Mountain. Having a dry and comfortable cabin to return to at the end of the day is a cozy homecoming.
5/13/2024
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National Geographic Sea Lion
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.