Today began with misty skies and low clouds hanging over the peaks as we continued to sail towards our morning destination. The water was calm and pretty with varying patterns on the surface. As we turned into beautiful Thomas Bay, the sun broke through lightly and briefly. We anchored, and after enjoying a delicious and hearty breakfast, we set for shore in the expedition landing crafts to hike along Cascade Creek, a wonderful cascade of water that rushes downhill through the lush and green temperate rainforest.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 16 Jun 2017
Cascade Creek to Petersburg, 6/16/2017, National Geographic Sea Lion
- Aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion
- Alaska
Brenda Tharp, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
For over 20 years, Brenda has used her photographs of the world to celebrate its beauty, and inspire others to protect what we have. Brenda grew up exploring the woods, lakes, and coastlines of New Jersey and New England and her family traveled regul...
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