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!
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- 01 Aug 2022
Endicott Arm, Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness, 8/1/2022, National Geographic Sea Bird
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Shannon Malone, Naturalist
Growing up along the coastal environment of San Diego, Shannon started her first volunteer job at a local nature center at the age of six. Since then, she has built her personal life and professional career around connecting with nature. She received...
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