We could not have asked for nicer weather for our first full day aboard National Geographic Sea Lion — the sun was shining down upon us all! We started the morning cruising by Owl Pass, on our way to a cove known as “God’s Pocket” in Misty Fjords National Monument. Guests spent the morning kayaking and Zodiac cruising to explore the area. In the afternoon, we cruised toward the small town of Wrangell while passing through the scenic Wrangell Narrows. On the ship, our Global Explorers participated in a few different activities, including the favorite of the day: making glacier sundaes.
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Misty Fjords National Monument and Cruising Wrangell Narrows, 8/3/2024, National Geographic Sea Lion
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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...
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