After transiting Wrangell Narrows in the morning, we arrived in Petersburg before lunch. We disembarked for a variety of activities. Some guests chose active options like biking and hiking while others spent time exploring this authentic and genuine Alaskan fishing town.
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- 16 May 2023
Petersburg, Alaska, 5/16/2023, National Geographic Quest
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John Pachuta, Naturalist
John’s passion is lifelong learning and sharing what he learns about the natural world with explorers young and old. He grew up in rural Ohio and graduated from Marietta College with a BA in Recreation Management. Wanderlust hit when John decided t...
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