Waking on National Geographic Quest, we arrived at the dock in Petersburg, a small, quaint fishing town located near the LeConte Glacier. Guests were delighted to explore the town in so many ways, and we stayed the whole day. Some guests took a Zodiac across the channel to Kupreanof Island to hike a beautifully maintained trail through the muskeg, a nutrient deficient bog that creates unique growing conditions for plants. Others went on a guided bike tour, circumnavigating the whole town over six miles. Still others explored Petersburg by water, taking a Zodiac around the channel and the bustling fishing marina. They had the opportunity to speak with local fishermen and learn more about life in Alaska.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 23 Jun 2023
Petersburg, Alaska, 6/23/2023, National Geographic Quest
- Aboard the National Geographic Quest
- Alaska
Amy Malkoski, Undersea Specialist
Amy was raised near Cape Cod in coastal Marion, Massachusetts, and her relationship with the ocean and nature has always been an active one. Her parents, avid divers and marine biologists, introduced her to the underwater world when she was very youn...
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