We woke to a gloomy day this morning with sprinkles of rain, a true Alaskan morning. Some guests headed out on tours to bike around town and see all sides of Mitkof Island. Others headed across the channel to Kupreanof Island for beautiful hikes through the muskeg, a unique Alaskan bog. More options led folks on cultural tours with local Tlingit guides to learn more about the area’s history. As the day went on, the skies cleared. The sun was shining, making for a very hot afternoon for those exploring town on their own. We set sail out of the quaint town of Petersburg and came across a mom and calf pair repeatedly breaching. An amazing day was had by all!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 27 Jun 2023
Petersburg, Alaska , 6/27/2023, National Geographic Quest
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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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