Monthly Archives: August 2016

This morning I’m kayaking through a fjord in perfectly calm water near Red Bluff Island, so named for the iron deposits, which are unusual for the area. The fog burns off almost immediately and I’m rewarded with views of steep … Continue reading →

  Tenakee Springs, Alaska, population 60, is a remote village only accessible by boat or seaplane. It used to be that the people here made their living in a cannery. That closed, leaving only a few fishermen left to support … Continue reading →

I slept well on my first night. Breakfast burritos are served at the table, though for early risers a continental breakfast is available from 6:30AM. At 10, the naturalist gives us a run down on what to expect for the … Continue reading →