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Arriving at Icy Strait Point, one might say, “Is that all?” But there is more to it than meets the eye at first glance. Lots of nature-type excursions are available here.
We docked near a LONG covered walkway. If you look closely in the upper left corner of the photo below, you might be able to make out an additional pier where a second cruise ship can dock.
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The pier was not very impressive at first glance, but it turned out to be a very busy area. You might notice a shipping barge at the far left of the photo. They were off-loading shipping containers here. Most things have to be shipped into Alaska from other areas, so this is an important port for Sitka. We also saw a float plane take off and return and smaller boats coming and going as well.
We had a slightly drizzly day off and on in Sitka. Perfect weather for my lightweight, waterproof jacket and waterproof hat. I found this guy online and booked a tour for four in his old, checkered taxi.
He took us on a drive into the Tongass National Forest identifying several plant species for us.
Continue reading “Sitka, Alaska”A huge draw is the Mendenhall Glacier for the Visitor’s Center and the view of the glacier from there.
Our first trip was in 2003. The photo on the left came from my scrapbook and was taken in June of 2003. The photo on the right was taken in August of 2021 from almost the exact same spot. Notice how much the glacier has receded in those 18 years. You will also notice that the glacier is much bluer in the recent photo. Part of that is just photo quality, but google told me that you see the blue in areas that are deeper within the ice, where the glaciers calve or break apart.
What are some other great things to do in Alaska?
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