NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsInside Passage
Alaska · United States
During the 2.5 hours on the water, you will have the chance to view a variety of wildlife and breathtaking scenery all from an open Zodiac that allows you to experience Alaska with all of your senses. As we cruise along the rocky shorelines, keep an eye out for Sitka Black-tailed Deer, River Otter, or Mink as they forage on the beach while majestic Bald Eagles watch from the towering evergreens of the Tongass National Forest. At lower tides, we'll have the opportunity to take a look into the vibrant world of the intertidal zone and see creatures like Sea Stars, Giant Green Anemones, Sea Urchins, and much more! Continuing on through the protected waters of the Inside Passage, we will search for marine mammals like Harbor Seals, Steller Sea Lions, Porpoise, Humpback Whales, and Killer Whales (Orca) that call this area home. In addition to marine mammals, we will watch for multiple species of resident and migratory birds that enjoy the nutrient dense waters of our region.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Inside Passage
Welcome to the Inside Passage, an extraordinary marine highway and a marvel of the natural world, stretching along the jagged edge of the North American continent. As an academic and your guide, I am thrilled to lead you through…
Listen in the app2Ketchikan and the Cultural Canvas
Our first academic point of focus is Ketchikan, strategically nestled along the coast and widely celebrated as the salmon capital of the world. This island city, supporting a population of roughly eight thousand residents, is…
Listen in the app3Geology of Misty Fjords
Leaving the bustling port of Ketchikan behind, we navigate into the profound solitude of the Misty Fjords National Monument, an area covering two million acres of the Tongass National Forest. Designated as a strict wilderness…
Listen in the app4Wrangell and the Stikine River
Our journey now brings us to the remote island community of Wrangell, a settlement of roughly twenty-two hundred residents located near the mouth of the formidable Stikine River. The Stikine is an ecological and geographical…
Listen in the app5The Glaciers of Tracy Arm
As we venture further north, we enter the breathtaking Tracy Arm, a spectacular thirty-two-mile-long fjord that reaches deep into the heart of the coastal boundary ranges. The navigation here is incredibly tight; the waterway is…
Listen in the app6Juneau and the Mendenhall Ice
Our expedition now brings us to Juneau, the remarkably isolated capital city of Alaska, completely inaccessible by road and entirely reliant on marine and aerial transportation. The very foundation of this city is intimately tied…
Listen in the app7Glacier Bay National Park
No comprehensive academic survey of the Inside Passage is complete without navigating the hallowed, icy waters of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Encompassing a staggering three point two million acres, this highly…
Listen in the app8Skagway and the Klondike Legacy
Our final port of call on this majestic Inside Passage expedition is the historically saturated town of Skagway, nestled deeply at the northernmost terminus of the Lynn Canal. The very architecture of Skagway serves as a living…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our comprehensive expedition through the Inside Passage draws to a close, it is essential to reflect on the immense scale and the profound ecological significance of the region we have just traversed. We have sailed through a…
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What is Inside Passage?
Inside Passage is a place in Alaska · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Alaska · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 58.4186, -134.5453 |
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