We awoke on National Geographic Explorer heading towards Loks Land, an uninhabited island located off the southeastern tip of Baffin Island. This dramatic island was the location for our entire expedition day. In the morning, we went out on Zodiacs through the fog to see the surrounding islands and all that was around them. After a scout in the afternoon, we were able to land on Loks Land and enjoy numerous hiking options.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 21 Aug 2023
Loks Land, Nunavut, Canada, 8/21/2023, National Geographic Explorer
- Aboard the National Geographic Explorer
- Arctic
Nathan Kelley, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Nathan Kelley developed his love for nature as a kid at his family’s cabin in Northern Wisconsin. Family fishing trips, camping, hiking and a trip to his first National Park in the Everglades, all vigorously shaped his passion for the natural world. ...
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