Rounding off an exceptional trip, our last full day aboard National Geographic Sea Lion was filled with views of beautiful ice in Tracy Arm. To add to the wonder of Southeast Alaska, mountain goats were spotted from the ship as we cruised toward the tidewater glacier, South Sawyer. Harbor seals were scattered among the bergy bits and growlers, while we marveled at the river of ice that is a tidewater glacier. On our way back to the ship, an American bald eagle was spotted launching itself from a rocky outcropping, adding the final touches of America’s iconic beauty.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 25 May 2024
Tracy Arm and South Sawyer Glacier, 5/25/2024, National Geographic Sea Lion
- Aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion
- Alaska
Emily Mall, Naturalist
Emily proudly grew up in the state of Michigan, doing whatever she could to experience and get to know our natural world. She carries a degree in zoology and public policy and worked in an agroecology lab throughout her time in school. Discovering th...
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