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About Kimber

Hi, I am the owner/operator of Sea Wolf Adventures. I live in Gustavus, AK which is at the entrance to Glacier Bay National Park. Summers are filled with adventuring with our clients on the Sea Wolf. I am a licensed 200 ton master, Certified Alaska naturalist and conservationist. We run as green an operation as possible and support our local business's. Nature, community and sustainability are very important to me both personally and as a business owner. The rest of my year I manage the business and explore the wonderful world we live in. Trekking from Alaska to Russia to the Antarctica and right here in Glacier Bay. BOO "THE BOAT DOG". Boo is a Portuguese Water Dog/Lab Cross: very friendly somewhat hypo-allergenic as she has hair akin to human hair. Boo is on board most of the season but can stay on land if there is an allergy issue with a guest. She loves to kayak and when home in Gustavus- romp on the beach playing with her fellow Alaskan Buddies.

It is almost spring…

The Sea Wolf is migrating up the coast along with the Sandhill Cranes, Snow Geese, Arctic Terns, Gray Whales, Humpback Whales and many other species. Daffodils, Garlic and Crocus are all pushing thru the soil and the willows are budding. Only … Continue reading

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Nature chose for a tool…

“Nature chose for a tool, not the earthquake or lightning to rend and split asunder, not the stormy torrent or eroding rain, but the tender snow-flowers noiselessly falling through unnumbered centuries.” by John Muir  

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Spring Birding in Glacier Bay

Over 350 species of birds pass over Glacier Bay Alaska in the spring with over 130 species staying to nest. If you love birds as well as other beautiful creatures May is the best time to  see the widest variety … Continue reading

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Sunshine and beautiful historic boats :)

This morning a 1930′s former NOAAFisheries boat called the Pelican hauled out next to us, she sure is a lovely work boat. It was fun to learn the history of her research influence on the shrimp fishery in the Gulf … Continue reading

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Seasonal Changes in Glacier Bay and Beyond- Focus on May

May is a special time in the bay for watching wildlife and birding. Flocks of birds either migrating to the arctic or to their nesting grounds here are still coming through or settling in to their nesting in the bay. … Continue reading

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Sea Wolf’s Annual Getting Ready for Spring

I cannot believe it is this time of the year again, where did winter go. The Sea Wolf’s 1941 Hamilton engine is newly rebuilt and thrumming along very happily thanks to engineers Zach and James.  We performed sea trials and then … Continue reading

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Citizen Science on the Sea Wolf

Citizen Scientists are people concerned about the environment who choose to help make a difference locally, nationally and even on the Sea Wolf. They spend time outside- observing nature with a passion, and taking note of what they see to … Continue reading

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Come hike in the rain forest…

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Adventure Alaskan style with Alaskans

Join us for a 10 day incredible adventure exploring Glacier Bay and Beyond- from glacier scoured mountains to the rocky wild coast to ancient rain forests. This is the end all see all adventure with local Alaskan guides who will … Continue reading

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May in the Bay…Low fares & Adventure!

May generally has the sunniest and clearest days of the summer and long days to explore. I love being the first adventurers in Glacier Bay in the spring.  You can see the changes that weather and time has wrought on … Continue reading

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