Tag Archives: Johns Hopkins Glacier

Spring Birding in Glacier Bay

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Kimber

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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Adventure Alaskan style with Alaskans

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Kimber

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!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kimber

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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Massive Landslide on Johns Hopkins glacier

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Kimber

Check out Glacier Bay National Park’s Facebook page for photo’s. Glacier Bay National Park Article on Johns Hopkins glacier landslide. Photo by Fly Drake a bush pilot out of Haines.

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6/10 Sea Wolf Adventure Field Reports

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Kimber

We had incredible wildlife this week, over 19 brown and black bears, breaching humpback whales, rafts of Scoters and Harlequin Ducks, a Hoary Marmot and the amazing combined energy of our adventurous guests. Marjorie glacier had a huge calving which … Continue reading →

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Glacier Bay Humpback Whale Report

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Kimber

192 Humpback whales in Glacier Bay and Icy straits in 2010. We sure had some amazing whale sightings. We counted 27 breaches by one whale and I saw my first ever 4 whales breaching at one time.  Of course I … Continue reading →

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Flight of the Tufted Puffin

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Kimber

Tufted Puffins are active at their nest colonies during the day and can often be seen sitting on rocks in an upright posture. Once airborne, they fly well but they need a running start to take flight. They dive and … Continue reading →

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May-September Weather in Glacier Bay

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Kimber

Glacier Bay’s weather is greatly influenced by the N. Pacific ocean currents, mountains and the rivers of glacial ice that cascade down the mountain sides. If we have misty rain down bay then many times when we get up bay … Continue reading →

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A surreal paddle to Johns Hopkins Glacier

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Kimber

One of my favorite paddles is heading up to Chocolate Falls in Johns Hopkins Inlet. The conditions allow for this only a few times a summer so when they are present, it’s lets go!  There is an amazing view of … Continue reading →

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