Thursday, July 7, 2022

7.7.2022 Major Marine Tour, Kenai Fjords National Park and Exit Glacier

We set sail on the Major Marine Tour this morning. This was a 6 hour Kenai Fjords National Park tour. It was a rainy, windy and cold day.














Bald eagle


Many different types of birds seen throughout the tour.




Puffin



Otters







Humpback whale is very common in Alaskan waters.


Stellar Sea lion colony


































A black bear feasting on a whale carcass









Harbor seals on the glacial ice






















Pods of orcas
















Although we were extremely cold, we were amazed at all the wildlife we saw on the cruise.  We also got one more national park checked off the list!  We had a deli lunch included and also there was a happy hour with glacial ice as the cruise wrapped up.  It was very informative and a great time.  We wonder how this trip can get any better!  What a beautiful state.  





 
Walking back from our ship...a view of the streets of Seward.


A view of our hotel


Exit Glacier is one of 35 glaciers that make up the Harding Ice Field in the Kenai Mountains.  





In the last 200 years, the glacier has retreated and they have signs indicating which year the glacier was present.  The valley is exposed and offers breathtaking views.


Glacier Overlook Loop Trail









views of Exit Glacier







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