By Cindy Crewdson ITWPA Member The chance to see a moose wading in the marsh, a muskrat swimming by or poking his head from the water, or even the spawning of chinook, coho, or humpback salmon in Rabbit Creek: this is what you can see along the 1,550-foot wooden boardwalk that offers a panoramic view of Turnagain Arm, a waterway into the northwestern part of the Gulf of … [Read more...] about Boardwalk at Potter Marsh
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Going Green in Alaska
By Marsha Wassel ITWPA Member Photographs by Marsha Wassel and Jim Wassel Visitors to Alaska seek ultimate wilderness experiences. The challenge is how to balance two million visitors a year with conservation ethics and sustainability practices to protect this special wilderness home. Adventure Green Alaska (AGA) is doing just that. I recently checked out some of the … [Read more...] about Going Green in Alaska
In Search of the Spirit Bear
By Julie Picardi ITWPA Member The intercom squawked our impending arrival as we waited in the belly of the huge ferry. The fight between the groaning engines and the strong current gradually subsided and massive doors opened to reveal bright sunshine. A welcoming totem from the First Nations People affirmed our arrival in Klemtu, a small island among many in the Great Bear … [Read more...] about In Search of the Spirit Bear
The Island Spirit – Small Group Cruise in Big Alaska
By Colleen Cowles ITWPA Member “Slap it, baby, slap it!” The captain turns the ship around to optimize views and turns off the motor. Two whales create breach-and-dive theater for 28 minutes, with squeals from passengers almost as loud as the barking sea lions witnessed yesterday. There’s no need to take separate excursions. This entire nine-day cruise serves as a wildlife … [Read more...] about The Island Spirit – Small Group Cruise in Big Alaska