Alaska: Icy Strait
Icy Strait Point is located on Chichagof Island, 1.5 miles away from the town of Hoonah. It is built around the restored Hoonah Packing company cannery complex. It features beaches, nature trails, museum, boardwalks and docks. It has some of the best whale watching in the state of Alaska, as well as a many bears. And, you can ride the world’s largest zipline, about a mile long and 1,300 feet altitude drop.
We enjoyed an early morning walk through the nature trail, followed by a walk to the old Hoonah town. We were lucky enough to see eagles, including a nest with two chicks. They were just about ready to leave the nest and fun to watch (but hard to photograph!) Also, we watched native artists carving doors for their new Lodge.
Early morning sunrise
Us with ship in background
Mother eagle keeping a watchful eye on her chicks
Eagle, landing
Eagle, master of the skies
Showing the old tools
Carver at work
Kayakers on a trip
One, two, three, four…..
Local plants
Romola found a friend
Ship and cannery museum
Old vs. new
A peaceful lake
Wonderful post and great set of photos. Carved bear was nice surprise, because in Finland they are extremely popular.
Happy and safe travel.