Alaska Ferns growing on the floor of a forest north of Anchorage, Alaska.
Denali, Alaska We continued to fly along the beautiful green valleys on the east side of Denali National Park and Preserve
Denali, Alaska As we cross over a ridge the valley opens before us, and we follow it up to the timberline.
Denali, Alaska Skipping along underneath the cloud cover, we pass some beautiful mountain peaks.
Denali, Alaska The terrain became more rugged as we flew higher into the mountains towards our landing site. The geology in this photo clearly displays the ancient iron oxide layer near the top of this peak, and the erosion occurring as it is carried down the mountain.
Denali, Alaska En route to Yanert Glacier on the east side of Denali National Park and Preserve, we traveled past many glacier covered valleys.
Denali, Alaska Looking up the glacial valley at the glacier flowing into Yanert Valley.
Denali, Alaska A view of Yanert Valley and its glacier on the east side of Denali National Park and Preserve.
Denali, Alaska Landing site on Yanert Glacier.
Denali, Alaska A small lake near our landing site on Yanert Glacier.
Denali, Alaska The pool of clear glacial melt near our helicopter landing on Yanert Glacier reflects the distant peaks.
Denali, Alaska A caribou drinking from a small stream in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Denali, Alaska A wildflower in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Denali, Alaska In Denali National Park and Preserve, low hanging clouds pour over the mountains in the distance, while in the foreground glacial runoff forms streams in the wide river bed.
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska On Disenchantment Bay, an iceberg floats in the foreground of our view of Hubbard Glacier. While it looks rather like sea life sits atop the iceberg, it is actually rocks and glacial till.
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska Hubbard Glacier viewed from our ship on Disenchantment Bay. The water close to the glacier is covered with icebergs that have calved off the tidewater glacier.
Glacier Bay, Alaska The cruise ship Statendam near Margerie Glacier on Glacier Bay.
Glacier Bay, Alaska Margerie Glacier on Glacier Bay.
Inside Passage, Alaska Sailing down the Inside Passage near Glacier Bay.
Glacier Bay, Alaska We were lucky to be close enough to view an occasional calving of Margerie Glacier on Glacier Bay.
Klondike Highway, Alaska A waterfall beside the Klondike Highway just east of Skagway, Alaska.
Klondike Highway, Alaska A view of the Klondike Highway outside Skagway.
Skagway, Alaska The Skagway River in Skagway, Alaska.
Juneau, Alaska Bald Eagles hang out in their favorite tree near the harbor in Juneau. Counting the one flying overhead, I count 16 bald eagles in these trees.
Juneau, Alaska The Mount Roberts Tramway in Juneau looking down at the cruise ship dock.
Juneau, Alaska Downtown Juneau viewed from Mount Roberts.
Juneau, Alaska A Tlingit totem carved into a tree along the hiking trails on Mount Roberts in Juneau.
Juneau, Alaska Another Tlingit totem carved into a tree along the hiking trails on Mount Roberts in Juneau.
Ketchikan, Alaska The Chief Kyan Totem is a Tlinglit family lineage totem pole, with a crane at the top, a thunderbird in the middle, and a bear at the bottom.
Ketchikan, Alaska A totem on a pole in downtown Ketchikan.
Ketchikan, Alaska A beautiful day overlooking the Inside Passage just north of Ketchikan near Whipple Creek.
Ketchikan, Alaska A panoramic view overlooking the Inside Passage just north of Ketchikan near Whipple Creek.
Ketchikan, Alaska A bald eagle soaring above the Inside Passage near Ketchikan.
Inside Passage, Alaska The Inside Passage south of Ketchikan.
Inside Passage, Alaska Heading south from Ketchikan in the Inside Passage, we once again saw sunset at the end of the day.
Inside Passage, Alaska The fog settles over the channels as we sail through the Inside Passage, Alaska.
Inside Passage, Alaska The water of the Inside Passage is calm and the fog has settled over the water, shrouding the mountains as we sail past.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada The beautiful white sails of Canada Place stand out against the cloudy day view of the Vancouver, British Columbia skyline.
