Today we had a beautiful day in Glacier Bay National Park. The perfect mix of high clouds and sunshine really made the park shine today. Views of the Fairweather Range were seen throughout the day, and we went as far as Johns Hopkins Glacier before turning around and heading south to end the day in Bartlett Cove. It was truly a fantastic day aboard National Geographic Quest!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 10 Sep 2024
Glacier Bay National Park, 9/10/2024, National Geographic Quest
- Aboard the National Geographic Quest
- Alaska
Nathan Kelley, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Nathan Kelley developed his love for nature as a kid at his family’s cabin in Northern Wisconsin. Family fishing trips, camping, hiking and a trip to his first National Park in the Everglades, all vigorously shaped his passion for the natural world. ...
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