Alaska 8-2007

Buddy the sea lion enjoys his ball

I took a day hike up the Harding Icefield Trail. Here we're looking over valley, the glacier is out of sight off to the right.

More about the trail: http://www.nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/harding_icefield_trail.htm

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Yes, it was that steep in several places

Exit Glacier

Right around here on the way back down (this was taken going up) I ran into a black bear on the trail about 30-40 feet from me. He just wandered off.

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This is as close as I got, I had to turn around because of weather.

Getting ready to leave for my 9 hour boat tour. I highly recommend it.

Sea Lion

Puffin...we saw lots and lots of them.

Captain Mike looks out over Northwestern Glacier

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Harbor Seals at the Glacier

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Sea Otter

Orcas