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Five Finger Lighthouse

October 23, 2012 at 11:48 AM by Alyson

By Alison, Expedition Guide, Wilderness Discoverer

 

LighthouseThroughout the season, our boat passed the Five Finger Lighthouse in Frederick Sound. The story about the great fire of 1933 and the lighthouse refit was shared by guides, but upon reflection, we never covered what this lighthouse symbolized for those that used the structure.


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categories: History, Alaska, Wilderness Discoverer
TagsFrederick Alaska Sound Wilderness Discoverer Lighthouse



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Reflections of a Season

October 15, 2012 at 12:19 PM by Alyson

Crew Pile

As they headed southbound from Alaska returning to Seattle on the final trip of the season, the crew of the Wilderness Discoverer reflected upon their most memorable, favorite moment of the season.

 


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categories: Alaska, Wilderness Discoverer, Seattle HQ
TagsAlaska Wilderness Discoverer Seattle



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Patterson Lake Wrap-Up 2012

October 2, 2012 at 12:30 pm by Alyson

Patterson Lake Wrap-UpOn our Inner Reaches Eastern Coves itinerary, guests have the opportunity to hike 5 miles (~11 miles roundtrip) to remote Patterson Lake. Kayaks are stored there, ready to launch to continue the journey to the face of Patterson Glacier. It's quite a trip and guests love it.


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categories: Alaska, Wilderness Discoverer
TagsLake Alaska Wilderness Discoverer Patterson



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A Day in the Life...of a Wellness Instructor

August 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm by Alyson

By Chella, Wellness Instructor, Wilderness Discoverer

 
Mornings are a favorite time for me here onboard the Wilderness Discoverer.  Each day begins with a brisk hop up the stairs from my bunk below, to peak around the corner and see if the sky is offering liquid sunshine (aka rain), or the real deal.


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categories: Wellness, Alaska, Wilderness Discoverer
TagsYoga Wilderness Discoverer Glacier Baird



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I Built a Canoe

August 1, 2012 at 12:30 pm by Alyson

By Kathy Van Wulf Scat, Wilderness Discoverer

 

“I built a canoe”, proclaimed 10 year old Max Flink, an outgoing and gregarious guest onboard the Wilderness Discoverer’s Eastern Coves itinerary. What he was referring to was how he laid down the foundation for his leave no trace fire at our Beach Party in Spacious Bay.


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categories: Alaska, Wilderness Discoverer
TagsAlaska Wilderness Discoverer Fire



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Kathy Explores Endicott Arm

May 29, 2012 at 7:19 PM by Sarah

By Kathy VanWulf Scat, special guest crew member aboard the Wilderness Discoverer

 

Location: Dawes Glacier, Endicott Arm

 

 


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categories: Alaska, Wilderness Discoverer
TagsAlaska Wilderness Discoverer glaciers



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