This morning, we were welcomed with true Alaskan weather as we docked in the small Alaskan town of Wrangell located near the mouth of the famous Stikine River. Fortunately, the weather did not prevent us from taking a trip on a jet boat up the fast-moving river to explore the wild interior. After lunch, we headed into town for a very personal and intimate presentation at the Tlingit longhouse of Chief Shakes. It was Sunday, so the town was pretty quiet. The rain took notice and decided to take a rest as well, which was fine with us. We made our way outside to check out Petroglyph Beach and summit Mount Dewy, the imposing hill overlooking the town of Wrangell with inspired views of the surrounding beauty. Looking back, it is hard to believe that we did all this in one day!
5/13/2024
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Wrangell
It was a quintessentially Southeast Alaskan morning: cool, blue-gray, and shrouded in ethereal mist. The whole ship was eager to explore the town of Wrangell. As we disembarked, we prepared for many different adventures: most took off up the Stikine River, others enjoyed a stroll along a beach renowned for its petroglyphs, and still others were witnesses to a traditional Tlingit ceremony at Chief Shake’s Tribal House. I spent the morning leading a hike up Mt. Dewey, where guests enjoyed their first taste of the temperate rainforest. Bald eagles, banana slugs, and the spring blooms of the understory were among the highlights. Now we are gathered in the lounge to enjoy libations and merriment as we transit through the Wrangell Narrows. Our expert Bridge team will weave through the constricted passageway, aided by decades of experience and the navigational installments of mariners past. Full of local seafood and eager for tomorrow, we will rest well.