Expedition Stories

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Guests explore the LeConte Glacier by zodiac in Southeast Alaska, USA

4/5/2015

7 Min Read

Discover Alaska: What a Day is Like on Expedition

Here's what any given day might look like on an expedition to the Last Frontier of America.

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5/23/2017

4 Min Read

Manager of Hotel Services Ana Esteves on Launching the National Geographic Quest

In anticipation of the launch of the National Geographic Quest, Manager of Hotel Services Ana Esteves talks all things dinning.

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7/24/2018

5 Min Read

In Good Company: Encountering Alaska’s Humpbacks with Andy Szabo of the Alaska Whale Foundation

As the director of the Alaska Whale Foundation (AWF), Andy Szabo studies the fascinating cultural behaviors of humpbacks in Southeast Alaska.

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1/29/2019

6 Min Read

The Art of the Totem Pole: Carving History Into an 800-year-old Tree

Naturalist and photo instructor Sharon Eva Grainger describes the meaning behind the University of British Columbia's newest totem pole.

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1/30/2019

5 Min Read

5 Reasons to go to Southeast Alaska This Summer

The Alaska Panhandle is best visited in the summer, when temperatures are milder and spawning salmon attract wildlife to the coast.

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1/31/2019

4 Min Read

The Art of Spruce Root Weaving

The Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has launched the Spruce-Root Weaving Mentor Apprenticeship Program to help keep the tradition alive.

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2/25/2019

4 Min Read

Cultural Connections: From Alert Bay to NYC and Back

Recently, we were honored to have some very special guests join us in our New York office. A multi-generational group of Kwakwakaw’wakw chiefs, elders, and artists from the U’mista Cultural Society in Alert Bay, British Columbia shared traditional song and dance with our staff in appreciation for our support through the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Artisan Fund. _

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3/5/2019

5 Min Read

The Past, Present and Future of the Alaska Whale Foundation

Director and research biologist Andy Szabo chats about the history of the Alaska Whale Foundation as well as the troubled future of the humpback whale.

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4/10/2019

4 Min Read

Top Alaskan Adventure Activities for Families

Alaska is a perfect destination for adventurous travelers looking for exciting activities while traveling. Here, seven things to do with the entire family.

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9/17/2019

3 Min Read

Undersea Specialist Kayvon Malek Dives Deep in Alaska for Amazing Images

Alaska is synonymous with foraging bears, soaring eagles, and charming sea otters bobbing in the kelp. The iconic wildlife, not to mention the spectacular scenery, is what brings most people to this remarkable geography. But what most people don’t know is there’s a whole other facet of Alaska’s wilderness: the dazzling undersea. Lying below the surface is a surprisingly vivid world teeming with life that’s as captivating as the animals above. And when you travel with Lindblad you’ll get to experience this seldom-seen perspective thanks to our exclusive undersea program.

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9/17/2019

3 Min Read

5 Awesome Alaska Activities for Kids & Teens

Give your kids a breath of fresh Alaska! The National Geographic Explorers-in-Training program for families is the only one of its kind in Alaska travel.

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4 Min Read

Wild Personalities: Humpback Whale

Get to know these aquatic acrobats