We woke to a misty morning near the entrance of Peril Strait. After breakfast, hiking groups prepared to explore part of Baranof Island with a hike through the Tongass rainforest to Lake Eva. Our hike took us along a beautiful salmon stream where eagles, great blue herons, and kingfishers were feeding. As we walked through areas of old growth forest, lots of fresh droppings reminded us that we were in bear country. All of us on the trail especially enjoyed the grandeur of the trees complemented by the bumper crop of wild blueberries.
After lunch, as the ship started making its way through Sergius Narrows toward our final destination, expedition naturalist Alex helped everyone document our trip route on the map. This was a great time to look back at the incredible experiences that we shared over the last week together.
