It would be hard to fathom a grander setting for our return back into the United States of America than the Misty Fjords National Monument. Dry or wet, clear or overcast, this special corner of the world intractably imbues all who visit with a sense of pure wonder. The glacially carved granite walls towering above on all sides, the gentle wisps of cloud cover nestled into the treetops and the serene, stillness that permeates every moment; all of it welcoming us to Alaska.