In the early morning, National Geographic Sea Bird docked in the charming town of Petersburg, a town built on fish with a Norwegian heritage. Guests on the photo walk captured images of famous structures and reflections in the waters at high tide. As we walked around town and took part in muskeg hikes, bike rides, and local tours, the nature of this authentic Alaskan town and the people who live here really showed us the character of Southeast Alaska. Back on board the ship, we ended our fun day in Petersburg with an Alaskan crab feast.
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- 07 Sep 2024
Petersburg, Alaska, 9/7/2024, National Geographic Sea Bird
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Bryan Holliday, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Bryan comes from Illinois, where he was visited by an American Robin at the age of four. This remarkable encounter began his lifelong interest in birds, which led him to study at the University of Illinois, where he earned his B.S. in Ecology and as...
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