Monthly Archives: September 2013

Kenai Fjords National Park

We woke up on Saturday for the first time in almost a week to no rain, it gave us hope that our all day boat tour might have some decent weather. By the time we got to the dock the sun had come out in full force, Seward looked like another town, I almost did not recognize where we were. It was as if within an hour it went from a black and white movie to technicolor. It felt glorious to be in the sun again!

The fog clearing at the harbor

The fog clearing at the harbor

The Captain told us that it was one of the best days he had seen all summer, the water was completely flat, the boat uncrowded and the sun was shining all day. We were so happy our splurge day turned out to be so stunning. Below if very photo heavy, but the pictures tell the best story of how we spent our day.

It was so warm I was taking off layers, it felt wonderful!

It was so warm I was taking off layers, it felt wonderful!

The fog was still burning off in the morning

The fog was still burning off in the morning

Boating through the bay the views were breathtaking

Boating through the bay the views were breathtaking

Many different sea birds along the cliff, some looked just like penguins. My favorite were the Puffins.

Many different sea birds along the cliff, some looked just like penguins. My favorite were the Puffins (far right orange feet)

Sea lions enjoying the sun

Sea lions enjoying the sun

Resurrection bay opening up to the wide ocean

Resurrection bay opening up to the wide ocean

Fjords National Park was full of beautiful glaciers that touched the sea

Fjords National Park was full of beautiful glaciers that touched the sea

Even though the sun was out it was REALLY cold on the water next to the glaciers, I had on about 5 layers. Sam told me I felt like a giant stuffed animal =)

Even though the sun was out it was REALLY cold on the water next to the glaciers, I had on about 5 layers. Sam told me I felt like a giant stuffed animal =)

A huge piece of the glacier calved while we were near it, it was much louder than expected

A huge piece of the glacier calved while we were near it, it was much louder than expected

The Dall porpoises looked like mini killer whales

The Dall porpoises looked like mini killer whales

We saw a few huge Humpback whales, they are spectacular creatures

We saw a few huge Humpback whales, they are spectacular creatures

View from the open sea. It was so smooth the Captain went far out to look for whales

View from the open sea. It was so smooth the Captain went far out to look for whales

This picture sums up my memories, glaciers, forest and waterfalls.....

This picture sums up my memories, glaciers, forest and waterfalls…..