Wrangell and the Mysterious Petroglyphs
We arrived in Wrangell on a delightfully sunny afternoon. As we entered the channel behind the breakwater to tie up in Heritage Harbor, a bit south of downtown Wrangell, a new blend of avian sentinels was immediately noticeable compared with the usual marine birds hanging around harbors closer to home: bald eagles and ravens perched…
Ketchikan: Where Cruise Ships and Fishing Fleets Collide
Late May in Ketchikan is soggy and green yet umbrellas are sorely out of place. Locals get about their business in practical rubber boots and thick fleece jackets while somehow immune to the persistent rainfall. The town has exploded in growth to support the booming cruise ship industry and a sea of tourists ebbs and…