Author: Lori
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Ketchikan
Ketchikan – On Revillagigedo Island, it is the state’s most southeastern major port. Downtown Ketchikan is a National Historic Landmark District. Arriving next to the enormous cruise ships was a exciting experience. It made me wonder what it was like to visit here prior to the influx of cruise ships. Our stay was two nights… Read more
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Misty Fjord
Misty Fjords is a part of the Tongass National Forest. Know best for the steep walled fjords and 3,000-foot cliff walls. The waterfalls off the cliffs are spectacular cascading hundreds even thousands of feet to the water edge. The New Eddystone rock is an amazing site as you pass by. Named by Captain Vancouver in… Read more
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Prince Rupert
Headed into Prince Rupert on 5/28/2024. It was an easy ride from Exposed Bay. Had an enjoyable evening and was planning to start to Ketchikan but got part way out and had the bearings seized up in the port engine. Got back to port and Kevin, at Prince Rupert Rowing and Yachting Club, where we… Read more
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Pruth Bay- Calvert Island -West Beach – Hakia Instutit
This was a fun stop on our way to Shearwater. Anchorage was nice. There is a good dock, restrooms and trails to the different beaches. We went to west beach. Seemed almost from somewhere else in the world. Had fun walking the beach and watching the dogs stretch their legs. Did have to put the… Read more
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Beaver Inlet
At the opening of Beaver Inlet, you will find a house sitting atop a small hill. Next to it is a small cottage and a dock. It is a beautiful setting. Just about the time that you have your anchor secure you will see a gentleman in is runabout heading over to meet with you.… Read more
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First few days
Starting a new “blog” has in itself been an experience for me. Which means the first 15+ days were spent writing up notes but not understanding how to get them on the page. Hopefully that has been successful completed and from here on out I will be able to give you updates in real time.… Read more