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Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Seward, Exit Glacier, Boat Trip and Sea Life Center

From Nikiski, we again traveled through the Kenai Peninsula. We backtracked somewhat back across the Kenai Peninsula to get to Seward. Once again we saw salmon spawning in almost every waterway.

We were lucky enough to find free camping on Exit Glacier Road (I will post Exit Glacier photos in a new blog. I think I am wrighing this one down.). We camped just off a huge gravel bar on the Resurrection River. It was a beautiful spot. Both dave and sprout took advantage of being near the water for an icy dip.

Camping Spot on Resurrection River

Dave and Sprout Swimming

The next day we took a boat trip into Resurrection Bay. For six hours we were on the water and were lucky enough to see all kinds of wildlife. Miraculously I didn’t throw up during the trip. (I had done this same trip last year when my family came to visit. Unfortunately, I ended up throwing up before the trip was over!!) Although the weather was rather cloudy we still had an amazing time. Here are a few of the better photos:

Rocky Spires

Stellar Sea Lions

Black Bear

Aialik Glacier

Orca Whales (We saw over 40 of them)

Puffins










Before we left Seward, we headed the Sea Life Center. This educational and research facility was built by Exxon after the 1989 oil spill in Prince William Sound. We were able to see most of the same wildlife from the day before but much closer. In addition to huge aquariums, they have touch pools where you can touch all sorts of marine creatures. It was a good way to finish our stay in Seward.

A Type of Sea Star

Kids with a Sea Lion

King Crabs

Dave and a Harbor Seal

Fishy Friend

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