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Hidden Falls Hatchery Kasnyku Bay Baronof Isl, AK
July 10 & 27, 2023 - We anchored in Kynsyka Bay in 30', 3:1 rode, W of entry islands, SW of hatchery dock between 2 charted rocks marked with large orange bouys. Dinghied over to Hidden Falls floating dock just as 2 brown bears walked across the boat ramp and under the pilings. Watched 10 bear, including two pairs of cubs and a single, at the fish weir. Dozens of Eagles and some sea lions that infiltrated the protected enclosure. Was given a tour of the new chip tagging mobile unit. Came back 2 weeks later and counted 16 bear. A Humpback breached twice outside the entry to the Bay. After we were underway, we saw a whale sleeping on the surface nearby. Cool place!
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Thomas Bay, Alaska - Spurt Cove Cabin - Cascade Creek Cabin & Falls
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July 31, 2023 - Visited Spurt Cove Cabin on the NW entrance to Thomas Bay. Glacial green water and bergy bits flow off Baird Glacier (in the NE corner). Kayaked to Cascade Creek Cabin and hiked 1/2 m to a bridge over a deep gorge above Cascade Creek Falls. We anchored in the SW corner of Ruth Island Cove near several vessels tethered to a floating dock over 2 charted shipwrecks.
Mosquito Cove4 - Inian Islands, AK
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7/6/23 - 4 Humpbacks fed in Middle Pass as we arrived. We were surprised by a sleeping whale in the entrance to Mosquito Cove. Other whales fed and snoozed all day. Fantastic kayaking! Stayed 2 days for continuous whale watching. Surreal to watch them out the sea level port windows as we showered. 3 whales kept us awake from 1-3 am with breaching, lunge feeding, fluke slapping, and loud trumpet...
Steamer Bay Cabin & Whales - Etolin Island, AK
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Aug. 4, 2023 - A spacious FS A- frame with room for 6 guests is on the E shore of the bay's entrance. Vaulted windows provide beautiful views of Clarence and Stikine Straits. ADA accessible at high tide by small craft via a boardwalk ramp. A mooring ball is provided or a bouy across the bay. Whales breached and salmon jumped all day (7:05). We anchored in the head of Steamer Bay 1 mile S and W ...
Ocean Falls - Cousins Inlet, BC 2
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June 3, 2023 - We walked to the dam and around this nearly deserted ghost town that used to be a powerhouse... Its powerhouse still supplies electricity to 3 communities. Explored a giant 6 story concrete apartment building, large warehouses and boathouse, businesses and offices, a Tudor style lodge, small hotel, and a former inn that was the largest on the Canadian coast. 2- story cottages cen...
White Sulphur Springs - Chichagof Island, AK
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June 19, 2023 - No problem navigating Fleming Channel at mid-tide in a 47'. Anchored in the entrance of West Arm between 3 large rocks in 20' (12' at low tide). Swing room for one large boat, but smaller boats can pass. Very calm. Good set/hold, despite bringing up a large kelp clump. The trailhead in the NW corner of the W Arm has a 3x3' wooden diamond on tree with room for kayaks or very smal...
Saxman Totem Park, Totem Bight SHP, & Potlatch SP - Revillagigedo Island, AK
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June 14, 2023 - Took a short bus ride from Ketchikan to Saxman Village. Admired the Tlingit Totems that line the entrance, then watched Tribal Dancers perform inside the Clan House (lucked out to see it with a cruise ship tour group. Can buy a $5 ticket from the gift shop). A Tribal Elder narrated the significance of several totems and pointed out flora and fauna on a short wooded trail before ...
MTTA Ski Patrol Recruitment
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Mt Tahoma Trails Assoc. is an all-volunteer non-profit Hut To Hut System, SW of Mt Rainier with 4 huts and 20 miles of groomed ski/snowshoe trails in a winter wonderland. If you're qualified, love being out in nature, and want to serve others, we welcome you to attend our Ski Patrol Training the 3rd Saturday in Sept in Ashford, WA. For more info check out the following: Website: skimtta.org/ski...
Octopus Islands - NE Quadra Island, BC
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Aug. 31, 2023 - Anchored on the SW side of the islands in 35'. Good holding in 15 kt WSW winds. Room for dozens of boats. Kayaked around islets. 6 River Otters swam in front of me. Driftwood Cabin is really cool. Thank you to the owners for allowing public access and the use of your property. Found a trail that crosses the bottom side of the island with a floating dock. Looked into a small aban...
Bishop Bay Hot Springs - Ursula Channel, BC Canada
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June 7, 2023 - Anchored in 80' S of the floating dock in the center of the head. We held well on the rocky bottom. Only one mooring ball (there used to be 3). Watched a martin on the smooth rocky shoreline as I kayaked past. Excellent boardwalk trail and hot springs! Perfect temp with colorful mementos decorating the bath house. Thanks to the volunteers who maintain this idyllic place. Music: S...
Redoubt Bay - Baronof Island, AK
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July 18, 2023 - Anchored in 50', 3:1, W of the island, W of the waterfall. Excellent view of the falls and fish weir. Salmon skipped across the water, almost leaping into the kayak. Locals tied their boats off the steep rocks next to the main falls and the narrower cascade to the R to dip net. Each swipe brought up 1-3 salmon. Most limited out in 15 minutes. An old FS cabin is in the trees betw...
SE Alaska 2022 - Part 2
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July & August 2022 - On the second leg of our summer voyage, we sought out 33 new remote anchorages, including a few along the Pacific Ocean. We returned to 6 destinations that we really enjoyed from 2021, adding to our wildlife counts (whales, sea lions, seals, sea otters, bear, deer, wolf, eagles, puffins, etc).
Kent Inlet - Laredo Channel Princess Royal Island, BC
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Aug. 26-27, 2022 - Once through the shallow and rocky entrance of Phillips Narrows and a second narrows partway, we anchored in the SE head with views of a small corner cascade and a tidal waterfall. The inlet features a third narrows that leads to a large back lagoon, jumping salmon, and better odds of seeing elusive Kermode Bears. This is part of the Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy and Great ...
Malibu Rapids & Chatterbox Falls - Princess Louisa Inlet, BC
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May 23, 2023 - Malibu Rapids, fed by Jevis Inlet and Queen's Reach is powerful, even at slack. At the head of Princess Louisa Inlet we were welcomed by fellow boaters at the coveted dock in front of Chatterbox Falls with a black bear across the head. Hiked up to Trapper's Cabin and waterfall. Took a tour of Malibu Club Young Life Camp (thanks Mike). Hiked on Macdonald Island. We watched entranc...
Margaret Bay Bear Observatory & Traitor's Cove - Behm Canal, AK
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Aug. 12-17 , 2023 - We used the dock this year for 5 days of come-and-go bear watching, including two sets of spring cubs and 6-12 adult bears visiting daily at the waterfall and fish ladder. Do not block the E end of the dock as it's reserved for float planes. A wide 1 mile FS road with abundant wildlife leads to the viewing platform. We enjoy this observatory better than Anan Creek and Pack F...
Jedediah Island Marine Provincial Park - Strait of Georgia, BC Canada
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Jedediah Island Marine Provincial Park - Strait of Georgia, BC Canada
El Capitan Cave - El Capitan Passage Prince of Wales Island, AK
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El Capitan Cave - El Capitan Passage Prince of Wales Island, AK
Goddard Hot Springs - Hot Springs Bay Baronof Island, AK
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Goddard Hot Springs - Hot Springs Bay Baronof Island, AK
High Hut - Mt Tahoma Trail Association (MTTA) in Ashford, WA
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High Hut - Mt Tahoma Trail Association (MTTA) in Ashford, WA
The Yurt - Mt Tahoma Trail Association (MTTA) in Ashford, WA
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The Yurt - Mt Tahoma Trail Association (MTTA) in Ashford, WA
Bruni's Snow Bowl Hut - Mt Tahoma Trail Association (MTTA) in Ashford, WA
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Bruni's Snow Bowl Hut - Mt Tahoma Trail Association (MTTA) in Ashford, WA
Fort Rousseau Causeway SHP - Sitka, AK
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Fort Rousseau Causeway SHP - Sitka, AK
Mimkwamlis Mamalilikulla Village Island, BC
zhlédnutí 148Před 5 měsíci
Mimkwamlis Mamalilikulla Village Island, BC
West Beach & Pruth Bay - Calvert Island, BC
zhlédnutí 97Před 6 měsíci
West Beach & Pruth Bay - Calvert Island, BC
Barnard Harbour & 40+ Humpbacks in Whale Channel - Princess Royal Island, BC
zhlédnutí 477Před 6 měsíci
Barnard Harbour & 40 Humpbacks in Whale Channel - Princess Royal Island, BC
Nakat Harbor Cannery Ruins - N Dixon Entrance, AK
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Nakat Harbor Cannery Ruins - N Dixon Entrance, AK
Such great info, thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks so much for putting these together! So helpful!
The next time you go up to Chatterbox Falls, and you'd like a really, really cold bath, get in your dinghy and head across from the dock and find Big Wash and Little Wash. In the book "Curve of Time", M.Wylie Blanchet describes taking her kids in there for a fresh water bath. You can beach the dinghy and walk about 2 minutes through the woods to the pool at the foot of a small waterfall.
Hi David. Thank you for the tip. We'll try it the next time we're there (on a hot day perhaps). 😄
That's a nice tour, with a clear view of the inlet. It was ebbing when you went through. Is there much room for anchoring inside the bay?
Hi @spelunkerd. It's a deep fjord, so besides the floating public dock that a dozen 12' - 40' boats can tie up to (or more if they raft up), there are 2-3 mooring bouys on the NE of the head and stern tie locations. There are a few mooring bouys near MacDonald Island, halfway up the Inlet. Get there early if you try to go. It's stunning.
@@marepyke You can anchor right below the falls and the river's current will keep you lined up all day despite tides and wind. There is also a little known anchorage off "wash, big rinse, and little rinse" creek - stern tie needed, fits two boats.
@@two-sense Thanks for the advice. We've anchored in front of other falls, but when we saw an opening on the dock, we went for it. We might try your suggestions when we return. Thanks.
Great video ... I lived in Egmont for several year in early 70's and loved exploring the Jervis and surrounding waters, going thro' Skookumchuck narrows into Seachelt Inlet and into Narrows Inlet, camping on the side of Mt. Churchill. John Wayne on his ship Wild Goose dropped anchor off shore at Egmont '72 ? or thereabouts .. then toured up to Malibu. Well this coastal chunk of BC is as famous as it is fabulous from the salt chuck to enjoying the kool clear waters in Waugh Lake...all in all a piece of Paradise in BC
Hi @dws5951. How lucky to live in such a beautiful area with exciting waters. I bet in 72', there were a lot less boats too. I'll have to check out Waugh Lake next time. Take care. Thanks for watching.
❤❤❤❤ a takje vi mojete posmotret moe video na CZcams kanale.
Shouldn't BC packers or who ever bought the company be responsible to clean it up?
Hi @PaulHodgson-mg6lg I believe they were supposed to. 🙁
Great footage, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
When I went to High School in Seattle, kids from affluent backgrounds would go to Malibu Young Life Camp in summer, would have been wonderful. (Not me), Thanks for the tour.
Hi Roger. A farm kid like me didn't even know camps like this existed. I would have had major envy so its a good thing I didn't know. They do have some adult guests and volunteer positions. You may get a chance to attend if you look up: malibuclub.younglife.org/volunteers/ Good luck and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the info about the place, it really helps a lot.
Hi. I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks.
Hi @pwhiker4239. I'm glad it helped. 😁
I was there in 1980, it was hustle and bustle. Loaded with fish boats.
Hi John: I bet it was a really neat place to be back then and a close community.
Thanks dear for sharing your experiences and the history of these little places. ♥️ Looks like it was quite a bustling little town in it's hey day! Sad it's unused and abandoned now. The houses and buildings were once so beautiful and cared for. 😢❤ Thanks for sharing!
Hi Melissa! Thanks for watching. (I didn't know if anyone would be interested). It is sad, as it was a close community. Currently, one small family is managing to live there (they run a small B&B, bakery, ice cream shop, and sell cut wood. It's very lonely.
Fabulous video - some really gorgeous scenes, interesting snippets about Malibu Club
Thank you. 🙂
"Ewe's not fat ewe's fluffy 🤣🤣🤣🤣!"
😁
What time of year was this
Hi Logan. Late August.
Hey there... Really loved our video. One thing for sure: I wouldn't advise folks use the same access you did from the Old Magazines (# 10) to go down to the Searchlight as this was a waste area. Just before you enter the fort fence line while coming up the main road, you'll notice a path to the right that follows the original road down to Number Two Searchlight. But it's mostly a "sprained ankle" suggestion... People enjoy exploring. Looks you had a great time and there's some more details it's looks like you are excited to learn.... Reach out if you like.
Hi @treetraveler. Thanks for the info. I found the path on the R side of the main road leading up to the fort (across from a metal post on the L side). I followed it N under fir trees near a 6' x 10' x 2' crumpled metal tank, but it appeared to be the less traveled path down the hillside. Hopefully I can go back with more time to explore, including the E side of the island. I did have a great time, thank you. If you are a former soldier and resident of the island, or a current volunteer that is maintaining the structures and roads, THANK YOU and bless you!!!
Outstanding.
Thank you @danquarterman.
I wanna buy that and remodel it for my fortress
:)
My family comes from mimkwamlis, such a beautiful place. The population was about 1'800 people in the mid 1800s, its also important to note that smallpox and residential schools were rhe main cause for the abandonment of the village😢
Hi @brennansawyer8688. How lucky for your family to have lived on this island. I'm sorry that disease and forced separation ended your way of life there. Thanks for sharing. ☺️
Thanks for visiting Yorke Island. I am glad you enjoyed your time there. Appreciate the video. Sincerely, Yorke Island Volunteers (85VICS)
Thank you, @Spitlebug. Yorke Island was fascinating to explore. If you are one of the volunteers who mows and maintains the trails, THANK YOU!! If you're a soldier who served on the island, THANK YOU EVEN MORE!!
@@marepyke I do indeed maintain the trails and buildings.
We just love seeing all the beautiful places you go. Thanks for sharing. We love you ❤ Hi Oliver & Amelia, from Uncle Jeff & Faith 😊
Hi Faith and Jeff @ILoveMyGixer-Lulu-DaisyMae. I wish you were up here with us. You'd love it (especially the whales and wildlife). We love you too! ♥
My dad was a commercial fisherman. I spent 2 summers fishing with him. 1st time when I was 12 and second time when I was 15. I remember Namu being a booming little town when bc packers had the cannery operating the grocery store, restaurant, laundry mat, liquor store and hotels with a bowling alley. I’d imagine the boardwalk to the lake is rotted and gone.
Sure sad to see it like that, a little more is gone every year.
amazing!
Hi @dewormerreal. It is amazing. If you get the chance to go... DO. The bears are all around (and under) you. lol. The Rangers and biologists know each bear by their markings, scars, geneology, temperment, etc and are happy to share their knowledge.
Wow! Great video!
Nice long slide... I like it.