Tracy Arm Fjord and Sawyer Glacier

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August 17th 2023

Published: February 7th 2024

Carnival Pride sailed up Stephens Passage and reached Holkham Bay, the entrance to Tracy Arm, fjord at noon. The ship continued up the fjord until Sawyer Island, where the fjord divides into North and South fjords. Susan and I had booked a small boat tour that took us up Tracy Arm, providing us with an up-close view of the fjord and its natural features. Then, it continued right up to the face of ... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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Tour Boat in the Ice Field

Tour Boat in the Ice Field of Sawyer Glacier. DSC_0706

South Sawyer

The South Face of Sawyer Glacier begins to reveal itself. DSC_0715

Sawyer Glacier

South Face of Sawyer Glacier. DSC_0719

Sawyer Glacier

South Face of Sawyer Glacier. DSC_0734

Sawyer Glacier

South Face of Sawyer Glacier. Detail of the ice-blue color. Icebergs are calving off this side. DSC_0753

Iceberg

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Chunk of Ice

Narualtist Mariann shows a chunk of ice from a Sawyer Glacier iceberg. DSC_0769

Sawyer Glacier

South Face of Sawyer Glacier. Detail. DSC_0772

Sawyer Glacier

South Face of Sawyer Glacier. Edge of the glacier curring through the granite rock. DSC_0775

Sawyer Glacier

South Face of Sawyer Glacier. Black and White study. DSC_0787

Sawyer Glacier

South Face of Sawyer Glacier. Black and White study. DSC_0818

Ice Field

Ice Field in the South Fjord. Tracy arm Fjord. Black and White study. DSC_0823

Ice Field

Iceberg field in front of Sawyer Glacier. DSC_0827

Harbor Seals

Harbor Seals bask on an iceberg. The icebergs are their natural habitat. The ice provides birthing platforms and protection from predators. DSC_0855p1