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Squirrel still having lunch
Up the tree and back again, our little friend continued his
lunch. The vegetation around the Glacier Bay Park Visitors
Center is almost the oldest most mature forest area in the
entire Glacier Bay are, having been the first area given
back by the retreating Glaciers. This squirrel has an
abundant supply of nuts and seeds as you can see the
lushness and diversity of the vegetation around him. This
area, because of the recent retreat of the Glaciers is
unlike any of the areas around the closest cities such as
Skagway and Juneau. |
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A walk in the woods
Near the Glacier Bay Lodge there is a forest trail wandering
it's way through the trees. This area, being the oldest
forested area in Glacier Bay has begun to take the final
step. As the trees and vegetation become mature and well
established, the older trees, such as Sitka Spruce, finally
give way, die and fall to the ground returning nutrients to
the ground and a new place for moss, lichens and ferns to
once again take hold of the landscape that they gave up to
the trees so long ago. |
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A carpet of moss
This picture nicely captured the serenity and quietness of
Glacier Bay Park. A carpet of moss, highlighted by the sun
peeking in between the mature Sitka Spruce. This forested
area is full of sights and sounds of birds, bugs and other
small animals. Berries flourish with blueberries and
raspberries growing on the side of the trail for our
enjoyment. The berries still had a bit to ripen (they were a
little mouth squeezing tart) but had a nice flavor. The
Glacier Bay Visitors Center is located in Bartlett Cove
which has facilities for camping as well as the availability
of kayaks and bicycles. It is a short trip from Juneau by
ferry and is a wonderful escape from the daily routine of
land dwellers. It is unfortunate for
Cruise Ship
passengers that the Cruise Ships don't stop here. It is
a beautiful and serene location. |
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Sunset in Bartlett Cove in Alaska Glacier Bay National
Park
Even though the day had been relatively cloudy, as evening
approached the sky started to clear and give way. The
setting was perfect for yet another late night sunset above
the 58th parallel. Sky and water were divided by a thin line
of Sitka Spruce which were beautifully silhouetted against
the radiant sky. |
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Our last sunset in Bartlett Cove
A few moments later and the sky deepened a little more with
the sun setting even lower. The water is almost now
completely enveloped and bathed in the shadow of the spruce
trees while the sky continued to glow brighter and brighter
red with a picturesque Alaskan sunset.
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