6-13 Launch Preparations
The Totem Square lawn worked out as an ideal place for our intial setup and group shot.
The dock's surface was quite a bit higher than expected. Fortunately this ramp provided better means for getting everyone in the water.
Now that everyone is in the water its time to gather up and head out.
HD Video -- Now that everyone is in the water its time to gather up and head out.
6-16 Launch Preparations
A nice view of the harbor by our hotel which is in the middle of the picture with the red roof.
Everyone is busy readying their kayaks for the launch.
6-16 Launch
HD Video -- Aerial overview of the launch rendered at 4X speed with no audio.
HD Video -- Video of the group coming out of the harbor and paddling under the John O'Connell Bridge, which is a cable-stayed bridge over the Sitka Channel.
6-16 Return
HD Video -- After a great day of paddling its time for a little R&R.
6-18 Launch
HD Video -- It was a windy and rainy day but nothing could hold this group back! The video was shot from under the bridge as they headed toward Harbor and Japonski Islands.
Sitka Hikes
Totems displayed along the Totem Trail in Sitka National Historic Park.
A view of Thimbleberry Lake.
A view of Heart Lake.
Fishing Nets
Nets piled on pallets near an old fish processing plant. I was intrigued by the differennt colors, shapes and textures.
Beautiful cascading falls on a hike from Herring Cove to Beaver Lake. A truly magnificent hike through lush rain forest.
Huge spruce on the way to Beaver Lake.
