![]() ![]() As the boat slowed down and made its way forward, we were entering a world of myths and legends. A narrow channel of water flows in between the cliffs. Waterfalls come tumbling down the cliffs. The sheer granite cliffs rise upto 3000 feet from the water. It is unlike any other place I have been before. Shortly after the Eddystone Rock, we turned into Rudyerd Bay, our entry into the Misty Fjords. After the basalt flows covered the floor of Behm Canal, another glacial advance pushed away much of the flow, leaving behind New Eddystone Rock and some of the islands to the northeast. This is a pillar of basalt and was part of a volcanic vent where magma rose repeatedly to the surface of the earth. ![]() The boat did a 180 degree turn with surprising speed and agility to get another look, but by the time it did, the bear had disappeared.Īfter about an hour of cruising, we had turned into the Behm Canal and come to the New Eddystone Rock. On the way, we stopped to look at a bald eagle nest, and there was a lot of excitement as one of the passengers spotted a bear. If you prefer there are plenty of seats inside too. At this speed the wind really hits you in the face and you have to hold on to something to keep you steady on the deck. Soon we were cruising along the Revillagigeodo channel at 40 miles per hour. Perfect weather to see the “Misty” fjords in all its glory. The boat slowly cruised until it was out of the harbour, then picked up speed. We got picked up straight from the dock on to one of Allen Marine’s fast catamaran boats. We had booked an excursion to see the Misty Fjords during our stop in Ketchikan, via our cruise ship, the Celebrity Infinity. Forest Service as part of the Tongass National Forest. It is designated as a national monument and wilderness area administered by the U.S. The area is a labyrinth of fjords and home to an abundance of wildlife. The Misty Fjords is a wilderness area in southeastern Alaska about 40 miles east of Ketchikan. ![]()
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