Why Point Adolphus area?
Rich in coastal marine life and exceptional paddling waters; we cruise the coastline of the panhandle. This area is part of the Tongass National Forest and used under special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service. It supports a passageway for many varieties of sea and bird life and is also a connector to and from the outside ‘Gulf of Alaska’ for fishing trawlers and ocean freighters. The specific area we will visit has a high influx of halibut, salmon and plankton on which the whales and sea lions feed. Wildlife Humpbacks, Orcas, Stellar Sea Lions, seals and a multitude of other sea and bird life follow us along this spectacular coastline. From Hoonah, Alaska, we paddle our expedition kayaks to Point Adolphus which has the largest congregation of Humpback whales in the Alaskan panhandle. Full breaches and the waving flukes of these intelligent giants are a daily and welcome occurrence. After hanging out with these placid creatures and exploring the inter tidal zone we tour back to th
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