September 16, 2025 – Tuesday
After weeks of navigating wild coastlines, misty channels, and sunlit straits, our 2025 voyage through Alaska has come to a close. From the quiet majesty of Mount Baker to the golden hush of sunrise over calm water, each day offered its own kind of wonder. We watched eagles perch like sentinels, traced shimmering paths across the sea, and lingered in the stillness of forested islets. But nothing matched the thrill of seeing humpbacks breach beside the boat or spotting bears ambling along rocky shores — moments so raw and magnificent they left us breathless. The final leg from Sucia Island to Port Townsend was a gift — perfect weather, gentle seas, and a sky so clear it felt like a farewell blessing from the Inside Passage itself.
Now, as the familiar shoreline of home comes into view, there’s a quiet thrill in the return. The boat hums with stories, the camera holds a thousand moments, and our hearts carry the rhythm of tides and wind. We arrive not just with memories, but with a renewed sense of connection — to the wild, to each other, and to the place we call home. The journey ends, but its light lingers.
Solitary Tree
Mount Baker