Most people think they know Alaska. They don’t know this Alaska. For a few explosive weeks each March and April, Sitka Sound becomes the most electrifying place in the North Pacific — a natural event so intense, so alive, it feels unreal. This is the Pacific herring spawn: millions of herring surging into the Sound,…
In one unforgettable moment this spring, we witnessed a pod of orcas stalking Stellar sea lions on the red can at the north end of the Wrangell Narrows just outside of Petersburg. Time seemed to stand still. The ocean paused. We held our breath as we watched nature unfold. This moment was so special that…
Dear Dauntless Family, Summer is back— and with it, Southeast Alaska is singing. The days are long, the air is sweet with salt and spruce, and Dauntless is again ready to bring your dreams to life. Whether you’re returning with your family or still dreaming of that first Alaskan adventure, we’re grateful to have you…