2019 Olympic National Park - Northern Portion

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Sol Duc Falls
We visited the northern section of Olympic National Park in June of 2019.  We added days onto our Alaskan cruise so we could explore this beautiful national park.  Read on to learn more about our time spent in Olympic National Park. 

An Evening in Victoria, British Columbia

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The last port of call on our Alaskan cruise was Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This medium sized port city has a population of 80,000 making it ideal for travel offerings. We arrived at 5:00 P.M. and were scheduled to depart at 11:00 P.M. We had beautiful weather and a strong U.S. dollar so we were ready to shop! 

Ketchikan, Alaska

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Holland America Oosterdam docked in Ketchikan, Alaska


 We arrived in Ketchikan, Alaska around 7 AM on a rainy day. We had just 6 hours at this port. We departed the cruise ship in town and headed out for a walking tour. 

Sitka, Alaska

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My favorite port of all was Sitka, Alaska! This quaint port town is filled with history and charm. We were lucky to be in Sitka from 8 AM to 4 PM on a beautiful day. 

Hubbard Glacier

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The Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America. It is 76 miles long, 7 miles wide, and 600 feet tall.  This massive beauty is a sight to behold and offers sounds to remember.  Read on to learn more about our day visiting Hubbard Glacier. 

Juneau, Alaska

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Juneau, Alaska
The first port of call on our Alaskan cruise was Juneau.  We arrived at 1 PM and had until 9 PM to explore Alaska's capital. There were many shore excursions from which to choose: whale watching tours, aerial tram tour, glaciers, waterfalls, seaplane tours, helicopter tours, rafting, pan for gold, or touring the city. What did we decide to do with our eight hour port stop?  Read on to learn more about our day in Juneau, Alaska.

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