Alaska 2007—Admiralty Island

Nicknamed “Fortress of the Bears,” this wilderness island features not only the highest concentration of brown bears in Alaska, but also magnificent scenery, as shown here. Sprawling almost 100 miles from north to south, the rugged island also hosts huge concentrations of nesting bald eagles.

 

Admiralty ISland mountains

Clouds swirl around rugged peaks on Admiralty Island.

Tiedman Island, Admiralty Island

The Glass Peninsula and Tiedeman Island reflect perfectly in the morning waters of Seymour Canal near the north end of Admiralty Island.

 

Seymour Canal, Admiralty Island

Clouds part on Seymour Canal on the morning journey north to Pack Creek.

Windfall Island near Pack Creek Admiralty IslandC

Calm waters reflect the Glass Peninsula and Windfall Island near Pack Creek.

 

  

low tide and seaweed, Pack Creek, Admiralty Island

Low tide reveals huge beds of seaweed at Pack Creek.