Capturing the Moment

  Overlooking a secret bay on the island of Unga. Once the bustling home of the Unangan Native people, this island has been taken over by wildflowers and feral highland cows. This makes it a perfect place to explore by hiking....if you can get here. What a treat! We had great weather and beautiful conditions for our hiking adventures on Unga Island, Alaska. This is one of the Shumagin Islands, near the Aleutian Island Chain in southwest Alaska. It is very remote, and not many people ever stop here. Most people who see the island are fishermen, coming to and from the fishing grounds of the Bering Sea. But for us adventurous few who make it here, and get to land on the island, it is a hikers paradise. We anchored in a picturesque bay called Delarof Harbor. There is a big back bay that is too shallow for us to boat into. On one side is the remnants of an old Unangun Village, now in ruins and being overgrown with wildflowers. But our hiking started on the far side of the bay, near a gi...

  The pond and gazebo at Hollis Henrich's Park. Every week here in Prince William Sound, we get to visit the small fishing town of Cordova. It is quite unique, very beautiful, and not often visited by tour boats. This is definitely an UnCruise kind of stop. We take hard chargers up a mountain, do a historical walking tour with the director of the Cordova Museum, and have time to explore the unique town. Cordova, Alaska, has a rich history shaped by its indigenous roots, strategic location, and economic developments. Here's a quick overview of its history: The tiny, historical town of Cordova, near the Copper River Delta in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Before European contact, the area around Cordova was inhabited by the Eyak people, who thrived on the region's abundant natural resources, particularly its rich fisheries. The Eyak's way of life was closely tied to the land and sea, and they developed a deep knowledge of their environment. The first settlers paddled down ...