Southeast Alaska is a magical place. Colorful small towns full of history line the shores. Humpback whales and orcas swim in the waters. Bears and moose wander the wilderness so breathtaking you'll ...

I snagged a spot next to Beau Bailey, a retired hydrologist and inveterate global traveler. He knew all about Muir’s visits north and had traveled up the Inside Passage multiple times. “This journey ...