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A humpback whale swims in front of the National Geographic Sea Lion in the Hanus Bay,, Friday, June 8, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman

In June, I wrote a few blog posts while aboard the Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Sea Lion about my travels in Alaska. Today I am posting my final story, video, and photos. They can be seen by clicking here.

The above photo is from my last hike I took in Alaska. I would like to think my buddy the whale was waving goodbye to me. Alaska is a very magical place. I hope that I am fortunate enough to visit again.

An Iceberg floats in Tracy Arm in Southeast Alaska, Sunday, June 3, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman

Naturalist Berit Solstad explores the Lake Eva trail in Southeast Alaska, Friday, June 8, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman

A Steller sea lion growls on cliffs in the Inian Islands Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman

The Sea Lion was a wonderful way to explore the Inside Passage, it provided an up close and personal view of nature that I could not of ever imagined.

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