The day threatened rain, but the overcast skies never did open up, allowing us to explore the beautiful forests along the Lake Eva trail system in comfort. Being one of the first tour vessels to explore the area this year, we were prepared to encounter deadfall and plenty of obstacles after a harsh Alaskan winter but were pleasantly surprised to find the trail in remarkably good shape.
Fresh shoots of skunk cabbage and the promising buds of spindly devil’s club assured us that spring is indeed almost here. The prediction was further confirmed this afternoon when we stumbled across a group of humpback whales feeding near the Chichagof Island shoreline.
Rain is in the forecast again for tomorrow, but perhaps it’ll be another idle threat as we continue north and west for Port Althorp and the always memorable Inian Islands.
