Maiviken, Grytviken, and Fortuna Bay, 3/1/2023, National Geographic Resolution
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National Geographic Resolution
Antarctica
Today our guests had the chance to take a long hike from Maiviken to the historic whaling station of Grytviken. The 2.5-mile hike was lovely with an elevation gain of around 700 feet. In the afternoon, we repositioned to Fortuna Bay for another great look at a king penguin colony.
Nathan Kelley developed his love for nature as a kid at his family’s cabin in Northern Wisconsin. Family fishing trips, camping, hiking and a trip to his first National Park in the Everglades, all vigorously shaped his passion for the natural world. ...
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