Today we’ll explore the Misty Fjords National Monument, a pristine area of protected wilderness in southeast Alaska. A patchwork of wildlife-rich fjords, towering sea cliffs, and vertical rock walls, the area takes its name from the almost constant precipitation, resulting in dramatic waterfalls and lush vegetation. You’ll have the opportunity to kayak in Walker Cove or Rudyard Bay, or skiff to the base of a waterfall, all the time watching for the myriad wildlife that dwell here. Brown and black bear live on the shores, along with otters, martens, wolverines, wolves and moose, while whales, porpoises, sea lions and seals frolic in the waters. Hummingbirds and seabirds flit around, and bald eagles soar above.