We left Discovery Cove and had to go around a small area (Seaforth Channel) open to ocean swells in order to get into Mathieson Channel, which would lead us to the Fiordland area. It ended up being calmer than expected with swells no more than about 2 feet.
Out in Seaforth Channel.
Sea Otter in Seaforth Channel.
Heading North in Mathieson Channel, which eventually becomes a Narrows.
One of the many tall waterfalls we saw in Mathieson Channel.
Looking back South in Mathieson Channel.
Entering Kynoch Inlet.
Huge cleft in the granite with a waterfall filling it.
Look at that solid rock!
A vast U-shaped valley.
View from where we anchored, looking at the estuary into Kainnet Creek.
The entrance to Culpepper Lagoon, off Kynoch Inlet. We got in our dinghy to go check it out.
Closer up picture of the rapids... looking pretty calm.
Culpepper Lagoon.
Heading up Lard Creek inside Culpepper Lagoon. Wait! Who is THAT? I had the binoculars out, scanning the water for more mergansers, when who should fill my lense, but Mr Brown Bear! His whole face filled my lense, and I startled! We were plenty far away, in the dinghy, but I didn't see him earlier with my naked eyes. We drifted and watched him for awhile until he wandered back into the forest.
Looking skinny... hungry for salmon...
Check out those hind feet!
The creek is full!
Lupines in bloom along the edge.
More waterfalls...
Kynoch Inlet and Culpepper Lagoon are where the blue dot is, for reference.
Exploring Fiordland Recreation Area on Dog Star has been an awe-inspiring trip. A very special area right upagainst the Coastal/Kitamat Range, we were able to follow the sometimes 1500 feet deep glacial scours by boat. The granite mountains rise nearly Strait up out of the water to heights of 3000-5000 feet. The photos don't do it justice. We are very grateful for the privilege to see this wilderness and experience nature in this way.
The BC Parks and the Kitasoo First Nation band collaborate on the conservancy of this special area.
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