Foam Replica of Vertebra - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Foam vertebrae waiting to take shape. When done, it will replace a missing vertebra.
Close up of completion - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Beautiful eagle totem is complete. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Adding the Silicone Cartilage - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Park Ranger Kelly adds layers of silicone cartilage to complete the flipper
National parks: Orcadontics - public domain image
Park staff work carefully to add an epoxy putty gum line to the cast teeth.
Repairing a Vertebrae - National Parks Gallery
Whales and Nails prefers to use original bone to make repairs when available. They will glue the broken pieces together to repair the broken tip.
Tribal House Poster 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Tribal House Poster 3 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Muir Glacier and floating ice, Alaska
No. 2405. Cosmos Pictures Co., New York. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cannery at Dundas Bay, c. 1900-1910
Cannery at Dundas Bay, c. 1900-1910
Dundas Bay Cannery, 1912 - A black and white photo of a row of houses
Cannery structures, docks, and the surrounding landscape at Dundas Bay.
Dundas Bay Cannery, 1912 - A black and white photo of a boat dock
Dudas Bay Cannery, 1912 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dry Bay Trails - Public domain geographic map
Map of the established Dry Bay ATV Trails. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Lifting the center plank into position
Adding the center board (beak of the Raven)
Glacier Bay National Park - 04c_tufted puffin
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National parks: schaller_oyster_black_02 - public domain image
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Glacier Bay National Park - Tlinget Names
Puffin Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Glacier Bay National Park - 02a_Sitakaday narrows
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40e_changes down bay - National Parks Gallery
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Glacier Bay National Park - Whale monitoring.
A researcher scans the ocean for whales.
National parks: Introduction - public domain image
Black Oystercatcher Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
35a_Harbor Seal Pup - National Parks Gallery
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Glacier Bay National Park - Topeka Glacier
Topeka Glacier, although retreating and shrinking, remains a beautiful demonstration of the power of ice.
The pattern is laid out for transfer to the planks
Checking and rechecking the design as the pattern is laid out for transfer to the planks
Adding Cartilage to the Ribs - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Park Ranger, Melissa, add silicone cartilage to the sternum. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Huna Tribal 05-07-15 3 008 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Public domain photograph of construction site, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Grand Pacific and Margerie Glacier
Grand Pacific Glacier is filled with a tremendous load of rock and gravel that it has picked up along its 35 mile journey to the sea.l
National parks: 02_mountains - public domain image
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Glacier Bay National Park - Sea lions
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Glacier Bay National Park - Mount Fairweather
On a clear day, spectacular Mount Fairweather, 15,300' dominates the scene of Glacier Bay.
Glacier Bay National Park - Willoughby Island
Tour boat in Johns Hopkins Inlet
Detail work on a house post - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Details on the house posts tell the stories of individual Glacier Bay Tlingit clans.
people skull repair cute - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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National parks: Mountaineering - public domain image
Mountaineering Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Can You Find the Fake? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
One of these vertebrae is not real. Can you tell which one? If you guessed T3, or the third complete vertebra from the left, you are correct!
Glacier Bay National Park - Whale tails
Whale Tails Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dan DenDanto with park staff - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Whale articulation specialist Dan DenDanto meets with park staff during the celebration. Dan and his company, Whales and Nails, completed the cleaning and preparation for the exhibit at their facility in Maine.
National parks: Sort - public domain image
Sort Public domain photograph of mountain crater, caldera, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glacier Bay National Park - Cleaning Skull
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National parks: Gustavus - public domain image
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Glacier Bay National Park - Grand Pacific
Tribal House Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Glacier Bay National Park - Glacier Viewing
Glacier Viewing in Glacier Bay, Alaska
Arrival of the canoes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Arrival of the canoes Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glacier Bay National Park - 26_Grand Pacific
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Glacier Bay National Park - Wild Strawberries
Wild strawberries grow through out Glacier Bay.
Glacier Bay National Park - 15a_mtn goats
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Glacier Bay National Park - 22_Tarr Inlet
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Preparing to lift the skeleton into place
Preparing to lift the skeleton into place Public domain photograph of animal skeleton, zoology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Attaching the Sternum - National Parks Gallery
Lee and a volunteer work to attach the sternum to the rib cage
National parks: Puffin - public domain image
Sitka Spruce Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Clan members enter the house - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
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Seals on an iceberg - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Harbor seals hauled out on an iceberg.
Glacier Bay National Park - 06_mt wright
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Glacier Bay National Park - Rendu Glacier
View down Rendu Inlet and Glacier
Steller sea lions in Glacier Bay
Steller sea lion Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glacier Bay National Park - Dall's Porpoise
Dall's Porpoise Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
HFCA 1607_NPS Equipment_117.jpg
NPS ranger speaking into a microphone at Base Radio in Glacier Bay National Park and Perserve.
Local students participate in carving
Local students participate in carving. Randy Roberts learns the proper technique.
Steller sea lions - National Parks Gallery
Sea lions at the water's edge Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: 40_succession - public domain image
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Glacier Bay National Park - Snow's Skeleton
The largest humpback skeleton on display in the United States is now in Bartlett Cove!
Glacier Bay National Park - 06a_kayak dropoff
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Drilling the First Holes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Lee Post and Ranger Melissa carefully drill holes through the vertebrae.
Sea Otter Cluster - National Parks Gallery
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Clean Finger Bones - National Parks Gallery
Trays of phalanges (finger bones) were put in the sun for some natural bleaching.
Glacier Bay National Park - Alsek Lake
Alsek Lake is filled with icebergs from the Grand Plateau Glacier.
Facepainting at the Whale Carnival
A fun whale carnival provided youth with educational games and activities that centered around whales. The face painting was a huge hit!
Glacier Bay National Park - Sea Otter
Black Bear Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Gustavus - public domain image
Gustavus Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Beautiful scenery abounds - National Parks Gallery
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In The Galley - National Parks Gallery
Good food awaits you for a convenient meal aboard Public domain photograph of food preparation, chef, food, culinary, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sea lion and pup - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A sea lion and her pup on South Marble Island
Low Tide in Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Amazing evening light with sparkling sands and rockweed at low tide in Bartlett Cove
Jaw Point area - National Parks Gallery
The area near Jaw Point in the upper West Arm is an amazing location to study the effects of ice on the land.
Untrimmed planks fresh from the sawmill (Icy Strait Lumber)
Untrimmed planks fresh from the sawmill (Icy Strait Lumber)
Loading the Skull in Bartlett Cove
Heavy equipment was used to load the skull into a U-Haul for transport from Bartlett Cove to Maine.
Public-use Cabin Airstrip - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
View looking down the runway Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tlingit Spirit Ceremony - National Parks Gallery
Celebrating the return of the whale and providing a Tlingit name: "Tsalxaan Tayee Yaay," which translates as "Whale Under Mount Fairweather."
Seals and Glaciers - National Parks Gallery
Harbor Seals haul out in front of a calving glacier
National parks: Rafting - public domain image
Public domain photograph of a small watercraft, canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sitakaday Narrows and Rush Point
deeper dive Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glacier Bay National Park - Park rangers
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Exploring the beach - National Parks Gallery
Exploring the beach at Dry Bay, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park - Humpback spyhopping
A humpback takes a good look around Glacier Bay National Park
Glacier Bay National Park - Rendu Inlet
Aerial view down Rendu Inlet and glacier.
bones in net AugSept 004 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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Glacier Bay National Park - 18_Reid Glacier
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Maintained airstrip at Dry Bay - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
The National Park Service maintains two airstrips at Dry Bay.
Arriving in Gustavus Alaska - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Passengers line the top deck for their first view of Gustavus, Alaska
28_margerie calving (2) - National Parks Gallery
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Eagle Totem Takes Shape - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Owen smooths carved surfaces. Public domain photograph of a sculpture, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glacier Bay National Park - American Beaver
American Beaver Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Seals on an iceberg - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Harbor seals find a safe spot on an iceberg in Glacier Bay NP.
35b_harbor seals ice - National Parks Gallery
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Entering Lowell Lake - National Parks Gallery
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33_jaw point (1) - National Parks Gallery
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Margerie and Grand Pacific Glaciers
Located at the head of Tarr Inlet, these two adjacent glaciers could not be any more different.
Making a missing bone - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Many replacement bones start from a urethane foam plug. Courtney will shape the opposite side hyoid bone from this piece.
Tidal inlet panorama - National Parks Gallery
A beautiful inlet located in the West Arm of Glacier Bay.
The display is now complete - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
A new major attraction for visitors to Bartlett Cove. Public domain photograph of a sculpture, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lunge Feeding Humpback Whale - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Humpbacks often lunge through dense schools of fish to get the biggest gulp
goats Nels (2) - National Parks Gallery
Sitka Alder Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description