Infinite Wilderness

Our kayaks glide over a calm, sunlit sea; the surface broken only by the quiet dip of paddles and the slow breathing of the ocean itself.

A raft of otters drift nearby: peering at us with dark, curious eyes. Overhead, a bald eagle crosses the sky, its white head bright against the vibrant sunset sky, riding the evening air with effortless command.

Then comes the sound, low, resonant, unmistakable. The exhale of a humpback whale echoes across the cove. We pause, suspended in that moment, as the vast presence moves just beyond sight. The sun dips toward the mountains, gilding the water in gold, and for a while, we drift quietly, small witnesses to a world coming back to life after a harsh and unforgiving winter.