We Almost Got Stranded in Sitka… Then We Met These Bears! 🐻🚕

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Come along with us to Sitka, Alaska on our Norwegian Cruise Line Alaska cruise as we visit @fortressofthebearsitka 🐻 and get up close with rescued brown and black bears! 🛳️ We also share what happened when our plan to get Mom and her power chair to the sanctuary completely fell apart…and how an amazing local taxi driver saved the day. 🚕✨ This ended up being one of those port days we will never forget! We watched bears play, nap, and enjoy feeding time, with a few hopeful crows hanging around for leftovers 😅 and even spotted a bald eagle. Fortress of the Bear was such a special place, and we loved learning more about the orphaned cubs they rescue and care for. 💛 If you are visiting Sitka with a power chair or other mobility equipment, definitely watch before you go. We share our honest experience, what caught us by surprise, and why having a solid transportation plan for both directions is so important. A huge thank-you to Ben with Baranof Taxi & Tours for being our hero of the day and making it possible for us to have this incredible experience! 🙌 Fortress of the Bear: https://www.fortressofthebear.org Baranof Taxi & Tours: https://www.baranoftaxi.com/ | (907) 738-4722 Thanks so much for traveling with us! 💙 A big thank you to @cloudofgoods for helping make this family adventure even more accessible! 💙 #CloudOfGoods #TravelTips #FamilyTravel #CruiseTravel #CruiseRentals #Accessibility #AccessibleTravel #ExperienceEnabled Links: 🧳 Shop Our Amazon Storefront for Travel Essentials https://www.amazon.com/shop/corefouradventures 🚐 Find Amazing Excursions at Viator https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/core-four-adventures/?medium=link&medium_version=shop ♿ Make Travel Easier with Cloud of Goods https://www.cloudofgoods.com/product-rentals/all?ref_id=8m7abdoJ Just a quick heads-up: Some of the links in this video’s description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we might earn a small commission, but it doesn’t cost you anything extra! We only recommend products we genuinely love and trust. Thanks for supporting the channel! As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. About Us: Hi there! We’re Core Four Adventures, a team of adventurers from California’s Central Coast. Carol, Laura, and Pepper are passionate about sharing stories of travel and discovery, from local spots to exciting international experiences. Thanks for joining us! Music: Get You Off My Mind (Instrumental Version) by Ten Towers feat. Anders Beckman https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jSMBCvwD1L/ Above the Horizon by Out to the World https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/8da7c2d0-46b7-4c98-832e-464c0cf6538e/ Falling Leaves by Roy Edwin Williams https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/fcd01231-5f97-4d0f-a4b2-be18fe84d705/ Wild Night at Harry’s by Harry Edvino https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/7a9327eb-c9d1-431b-879f-afde84de0c9a/ Leaving Home by Sam Rankin https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/c21e7c7e-6211-43e0-b1b4-0cfc8e6873b6/ To Clarity by Airae https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/f57e93f0-c988-3feb-8f78-2085c538838e/ A Morning Overlooking the River of Florence by Staffan Carlen https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/a895899d-a406-4a45-b442-57be03281fb8/ Social Media Pages: https://www.facebook.com/corefouradventures https://www.instagram.com/core_four_adventures/ Email for collaborations: corefouradventures@gmail.com

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