"As mariners enter Nuka Passage (Right) from the north the waterway narrows as the gulf swell fades and a few pocket beaches and islets stand out along the mainland shore."

"In Nuka Passage, the terrain takes on a different character: the rugged headlands and rocky shore changes to gravel beaches and shoreline with trees growing to the tideline."

Yalik Glacier (Left) across Nuka Passage from the west shore of Nuka Island around Petes Cove.

"When exploring the nooks and crannies along the island's western shore, the water depth is often less than 10 fathoms with many reefs and rock piles to avoid."

"Mikes Bay (Right) is named for Smokehouse Mike, a homesteader who lived in the bay from 1918-1921. Mike built a warehouse at the bay's head where he operated a distillery"

"At the head of Mikes Bay are a choice of picturesque camping spots. One site is located at the conspicuous haulout beach, near the mouth of the east inlet."