Berries along the Tolch Rock Trail on July 15. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

Berries along the Tolch Rock Trail on July 15. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

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Bear bread along the Tolch Rock Trail on July 15. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

Bear bread along the Tolch Rock Trail on July 15. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

Examining the water level of the lake at Skater’s Cabin on July 15. This is jökulhlaup season, when Suicide Basin releases water into the lake, causing flooding. The lake is high, but not jökulhlaup level. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

Examining the water level of the lake at Skater’s Cabin on July 15. This is jökulhlaup season, when Suicide Basin releases water into the lake, causing flooding. The lake is high, but not jökulhlaup level. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

The Mendenhall Glacier as seen from a rocky shore reached by an inflatable boat July 14. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

The Mendenhall Glacier as seen from a rocky shore reached by an inflatable boat July 14. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

Arctic Terns perch on a recent iceberg from the Mendenhall Glacier on July 14. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

Arctic Terns perch on a recent iceberg from the Mendenhall Glacier on July 14. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

The Mendenhall Glacier on July 14. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

The Mendenhall Glacier on July 14. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

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