What Is Juneau Known For?Juneau, the capital of Alaska, is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant local culture. Its notable features range from magnificent glaciers, lush rainforests, and abundant wildlife to a strong native heritage. The city’s prominence as a political hub and its gold rush past add to …
Congratulations on your decision to visit beautiful Juneau, Alaska! Unless you’re on a cruise ship that’s only in town for a couple of hours, you’ll need some transportation to visit some of our beautiful sights. If you’re trying to get around in Juneau while on vacation, there are a bunch of options, each one with …
If you’re considering taking a cruise to Southeast Alaska, it’s important to know which ports are the best. The very concept of “the best” is subjective, of course, which I freely admit. However, I’ve lived in Southeast Alaska for my entire life. I have been to every port that will appear on this list and …
Are you planning a trip to Juneau to see the Mendenhall Glacier? Great! It’s beautiful and I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Once your cruise ship arrives in port, you’ll have to decide how you’re going to get there. It’s 12.5 miles from the cruise ship docks, so you won’t have time to walk. …
Two of the most popular tourist destinations in Alaska are the first and third-largest cities, Anchorage and Juneau (respectively). If you’ve just begun to plan a trip to Alaska, you may wonder which travel destination would be better. The largest city or the capital? I should begin by admitting that I have lived in Juneau …
The other day, I was walking down the street in downtown Juneau, Alaska, when an older gentleman from a cruise ship approached me to ask how to find the Imperial Saloon, Alaska’s oldest bar. I happened to be going there myself for the weekly Wednesday trivia night they hold, so I told him that I …
Even though Juneau relies on tourism to survive it can be a bit of a nerve-wracking place for people who have never visited Alaska before. Unlike most places down south, it’s not advisable to head to Alaska and just decide to wing it. Methodically planning out your trip will ensure that you actually get to …
Flying into the Juneau Airport is an experience like no other. From stunning mountain views to the sounds of seabirds, it is the perfect way to arrive in Alaska’s capital city. As you soar through the clouds, you can catch a glimpse of glaciers and snow-capped peaks – a true sign that you have arrived …
Last week, I received a phone call from an uncle that I haven’t seen in many years. He told me that he was looking at tickets for this summer to put his car on the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry in Bellingham and come to Alaska. He wanted to spend a few days in Juneau to …
Last week, I was walking down the streets of downtown Juneau and I stopped in front of one of the bars to check a text message on my phone. As soon as I put the phone back in my pocket, I heard one of the phrases I hear most often downtown, “Hey man, do you …