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Welcome to Juneau, Alaska.
The sophisticated and vibrant city of JUNEAU is unlike any other state capital in the nation. Accessible only by sea or air, it is exceptionally picturesque, hard against the Gastineau Channel , with steep, narrow roads clawing up into the rainforested hills behind.
Gold features heavily in its history. In 1880, two prospectors - one of them Joe Juneau - made Alaska's first gold strike in the rainforest along the banks of the Gastineau Channel. Named Gold Creek, the camp grew rapidly. Until the last mine was shut down in 1944, this was the world's largest producer of low-grade ore - all the flat land in Juneau, stretching from downtown to the airport, is landfill from mine tailings.
Mendenhall Glacier is the only drive-up, road accessible glacier in the USA and is the third most visited attraction in Alaska. You can see icebergs, wildlife, bears during fish spawning, glaciers, glimpse the 1000 square mile ice field beyond, and beautiful scenery. It is all within walking distance from Pearson's Pond, and a 15 minute drive from downtown Juneau.
Mt Roberts Tramway goes up to Mt. Roberts. The 6 minute ride brings you to great hiking trails, a mountaintop restaurant - great for salmon, gift shop and native theater.
The mountaintop is also a good place for picnic. There is an interpretive center, and you can buy self- or naturalist- guided hiking tour here. Or, hike on your own. Bring a picnic lunch, and stay on the trails. Check the cruise ship schedule and pick a time and/or day when there are fewer ships in town.
Gastineau Salmon Hatchery: Check out their awesome aquariums and fish ladder with underwater window that lets you watch salmon fight their way up!. Watch incubation process, enjoy excellent displays and buy delicious smoked fish. Great aquarium displays. Located at 3 mile Egan Drive.
Alaska State Museum: One of the best in the state, has great displays of Alaska's Native Peoples, Natural History, Russian America, the American Period, mining, art and interactive children sections.
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Local daily news in Juneau:
New Rescues @ the Juneau Raptor Center
Type of bird: Barn swallow . When discovered: Sunday, Aug. 1. Where discovered: Fisherman's Bend, near Auke Bay.
Juneau named "playful" city, only honoree in Alaska
The city of Juneau was recognized last month by the nonprofit KaBOOM as one of 118 "playful cities" accross the United States.
Juneau police: Beware the bus zone
Reading, writing, and arithmetic aren't the only things school kids need to be wary of.
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Places of interest:
Angoon, AK (59.3 miles), Hoonah, AK (65.7 miles), Gustavus, AK (84.9 miles), Haines, AK (88.6 miles), Skagway, AK (94.6 miles), Kake, AK (103.4 miles), Sitka and, AK (104.4 miles), Mosquito Lake, AK (135.7 miles).
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