Top 10 Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska
For a state capital, Juneau feels more like a small town, yet it’s jam-packed with things to see and do, not to mention being surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Downtown overlooks the Gastineau Channel while soaring mountains provide a dramatic backdrop. A wealth of outdoor adventures, enjoyed while immersed in unspoiled nature, are possible, and there’s…
Why Are There Salmon in the Trees?
Throughout Alaska, salmon are essential to both wildlife and people. Interwoven into cultures, economies, and ecosystems, they’re also critical to forests like the 16.7 million-acre Tongass National Forest in Juneau. The country’s largest and most unique, it’s made up of yellow and western red cedar, western hemlock, and Sitka spruce as part of the largest…
Alaskan Fisheries: Sustaining Abundance While Tantalizing the Palate
Alaskan fisheries produce about half the fish caught in the U.S. and they’re often ranked among the best-managed and most sustainable on the planet. The fisheries are managed for sustainability while keeping the long-term health of the stocks a top priority ever since statehood in 1959, mandated by the state’s Constitution. Seafood species have managed…