How to Spend a Day in Juneau Alaska
With so much to see and do in Juneau, from breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor adventures to historical attractions, it can be almost overwhelming trying to decide how to spend a day in the Alaskan capital. Ideally, you’ll have at least a few to spend here but if you’re visiting on a cruise stop, you’re…
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…
The Best Place for Bear Viewing in Juneau: Admiralty Island
One of the many reasons people visit Juneau is the wildlife. The Alaskan capital is famously home to hundreds of humpback whales during the warmer months of the year. Orcas, sea lions, seals, and other marine creatures can also be spotted out in the water while bald eagles search for a feast from above. But…
Spotting Arctic Terns in Juneau, The Bird with the World’s Longest Migration
When you think about wildlife in the Alaskan capital, odds are, whales, bears, and bald eagles come to mind. But there are many other animals that can be seen in this spectacular destination. That includes the bird with the longest migration of any other animal on Earth, the Arctic tern. Spotting Arctic terns in Juneau…
Guide to Tongass National Forest, the World’s Largest Temperate Rainforest
The largest national forest in the United States and the world’s largest remaining coastal temperate rainforest, the Tongass National Forest encompasses nearly 17 million acres. The opportunities for recreation and scenic beauty are nearly endless. Discover dramatic coastline dotted with waterfalls and islands, tidewater glaciers plunging down from the mountains, dense forests, and abundant wildlife….
A Juneau Whale Watch Goes Beyond Whales: Meet the Dall’s Porpoise
When it comes to wildlife in the waters that surround the Alaskan capital, whales seem to get all the spotlight. After all, on a Juneau whale watch there are hundreds of humpbacks that travel to these waters. Between May and mid-September, sightings are practically guaranteed. In fact, the city is considered the best in the…
Guide to Wildlife in Juneau: What Will You See?
Tucked between soaring mountain peaks and the Gastineau Channel, the Alaskan capital is home to a wide range of animals on land and in the water. The wildlife in Juneau is what draw many to this town, with the chance to see everything from humpback, orcas, and sea lions to black bears and bald eagles….