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Juneau Travel Guide

Juneau Travel Guide

101 Places to Visit, Explore, and Experience Juneau, Alaska to the Fullest From A to Z
Created byHowExpert
Last updated 9/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Travel

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Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 2h 40m total length

  • Welcome0:17

    Explore Juneau, Alaska through travel guide 101, discovering top places to visit, explore, and experience from a to z, written by Caitlin Nouf and narrated by Harriet Hunt.

  • Part 1 - Letting Go in Juneau6:05

    Explore Juneau, Alaska's capital, and its wild landscapes from rainforests to mountains, embracing frontier adventures that invite you to let go, navigate air or sea access, and meet wildlife.

  • Part 2 - Your Way Through Flavor16:48
  • Part 3 - Making the Most of Amazing Views7:59

    Discover how to maximize exposure to amazing views in juneau by exploring fjords, glaciers, mountains, forests, and iconic harbors, while spotting eagles, bears, and whales along offbeat routes.

  • Part 4 - Guided Tours and Excursions13:43

    Explore guided tours and excursions in Juneau, including whale watching, glacier hikes, salmon bake, dogsledding, and zip line adventures, all guided by safety-minded experts.

  • Part 5 - Natural Wonders10:15

    Explore Juneau's natural wonders—from Mendenhall Glacier to Nugget Falls and Tracy Arm Fjord—within Tongass National Forest, featuring blue ice, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

  • Part 6 - Wildlife Encounters8:00

    Explore Juneau's wildlife encounters, from bears and eagles to whales and sea lions, with safe viewing tips, viewing platforms, and guided tours along iconic coastal trails and harbors.

  • Part 7 - Hiking Trails and Camping Hot Spots9:50

    Explore the hiking trails and camping hotspots around Juneau, including Perseverance Trail and Mendenhall Campground, for varied elevations, stunning glacier views, waterfalls, and wilderness experiences.

  • Part 8 - Education4:51

    Discover how Juneau blends outdoor study with university education at the University of Alaska Southeast, emphasizing biology, coastal studies, and social sciences amid Tongass National Forest.

  • Part 9 - Romantic Destinations7:01

    explore Juneau's romantic destinations for couples, including Pearsons Pond luxury spa, Alaska's capital bed and breakfast, Glacier Gardens rainforest adventure, and Silver Bow Inn, blending luxury and outdoor romance.

  • Part 10 - Downtown Landmarks13:34

    Explore downtown Juneau's landmarks and attractions, from statues and theaters to historic buildings, shops, and spots along the waterfront near the cruise ship terminal.

  • Part 11 - Culture and Heritage28:25

    Explore Juneau's culture and heritage through indigenous histories, museums, and historic landmarks, from the Sealaska Heritage Institute to the Alaska State Museum, churches, gold rush sites, and festivals.

  • Part 12 - Conversation Efforts6:45
  • Part 13 - Days Trips From Juneau18:21

    Explore day trips from Juneau along the inside passage, using the Alaska Marine Highway System to visit coastal communities such as Douglas Island, Ketchikan, Sitka, and Skagway.

  • Part 14 - Last Minute Tips and Tricks8:50

    Research the Port of Juneau tour operators before docking, choose environmentally minded, certified providers with strong safety records, and book six months in advance for seasonal weather and bear encounters.

Requirements

  • None

Description

Juneau, Alaska is an integral part of the United States, yet offers up the feeling that’s it’s a world away from the Lower 48. Juneau holds the unique title of being not only the largest capital city by land mass but one of the most remote as well. Inaccessible by land, Juneau is a city that requires visitors to make the trek by sky or sea when the siren call of Alaska rings out loud and clear. While some are called in the pursuit of a wild adventure in the heart of nature, others make their way unassuming by cruise ship, only to get caught up in the unexpected beauty and grace this island city provides. Whether it’s glaciers, bear, whales or the charm of a downtown dotted with boutique shops that appeal to the adventurer in you, Juneau is worth a visit.

Rich in history and culture, this is a city that provides a look at a native past that’s delicately balanced against an ever-growing hub of tourism. Learn to let go of expectations when you arrive in Juneau. It’s a city that asks you to put one foot in the rainforest and one in the ocean for an experience quite unlike any other.

About the Expert

Caitlyn Knuth is a lifelong writer who was inspired to put a pen to paper as a child long before spelling skills were acquired. Constantly captivated by the pictures words have the power to paint and the owner of a spirit that is always ready for the next travel adventure, she’s found her muse alive and well through the process of exploring new cities and sharing what she’s found with the world.

An initial trip to Juneau several years ago left a bigger impression than she originally expected. Prepared for bears, she fell in love at first sight with the whales that call this area home. Unaccustomed to the raincoat culture that is essential to Juneau, she found herself enamored with the endless mist and fog that frequently roll in and give this rainforest packed city an enchanting take on weather patterns. It’s a place that’s hard to shake long after the trip has ended. When new cities follow you around, they’re worth writing about. A passion for discovering the unexpected inspired her to put together a comprehensive guide to visiting the best of Juneau—with the understanding that this course is nothing more than an encouraging starting point to a greater adventure.


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