Walk to the face of Mendenhall Glacier. A 13-mile river of ice accessible by trail — hike to within feet of the calving face and blue icebergs on Mendenhall Lake.
Watch humpback whales in the Inside Passage. Near-100% sighting rates May–Sep, including rare bubble-net feeding behavior seen almost nowhere else on Earth.
Fly-in bear viewing at Pack Creek Sanctuary. A floatplane to Admiralty Island — 'Fortress of the Bears' — puts you face-to-face with brown bears fishing wild creeks.
Helicopter dog-sledding on the Juneau Icefield. Soar over ancient glaciers and mush a team of Alaskan huskies across the icefield — the most distinctive adventure in North America.
Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord to Sawyer Glaciers. Sheer granite walls rise thousands of feet above the boat as you thread through sea ice to twin tidewater glaciers where seals haul out on bergs.
Sea kayak with glacier views at Mendenhall Wetlands. Glide past bald eagles, harbor seals, and icebergs with the Juneau Icefield as your backdrop.
Explore Tlingit culture at Sealaska Heritage Institute. World-class Northwest Coast Native art, totem poles, and live cultural demonstrations in a landmark downtown building.
Hike the Tongass — waterfall trails and old-growth rainforest. The world's largest temperate rainforest surrounds Juneau; trails range from paved photo loops to challenging backcountry routes.
Feast at the Gold Creek Salmon Bake. Forty years of alderwood-grilled wild Alaska salmon, ribs, and homemade blueberry cake served in a rainforest beside a rushing creek.
Pan for gold in Last Chance Basin. A guide in 1880s attire leads you to Gold Creek where it all began — you keep every flake you find.