The annual glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is anticipated in August. NOAA anticipates Suicide Basin to reach capacity around August 8-12th. Once the basin fills, it can take up to six days for it to breach the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam and overflow into Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.

The City & Borough of Juneau and the Forest Service have plans in place, including flood mitigation efforts for nearby neighborhoods, and are preparing for temporary impacts to visitor areas. Please use extreme caution near the Mendenhall River. Follow all posted signs and safety notices. Read More...

Yak'éi yee xwsateení.

(It is good that you have come here!)

We’re so happy to welcome you to Juneau, also known as Tlingit Aní to locals. Alaska’s capital city is a balance between ice, forest, and water. Perched between the water and the mountains and offering everything from icefields, glaciers, and mountains to a massive rainforest and water teeming with wild Alaska seafood and whales, this is a very special place.  Juneau rewards curiosity: step off the dock, follow a trail, ask a question, linger a little longer than planned. Between the water, the mountains, and the deep cultural roots of this community, there’s more here than fits neatly on bucket list. We hope this visit gives you not just a taste, but a genuine connection to the place and the people who call it home.

Why Juneau?

Why Juneau? Juneau, Alaska is located in the world's largest temperate rainforest, the Tongass National Forest. Here you can spend your time viewing wildlife, taking the fishing trip of your life, exploring glaciers, or enjoying the city’s shops, restaurants and art galleries and local live performances.

Learn more about Juneau attractions, Alaska Native culture, and outdoor recreation. Request our visitors guide for trip planning information. Sign up for our e-newsletter and stay up to date with the latest happenings and special offers.

Why Now?

Juneau gives you a lot of reasons not to wait! This landscape is powerful, beautiful, and always changing, and places shaped by ice do not stay the same forever. Escape the heat and feel cool this summer, with fresh air, glacier views, cold water, and the Juneau Icefield. On top of that, Juneau has mining history, a thriving, living Alaska Native culture, fresh wild Alaska seafood, and the added interest of visiting the state capital, all in one trip. Juneau has stories worth sharing and bringing home and it delivers all of that in one spectacular place.