Travel Juneau Blog

There comes a turning point in the weather where you feel a hint of the coming winter as the days turn to autumn. Even though this summer was cool and rainy, a morning arrived and Juneauites woke up and we all knew instinctively that summer was over.

One of the more frequent questions from summer visitors after, “What is there to do here?” is, “What do you do all winter?”

The answer? SO MUCH! When the summer tourism season finally winds down, contrary to popular belief, things just get rolling in

Chef Amara at the Jorgenson House knows the name of the fisherman that catches the salmon or halibut used to serve guests and locals alike. She offers house preparation if you catch fish with a licensed and certified charter tour company. If you rent

First there was “slow food” that started in Italy in 1986. It encouraged people to connect and explore cuisine thoughtfully and with intention. Now along comes “slow travel.” The slow travel philosophy encourages travelers to immerse themselves more

Recently many travelers are talking about “slow travel.” So, what is slow travel and how do you do it? This post is one part of a series of blog posts that will explore the what, how, and why of slow travel. The slow travel philosophy encourages

Rain or shine, there are lots of activities in Juneau for the whole family. Here are a few of our favorites.

Hiking: Sometimes children just need to burn off a little energy! What better way than going on a hike in the rainforest or the wetlands?

Welcome to bear country!

Alaska is a state full of bears: black bears, brown bears, and way up north, polar bears. Here in Juneau, we’re accustomed to walking up on black bears during hikes or while camping, and even having them lumber through our

As a coastal mountain community along the Inside Passage, Juneau gets its fair share of “liquid sunshine.” We are surrounded by a 1500-square-mile icefield and located in part of the 17-million-acre Tongass National Forest (the largest temperate

The familiar deep pink fireweed that is blooming around Juneau right now serves as Juneau’s calendar of how much summer is left. Plants continue to grow into June and blossoms begin to form. Fireweed starts blooming from the base of the flower moving

Juneauites love to hike, and we have a cool 250-miles of hiking trails to choose from. Juneau is a magical place and there is so much to discover. If you are ready to hit the trails and enjoy the amazing vistas, abundant waterfalls, chances to spot