Top Questions Visitors Ask About Juneau: Your Essential FAQ Guide for 2025

Planning a trip to Juneau? You’re not alone—tens of thousands of independent travelers, cruise guests, and adventure-seekers arrive each year with similar questions about how

For the past several months, Alaska Native people from all over Southeast Alaska have
been preparing for Celebration 2026, the largest gathering of Tlingit, Haida and
Tsimshian people in the world. Grandmothers and aunties have been beading and

April 2026 in Juneau: Shoulder Season Might Be the Best-Kept Alaska Travel Secret

April is one of the better windows to visit Juneau. Spring comes quietly here, and after a long winter, the change feels earned. There is still snow on the ground, but

Caption: Dozens of people participate in a blanket toss during the 2025 Traditional Games. Photo by Brian Wallace, courtesy of SHI.

April 10–12, 2026 | Yaada.at Kalé (Juneau-Douglas High School) | Free & Open to the Public

If you're in Juneau on the

Sadly, five individuals died this summer in the Tongass National Forest around Juneau. Their deaths provide a stark reminder of how dangerous Alaska’s stunning outdoors can be.

The Tongass is our closest neighbor, a forested mountain wall

Crisp air, autumnal colors and fewer crowds make this the ideal time to explore Juneau’s fall activities at your own pace. Hike golden trails, watch whales in action and catch the city’s arts and events. Start planning your adventure with these 10

Southeast Alaska is home to five salmon species, including chum, otherwise known as keta or dog salmon. Chum are fun to catch and smoke up well. They are also great for canning.

One of Juneau’s little mysteries, though, is why chum continue to swim

Juneau’s Wild, Seasonal, and Surprisingly Gourmet Food Scene

Juneau, Alaska might be a remote capital city, but don’t let its size or isolation fool you — this place knows how to eat.

Surrounded by icefields, sea, mountains, glaciers, and forest,

From glacier hikes to whale watching, Southeast Alaska is full of unforgettable experiences and unpredictable terrain. Whether you're here for a weekend cruise stop or a summer-long adventure, a little preparation goes a long way in keeping your trip

Remember old movies that had a July 4th celebration as part of the story? Lots of red, white, and blue bunting, flags everywhere, kids running after floats to pick up candy, bands, the works? You can have all that and more when you’re in Juneau,