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One of the amazing members of the Travel Juneau staff spent days and days researching and writing this ridiculously awesome post without even stopping for a sip of water or a moment of shut eye. That's okay, we love our visitors so much we feel it was worth it. We hope you enjoy!

Travel Juneau announced today the successful realization of the inaugural IRONMAN Alaska triathlon over the weekend of August 7, 2022. Travel Juneau secured the event in August 2021. Over 17 hours, the race included swim, cycle, and run courses, with

Five Reasons to Visit Juneau, Alaska this Winter

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:00 AM by Travel Juneau

Warning - the below content is for snow lovers only.

Most people think about Juneau, Alaska as a summer destination; the land of the Midnight sun that is full of wildlife, grand landscapes, and adrenaline-pumping activities. But what if we told you

The creative side of Juneau, Alaska

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 8:00 AM by Travel Juneau

Get to know art in Juneau. A cultural center at the edge of wilderness, Alaska’s capital supports a vibrant community-driven arts scene. The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, a cultural anchor since 1973, offers concerts, performances and other

Juneau's Incredible Trail System

Friday, September 21, 2018 10:00 AM by Travel Juneau

Vacation is a great time to indulge, but Alaska tends to attract some of the more adventurous travelers who want to stay active as they explore new places and spaces. Whether you want to check out some world-class trail running or just some new

Come Rain or Come Shine

Saturday, July 15, 2017 9:00 AM by Travel Juneau

Experience Juneau’s Maritime Temperate Rainforest

#didJuneau that not all rainforests are in the tropics? The Tongass National Forest, a temperate maritime rainforest, runs a full 500 miles north to south along Alaska’s coast and is the largest

Introduction to the Mendenhall Ice Caves

Thursday, June 15, 2017 9:00 AM by Travel Juneau

If visiting the ice caves is on your to-do list for Juneau, here’s a handy “know before you go” guide.

Located just a short drive from downtown Juneau, the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area is perhaps Juneau’s most recognized natural feature. One of

Alaska Native Culture

Monday, May 15, 2017 9:00 AM by Travel Juneau

Alaska’s Native culture permeates the Inside Passage. The Juneau area has been the ancestral home to Tlingit tribe for millennia, and they named the fishing village Dzantik’i Heeni, roughly translated as “where the flatfish gather.”

Visitors often

More Miles of Trail Than Paved Road

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 6:00 PM by Travel Juneau

Do you want to hike about 3500 vertical feet and take in the stunning panorama? Walk along a glacier-fed stream, through dense rainforest? Stroll along the beach, watching harbor seals and eagles? How about a rock scramble?

Juneau’s abundant trail