Aspen Hotels – JuneauMount Juneau is a +3,500-foot massif located one and a half miles east of downtown Juneau, Alaska, in the Boundy Ranges. Mount Juneau is steeped in mining history. Its original name was Gold Mountain, and it was given by miners in 1881; then, it was later renamed Bald Mountain in 1896. Its current name, “Juneau…
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Mount Juneau
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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Located 50 miles west of Juneau, this 24 million-acre National Park contains some of the most impressive tidewater glaciers worldwide. It also has experienced four major retreats and at least four massive glacial advances; it also serves as an outdoor research lab. Glacier Bay has various plants ranging from lush temperate rain forests to recovered…
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Juneau Maritime Festival
Juneau’s Maritime heritage, rich culture, and commerce are celebrated through fun and unique experiences that bring together loved ones and nations worldwide. The annual Juneau Maritime Festival is usually held the first week of May to mark the beginning of summer. If you love seafood, this festival is for you. During your time at the…
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Best Kayak Tours in Juneau Alaska
Paddling beneath majestic glaciers in the world’s polar reaches is an incredible way to get a completely different perspective on our globe’s wonders. So, adventurers wanting to kayak through some of Alaska’s most breathtaking landscapes, this is for you. This guide will introduce you to some of the Top Kayaking Experiences in Juneau, Alaska. …
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Three Days’ Worth Adventures in Juneau
All you need is a three-day vacation in Juneau for you to realize that this is the place that you want to spend your life at. Aside from the things that you can do here, its beauty will attract you and make you want more. Below are the three best adventures that you should not…
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The Weather City of Alaska— Juneau City
Alaska has been blessed with generosity from nature and it is packed not only with wildlife but its capital city, Juneau, also has great weather! The city is situated within the Tongass National Forest, the biggest national forest in the U.S. which is part of the larger Pacific temperate rainforest. Which means, it has a…
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Juneau’s Gold Rush Days
The Gold Rush Days is a small-scale annual celebration every second or third weekend of June wherein all the locals and visitors get to participate in various gold mining and logging activities. This simple family event turned into a community celebration that has entertained the people of Juneau for almost thirty years. The Celebration’s Brief…
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Golden North Salmon Derby
August 17 – 19 marks the annual Golden North Salmon Derby, the most fun fishing event in the state since 1947. Families and those of all ages who adore fishing (or want to learn more) spend three days vying for the biggest Cohos and Kings in the Alaskan waters. You could win prizes, bragging…
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Fourth of July Parade
Enjoy an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration at the annual Juneau Fourth of July Parade. The 2018 theme is “Volunteers: Fabric of Our Community.” You’ll see first-hand just how committed local volunteers are with incredible decorations, family-friendly events, and a famous parade that winds through the streets of downtown showering candy on the spectators. With…
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Gold Rush Days
Will you strike it rich at the annual Gold Rush Days? Learn about the history of mining, panning, and logging as the history of Juneau is brought to life on June 16 and 17. The event is free, family-friendly, and takes place at Savikko Park. Check out the mining skills competition, logging relays, and…
