Aspen Hotels – Juneau
It’s your last chance to hop on board the only tramway in southeast Alaska for 2017! Mount Roberts Tramway only operates May – September, and it boasts the title of being the only aerial tramway in this part of Alaska. Cars are lifted 1,800 feet in the air, whisked from the cruise ship dock…
Category Archives: Outdoors
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Mount Roberts Tramway
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Eaglecrest in the Summer
Many know Eaglecrest Ski Resort as the ultimate winter destination, but visiting in summer has its fair share of perks. From biking to hiking and summer projects galore, visitors don’t want to miss the amazing views and trails only accessible at Eaglecrest in the summer months. In the off-season, mountain bikers take on the…
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Nugget Falls
August is the perfect time to visit nearby Nugget Falls, also known as Mendenhall Glacier Falls, a downstream fall off the Nugget Glacier. With a 377-foot drop and two stunning tiers, one that is only 99 feet and the other falling 278 feet, the water pours onto a Mendenhall Lake sandbar. The freshwater pool…
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Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure
Ready for the most exciting summer of your life? A popular venue for weddings, corporate events and family outings, Glacier Gardens is 50 sprawling acres adjacent to Juneau and features Alaska’s wildest rainforest garden. Guided by knowledgeable docents, the botanical gardens are where you’ll find truly unique flower towers nestled within the Tongass National…
