Part of the Tongass National Forest, Mendenhall Glacier is one of Alaska's most accessible glaciers. Located just outside Juneau Alaska, Mendenhall can be driven to by tour bus or private vehicle, or can be explored from above via float plane or helicopter. While some helo tours do include a landing on the glacier, visitors arriving by car or bus will have access only to view Mendenhall and … [Read more...]
Best Juneau day excursion: Sled Dog Discovery and Mushers’ Camp
September 4, 2013 By
If given the opportunity to visit the Sled Dog Discovery and Mushers' Camp in Juneau Alaska, take it! It may well be the best Juneau day excursion for kids. This scenic camp deep in the Tongass National Rain Forest is a 30 minute bus ride from the Juneau cruise terminal (a camp driver will pick you up), and once there, visitors are treated to dog heaven. (Note: you should probably like dogs to … [Read more...]
Juneau Alaska with kids: lesser known Mt. Roberts Tramway hiking
September 2, 2013 By
If you're experiencing Juneau Alaska with kids, you're most likely arriving by cruise ship. If you're very lucky, you're cruising via a small-ship cruise, disembarking ahead of the masses, but even if you're onboard a large cruise ship, families can escape the crowds of downtown Juneau. The trick is getting kids to pass up the Juneau souvenir shops lining the dock in favor of harder-to-reach but … [Read more...]
