Best Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska

[@OnViewCation]

Check out excursions you can do on your trip at the link below: bit.ly/bookjuneau

[@markpatterson5250]

As a retired Juneau resident (of 28 years), I'd have to say that this video is surprisingly very good and quite accurate. Thank you for doing a good job.

[@beastcontracts8230]

I'm moving there on Monday, I want to go hiking and all that, but I'm moving alone, and am afraid a pack of wolves or a brown bear would wipe me out, any tips with the wildlife?

[@markpatterson5250]

Good choice and good luck. If you're a hiker (like I used to be), I suggest stopping by the forest service stand downtown in Centennial Hall and buying a plastic coated (to keep it dry in our rain) map of the trail systems here in Juneau (we have over 300 miles of trails here). When out hiking alone (later in the summer when the salmon are in the rivers) just make noise (sing, etc) while hiking to let the black bears know you are coming (they will kerskaddle when they know you are around). Never get between a female and her cubs. Wolves and brown bears are extremely, extremely rare in Juneau. It never rains hard here (drizzle or mist), but you have to learn to ignore the rain and get on with life. Light rain gear and dress in layers and a bottle of bear spray (mainly for psychological self assurance) and good water resistant comfortable boots (dry sox in Juneau is a luxury!). Confucius says.......when in the rain forest, you have to expect some rain in the forest. Always remind yourself, that if it wasn't for the rain it would not be as beautiful here. Alaska will surprise you.....just yesterday a river otter wandered across my deck here, just outside my window. The "wilderness" is usually just outside our back door.........literally and figuratively. It's the beauty of the land that brought me here, but it's the beauty of the people here that will keep me here. Again good luck and welcome to Juneau.@@beastcontracts8230

[@OnViewCation]

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@Picksix54]

@@beastcontracts8230 always keep bear spray on you just in case. As long as you are somewhat noisy when walking, bears will walk the other direction.

[@draconianflea]

same here,even though i live in juneau this is intresting

[@jopiaspieder1184]

Gold Creek Salmon Bake was my favorite thing to do in Juneau

[@OnViewCation]

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! Which city/location would you like us to cover next?

[@jopiaspieder1184]

Victoria, British Columbia please

[@muhammadfadhil4821]

i went to juneau last month... fell in love with the place... how i wish i can return back and stay for a bit longer

[@OnViewCation]

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! Any hidden spot you would like to see?

[@Oblio1942]

I flew into Juneau and got a nice meniscus tear leading to surgery and a lot of bad times back home. But I couldnt imagine a better place to have it happen, Juneau is amazing.

[@OnViewCation]

Glad to know that you love Juneau, thanks for sharing! When are you coming back?

[@genuinsanity]

I can smell the wood chips already and the crunch of twigs as I step on them.

[@StellaA87]

` Tell Me Why` game brought me here after playing it. 😊 love Juneau

[@OnViewCation]

We're happy to know that you love Juneau! Which spot is your favorite?

[@aricaice6447]

Same! That's really the only reason why I was searching Juneau just so I could understand how it looks hahaha

[@jeannieboisvert8839]

The Skaters Cabin and False Outer Point. There are a lot of beautiful hiking trails. We bought a book of the trails at Hearthside books.

[@koreanature]

Nice one video. Love for you also best wishes to you, Carry on dear. I'm rooting for you every day.

[@cindylou4055]

Heading to Alaska next year. Plan on taking the floating plan or the excursion into the Tracy inlet. Thanks for the video!! It was great.

[@OnViewCation]

You're very much welcome! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. Take care next year and please let us know how it goes 😊

[@TooMuchLuggage]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. We are going there in June. I subscribed. New friends from Las Vegas

[@redb.3885]

I’ll be there in June also… see ya then.

[@OnViewCation]

Hey! How was your trip? We do hope that you had a great time 😁

[@bradleyjohnson3237]

Hey, number 6 was mixed up with “Celebration.” Folk Fest is where a bunch of people get together to play folk music for a week (all over town), that happens in April of every year. Celebration is what you were describing in your video and that happens every two years- natives rowing to the shores and having a grand celebration for a week straight. They usually have southeast groups but try and invite a few groups from around the world to dance as well. It’s going on right now, just look up “Celebration 2022”.

[@evabalga6133]

Excelllent point. I was just going to correct that. I attended 4 Celebrations and it was quite an experience!

[@elijahsanders3547]

Thank you for this :) my first hometown.

[@OnViewCation]

Our pleasure! We're glad to know that you love our video. If we may ask, what is your favorite spot?

[@karlarriola2306]

That was awesome. I can't wait to go when me and my wife going. Out cruise to Alaska and April.

[@OnViewCation]

Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. Please let us know how your travel goes ❤

[@GratefulEd907]

Check out Alaskan coffee pot for a mocha and a pre roll

[@aarnavreddy-g9l]

whats this spot where folks ar jumping into the water? 0:01

[@Bryankirshon]

i love and miss cooler weather

[@OnViewCation]

Glad to know that you love Juneau! Thanks for sharing. Any hidden spot you would like to share?

[@gregswim3588]

Thank you very much. My parents want to move to Alaska in a few years and we were wondering where we could go. We were unsure, but when I looked at this, I was like man that looks beautiful. I’ve looked at Fairbanks. Kenai and a couple others but that does not compare to this. I’m definitely gonna talk to my parents about this. I appreciate you very much.

[@GratefulEd907]

After being there a while you’ll feel trapped the only way to leave is by boat or plane.

[@gregswim3588]

@@GratefulEd907 why do you say that? I know a lot of people who moved from the lower 48 to ak and most of them are thriving unless you hate snow unlike me big time I hate the hot weather

[@GratefulEd907]

@@gregswim3588 I love Alaska I’ve been here 20 years from Oklahoma originally. I lived in Juneau 17 of those years. I know from experience after a while you’ll feel trapped. Like I said the only way to leave town is boat or plane. I live in the mat-su valley now and looking for a place on the Kenia Peninsula around Soldotna is where I want to be.

[@GratefulEd907]

@@gregswim3588 and don’t get me wrong. I do love Juneau. It’s an amazing place I just don’t want to live there I felt trapped. I love being able to drive around the rest of state now

[@ActiveJoe]

Tip - when hiking to the top of Mt Roberts - the tram down may be free to take down

[@OnViewCation]

Fun stuff, thank you for sharing this information! Which other city/location would you like us to cover?

[@CK-qd8ff]

The ride down the mountain used to be free, but no longer. It still is a great way to go down, especially if your knees are tricky.

[@ActiveJoe]

@@CK-qd8ff Ouch - that's sad to hear... All the best and God Bless. 🙏❤🇺🇸

[@ferggiebroham8538]

Those hills are amazing

[@OnViewCation]

We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Be on the lookout for the next one!

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

So want to visit here

[@hihihihilollol1]

Can I visit a Glacier by myself? Do they have a hiking trail to the Glacier from Mandellhall Visiting Center ?

[@spudric6683]

Yeah, if you’re there in the summer the Mendenhall falls trail will get you pretty close and if you’re there in the winter Mendenhall lake freezes over and you can walk straight across, this is also the best time to visit the ice caves.

[@Sh4d0w_.0n_.p4wwz]

Oh btw I live there🤗❤️ Juneau is the best🤭

[@LanieLehman]

LOVE JUNEAU Alaska❤️😍

[@OnViewCation]

We love Juneau too! What's your favorite spot there?

[@OnViewCation]

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[@KoldSight]

lol i live at douglas!

[@abdullahtarifa1616]

L LOVE Atlantic Sea 🌊 😁🧠👏

[@OnViewCation]

Us too! Which city/location would you like us to cover next?

[@ton_of_youtube1831]

I thought the Mendenhall glacier was not receding but was one of the few glaciers that was expanding?

[@markpatterson5250]

The Mendenhall glacier has been receding receding for a very long time. In 1793 Capt. George Vancouver "discovered" it when it was pressed up against what we now call Douglas Island. Taku glacier (also fed from the Juneau Ice Field) has been advancing (but now appears to be slowing in it's advance).

[@AlaskaInMotion]

There are no Lodges in Juneau.

[@KoldSight]

Im sorry i am doing 2 replys but he missed the treadmill mind:(

[@rafee_alaasyawi]

Ah Juneau, the hometown of Romeo the friendly wolf

[@IknowLots]

7:58 wrong. it is accesible by boat also and people build cabins up taku. the lodge is just for tourists (losers too)

[@dequince]

I gotta go some day #yuhhurdme

[@bipinyadav8189]

Russia foolish to sell this rich Alaska

[@Ceebs-r4e]

Not to be rude but I have lived in Alaska my whole life and it looks like it is called Dipac that’s how you spell but how you say it is Dipac(dye-pack)

[@indianajoe2976]

Visit every year, who cares how it’s pronounced by a tourist, it’s not any disrespect it’s just the tongue ur raised with, unless you know and grow up pronouncing things ur comfy with u likely butcher them. I’d like to see ur pronounce humburg Germany etc etc

[@John-ti1ys]

Alot of meth and heroin use at Harris harbor needles are not uncommon to see

[@3_Gold_Coins]

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