Location: Juneau
Top Things to do in Juneau
What to do and see in Juneau, Alaska (AK): The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Because of its ideal location between the base of Mount Juneau and the Gastineau Channel, the Southeastern Alaskan city of Juneau has been the home of Native American fisherman, European fur traders, and American gold prospectors. Now a free-spirited state capital, Juneau is the perfect base for a journey into the gorgeous Alaskan wilderness, whether it's for fishing, kayaking, and dog sledding in the National Parks, whale-watching at Icy Strait, or glacier hiking at the Juneau Icefield.
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1. Pack Creek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By AnastasiaHBC - Huntington Beach, United States
First and most important, you DO NOT NEED A GUIDE. We took WARD AIR-they did a good job. Just call Ward Air and book a flight after you secure online permits. Lots of reviews tell you about seeing the bear...so I included some things I wish I knew before I went. Here's how it works: you land on a beach-head where you get your orientation from the state or federal ranger, eat and perhaps hang out to bear watch. To the right is a short flat walk to the "viewing area" and to the left, up hill one mile, is the raised viewing platform. The plane lands very close to the beach...absolutely no reason the plane shouldn't get you close to the shore. Roll your pants up and use water shoes or even flip flops to get to shore because you will walk through the water. That day, there was room in the bear box for our food and water shoes, but bring a plastic bag and be prepared to carry your water shoes with you for the day. All your food will go in the bear box. A ranger is always on the beach and is pleased to answer all your questions (hence no reason for a guide). When you're ready, the ranger gives you the go-ahead to walk either to the viewing area or the platform. Another ranger is stationed at the viewing area-again, she is happy to answer all your questions. The viewing area is simply a little area with logs to sit on. You sit there and wait to see bear. The ranger has to give you the "all-clear" to move back to the beach or to the platform. That's it...those three areas and lots of bear. We came when the salmon were just coming so we didn't get that spectacular show with bear fishing for their lunch. The 7 bears we saw were clamming at low tide and just walking around. Yes, it was absolutely wonderful and I'm soooo glad I didn't pay $825 a person to do this trip that cost the 4 of us $225 each.
2. Treadwell Historic Mine Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By willqh - La Grande, United States
Loved this walk through the trees and on the beach, lots of hidden mining treasures along the path too
