Nugget Falls Trail is an easy the trail to take to reach the base of Nugget Falls and is the closest you can get to the Mendenhall Glacier from the trails near the Visitor’s Center. This is a flat and well-maintained maintained trail. The trail is very popular and will get over-crowded during the summer […]
Archives for October 2017
Nugget Falls Trail
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Photo Point Trail
/ — TrailsPhoto Point Trail is a very easy and short trail that can easily be overlooked. But a quick stop is well worth an amazing I suggest a quick stop to take in the view and get that great photo. Very short trail that is maintained and wheelchair accessible. The only down side is […]
Trail of Time
/ — TrailsTrail of Time is a great trail to take to get a real understanding of the retreat of the glacier. Along the trail are markers of where the glacier was and the year. It is like walking into the past. After leaving the The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and before the end of the […]
East Glacier Loop Trail
/ — TrailsThe East Glacier Loop Trail with its beautiful woodland scenery and amazing views of the Mendenhall Glacier, is my favorite. The East Glacier Trail forks off The Trail of Time for a moderate 3.5 mile loop. We walked this trail a couple of times at different times of the year, both times starting at […]
Mendenhall Glacier
/ — ExcursionsA trip to the Mendenhall Glacier is an absolute MUST while in Juneau. Visitors can reach the Glacier Park from Mendenhall Loop Rd. The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center is at the end of Glacier Spur Rd. See the website here: : https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tongass/about-forest/offices/?cid=stelprdb5400800 On Your Own There are numerous ways to experience the amazing views of […]
Alaska Communication
/ — ServicesOverview Alaska Communication is one of the internet providers that services Juneau area. I have been using AC for almost two years, using the the $79/month unlimited internet service. First of all my bill is 87 month.. don’t forget to add the taxes.. they seemed to have in the advertisement. AC offers a month to […]
GCI – General Communication Inc
/ — ServicesGCI – General Communication Inc, is one of several internet providers that service the Juneau area. I used GCI for two years and here are my experiences that I had with them. First of all, they use cable modem versus their competitors’ DSL. Big advantage. But unfortunately, the superior technology comes with a price and […]
Red Mill Trail
/ — TrailsRed Mill Trail splits off Perseverance Trail after Ebner Falls and past the bridge. The trail loops south for 1.6 miles up into the hills under Glory Hole Trail and meets Perseverance Trail again near the waterfall. You start off going up off Perseverance. The Red Mill is a moderate track offering lovely vistas reminiscent […]
Mine Camp Ruins Trail
/ — TrailsThe Mine Camp Ruins Trail is a vigorous route that will not fail to impress. The trail, reached by turning off the Perseverance Trail near the end, is .3 miles long. But it leads up a narrow and steep twisting, rocky track. I wondered as I climbed how the inhabitants of the camp managed the […]