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Joe Juneau and Richard Harris look for gold in this
area.
Southeast Alaska has been home to the Tlingit,
Haida and Tsimshian First Nations for thousands of
years. Though their languages differ, the three share
common art, ceremonies and legends—all of which
have been shaped by the land and sea.
Descendants of the Auk and others from this
region are prominent in the social and political fabric
of modern day Juneau. Native art and culture can be
experienced all through the town. There are totems
in many public places, murals and sculpture on the
walls of buildings, shops featuring carvings and
original works of art and opportunities to learn about
the region’s rich native culture through movies and
theatrical presentations.
There are several totem poles and historic
buildings on the National Register located in the
downtown area. The City Museum has a complete
list and detailed map. Following are a few of the
totem poles and their approximate locations:
Stephen Jackson’s Raven and Tl’anax’eet’ak’w
(Wealth Bringer) Totem - located in the Goldbelt
Tram Station.
Harnessing the Atom Totem Pole - outside the
City Museum on the Calhoun Street side.
Four Story Totem Pole - outside the City Museum. Juneau waterfront
Friendship Totem Pole - lobby of the courthouse
building, 4th and Seward.
The Old Witch Totem Pole - main lobby, 8th floor connections into Juneau from other Southeast Glacier and Tracy Arm Fjord, visit Admiralty Island
of the State Office Building. Alaska communities, as well as Prince Rupert, National Monument, which features one of the
The Governor’s Totem Pole - outside the British Columbia. In addition, Juneau boasts over largest concentrations of brown bears in the world,
Governor’s Mansion, 716 Calhoun St. 475 cruise ship landings with more than 375,000 DIPAC Fish Hatchery, Alaska State Museum and
Raven and Eagle Totem Poles - Village St. & passengers during the cruise season of early May St. Nicholas Russian Church. Juneau flightseeing
Willoughby. through the end of September. excursions feature spectacular scenery, and abundant
Wooshkeetann & Auk Tribe Totem Poles - outside Upon arriving at Juneau International Airport or wildlife inhabits areas in and around the city. The
of Centennial Hall. the Auke Bay Ferry terminal, getting around town downtown area is served by Goldbelt Tram.
Juneau clings to the base of two 3,500 foot is easy. There are several good cab companies and
mountains. Behind the city lies the 1,500 square mile all charge the same rate due to city ordinances. Auke Bay
Juneau Icefield, the source of 38 separate glaciers, Some hotels provide free airport shuttles. A local Location: 12 miles north of Juneau on Glacier
including Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau’s “drive up” shuttle service provides transfers from the airport to Highway.
glacier. downtown for a small fee. Rental cars are available
Juneau is Alaska’s third largest city and the hub at the airport. Some will offer a free pick up from the Auke Bay is the location of the Alaska State
of commercial business for Southeast Alaska. The airport to other locations. Once in Juneau, there are Ferry Terminal for Juneau. Here, the Alaska Marine
city is very easy to access, even though there are no a variety of regional air taxi operators available for Highway vessels allow hundreds of passengers and
direct roads or rail links. Jet service is provided daily scheduled and chartered flights to nearby attractions vehicles to embark for another location along the
and ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway system and smaller towns. coastline.
ply the Inside Passage offering vehicle and passenger Visitors will want to explore Mendenhall In Auke Bay you will find several fishing charters
located at the Auke Bay Marina, which offer salmon
and halibut sport fishing. Or take a sightseeing trip to
view whales breaching in the inlet, bald eagles and
brown bears within the evergreen forests. If kayaking
is more your style or you’ve always wanted to try it,
Auke Bay is a great place to learn with its protected
waters.
Accommodations include B&Bs and a
campground. A Tesoro service station with groceries
and fishing supplies is located at the entrance to the
marina.
Gustavus
Location: 60 miles west of Juneau, accessible
only by plane or boat. Population: 500.
Visitor Information: Gustavus Visitors
Association, PO Box 167, Gustavus, AK
99826; Phone: (907) 697-2454; Email:
gustavusvisitorsassociation@gmail.com.
Gustavus is situated on a peninsula at the entrance
to the vast pristine wilderness area of Glacier
Bay National Park. The community has become
internationally known as the Gateway to Glacier
Bay, with the only airport in the region close to Park
Headquarters and Glacier Bay Lodge. Several small
air companies and seasonal passenger ferries from

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