Juneau - population 30,981
"Juneau is the capital of Alaska. Founded by gold miners, Juneau-Douglas has a rich history.
For raw beauty, Juneau is hard to beat. In addition to the waterways of the area, and the lush rain forests on the surrounding mountain sides, there are high mountain lakes and the 1,500 square-mile Juneau ice fields. You will also find the sprawling mountain range between Juneau and Canada, some 25 miles to the east.
Juneau is also famous for Mendenhall Glacier, a 'drive-to" glacier that sprawls between mountains for some 12 miles before showing its ice face across Mendenhall Lake. You can view this glacier from the U.S. Forest Service Center." (Bell's Travel Guide, Tim Bell)
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For raw beauty, Juneau is hard to beat. In addition to the waterways of the area, and the lush rain forests on the surrounding mountain sides, there are high mountain lakes and the 1,500 square-mile Juneau ice fields. You will also find the sprawling mountain range between Juneau and Canada, some 25 miles to the east.
Juneau is also famous for Mendenhall Glacier, a 'drive-to" glacier that sprawls between mountains for some 12 miles before showing its ice face across Mendenhall Lake. You can view this glacier from the U.S. Forest Service Center." (Bell's Travel Guide, Tim Bell)
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Glacier Gardens
"Glacier Gardens owners Steve and Cindy Bowhay have been developing this incredible living artistic masterpiece for over 15 years and have recently been recognized, for their work, by Reader's Digest. These one-of-a-kind Upside Down Flower Towers were named America's Most Interesting Landmark and were the main reason Juneau was rated one of the most interesting towns in North America. The meticulously manicured botanical gardens, is set within the mighty Tongass National Forest." (Bells Travel Guides, Tim Bell)