Celebration 2008: Sealaska’s Bienial Event Has Begun
A great event is starting today in Juneau. The biennial Celebration event will be held June 5th-7th and is a weekend festival which includes members of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian tribal members. The 2008 theme is Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian: Dancing on the Land.
The weekend activities include dance performances, a juried art show, parade, Native Artist Market and more! Some of the events are free, while others do have a minimal charge to cover the cost of the activities. Read the rest of Celebration 2008: Sealaska’s Bienial Event Has Begun »
Juneau is the capital of Alaska. Although there is much debate throughout the state about the capital being located in a remote location, Juneau is a wonderful city with residents who are very interested in local, state and national politics.
If you have been in Alaska long you know that the annual spring salmon derby is a pretty big deal. The derby began it’s 12th year on May 1st and will end on May 31st at 9pm. The derby is an opportunity to get out and enjoy SE Alaska waters, but it also is a chance to win a lot of great prizes, or even win the scholarship fish. The spring salmon derby is designed to be fun and provide residents a chance to get out and enjoy the water, boating and spending time with family and friends. 
Cope Park is a lovely location near downtown Juneau between Capital and Calhoun Streets. Gold creek runs through the park and provides opportunities for spotting wildlife. Cope Park provides a bit of Juneau history as it winds along Gold Creek, which is the creek where Joseph Juneau and Richard Harris found gold.
It is a perfect day in Juneau for…rain! Yep, it’s raining again and I’m starting to wonder when summer will actually be here. It’s starting to get a bit depressing, but I try to remind myself that the reason Juneau is so green is because of the rain. It will get warmer and the sun will eventually come out!
For those looking to get away from Juneau for a day or weekend, Gustavus is a great little community with a lot of friendly locals, great beaches and excellent inns.
Rainy days are common in Juneau, or rather I should say, sunny days are not common in Juneau. However, anytime the sun is shining in this town it reminds me of why I live here. There is no place as beautiful as Juneau. As a parent I know that rainy days can be cause for a crazy house. Kids are running around screaming or they sit around and complain of boredom throughout the day. Why not get kids out of the house rain or shine to enjoy Juneau? 
Rainy days are common in Juneau. As a parent it is sometimes very difficult to find activities for children when the weather outside is not at it’s best. I know from experience that children locked inside the house for any given period of time can lead to ornery children…who can blame them, they have so much energy! 
Summer is here! Well, maybe not quite, but the summer tourist season is just around the corner. I took some time to walk around downtown Juneau and there is definitely a feeling of something taking place. After living in Juneau for several years it is very exciting awaiting the first cruise ship of the season. 
How many places can claim that they have a glacier in their city limits, easy accessible for all to enjoy? Juneau, of course. Mendenhall Glacier is located in the Valley and is approximately 12 miles from Downtown Juneau. It is a recreational area favored by locals. There are opportunities to take photographs, hike paved trails, view wildlife and take in the natural beauty. For some, this is even a location to soak up in the chilly waters on a hot summer day…I haven’t been crazy enough to swim in the waters yet! 
