Seattle to Juneau
Mendenhall Glacier
A mere 13 miles from downtown Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier. This is Alaska's famous drive-in glacier. The glacier flows 12 miles from its source, the Juneau Ice Field, and has a 1.5 mile face. The US Forest Service has a visitor center with a variety of exhibits relating to the glacier. Nearby hiking trails offer magnificent views of the glacier itself. (Located at the end of Mendenhall Glacier Spur Road).
Mount Roberts Tramway
The Mount Roberts Tramway, which whisks visitors up 2000 feet to the center above, links Juneau's waterfront district to the alpine reaches of Mount Roberts. At the top you will find a restaurant & bar, gift shop, museum, a small theater featuring cultural film shows, a series of nature trails and a magnificent panoramic view of the Gastineau Channel, Admiralty Island, the Glacier Bay area and the Chilkat Mountains.
Skagway
Unforgettable journey on "Scenic Railway of the World" to the White Pass summit:
Fully narrated, the White Pass & Yukon Route is unlike any other railroad. Against all odds, the iron trail was carved through some of the North's most rugged terrain in 1898.This engineering wonder climbs nearly 3,000 feet over 20 miles of steep grades and cliff-hanging turns. Relax in vintage railcars as your train agent retraces the original route to the White Pass summit, passing Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites.
Tracy Arm
Sailing thru glaciers
Ketchikan
Ketchikan is the salmon capital of the world. The canneries are busy and the stream below Creek Street's rustic boardwalk bustles with life. Visit the ancient grove of Totem Bight, the largest collection of authentic totem poles anywhere.
Vancouver, BC
Cruising back to Seattle:
We have been to Victoria before, and port time was short, so we stayed just stayed around close to the shop.