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Juneau, Alaska - Mendenhall Glacier by Public Bus - What to Do in Port

Port Monkeys
Port Monkeys
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👁️ 56K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 38:14

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a day trip in Juneau, Alaska, starting from their cruise ship. They begin by walking to the local transit center to catch a bus toward Mendenhall Glacier. After a two dollar bus ride, they disembark at Dredge Lake Road and walk approximately one and a half miles through the Tongass National Forest to reach the glacier visitor center. The creators explore the photo point to view the receding glacier and then hike the Nugget Falls Trail to see the waterfall. Following their hike, they visit the visitor center to view exhibits and shop for souvenirs. The trip continues with a bus ride to a local Costco, which they note is reportedly the smallest in the world, though they find the experience similar to other locations. They conclude their excursion by taking the bus back to the transit center and walking along the downtown boardwalk to return to their ship.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're getting off the Crown Princess today in the port of Juno Alaska

our goal is to go up to uh menal Glacier and on the way back stop at Costco

it's a nice easy hike though

it really wasn't that much different than a regular Costco although it was smaller

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take the public bus to Mendenhall Glacier to save money
Walk from the bus stop to the glacier as it's about a mile and a half
Bring rain gear as weather can be rainy and windy
Visit the Costco in Juneau to see the world's smallest Costco

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting to the glacier without a tourUse the public bus and walk the rest of the way
Weather conditionsBring rain gear as it can be rainy and cold

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to get to Mendenhall Glacier from the cruise port using public transportation
QWhat to expect on the hike to the glacier and visitor center
QWhat is the smallest Costco in the world like in Juneau

Topics Covered

Port Destination1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau, Alaska1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Mendenhall Glacier visit via public bus
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