White Water enthusiasts are guided rafting through Nugget Falls on the Rogue River Saturday afternoon near Gold Hill trying to beat the heat throughout the valley.
Could you identify a margined white butterfly? Bears, porcupines and eagles get a lot of attention in the summer months, especially from tourists, but rangers at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center say there are some small wonders, too. Assistant director at the visitor center Julia Schostak says the margined white is one of four main kinds of butterflies we’re likely to see around Juneau.
Unlike on a Caribbean cruise where most days are spent at a beach or a Mediterranean cruise where most days are spent exploring cities, shore excursions on an Alaska cruise are all about outdoor adventures. From kayaking near glaciers to ziplining through the rainforest, exploring the state’s vast wilderness is a must-do while on an Alaska cruise.