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Juneau, Alaska
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Introduction to Juneau
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Juneau is the third most populated city in Alaska,
and it is the capital of this great state. Located in the Southeast region of
Alaska, Juneau is a wonderful vacation spot full of fun activities, fascinating
sites, extraordinary museums, and tasty eateries. The shopping in Juneau is
fantastic, and the layout of the city is one of interesting complexity. Juneau
combines ancient Alaskan traditions with Western commercialism and bustling city
life. This is a very popular area, especially during peak ski and fishing
seasons. The hiking in Juneau is terrific, as is the shopping. The wide array of
stores offer unique-to-Juneau artwork and handicrafts of particularly high
quality. In the summer this city is definitely the most popular destination in
Alaska for cruise passengers from the United States mainland. There are a number
of spectacular art galleries and specialty stores very much like those in many
big cities. But, if it is remote and isolated wilderness you are in search of,
Juneau will be more than happy to comply. There are great hiking areas, plenty
of ocean for sea kayaking expeditions, and wonderful trails for mountain biking
and other outdoor activities. The population here is 300,000, but during the
off-peak season, Juneau seems like a quaint little town with limited growth
potential because of the area's geography, comprised of impenetrable natural
barriers. Mount Roberts and Mount Juneau surround the small city, and avalanche
threats have prevented any true expansion. The Juneau Ice field is a site that
demands a visit; it too has hindered the growth of Juneau. Efforts to brave the
mountains or forge the Ice field in hopes of expanding the city are just not
feasible. Perhaps this is nature's way of telling the local government to leave
this exquisite town just as it is. |
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