natural wonder
Mendenhall Glacier
A stunning 13-mile glacier flowing from the Juneau Icefield into Mendenhall Lake, with ice caves and dramatic calving events visible from shore.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Alaska, United States · North America
Juneau is worth a stop: 2 hours from Haines, 16km from Mendenhall Glacier.
Juneau is a town located in Alaska, United States. With a population of 31,555, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Juneau sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Juneau time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Juneau to your route.
The Hurff Ackerman Saunders Federal Building and Robert Boochever U.S. Courthouse (known locally as "the Federal Building") is a United States Federal Building, United States Post Office and Federal court, located in Juneau, Alaska. Built in 1964 and completed in 1966, the structure is located at 709 W. 9th Street, onRead more
the outskirts of downtown, near the Juneau-Douglas Bridge and across the street from the downtown Capital City Fire/Rescue station. The building serves as the official federal representation for the capital city of Alaska.
Managed by the General Services Administration, the building has nine floors, plus a basement and mezzanine level. The building is located next to Gold Creek, a natural watershed which has been lined with concrete, carrying runoff from Mount Juneau.
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Juneau is located in Alaska, United States, North America. The coordinates are 58.3019 latitude, -134.4197 longitude.
Juneau has a population of approximately 31,555 people, making it a town in United States.
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natural wonder
A stunning 13-mile glacier flowing from the Juneau Icefield into Mendenhall Lake, with ice caves and dramatic calving events visible from shore.
16 km · about 20 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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