Juneau, Alaska, United States

Glacier Gardens Rain Forest & Alaska State Museum

Stunning Landscapes and Rich Alaskan Heritage Discover Southeast Alaska’s premier rain forest garden and visit Juneau’s newly renovated Alaska State Museum. Travel to the mighty Tongass National Forest to embark on your Glacier Gardens rain forest excursion. Board a covered shuttle with your knowledgeable guide, who will help you understand the temperate rain forest’s fascinating ecosystem and diverse plant and animal life. Learn the history behind the garden’s bizarre upside-down trees. Long daylight hours make for stunning forest displays, and you will marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views of the Mendenhall Valley, Chilkat Range and Gastineau Channel as you wind your way to an elevation of 580 feet above sea level. Afterward, you will head to downtown Juneau to visit the Alaska State Museum. The striking new Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum (SLAM) building houses these three formerly separate Juneau institutions and their collections. Here, peruse artifacts, photographs, documents and exhibitions detailing Alaska’s rich history. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or sta