Juneau

Sightseeing and Glaciers

Former miners lead three-hour tours of the historic AJ Gold Mine south of Juneau. The tour includes a gold-panning demonstration and time in the old tunnels that lace the mountains. Mine tours depart from downtown by bus. Juneau, AK. 907/463-5017.

The Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau has a list of other companies that provide tours to Mendenhall Glacier. Juneau, AK. 907/586-1737 or 800/587-2201. www.traveljuneau.com.

Alaska Coach Tours operates the Historic Juneau Trolley, providing a 45-minute tour of Alaska's capital city. Juneau, AK. 907/586-7433. www.juneautrolley.com.

Mighty Great Trips leads guided bus tours that include a visit to Mendenhall Glacier. The company also offers helicopter tours, river rafting, and whale-watching. Juneau, AK. 907/789-5460. www.mightygreattrips.com.

More Sports and Outdoors

• Biking
• Boating, Canoeing, and Kayaking
• Climbing Gym
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Downhill Skiing
• Fishing

• Flightseeing
• Gold Panning
• Golf
• Hiking
• Sightseeing and Glaciers
• Whale-Watching