My beautiful home town, I left there in 1964.Boy it sure has changed. I Moved back to Juneau in 2012 and, still have not made it back home.It really looks beautiful but, I would like to see our old village like it was when I was growing up.
We went Sept. 4th. I recommend dressing in layer and bring a rain jacket. It rained most days. The nicest day was when we were in Icy Strait and it was probably 70 degrees (21 C). Most of the trip was around 58 degrees (14 C). When you are cruising by the glacier, the wind blowing off the glacier is ice cold so I would recommend a warm jacket, hat, and gloves.
This is a bittersweet memory for me. Icy Strait Point was the last stop on my Alaska cruise before I came down with COVID and was quarantined to a medical cabin for the entire last 5 days of the cruise. I had NO symptoms the morning of the stop, but by the end of the day I had a cough that was unstoppable. I went to the infirmary, they ran a COVID test "just in case," and when the doctor returned to the exam room with two ship security staff, I knew it was positive. I don't blame them for isolating me - obviously the right thing to do, but still a big disappointment, of course. They did take good care of me, providing Paxlovid and Z-pack antibiotics (not sure why since COVID is viral, but whatever....) At least I had been on a couple of previous Alaska cruises, so I didn't miss a LOT of ports I'd never been to before, but I did miss one.
I can’t imagine getting sick and have to quarantine in a small little cabin. At least you have seen some of the area before. Icy Strait is a fun little cruise stop.
@@TravelingAtoZ At least they gave me an oceanview cabin, and delivered the same food they were serving in the MDR. They told my wife to pack all my stuff and bring it to the infirmary, and that she had the option of either quarantining with me, or continuing her cruise with our friends (she had no symptoms.) She opted to stay in our original cabin and continue the cruise, which certainly made sense!
What did you use to film your zip line ride? Also, I’m going next May. Do you know how soon I can reserve a specific time? I really enjoyed your video as you give some very information specific information!! Thank you!
Thank you for watching. We used a GoPro to film the zip rider ride. As soon as the cruise ships opens up reservations for activities is when you can book the specific times. I recommend booking as soon as possible.
Alaska is gorgeous. Love that little town of Hoonah. The Falls are lovely and I love that history of the Cannery. Oh the views from the Gondola. I've heard of certain areas of Alaska that you have to have a guide to hike through. That ziprider looked like so much fun!
Alaska really is a fascinating state that has so much to offer!! Its such a fascinating place with some extraordinary natural landscapes! I would absolutely love to explore it some day!
We didn’t cover these spots in Alaska in our recent visit so it’s going to be so helpful when we do go back there again… Literally getting so many ideas from your videos… Thank you…
We bought the zip rider ticket through the cruise ship. I recommend booking your slot as soon as you can. The zip rider ticket allowed us unlimited access to the top of the mountain via the gondola.
Going to be there in September! Can someone tell me what type of facilities are available at the top of the gondola run? I'd like to go on the loop trail but my wife can't and would wait for me. Is there a gift shop, restroom? Thanks.
At the top of the gondola ride they have a restroom, and outdoor seating area, and a place to buy drinks. There is not a lot to do up on top. I think they are trying to build and expand. I am not sure if they are adding more this season or not.
sadly mispronouncing "huna" "hoonah" "xunaa" as "hookah"! in the first part of this?! Two times! Also stating that Hoonah is a part of icy strait. Not so much. Icy Strait is a part of Hoonah. This woman's take on Icy Strait and Xunaa is a far cry from its rich history.
I did realize I mispronounced “Hoonah” unfortunately I didn’t realize until I got home. The only way I could try to correct in the video was by highlighting the name in red above for reference, which I did the two times I mispronounced it. I did’t realize Icy Straight was part of Hoonah and not the other way around. Thank you for the information.
I like your video and your daughter is darling, but when watching it we are looking for information on the port, not long shots of her. Also don’t appreciate your coarse language. I know I will get criticized but not all of us enjoy it. Otherwise we enjoyed the rest of your video.
I think you commented on the wrong video? We don’t have a daughter and we don’t swear in our videos. I’m not sure if you had a chance to check out our video. We do talk about everything you could do in the port.
The description of the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear was oversimplified.
Hoo Nah not hooka
Oops. Thank you.
My beautiful home town, I left there in 1964.Boy it sure has changed. I Moved back to Juneau in 2012 and, still have not made it back home.It really looks beautiful but, I would like to see our old village like it was when I was growing up.
It is such a cute little town. I bet it looks like a completely different town with how much they have been building up for the last few years.
It’s not Hooka
We I edited the video I relived I said it wrong 🫢. I tried to put the name in red above were I mispronounced the name.
Did they actually weigh anyone going on the Ziprider? They have a weight limit and I am just curious. Thanks!
I don’t remember if they weigh you or not. If they did it was were we received our tickets not at the top by the ziprider.
Hoonah please!!!!!!! Also - Icy Strait is a body of water, place you are visiting is icy Strait Point.
Thank you for watching and the info.
Forgot to ask what time of the year were you there? We are from Australia and will be there on the 3rd Sept so wondering what to pack?
We went Sept. 4th. I recommend dressing in layer and bring a rain jacket. It rained most days. The nicest day was when we were in Icy Strait and it was probably 70 degrees (21 C). Most of the trip was around 58 degrees (14 C). When you are cruising by the glacier, the wind blowing off the glacier is ice cold so I would recommend a warm jacket, hat, and gloves.
This is a bittersweet memory for me. Icy Strait Point was the last stop on my Alaska cruise before I came down with COVID and was quarantined to a medical cabin for the entire last 5 days of the cruise. I had NO symptoms the morning of the stop, but by the end of the day I had a cough that was unstoppable. I went to the infirmary, they ran a COVID test "just in case," and when the doctor returned to the exam room with two ship security staff, I knew it was positive. I don't blame them for isolating me - obviously the right thing to do, but still a big disappointment, of course. They did take good care of me, providing Paxlovid and Z-pack antibiotics (not sure why since COVID is viral, but whatever....) At least I had been on a couple of previous Alaska cruises, so I didn't miss a LOT of ports I'd never been to before, but I did miss one.
I can’t imagine getting sick and have to quarantine in a small little cabin. At least you have seen some of the area before. Icy Strait is a fun little cruise stop.
@@TravelingAtoZ At least they gave me an oceanview cabin, and delivered the same food they were serving in the MDR. They told my wife to pack all my stuff and bring it to the infirmary, and that she had the option of either quarantining with me, or continuing her cruise with our friends (she had no symptoms.) She opted to stay in our original cabin and continue the cruise, which certainly made sense!
What did you use to film your zip line ride? Also, I’m going next May. Do you know how soon I can reserve a specific time? I really enjoyed your video as you give some very information specific information!! Thank you!
Thank you for watching. We used a GoPro to film the zip rider ride. As soon as the cruise ships opens up reservations for activities is when you can book the specific times. I recommend booking as soon as possible.
Great! Thanks so much!
When you did the zip line did you just have a selfie stick, to keep filming?
I held the GoPro when went down. I have a case with a wrist strap.
is the hidden lake trail tour with the guide cost money?
It was free for the hike, but cost to go up on the gondola ride.
We lived in Alaska for several years and now every time I see a video about Alaska I miss it! Such a beautiful place!
It is such a beautiful state.
Alaska is gorgeous. Love that little town of Hoonah. The Falls are lovely and I love that history of the Cannery. Oh the views from the Gondola. I've heard of certain areas of Alaska that you have to have a guide to hike through. That ziprider looked like so much fun!
It was a fun little town!
Wow, such a beautiful area! Loved the part about the totem pole! So cool! :) And the gondolas look like so much fun!
Thank you. It was a fun little area.
Loved everything about Alaska from your videos. What a scenic place. Picture perfect. Have a great time.
Thank you!
Alaska really is a fascinating state that has so much to offer!! Its such a fascinating place with some extraordinary natural landscapes! I would absolutely love to explore it some day!
It is a beautiful state. There is so much to see and do.
Best cruise port in the world. Never do an Alaskan cruise that’s not stopping here.
It is such a fun stop! We really enjoyed it.
Wow so much to unpack! The carving is awesome and the zipline looked like so much fun!
It was a lot of fun.
We didn’t cover these spots in Alaska in our recent visit so it’s going to be so helpful when we do go back there again… Literally getting so many ideas from your videos… Thank you…
It is a beautiful state!
This looks so nice, the village, the sky Gondola, the lake and many more. Enjoyed it.
It was beautiful.
Where? or with who? Do I reserve my time slot to go down on the zip rider? I bought the unlimited Skiglider Gondola
We bought the zip rider ticket through the cruise ship. I recommend booking your slot as soon as you can. The zip rider ticket allowed us unlimited access to the top of the mountain via the gondola.
We did the zipline on a rainy day. They provided goggles to keep the rain out of our eyes. It was amazing!
I had no idea that they would give out googles. The zip liner was so much fun. We really enjoyed it.
We didn’t stop at these places on our Alaskan Cruise. Will definitely try and take a different route when we plan our next one to try and hit these!
There are so many cute towns to see and so much to do.
Thank you for the tour of Alaska. It is such a rugged and unique landscape.
It is is beautiful.
Really enjoyed this video! Thank you for sharing! 😊💛
Thank you!
Alaska is really magical and so fascinating to explore, love the zipline and it must be great to experience.
It was a fun town. We really enjoyed the ziprider.
Great video. Did you use your phone to record going down the zip line?
I used a GoPro.
Going to be there in September!
Can someone tell me what type of facilities are available at the top of the gondola run?
I'd like to go on the loop trail but my wife can't and would wait for me. Is there a gift shop, restroom?
Thanks.
At the top of the gondola ride they have a restroom, and outdoor seating area, and a place to buy drinks. There is not a lot to do up on top. I think they are trying to build and expand. I am not sure if they are adding more this season or not.
@@TravelingAtoZ Thanks!
rofl we used to eat what you call Indian celery all the time
It was so neat to hear about all the different vegetation and how they were used by the people of the area.
Beautiful sunny day❤ Love the vibes out there
Thank you.
sadly mispronouncing "huna" "hoonah" "xunaa" as "hookah"! in the first part of this?! Two times! Also stating that Hoonah is a part of icy strait. Not so much. Icy Strait is a part of Hoonah. This woman's take on Icy Strait and Xunaa is a far cry from its rich history.
I did realize I mispronounced “Hoonah” unfortunately I didn’t realize until I got home. The only way I could try to correct in the video was by highlighting the name in red above for reference, which I did the two times I mispronounced it. I did’t realize Icy Straight was part of Hoonah and not the other way around. Thank you for the information.
@@TravelingAtoZAlso - iťs Strait, not straight. Excused if it’s typo.
I like your video and your daughter is darling, but when watching it we are looking for information on the port, not long shots of her. Also don’t appreciate your coarse language. I know I will get criticized but not all of us enjoy it. Otherwise we enjoyed the rest of your video.
I think you commented on the wrong video? We don’t have a daughter and we don’t swear in our videos. I’m not sure if you had a chance to check out our video. We do talk about everything you could do in the port.
What are you talking about? I heard no coarse language and I didn't see any kid.