Very well done video! Interesting to see my town (26 years now) through someone else's eyes. I retired from the Alaska state ferries and afterwards drove a tour bus for 5 years here in Juneau. It was fun sharing our sights. We have 300 miles of trails here in Juneau. each one a true gem. By trail we have access to three other glaciers besides the Mendenhall and each is as awesome, in different ways. Thank you and come back again!
Thanks Mark, I intend to come back, its a beautiful part of the world. We are planning to tour the Norwegian Fjords this summer, that will be interesting, and different. Thanks for the comment!
Thank you so much for this, my friend and I will be going soon, and I wanted to know what to expect. Very informative without giving away TOO much. thank you!
Your video was really informative and I really appreciate how descriptive you were about walking the trail. Looking forward to your other Alaska videos as well. Taking our first cruisetour there next May!
TheMouseFan, the Glacier is a must see, and the trails are nice, enjoy! Consider the Salmon Hatchery or Mt. Roberts as well if you have enough time for both. Thanks for the comment!
thank you for the concise yet full details, it was helpful to see what people are wearing and hear your description of what to expect for the Nugget Fall walk vs hike. Confirmed for me sneakers are fine no need for Hiking shoes when we head that way in September 2019.
I always like it when youtube suggest videos of Juneau. It’s neat to see other people’s perspective of the area. My son worked for costal helicopters for his summer job and we had an opportunity to take the heli tour of Herbert glacier. We got discounted rate but if you have the funds ($300) I would recommended going to anyone visiting the area. The views from the ride were amazing. We actually live on a small island outside of Juneau and see whales every time we are on the water. That would be my other recommendation is a whale watching tour. If you have the money. You are guaranteed a sighting of a humpback and on a rare occasion a pod of orcas. That’s for spotlighting Juneau’s Mendenhall glacier. It’s really a spectacular sight to see. Enjoy the rest of your travels.
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it! We took a whale watching tour...we saw one whale, and it was just the tail end for a moment....a little disappointing. I would love to do the helicopter ride but I'm a little scared of crashing, I think they had 2 accidents this past year in Ketchikan. That part of the world the nature is so unspoiled and beautiful! We plan to go back. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Just there in May 2109. Spent too much time in the visitor center and outside deck facing the glacier so was unable to hike to Nugget falls. Liked your narration...very informative. Request permission to use a small portion of your view of Nugget Falls in my upcoming video. If not, fine. Means I will have to go to Juneau again. No off to see some of your other videos from this trip.
Hi rg, go ahead and use the portion of my Nugget Falls...if you can give me a "shout out" to my channel....either in your description or on the segment you use, I would appreciate it. I just watched the White Pass train ride...we did that in Skagway, it was beautiful! That footage was lost when my hard drive crashed, unfortunately! So I will have to go back too....good luck to you!
Our cruise ship was medium size, so we were able to sail right up to it -- although the top edge of the glacier was much above the ship, we saved a lot of energy by viewing it from inside the commodore club with a champagne in hand. On a separate day we stopped in Juneau, where the tour we took was the float plane over the five glaciers just to the south of Juneau--- On a Havilland Twin Otter where everybody has a window seat-- great, but expensive.
Very informative video! Thank you. I am wondering how long did you spend over there? I am thinking to book an excursion that include this, Salmon Hatchery and Salmon Bake and it only gives us 1h 15m to spend at this place, do you think is it enough? TIA
Ambo Z, if you want to hike to Nugget Falls you will need more time, but to Photo Point it should be enough time. Sounds like you are packing a lot in for the day, but it will be wonderful. The visitors center has a movie, you might want to skip that if you are short on time. Also, sometimes the weather doesn't permit walking to Nugget Falls, so you would be disappointed if you go and then the trails are closed. Have a great trip!
Hi Jean, we contacted Norwegian directly and booked with them. We had researched prices offered by booking services and Norwegian matched their prices and deals so we booked with them directly. Enoy your trip....bring an umbrella just in case....
I thoroughly enjoyed this as I’ll never get to visit Alaska. Kudos to you for NOT mentioning “climate change” and how the glaciers will disappear yesterday. (I’ve had it up to here with all that nonsense, can you tell? I didn’t even want to include it in my comment but i had to tell you how wonderful your production is.) Thank you!
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Thank you for your detailed explanation of the area. We'll done!
Most practically informative video on this area that I have seen. Nice job
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very well done video! Interesting to see my town (26 years now) through someone else's eyes. I retired from the Alaska state ferries and afterwards drove a tour bus for 5 years here in Juneau. It was fun sharing our sights. We have 300 miles of trails here in Juneau. each one a true gem. By trail we have access to three other glaciers besides the Mendenhall and each is as awesome, in different ways. Thank you and come back again!
Thanks Mark, I intend to come back, its a beautiful part of the world. We are planning to tour the Norwegian Fjords this summer, that will be interesting, and different. Thanks for the comment!
Thank you so much for this, my friend and I will be going soon, and I wanted to know what to expect. Very informative without giving away TOO much. thank you!
Your video was really informative and I really appreciate how descriptive you were about walking the trail. Looking forward to your other Alaska videos as well. Taking our first cruisetour there next May!
I love how detailed you are in your tour. You gave me the little tidbits many others don't. Thank you.
Thank you Susan, enjoy your trip!
Wonderful video! Thank you for your time and efforts putting it together!
Thanks Peggy, glad you enjoyed it!
Great video with spectacular views. Now that we saw this, we want to visit the glacier on our upcoming cruise.
TheMouseFan, the Glacier is a must see, and the trails are nice, enjoy! Consider the Salmon Hatchery or Mt. Roberts as well if you have enough time for both. Thanks for the comment!
Excellent, highly detailed and informative.
Thanks VLord, I appreciate the comment!
Love all these Alaska films- we went here a couple of years ago and love reliving the experience.
That was very informative! Thank you :)
Glad it was helpful thanks for the comment!
I am a photographer in Alaska and I actually developed my love for the art in Juneau.
thank you for the concise yet full details, it was helpful to see what people are wearing and hear your description of what to expect for the Nugget Fall walk vs hike. Confirmed for me sneakers are fine no need for Hiking shoes when we head that way in September 2019.
Enjoy Pamela, and don't forget a jacket!
Lol I live here. I ride my bike here in the summer mornings and hike out to nugget falls almost every sunny day.
It's a very special place!
S Driscoll do you ever come across bears on the paths and if so, what do you do if you come across them?
Great tour explanation, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I always like it when youtube suggest videos of Juneau. It’s neat to see other people’s perspective of the area. My son worked for costal helicopters for his summer job and we had an opportunity to take the heli tour of Herbert glacier. We got discounted rate but if you have the funds ($300) I would recommended going to anyone visiting the area. The views from the ride were amazing.
We actually live on a small island outside of Juneau and see whales every time we are on the water. That would be my other recommendation is a whale watching tour. If you have the money. You are guaranteed a sighting of a humpback and on a rare occasion a pod of orcas.
That’s for spotlighting Juneau’s Mendenhall glacier. It’s really a spectacular sight to see.
Enjoy the rest of your travels.
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it! We took a whale watching tour...we saw one whale, and it was just the tail end for a moment....a little disappointing. I would love to do the helicopter ride but I'm a little scared of crashing, I think they had 2 accidents this past year in Ketchikan. That part of the world the nature is so unspoiled and beautiful! We plan to go back. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
You are welcome. Sorry your whale watching experience wasn’t that best.
Me too....
Outstanding video...thank you
Thanks Jonathan. ...Mendenhall was Outstanding! Thanks for the comment!
Great informative video, thank you! :)
Thanks Diane Rich, I appreciate the comment!
Was there last September and it was r as raining like crazy, ohh and cold. Couldn't make it to nugget falls. I believe the best time would be July.
We were very lucky, good weather. Alaska coast is very rainy, but still awesome!
Just there in May 2109. Spent too much time in the visitor center and outside deck facing the glacier so was unable to hike to Nugget falls. Liked your narration...very informative. Request permission to use a small portion of your view of Nugget Falls in my upcoming video. If not, fine. Means I will have to go to Juneau again. No off to see some of your other videos from this trip.
Hi rg, go ahead and use the portion of my Nugget Falls...if you can give me a "shout out" to my channel....either in your description or on the segment you use, I would appreciate it. I just watched the White Pass train ride...we did that in Skagway, it was beautiful! That footage was lost when my hard drive crashed, unfortunately! So I will have to go back too....good luck to you!
it's crazy how much the glaicer has changed, you can barely see it now from nugget falls!
Our cruise ship was medium size, so we were able to sail right up to it -- although the top edge of the glacier was much above the ship, we saved a lot of energy by viewing it from inside the commodore club with a champagne in hand. On a separate day we stopped in Juneau, where the tour we took was the float plane over the five glaciers just to the south of Juneau--- On a Havilland Twin Otter where everybody has a window seat-- great, but expensive.
How long did this particular excursion take, from stepping onto the bus to stepping back off after your return?
Very informative video! Thank you. I am wondering how long did you spend over there? I am thinking to book an excursion that include this, Salmon Hatchery and Salmon Bake and it only gives us 1h 15m to spend at this place, do you think is it enough? TIA
Ambo Z, if you want to hike to Nugget Falls you will need more time, but to Photo Point it should be enough time. Sounds like you are packing a lot in for the day, but it will be wonderful. The visitors center has a movie, you might want to skip that if you are short on time. Also, sometimes the weather doesn't permit walking to Nugget Falls, so you would be disappointed if you go and then the trails are closed. Have a great trip!
I think the bus driver was pulling your leg about seeing Russia LOL. That's what the Governor Sarah Pallin joked about.
I know....the bus driver was very entertaining, had lots of colorful stories, it made the bus ride part of the experience.
Haha yeah would be very hard to actually see Russia from that side of Alaska
How far from the cruise port ?
Not walkable, about 15 minutes by bus. According to Google it's 13 miles from downtown Juneau
Good bless po
I’m looking forward to my trip next week.
Did you booked this with cruise-liner or on your own?
Hi Jean, we contacted Norwegian directly and booked with them. We had researched prices offered by booking services and Norwegian matched their prices and deals so we booked with them directly. Enoy your trip....bring an umbrella just in case....
I thoroughly enjoyed this as I’ll never get to visit Alaska. Kudos to you for NOT mentioning “climate change” and how the glaciers will disappear yesterday. (I’ve had it up to here with all that nonsense, can you tell? I didn’t even want to include it in my comment but i had to tell you how wonderful your production is.) Thank you!
Thanks gomphrena, I appreciate the comment! I hope you find a way to visit Alaska someday soon!
Um, I hope the Russia reference was a joke. You can't see Russia from Juneau. It's over 1000 miles from Juneau.
I would recommend renting a vehicle. Many gorgeous places the tour buses don't go.
Do you really beleive that you can see Russia from Juneau.????? Russia is 3500 km away from Juneau / Wow I cannot beleive this
There is nothing left of the Mendenhall Glacier, all melted away.
What is the video showing?
j t what? I live here, it's very much still there