Juneau Alaska Lodging Accommodations
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Aspen
Hotel Fairbanks
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Juneau Alaska Hotel
and Lodging Accommodations |
(866)
GUEST4U
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Super
8 Motel
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Juneau Alaska Hotel and Lodging
Accommodations
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1-800-800-8000
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| The Breakwater
Inn |
Waterfront Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge |
(800) 544-2250
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| Frontier
Suites |
Juneau Alaska Hotel and Lodging Accommodations |
(800) 544-2250
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| Travelodge |
Juneau Alaska Hotel and Lodging Accommodations |
(888) 660-2327
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| Westmark
Hotels |
Juneau Alaska Hotel and Lodging Accommodations |
(800)
544-0970
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Juneau, Alaska
Bed & Breakfasts
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| Imagine sitting on the porch
of a log home in Alaska's capital
with Thunder Mountain and the forest
as your backdrop. A warm fire,
friendly people and blueberry pancakes
await inside. A top rated B&B
in a civilized wilderness. |
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Juneau Alaska Tours, Sightseeing and Fishing Charters
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Fish with Juneau's Best!
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| Club
Pacific |
Since 1908 |
(907) 789-9273
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| Silver
King |
Juneau Alaska Sportfishing Guides |
(907) 789-0165
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| Big
Jim's Charters |
Juneau Alaska Sportfishing Guides |
(907) 789-0088
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| Alaska
Charters |
Juneau Alaska Sportfishing Guides |
(907) 789-3833
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| Spirit
Journeys Enterprises |
Juneau Alaska Sportfishing Guides |
(888) 432-4282
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Juneau, Alaska
Tours and Sightseeing
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| Book Independent Shore Excursions |
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Tracy Arm Fjord Glacier
Tours
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Glaciers and wildlife viewing.
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(800) 228-3875 |
| Orca
Enterprises |
Whale Watching and Wildlife
Tours |
(907) 789-6801 |
| Era
Helicopters |
Helicopter tours of the Juneau
ice fields. |
(800) 843-1947 |
| Gastineau
Guiding |
Guided outdoor adventures. |
(907) 586-8231 |
| Alaska
Travel Adventures |
Day tours and attractions. |
(800) 791-2673 |
| Auk
Nu Tours |
Wildlife and glacier tours. |
(907) 586-8687 |
| Taku Glacier Lodge |
Salmon feast and flightseeing
tour. |
(907) 789-0790 |
| Princess Tours |
Historic Juneau Gold Mine
Tour |
(907) 463-3900 |
| Trolley
Car |
Narrated city tour with stops
at most major attractions. |
(907) 586-7433 |
| Four Seasons Tours |
Tours or group charters. |
(907) 790-6671 |
| NorthStar
Trekking |
Helicopter glacier tours and
treks. |
(907) 790-4530 |
| Coastal
Helicopters |
Guided Glacier Walks |
(907) 789-5600 |
| Glacier
Gardens |
View an Alaskan rainforest. |
(907) 790-3377 |
| Temsco
Helicopter Tours |
Dog sledding, glacier walks,
and flightseeing tours. |
(877) 789-9501 |
| Alaska
Seaplane Services |
Scheduled flights and charters. |
(907) 789-3331
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| Air Excursions |
Scheduled flights and charters. |
(907) 789-5591 |
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Juneau, Alaska
Restaurants
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Mi Casa
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Mexican Restaurants
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(907) 789-3636
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Juneau, Alaska
Attractions
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A ride up the mountain provides a wonderful
view of Juneau.
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Downtown Juneau |
| Waterfront Walks |
Juneau's waterfront is filled with history and culture. |
Downtown Juneau |
| Downtown Walk |
The store fronts and shops provided for an exciting experience. |
Downtown Juneau |
| Alaska State Capital |
Visit the 49th state capital. |
4th and Main |
| Juneau
Douglas City Museum |
Mining artifacts, pictures, maps, and more. |
4th and Main |
| State Office Building |
Home to state library and free organ concert on Friday. |
4th Street |
| Governor's House |
Built in 1912 |
716 Calhoun/4th Street |
| St. Nicholas Orthodox
Church |
National landmark built in Russia
and shipped to Juneau in 1894. |
326th 5th St. |
| Alaska
State Museum |
Get an up close look at Alaska's wildlife and history. |
395 Whitter |
| Mendenhall Glacier |
A must-see glacier in Juneau. |
Valley |
| Shrine of St. Theresa |
Stone Catholic church that often provides
a place for whale watching. |
23 miles
out Old Veterans Memorial |
| Chapel by the Lake |
An old log cabin chapel that over looks Auke
Lake. |
At the University of Alaska
Southeast |
| Wickersham
Society |
1898 Victorian home of the Honorable Judge
James |
213 Seventh St
(907) 586-9001 |
| Perseverance
Theatre |
Nationally renowned award-winning theatre
creates the regions finest performances. |
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Three locations in Juneau.
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| Alaska
Pacific Bank |
Now with on-line services. |
(907) 789-4844 |
| First National Bank |
Now with on-line services. |
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| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage |
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(800) 789-7205 |
| AlaskaUSA |
Federal Credit Union |
(800) 525-9094 |
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Mendenhall Auto Center
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Car rentals and sales.
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(800) 478-1386 |
Juneau, Alaska
Other Information
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Juneau's most complete recreational center
under one roof.
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(907) 789-2181
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| Wings
of Alaska Airlines |
Flightseeing and travel |
(907) 789-0790
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| Petro Marine Services |
Alaska owned and operated. |
(800) 478-7586
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| Valley Auto Parts |
Auto and Marine Parts |
(800) 478-0123
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| Salmon
Creek Medical Clinic |
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(907) 586-1211
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| Shattuck & Grummet
Insurance |
Insurance and Bonds. |
(888) 241-2414
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| Reliable Transfer Corp |
Angoon, Hoonah, Juneau, Pelican, & Tenakee. |
(877) 989-1490
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| Huna Heritage Foundation |
Traditional Native Foods Cookbook. |
(800) 428-8298
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| University
of Alaska Southeast |
Providing a strong education. |
See Website
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| Bartlett
Regional Hospital |
Serving Juneau and all of southeast Alaska. |
(907) 796- 8900
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| Echo
Ranch Bible Camp |
A summer camp with loads of activities. |
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| Auke
Bay Bible Church |
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| Hike/Ski Information |
Juneau Hike & Ski Information Line |
(907) 586-5330
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| Eagle Crest Ski Area Information |
Juneau Ski Resort Information Line |
(907) 586-5330
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| US Forest Service |
US Forest Service Juneau Branch |
(907) 586-8800
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Juneau,
Alaska Average Weather
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Month
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Average
High Temp
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Average
Low Temp
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Average
Rainfall
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Hours
of Daylight
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Jan.
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29
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19
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4.54"
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7.15
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Feb.
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34
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23
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3.75"
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9.4
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Mar.
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39
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27
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3.28"
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11.77
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Apr.
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47
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32
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2.77"
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14.40
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May.
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55
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39
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3.43"
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16.78
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June.
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61
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45
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3.15"
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18.25
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July.
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64
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48
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4.16"
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17.6
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Aug.
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63
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47
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5.23"
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15.43
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Sept.
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56
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43
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6.73"
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12.85
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Oct.
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47
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37
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7.84"
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10.32
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Nov.
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37
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27
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4.91"
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7.87
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Dec.
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32
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23
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4.44"
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6.42
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| During the spring, summer and fall, dressing
in layers is the key to being comfortable.
A good first layers starts with a light shirt,
short or long sleeved. Over that, something
for more warmth like a sweatshirt wool sweater
or fleece pullover. The ideal outer layer
is light water proof jacket. Layers should
be lightweight and easy to remove to provide
the perfect comfort. Comfortable footwear
is a must and if you plan to visit beaches,
hiking trails or the great outdoors, waterproof
boots are a must. |
| Located on the mainland of Southeast Alaska, opposite
Douglas Island, Juneau was built at the heart of
the Inside Passage along the Gastineau Channel. It
lies 900 air miles northwest of Seattle and 577 air
miles southeast of Anchorage. It lies at approximately
58d 18m N Latitude, 134d 24m W Longitude. (Sec. 23,
T041S, R067E, Copper River Meridian.) Juneau is located
in the Juneau Recording District. The area encompasses
2716.7 sq. miles of land and 538.3 sq. miles of water.
Juneau has a mild, maritime climate. |
| Average summer temperatures range from 44 to 65;
winter temperatures range from 25 to 35. It is in
the mildest climate zone in Alaska. Annual precipitation
is 92 inches in downtown Juneau, and 54 inches ten
miles north at the airport. Snowfall averages 101
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| The area was a fish camp for the indigenous Tlingit
Indians. In 1880, nearly 20 years before the gold
rushes to the Klondike and Nome, Joe Juneau and Richard
Harris were lead to Gold Creek by Chief Kowee of
the Auk Tribe. They found mother lode deposits upstream,
staked their mining claims, and developed a 160 acre
incorporated city they called Harrisburg, which brought
many prospectors to the area. The City of Juneau
was formed in 1900. The state capital was transferred
from Sitka to Juneau in 1906 while Alaska was a U.S.
Territory. The Treadwell and Ready Bullion mines
across the channel on Douglas Island became world-scale
mines, operating from 1882 to 1917. In 1916, the
Alaska-Juneau gold mine was built on the mainland,
and became the largest operation of its kind in the
world. In 1917, a cave-in and flood closed the Treadwell
mine on Douglas. It produced $66 million in gold
in its 35 years of operation. Fishing, canneries,
transportation and trading services, and a sawmill
contributed to Juneau's growth through the early
1900s. The A-J Mine closed in 1944, after producing
over $80 million in gold. In 1970, the City of Juneau
and City of Douglas were unified into the City & Borough
of Juneau.
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| A federally recognized tribe is located in the
community: Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian
Tribes of Alaska; Douglas Indian Association; Aukquan
Traditional Council (not recognized). 16.6% of the
population are Alaska Native or part Native. As the
state capital, Juneau is supported largely by State
and Federal employment, and by tourists cruising
the Inside Passage. It is the third largest community
in Alaska. About one-third of residents live downtown
or on Douglas Island; the remaining two-thirds live
elsewhere along the roaded area. Juneau has a Tlingit
history with a strong historical influence from the
early prospectors and boom town that grew around
full-scale gold mining operations. |
Juneau
Alaska Facilities:
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| The municipal water supply is obtained from the
Last Chance Basin well field on Gold Creek and the
Salmon Creek Reservoir, and is treated and piped
to over 90% of Juneau households. Juneau's water
demand is 5 million gallons per day. The Borough
is seeking funds to construct a million-gallon reservoir
near South Lena Loop to serve the area north of Lena
and Tee Harbor. The Borough's piped sewage system
serves almost 80% of residents, and receives secondary
treatment. Sludge is incinerated. North Douglas Island
residents use individual septic tanks, and funds
have been provided to begin planning a sewer main
extension to this area. Refuse collection, the landfill
and incinerator are owned by a private firm, Arrow
Refuse. Juneau has a hazardous waste collection facility,
and local organizations also provide recycling programs.
Alaska Electric Light & Power Company receives
the majority of its power from the state-owned Snettisham
Hydroelectric Facility south of town. AEL&P owns
the Annex Creek, Upper Salmon Creek and Lower Salmon
Creek Hydro Plants, and the Gold Creek, Lemon Creek
and Auke Bay Diesel back-up systems. The U.S. Geological
Survey and AEL&P are collecting streamgaging
data at Dorothy Lake for hydroelectric potential.
Electricity is provided by Alaska
Electric Light & Power Company.
There are 13 schools located in the
community, attended by 5,540 students.
Local hospitals or health clinics
include Bartlett Regional Hospital
(907-586-2611); SEARHC Medical/Dental
Clinic (463-4000). The hospital is
a qualified Acute Care facility and
Medevac Service. Long Term Care: Juneau
Pioneers' Home; St. Ann's Nursing Home.
Specialized Care: Juneau Recovery Hospital/Bartlett
(586-9508); Aiding Women in Abuse & Rape
Emergencies (586-6623/1090) Auxiliary
health care is provided by Capital
City Fire/Rescue/Medevac (586-5322/789-7554);
Juneau Quick Response Dive Rescue Team;
Juneau Mountain Rescue Group (789-2161);
Airlift Northwest/Air Ambulance (790-4944);
Greens Creek EMS (789-8116); U.S. Coast
Guard Rescue Coordination Center (463-2000).
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| The State, City & Borough of Juneau, and federal
agencies provide nearly 45% of the employment in
the community. Juneau is home to State Legislators
and their staff during the legislative session between
January and May. Tourism is a significant contributor
to the private sector economy during the summer months,
providing a $130 million income and nearly 2,000
jobs. Over 683,000 passengers are expected to visit
Juneau during 2001 from 539 cruise ship dockings,
injecting over $80 million into the local economy.
The Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau Icefield air tours,
Tracy Arm Fjord Glacier, and the new Mount Roberts
Tram are local attractions. Support services for
logging and fish processing contribute to the economy.
519 residents hold commercial fishing permits. In
2000, the estimated gross fishing earnings of residents
exceeded $10.4 million. DIPAC, a private non-profit
organization, operates a fish hatchery which increases
the local salmon population, and cold storage facilities
process over 2 million pounds of seafood yearly.
The Kensington Gold Mine is currently undergoing
the permitting and development process. The Kennecott
Green's Creek Mine produces gold, silver, lead and
zinc, and is the largest silver mine in North America.
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Juneau
Alaska Transportation:
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| Juneau is accessible only by air and sea. Scheduled
jet flights and air taxis are available at the Municipally-owned
Juneau International Airport. The airport includes
a paved 8,456' runway and a seaplane landing area.
Marine facilities include a seaplane landing area
at Juneau Harbor, two deep draft docks, five small
boat harbors and a State ferry terminal. The Alaska
Marine Highway System and cargo barges provide year-round
services. |
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