This photo gallery depicts some of southeast Alaska’s best scenery, most typical transportation methods, and local attractions. Read up on summer travel in southeast Alaska in our summer issue’s Beyond essay.
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- These teenage subs are sniffing out a snack at Sitka’s Fortress of the Bear: http://fortressofthebear.org/
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- Fortress of the Bear provides a home for orphaned cubs like this cutie
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- One of the rescued bears at Sitka’s sanctuary
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- Bald eagle sightings are common in southeast Alaksa during summer
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- Sitka at sunset
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- A peaceful evening walk to see totems in Sitka
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- Totem in Sitka
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- A view looking toward Juneau from Mendenhall Glacier
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- A NorthStar Trekking guide
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- Mendenhall Glacier
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- The bluer the ice, the denser the ice
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- The barge brings weekly supplies to some southeast Alaska communities
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- View of Juneau from Mount Roberts
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- Remnant from the mining days at the Glory Hole near Juneau
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- Wildflowers are guaranteed on any southeast Alaksa hike this time of year
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- A small waterfall as seen from Perseverance Trail, an old mining road
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- Gold panning in Gold Creek near Juneau
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- Juneau’s Red Door Saloon
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- Salmon fight their way up a ladder toward their spawning grounds
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- The Alaska Marine Highway boasts stunning views any time of year
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- Getting around by ferry means time to chat with other travelers
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- A popular but peaceful Haines-area lake
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- Flying over the ice field near Glacier National Park
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- Mountain goat habitat
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- A glacier as seen from the air
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- Aerial view of a southeast Alaksa glacier
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- Haines trail system
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- Slime mold
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- Another type of slime mold
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- Sitka’s bear sanctuary for orphaned cubs.
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- A paw print near Sitka
