A Rainy Day Jaunt in Juneau, Alaska

You know it’s going to be a good shore day when the forecast says “constant drizzle” and your fleece says “challenge accepted.” With temps hovering around 52°F and rain on repeat, here’s a four-hour Juneau wander that embraces the weather, stays mostly indoors, and sneaks in a few wow-moments between warm, dry stops. I’ll leave … Read more

Walking Tours Around Ketchikan, Alaska: A Self-Guided Stroll Through History, Salmon, and Quirks

The ship’s clock says 7:30 a.m., the thermometer says 54°F (headed to a high of 65), and you’ve got until 2:30 p.m. to stretch your legs. Perfect walking weather in a town where the streets often double as salmon highways. Ketchikan, perched on the edge of Alaska’s Inside Passage, isn’t the kind of place you … Read more