Visiting Juneau from a cruise ship or on your own is a great way to experience Southeast Alaska. Take a look at all the great things to do downtown and around Juneau to immerse yourself in nature ...

The melting of Alaska's Juneau icefield, home to more than 1,000 glaciers, is accelerating. The snow-covered area is now shrinking 4.6 times faster than it was in the 1980s, according to a new study.

Alaska’s capital city averages a single thunderstorm every two years or so. Juneau is home to about 32,000 people and is known for its winter weather — less so for any thunder or lightning.