The first people to inhabit the area north and south of Juneau were the Auke people, a subgroup of the Tlingit grouop of Alaska Natives.

The Tlingit Natives speak the language by the same name - Tlingit.

The Tlingit have always been skillful fishermen, with elaborate fishing gear and knowledge transmitted from generation to generation. The Gastineau Channel provided endless supplies of salmon, halibut, and other fish, along with berries and seeds found in the area.

They built shelters along the coast in such a way that the entrances were always facing the sea. Each house had a Totem Pole placed in front of it. The totem poles signified the origins of the family living inside the house.

Southeast Alaska resides in an emperahe rain-forest region of North America. Most associate Alaska with ice fields, glaciers, and snow, Juneau and the surrounding area host a milder climate by Alaskan standards.

Jumeau boasts a beautiful glacier that flows into Mendenhall Lake, which is visited by thousands each year.

There is also a stunning lush landscape wth dense forests, thin moss-covered trees, and abundant ferns. Wandering through the forests is truly magical.

This amazing city is bestled between mountain ranges decorated with beautiful green pine trees and rugged snowcapped mountains.

There are no roads connecting Juneau to the rest of Alaska. It can only be accessed by plane or ship. Therefore, it is a popular cruise ship port during the beautiful Alaskan summers.

The city's permanent population is 32,000, but it can actually change with about 6,000 people arriving daily on cruise ships or by plane.

In addition to commercial fishing, the cruise ship industry brings in enough income during the short summer season to sustain businesses outside the summer months.

Tourism keeps Juneau, Alaska one of the most popular, family-friendly vacation spots to cisit in the United States.