After June 21, the salmon in the Gastineau Channel start returning to hatchery. Seals and sea lions can usually be spotted. Prior to then, there is still much to see and learn about. Your guide will teach you about the different salmon species, and why the hatchery is important to Juneau (and Alaska). For your kids, there is a cylindrical aquarium with captivating native species, and a touch tank to feel the various sea critters. A gift shop, free coffee and smoked salmon samples are also on-site. *Restrooms Available

Your kids will be enthralled by Takhu, a humpback whale statue commemorating fifty years of Alaskan statehood, and two native totem poles will also catch their attention. Meanwhile, the adults in your group will be able to absorb the gorgeous scenery of the Gastineau Channel, the Juneau-Douglas bridge, and Douglas Island. Many photo opportunities. * Restrooms available

Brotherhood Bridge Lookout. See the Mendenhall Glacier from a few miles away. Two photo opportunities: one with the meadow in the foreground, the other with the river in the foreground. Learn about the yearly flooding of the Mendenhall River

After visiting the three prior places on the itinerary, the kids may be looking for some fun, enabling you to play with them and enjoy the scenery at Cope Park. Playground: Swings, and Rope-Net Pyramid for Climbing Gold Creek: See the meandering stream where gold was first discovered by Joe Juneau and Richard Harris in the 1880's. *Benches for kids' snacks and lunches *Bathroom available

The newest, most extensive playground in Juneau. Play with your kids in the enclosed park, while gazing upon the beautiful mountains of Douglas Island as a backdrop. * Benches available * Restrooms available