Katherine & Anna at the Salmon Hatchery

Juneau -- Salmon, Mendenhall, and WHALES!

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August 27th 2009
Geo: 58.3677, -134.58We pulled back our curtains the next morning to see this promising sunrise as we neared the capital city of Juneau, but alas it was not to last. As we docked an hour or so later, dense fog and persistent rain set in. It is said that Juneau is by far the most picturesque state capital in America, and they can probably back that up given their stellar setting, perched along t ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more