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Travel Guide
Juneau International Airport
The one and only: Juneau's finest airport!
***Of note when booking flights*** MILK RUNS: Whether Seattle is your starting destination or your connection haven, there is a possibility your flight to/from JNU stops at other Southeast Alaskan towns on the way (Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, and/or Sitka). These jumping flights are called "milk runs," and they can either be a fun way to see other SE AK towns, or the largest pain known to mankind. These flights do typically run a little cheaper; the "layover" is roughly 45 minutes, and you do not have to leave the plane. Just something to be mindful of when booking!
Alaska Marine Highway
For the adventurous souls!
The Alaska Marine Highway has numerous routes throughout Southeast Alaska and is a fun and unique way to explore the state! If you hope to make a road trip out of our wedding this would be the way to get your car/RV to Juneau (Auke Bay Ferry Terminal). There is no wifi, so bring that book you’ve been meaning to read! There is a cafeteria on board, but passengers are also welcome to bring coolers with their own meals. On the longer routes public showers are available. There are 3 ports where you can start your journey to Juneau from: Bellingham, WA, Haines, AK, or Skagway, AK. The ferry to/from Bellingham, WA takes 3 days. As this is a longer trip you should plan where you will be sleeping! If a cabin is out of your price range it is possible to sleep in a tent in the solarium. Departures from Bellingham to Juneau are typically only on Fridays - so make sure you leave plenty of wiggle room to make it:) This is a wonderful option for those who have a bit more time and want to disconnect – you would see LOADS of wildlife.
The ALCAN Highway
Visiting Other Alaskan Communities
We are hoping guests take our wedding as an opportunity to travel and make their own memories in the state we are in love with! Haines and Skagway are on the road system (the ALCAN Highway) that connects SE Alaska with the "REST" of Alaska - meaning if you plan to visit Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali, etc. before or after the wedding, you must pass through the Yukon and a little smidge of British Columbia to get from one part of Alaska to the other. This also means you must be able to enter Canada with either a Passport or Enhanced ID! This drive is absolutely beautiful, with many great viewpoints and hiking stops. Haines is an artsy and chill community home to several festivals throughout the summer, and Skagway is a historic gold rush town that has SE AK's only train, which can take you on a very scenic adventure into the mountains. Haines to/from Anchorage is a 14.5 hour drive; to/from Fairbanks 12 hours. Skagway to/from Anchorage is 15.5 hour drive; to/from Fairbanks 13 hours. While the ferry between Haines and Skagway is only a 45 minute ride, driving between towns takes 350 miles as the mountains breakup any direct road path. Other places/communities in Alaska to research when making your travel plans, SE AK: Sitka, Ketchikan, Gustavus Interior AK: Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Chena Hot Springs Southcentral AK: Anchorage, Valdez, Seward, Homer, Seldovia Southwest AK: Bethel, Dutch Harbor and Unalaska, Kodiak Far North AK: Utgiagvik (Barrow), Nome