Start Here: Plan Your Alaska Adventure with Confidence
Welcome to the gateway of Alaska travel inspiration, planning tips, and real local insight—all in one place.
Whether you’re dreaming of glaciers and whales, planning your first Alaska cruise, or just wondering what to pack, you’re in the right spot.
I’m Mary Jacquel, a Juneau-based travel expert and photographer, and I’m here to help you explore Alaska through the lens of a photographer!
I’m naturally passionate about this beautiful state, the wild adventures Alaska enables and the culture that inspires others.
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Start with the Essentials
New to Alaska? These posts will give you the big picture and help you make confident travel choices:
Ultimate Alaska Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Best Time to Visit Alaska: What Month Should I Visit Southeast Alaska during the Summer?
How to Plan an Alaska Road Trip
2. Planning a Cruise to southeast alaska? Start Here
If you’re cruising to Alaska, you’ll want tips from someone who knows the ports, excursions, and onboard experience inside and out:
⚓ Alaska Cruise vs. Land Tour: What’s Right for You?
🧥 What to Wear on an Alaska Cruise
📍 Best Alaska Cruise Ports - Check out Ketchikan and Skagway
🐋 Top Shore Excursions from Juneau
3. Explore Destinations
From iconic landmarks to quiet coastal villages, here’s where you can get inspired:
🐻 Complete Juneau Travel Guide - here is an article about Juneau to get you started
🌌 Where to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
🏕️ 3 Hidden Gems in Downtown Juneau, Alaska
4. Nature & Wildlife Lovers, Don’t Miss These
Get closer to Alaska’s wild side—ethically, safely, and with a camera in hand:
🐳 Best Time and Places to See Whales in Alaska
🦅 Wildlife You Can Expect to See in Each Region
🥾 Most Scenic Day Hikes in Alaska
5. Love Photography?
If you’re here to capture Alaska’s raw beauty, I’ve got tips and visual guides to inspire your lens:
📷 Photo Essay: A Day in Juneau
🌄 How to Photograph Glaciers, Whales & Northern Lights
🎨 Colors of Alaska: A Visual Journey Through the Seasons
6. Get My Free Alaska Travel Checklist
Want a printable travel planner, packing checklist, and my top 10 tips?
Grab the free guide here →
7. New? Here’s Who I Am
I’m Mary—photographer, Alaska travel consultant, and full-time Juneau local. Learn more about how I help travelers make the most of their Alaska journeys right here: About Me
8. Not Sure Where to Go Next?
Explore my blog for more guides, tips, and stories.
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Let’s Go!