Explore the journey — one trail, museum, meal, and memory at a time.

Alaska State Museum

Alaska State Museum

After another rainy morning in Juneau, I set out in search of coffee and ended up spending most of the day at the Alaska State Museum. Exhibits on Alaska Native cultures, Russian settlement, mining, whaling, the Exxon Valdez disaster, and the Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands offered a deeper understanding of Alaska's history. An unexpected highlight was a collection of clothing by Haida designer Dorothy Grant, whose work blended Indigenous art with contemporary fashion.

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A Day in Juneau, AK

A Day in Juneau, AK

My first full day in Juneau began with a visit to the Alaska State Capitol and ended photographing Celebration 2026, the largest gathering of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people in the world. Along the way I explored Alaska history, discovered the story behind the territory's Liberty Bell, wandered the waterfront, and met locals who made the city feel far more personal than the cruise ships and souvenir shops would suggest.

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