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

Haines to Juneau

Haines to Juneau

What began as an uncertain morning on the ferry standby list turned into a scenic crossing from Haines to Juneau aboard the Alaska Marine Highway. The journey included mountain views rising from the sea, hours on deck with a camera, gulls following the ferry, abstract patterns in the water, and a scramble to find a campground after arriving in Juneau.

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Haines, AK

Haines, AK

A slow drive from Yukon to Haines, Alaska turned into one of the most memorable days of the trip. Along the way I photographed snow-covered mountains, discovered two black bears while shooting a panorama, crossed a nearly empty border, explored the surprisingly friendly town of Haines, and watched hundreds of birds feeding on Pacific herring just offshore.

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