Capital: Juneau
Flower: Forget-Me-Not
Bird: Willow Ptarmigan
Tree: Sitka Spruce
Nickname: The Last Frontier
Motto: North to the Future
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Temperatures are fairly mild with highs in the mid 30's in the winter, and high 60's in the summer. Juneau also have very long summer days with nearly 18 hours of daylight. In the winter we average 7 hours of daylight.
Medical Facilities:
There is a medical clinic in the Federal building and a variety of doctors in town. Most people are on Tricare Prime Remote.
Military installations:
We do not have a commissary or exchange.
Housing:
There are no government or leased housing. Finding a rental can be difficult and time consuming, especially if you have pets. But it can be done! Be prepared to spend some time living in a hotel.
Schools:
There are 5 Elementary schools, 2 Middle Schools, and 1 High School. There are also a couple of private schools as well. We also have the University of Alaska Southeast here in Juneau.
Shopping:
There are many touristy shops downtown, and some local shops in the valley. We have a couple of small malls but nothing like in the lower 48. We do have a Fred Meyer, Costco and JoAnn Fabrics. Most people rely on catalog and internet shopping. But remember shipping to Alaska can also be expensive.
Things to do:
Juneau is perfect for the outdoorsman. There are miles of well maintained trails throughout the area. The wildlife is there if you keeps your eyes open from majestic Eagles, to whales, to bear if your lucky. You can see the forest, tidal beaches and mountains capped with alpine meadows. Mendenhall Glacier is the states top attraction. And in the summer parking is hard to find! Fishing abounds in the spring and fall and hunting is available in the winter. We have our very own ski resort within a few miles of downtown, and a lake that freezes over for ice skating and hockey. We also have an ice arena in Douglas. In the winter if the weather is right you can have the opportunity to view the Aurora Borealis.