We stopped for this gorgeous view of the Juneau icefields on our short drive to the Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau. A visit to the Mendenhall Glacier is one of the highlights of a trip to Juneau. The glacier is very busy during the day, so we visited late in the evening after all the cruise ships had sailed. The days are very long in Juneau in the summer, so you can still get a great look at the Mendenhall Glacier after the cruise ships sail if you are spending the night in Juneau.

Another reason to go to the Mendenhall after the crowds leave is to see the bears who come out to do a little fishing.