NATUREWATCH: Alaska Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center - Mountain Goat Viewing At a Glance

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	Description:  The area surrounding the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is a showcase for glacial activity. The well-developed site features an accessible visitor's center, a network of trails, restroom facilities, and other accomodations. Located in Juneau, the area is a wildlife watcher's paradise.
		Facilities, Activities and Species These symbols denote available facilities, permitted activities and species of interest. The species icons will lead you to a  page about that species.				Viewing Information: Mendenhall Valley is a showcase of glacial activity. At the end of the road is picturesque Mendenhall Glacier that ends in Mendenhall Lake. Perched on a rocky outcrop, the newly-renovated Visitor's Center (MGVC) does a superb job of interpreting the surrounding environment. The Visitor's Center is open throughout the year. The FS charges an entrance fee for the MGVC. In addition to learning about the glacial environment of southeast Alaska, lucky visitors may be able to view mountain goats on the rugged cliffs surrounding the lake and the glacier. Safety First: Mendenhall Valley includes a variety of recreation facilities. Be sure to stay within developed sites and on developed trails. The weather in southeast Alaska is often wet and cold - hypothermia can strike in any season. Wear appropriate clothing and be prepared for inclement weather. Directions: The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is in the Mendenhall Valley at the end of the Glacier Spur Road, approximately 10 miles from downtown Juneau Ownership & Management: USDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest; Juneau Ranger District (907) 586-8800 Closest Town: Juneau, Alaska
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