Viewing Auke Bay
by Robert Bales
Title
Viewing Auke Bay
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
Auke Bay is a community located in the borough of Juneau, Alaska that contains Auke Bay Harbor, Auke Lake, the University of Alaska Southeast, a branch office of NOAA, an elementary school, a church, a post office, a bar, a coffee shop, a waffle house, a Thai restaurant, and one convenience store. The view of the Mendenhall Glacier behind Auke Bay and Mt. McGinnis towering over Auke Lake are some of the most popular photo opportunities in Juneau. The ferry terminal of the Alaska Marine Highway system is also located further out the road in Auke Bay at about 14 mile.
When approaching Juneau, Alaska's capital city, look starboard and spot the landmark ruins of the A.J. (Alaska-Juneau) Gold Mine on the side of the mountain. As you travel up Gastineau Channel towards Juneau, you will see the Juneau-Douglas bridge (66.4 feet on a 0.0 tide), a graph at the base of the bridge measures the current height. When leaving Juneau, exit south, down Gastineau Channel. The shallow channel crosses the Mendenhall Bar north of Aurora Harbor, connecting to Auke Bay (Fritz Cove), goes dry daily at tides less than 10 feet. It is marked during the summer, and may be used by small craft during extreme high tides, but it is not recommended.
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February 14th, 2013
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Comments (9)
Amy E Fraser
What a thrilling view! Magnificent photo Robert! What a moment to experience!
Robert Bales replied:
It sure was a great moment and trip!! We made it 4 times in our boat. Thanks for the comments!!
Thomas Pollart
Love all the Alaskan photographs, like a gallery of illusions, poetic & refreshing ! +++fav
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Thomas for the wonderful comments and so glad you enjoyed the gallery!! Thanks for the FAV!
Nick Boren
Yes... this is the Alaska I love.. :-) Awesome view Robert and thanks for sharing. fv
Robert Bales replied:
So do I Nick and thanks for the f/v!1 I am trying to convince my wife to take our motorhome this summer.