The delightful USFS Berners Bay Cabin is an 8-mile paddle from Echo Cove at the north end of Glacier Hwy. The five-berth cabin complete with ample deck overlooks a saltwater beach.
Berners Bay Cabin
Juneau
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This mini-museum holds ranger talks, shows an 11-minute film and displays exhibits relating to the glacier and its formation. There are huge panoramic…