Those of you that have been to the little town of Gustavus, Alaska know that getting here has always been an adventure. This has now changed somewhat as the Alaska marine highway system added our little town. Beginning November 2010, Gustavus is now accessible via the Alaska Marine Highway departing from Juneau.
For detailed ferry information on, rates, booking, and schedules please contact the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Almost everyone agrees that the new ferry service will make it easier and less expensive to live but that’s where the consensuses stop. Some including the author of this article fear that you need to be careful what you wish for. With the coming of the ferry, not all that changes will be good. This town is what it is largely because of the difficulty it has been to live here. In the past, it has cost over a thousand dollars to transport a vehicle to and from Juneau. The ferry changes that and Gustavus are likely to see an influx of vehicles and people on a very small system of roadways. You might think a lodge owner welcomes more people as they will need a place to stay, and we will welcome those people, but you have to wonder about the effect it will have on this beautiful and truly unique place. I hope it’s a good one.
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