renovated and rededicated in 1999. The two small parking lots have access to several trails in the area. Photo Point Trail and the Steep Creek Trail are easy and accessible trails. Elevated boardwalks above Steep Creek provide salmon and bear viewing opportunities. Visitors can hike via the East Glacier Loop to an overlook within of the glacier. Two routes traverse a series of wooden steps and a gradual elevation gain of on this trail. The Trail of Time, which connects to East Glacier Loop, includes historical signs and handicapped accessibility. The Nugget Falls Trail leads visitors to Nugget Falls, closer to the face of the glacier. Access to the outside area and trails is free. The West Glacier trail offers access to the glacier itself and the chance to view ice caves beneath it. This trail is located across the lake from the Visitor Center. In addition to the busy summer season, the center hosts the Fireside Lecture series on Friday evenings, January through March. Programs cover ecological and cultural history, and events in Southeast Alaska. Romeo the wolf Romeo was a wolf who lived around Mendenhall Glacier between 2003 and 2009 until he was killed by out-of-state poachers. The Visitor Center has an exhibit and taxidermy of Romeo's pelt to commemorate him and the town's love for him. Nick Jans' book, A Wolf Called Romeo, brings Romeo's life to a broader audience. Gallery See also Glaciology List of glaciers Nugget Falls Retreat of glaciers since 1850 References External links Mendenhall Glacier, Tongass National Forest Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Twitter Terminus Behavior of Juneau Icefield Glaciers 1948–2005 Ancient Forest Thaws From Melting Glacial Tomb Glaciers of Alaska Glaciers of Juneau, Alaska Protected areas of Juneau, Alaska Tongass National Forest Tourist attractions in Juneau, Alaska