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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

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This park celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. The park also administers the Chilkoot Trail and a small portion of the White Pass Trail. Included in the park is a portion of the Dyea Townsite at the foot of the Chilkoot Trail.


Contact Information

Second and Broadway
P. O. Box 517
Skagway, AK 99840
907-983-2921 - Headquarters
907-983-9224 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
Skagway, Alaska is located 80 miles by air north of Juneau.

By Car
Skagway is reached by the South Klondike Highway and is 110 miles south of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.

By Plane
Skagway is served by the Alaska Marine Highway System from Juneau and by public bus from Whitehorse

Weather

Summers are generally cool and dry. It is often windy in Skagway. Jackets are recommended. Skagway is rainy in September.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Snow Skiing
  • Backpacking
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks
  • Kayaking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Dogmushing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Snowmobiling

Recommended Activities
Visit the local museums; participate in a guided tour of the Skagway Historic District; explore nature on the local trails; tour the Dyea townsite with a Ranger; hike the Chilkoot Trail. And remember to bring your camera to record the great views.


 
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