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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ParkTheme(s): Industry & Commerce | Westward Expansion | |
Description:
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.
Designations:
Skagway Historic District - National Landmark (June 13, 1962)
Skagway Historic District - National Register (October 15, 1966)
Chilkoot Trail - National Landmark (June 16, 1978)
KLGO - National Register (June 30, 1976)
International Historical Park (August 5, 1998)
Activites:
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 | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Museum Exhibits | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | Medical Services | And more.
Nature: Mountains | And more.
Directions to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Plane:
Skagway, Alaska is located 80 miles by air north of Juneau.
Car:
Skagway is reached by the South Klondike Highway and is 110 miles south of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.
Public Transportation
Skagway is served by the Alaska Marine Highway System from Juneau and by public bus from Whitehorse
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