
Overview
Headlines screamed "Gold!" The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Their journey shaped them, and changed the people they encountered and the north forever. Today, the park remembers the trails, boomtowns, and stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Skagway has a highly variable climate with frequent rain and high winds. Average temperatures May through September range from 47-60ºF. Average temperatures October through April range from 28-38ºF.
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During the gold rush Dyea was a bustling town situated at the start of the Chilkoot trail. Since the gold rush, nature has reclaimed the area. Today there is a network of trails in place of the town roads. Walk the forest trails and immerse yourself in the history.
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The Moore Homestead was established 10 years before the gold rush. Today, contemplate early frontier life in the wilds of remote Alaska as you explore the first building in Skagway and the first family to live here.
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The Chilkoot Trail is a 33-mile recreational hiking trail spanning from coastal Alaska to boreal British Columbia. Each summer over 3,000 people retrace the route of gold seekers by hiking this trail. Find out how to plan the best trip along this trail if you are taking your dog.
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Heading to the Klondike was no easy trip. Get a feel for what supplies were needed to make the journey at this outdoor sculpture exhibit.
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Once Skagway's longest running saloon, step back in to time with this restored saloon museum. Learn about the role of vice in the community, see how the owner adapted his business in the face of change, and find out why the saloon finally closed.
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