Skagway
A place exists in Alaska where the past lives on, where the cries of "gold in the Yukon" still echo from steep canyon walls, where the sounds of barroom pianos and boomtown crowds ring out in the night. A place where the romance and excitement of yesteryear linger around every street corner, every bend in the trail. That place is Skagway!
 Skagway is one of the garden cities of Alaska. Nestled in the coastal mountains of Southeast Alaska, it is a photographer's paradise. It is located at the end of the longest, deepest glacial fjord in North America and is considered the northern most point in Southeast Alaska. Glaciers, and the rugged scenery they leave behind, create a stunning backdrop in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Gold! Headlines read in 1897, starting the rush. Thousands, hoping to ease the woes of economic depression, sold farms, dropped businesses and boarded ships to follow their dreams north. They braved icy passes to reach the interior of Canada, only to find the gold claims staked by prospectors who preceded them. A few struck gold; many more returned home penniless, yet richer for the adventure.
While in Skagway, you can easily walk around town, see all of the historical sites along our back streets and stroll down historic Broadway. For a breath-taking view, take a helicopter tour.
A Temsco Helicopter lands on a glacier, during a Glacier Discovery Tour. |
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