Many passengers choose to ride the White Pass & Yukon Railroad, taking visitors through a mountain pass once climbed by those hoping to strike it rich in the gold-rush era. Others may choose to cross the border into Canada, kayak the Lynn Canal, or rent a scooter and explore Skagway on ...
Alaska has captivated imaginations for centuries. People have always been intrigued by Alaska, from the Indigenous peoples who first lived in the area to the gold rush era of the late 19th century. But Hollywood certainly knows how to capitalize on a good thing. Many great movies are set in ...
The train wove it’s way up the mountain while Dakota told us the history of the gold mining era. After we reached the Summits Dakota sang period, folksy songs on the return to the station. We then went to the Alaska 360 complex. Panned for gold, experienced -40 degrees, and learned ...
Richard WThis thesis explores the experiences of those who sought change in their lives during the gold rush and Victorian eras of the late 1800s and early 1900s in North America. It displays the expectations of change that affected all members of society, if not always in the same manner....
The gold rush era in Alaska began with the gold discovery by Joe Juneau and Richard Harris. Soon hundreds of prospectors poured into the site that later became Alaska’s capital city. In 1897, gold was discovered on the Klondike River in Canada. About 10,000 fortune seekers headed for the...
Then, in the 18th century, two prospectors found gold at the Klondike region, and thus began the gold rush era in Alaska. Numbers indicate upwards of 10,000 fortune seekers that were headed for goldfields at Klondike, and the beaches at Nome in western Alaska, another place where gold was...
PostedJune 20, 2017 Port of Call: Skagway, Alaska Experience the history of the popular port town Skagway, Alaska. Immerse yourself in the beauty of its wilderness and stroll through historic towns connected to the gold rush era. Dog Sledding [...] ...
Located on the Lynn Canal, panoramic vistas surroundSkagwayand the town is a gateway into Canada’s Yukon Territory. Many passengers choose to ride the White Pass & Yukon Railroad, taking visitors through a mountain pass once climbed by those hoping to strike it rich in the gold-rush era. ...
The National Parks Service Headquarters is on 2ndAve. and Broadway; they have a wealth of information about the Gold Rush Era. The Skagway Visitors Center is on Broadway between 2ndAve. and 3rdAve. (the building covered with driftwood). They have plenty of maps and local info, including hik...
Built during the Gold Rush era, this stunning route travels over mountain passes and through gorgeous valleys, climbing almost 3,000 feet above water. Enjoy the scenery while aboard the vintage passenger train, or for some extra family-friendly fun, combine your ride with an excursion to pan ...