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    A bridge, south of Canyon City 6 1/2 miles from the Chilkoot US trail head has collapsed under heavy snow load and is out until further notice. Hikers should be prepared to wade through a boggy section, and water may be knee or wa

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What does "artifact conservation" mean, anyway?

July 23, 2012 Posted by: Katie Bonanno

More information about Klondike Gold Rush NHP's two artifact conservation interns and what they're up to this summer.

Jeff. Smiths Parlor Museum, Artifact conservation, Interns, Summer 2012
 

Did You Know?

pile of boards and canvas in ruin on rocks

The mystery of why these canvas boats were left behind at the Chilkoot summit of Klondike Gold Rush NHP, remains unsolved.  One theory reports that it was too costly to pay the customs to take them over the border. Perhaps they were too flimsy for the rough waters of Bennett Lake?