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Thirty-three Miles

July 30, 2012 Posted by: Katie Bonanno

Follow our interns Katie Bonanno and Nicole Peters as they hike the Chilkoot Trail!

Chilkoot Trail, Artifact conservation, Archeological objects, Interns, Hiking, camping, summit, Parks Canada, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
 

Did You Know?

wild iris in bloom with blue to purple petals with white centers, long bright green pointed leaves

Wild Iris blooming in the meadows and marsh lands of Dyea, Alaska offers a visual treat for visitors.  These delicate beauties are closely related to the domestic iris or flag you may have in your garden. You can see them bloom in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, mid-June to mid-July.