• Stampeders Hiking the Golden Stair case with heavy packs

    Klondike Gold Rush

    National Historical Park Alaska

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For Kids

 
View of someone holding a gold nugget nearly the size of a cantelope.

Klondike Gold!

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Looking for Gold? You are on the right trail!

While you may not find gold at our site, you can check out how to become a Junior Ranger or discover the exciting journey stampeders took to strike it rich.

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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?