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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
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Two large hands, somewhat dirty, hold a huge gold nugget, approximately the size of a large grapefruit.
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A large gold nugget

Welcome To Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. 

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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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museum exhibit at Klondike Gold Rush NHP showing a year's supply of food in bags, barrels and crates, a gold pan sits on top of the pile  

Did You Know?
The Canadian government required those going to the Klondike gold fields to bring a year's supply of food with them to avoid starvation during the long Yukon winter. Some of the recommended supplies included 400 pounds of flour, 200 pounds of bacon, and 100 pounds of beans!

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Last Updated: April 25, 2007 at 17:44 EST