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Chilkoot Trail Bridge Out
A bridge, south of Canyon City (6 1/2 miles fromtrail 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 waist deep during high water conditions. More »
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Chilkoot Travel Advisory-Increased Avalanche Risk
Park Canada Travel Advisory: Due to a cold, late spring persistent winter conditions exist on the Chilkoot Trail. Visitors will encounter late-winter snowpack conditions with increased avalanche risk and more snow covered trail sections. More »
Retrace the Steps of the Last Grand Adventure- The Klondike Gold Rush
“Gold!” is what the headlines read in 1897, starting the Klondike Gold Rush. Thousands, hoping to ease the woes of economic depression, sold farms, dropped businesses and boarded ships to follow their dreams north. Today Klondike Gold Rush NHP commemorates the bravery of the stampeders who voyaged north by protecting the trails, historic boomtowns and buildings of the Klondike Gold Rush era.
Features
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State of the Park Report
Klondike Gold Rush NHP is one of the first parks to release its State of the Park Report.
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Klondike Gold Rush NHP Wins National Video Contest
Klondike Gold Rush NHP sumbitted a video for the national Green Parks Video and was awarded second place. Learn about the contest and see the video.
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Fun for the Whole Family! Junior Ranger Program
Visit the Pantheon, home of the new Junior Ranger Activity Center. Free programs for kids and familes. Watch short 2 min video about the new museum.
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Golden Nuggets Blog
Happenings of past, present and future from Klondike Gold Rush NHP. Join us to explore behind the scenes of work and events at the park.
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Skagway's Historic District: A Living Boom Town
Klondike Gold Rush NHP preserves some of the original historic structures in Skagway, Alaska. Take a tour of the historic district with a Park Ranger.
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Dyea, Alaska: Where History Meets Nature
Dyea was once a gold rush boomtown. Today it is a great place to see where history meets nature, visit the old townsite, and relax with scenic views.
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Did You Know?
Most of those who went on the Klondike Gold Rush found no gold at all! By the time the gold seekers reached the gold fields of Dawson City, Yukon Territory, most of the good stakes had already been claimed.