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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Parkline of modern hikers on snowy slope of Chilkoot Trail Photo credit: J Eve Griffin
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Park Planning
 

Dyea Management Plan

The park is working on a Management Plan for the Dyea section of the park. To view current planning documents and make comments, please go to the National Park Service Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov

 

 

Management Publications

National Park Service. 1996. General Management Plan, Development Concept Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway, Alaska and Seattle, Washington. Anchorage, AK: National Park Service.

This book available on-line at:http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/klgo/klondike_dcp.pdf

historic photo of Skagway, AK showing horses and ladies with long dresses in mud street  

Did You Know?
No gold was ever found in the Skagway River valley. The actual gold fields were approximately 550 miles north, near the junction of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers in Dawson City. Skagway became known as the gateway to the Klondike gold fields, a bustling supply town.

Last Updated: April 25, 2008 at 18:14 EST