• Stampeders Hiking the Golden Stair case with heavy packs

    Klondike Gold Rush

    National Historical Park Alaska

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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 »

  • 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 »

Verbauwhedes "Cribs" Building

small, red and white building with peaked roof

Verbauwhedes Crib Building

NPS Photo

VERBAUWHEDES "CRIBS" BUILDING (1902-1910)

250 Broadway (in the alley)

First leased by NPS in 1987

(View Floor Plan)

Learn about the history of this building (1.4 MB pdf)

David A. Lee, dba Southeast Tours

Sightseeing tour office and retail sales of tours, souvenirs, and related items.

Lease Expiration Date: December 31, 2013

Lease Area: 494 sq. ft

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?