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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ParkHistoric photo of piles of freight on waterfront in Dyea, 1898. Univ. of Washington, Eric A. Hegg collection
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
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Headlines in the Seattle Post Intelligencer started the Klondike Gold Rush. The place has periodically been in the news since. Here's the latest news from Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

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pile of boards and canvas in ruin on rocks  

Did You Know?
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?

Last Updated: September 25, 2007 at 20:03 EST