https://www.nps.gov/klgo News releases from Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2026-04-15-chilkoot-reservations.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:14:00 EST Starting April 15, visitors can reserve backcountry camping permits for the U.S. side of the Chilkoot National Historic Trail for the 2026 summer season. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2026-04-15-chilkoot-reservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2026-03-30-sheep-camp-ranger-station.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service today announced that Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Chilkoot National Historic Trail recently completed an eight-week rehabilitation of the Sheep Camp Ranger Station and adjacent tool shed. Supported by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund signed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020, the key backcountry hub along the historic Chilkoot Trail was repaired with approximately $400,000 in GAOA funding. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2026-03-30-sheep-camp-ranger-station.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkootreopens.htm Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will reopen the Chilkoot National Historic Trail for the season on June 1, 2025. After continued partial closures from historic flooding damage, the entire section of trail in the park will once again be open to hikers. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkootreopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2024-06-14-chil-cmp.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting public input on the Chilkoot National Historic Trail Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP), which will provide a framework for managing and developing the trail over the next 20 years. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2024-06-14-chil-cmp.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/nps-increases-access-on-the-chilkoot-national-historic-trail.htm Fri, 31 May 2024 12:23:00 EST As of June 1, 2024, a new primitive log bridge will allow foot traffic to cross a side channel of the Taiya River at Mile 1.5. Along with a re-route at mile 2.0, hikers can access the Chilkoot Trail up to Mile 4, for day use only. The bridge allows visitors to enjoy about a 7-hour roundtrip day-use experience this summer. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/nps-increases-access-on-the-chilkoot-national-historic-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-national-historic-trail-to-open-as-far-as-mile-4-for-the-2024-season.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:46:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is announcing today that the Chilkoot Trail on the U.S. side of the border will be open to mile 4.0 for the 2024 season. Work completed by the park last year and this spring will extend the amount of trail that will be open to the public this summer. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-national-historic-trail-to-open-as-far-as-mile-4-for-the-2024-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/2024-02-21-chilkoottrailupdate.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:58:00 EST SKAGWAY, AK— Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is announcing today that the Chilkoot Trail on the U.S. side of the border will be open to mile 4.0 for the 2024 season. Work completed by the park last year and this spring will extend the amount of trail that will be open to the public this summer. https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/2024-02-21-chilkoottrailupdate.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-nps-campground-reopened-with-bear-advisory-in-effect.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:35:00 EST The National Park Service Campground in Dyea has reopened to the public. The campground was closed on August 23, 2023, due to bear activity, property damage, and concerns over public safety.   https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-nps-campground-reopened-with-bear-advisory-in-effect.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-campground-closure.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:09:00 EST National Park Service Dyea Campground temporarily closed due to recent bear activity and property damage. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-campground-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/u-s-congress-designates-the-chilkoot-trail-a-national-historic-trail.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:16:00 EST The Chilkoot Trail has been designated a National Historic Trail. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/u-s-congress-designates-the-chilkoot-trail-a-national-historic-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/bridge-repair-along-the-chilkoot-trail.htm Wed, 04 May 2022 11:21:00 EST The Park is preparing to move a 93-foot long steel truss bridge https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/bridge-repair-along-the-chilkoot-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-trail-reopened-after-flooding-conditions.htm Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:41:00 EST the Dyea campground and Chilkoot Trail reopen after flooding conditions along the Taiya River had caused a closure starting Friday, August 13, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-trail-reopened-after-flooding-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/additional-closures-due-to-flooding.htm Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:56:00 EST In addition to closing the Chilkoot Trail to due to flooding conditions along the Taiya River, the NPS has now also closed the Dyea campground. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/additional-closures-due-to-flooding.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-trail-closed-for-hiker-safety-until-further-notice-due-to-flooding.htm Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:20:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park has closed the Chilkoot Trail to all use due to flooding conditions along the Taiya River. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-trail-closed-for-hiker-safety-until-further-notice-due-to-flooding.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/national-park-service-moves-forward-with-plans-to-develop-a-new-chilkoot-trail-trailhead-parking-lot-and-interpretive-area.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:59:00 EST Next summer the NPS is planning to break ground on a new parking lot directly across the road from the Chilkoot Trail trailhead. This parking lot will include 33 parking spaces; one-way traffic will allow for easier access by recreational vehicles and trailers. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/national-park-service-moves-forward-with-plans-to-develop-a-new-chilkoot-trail-trailhead-parking-lot-and-interpretive-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/wing/learn/news/2021-akcho-award.htm Wed, 26 May 2021 05:28:00 EST The Japanese American Remembrance Trail earned a 2021 AKCHO award for the Wing Luke Museum, National Park Service, and its partners https://www.nps.gov/wing/learn/news/2021-akcho-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/wing/learn/news/05-07-21-community-spread-exhibit.htm Fri, 07 May 2021 04:00:00 EST The exhibit takes visitors back to the early days of the pandemic and examines how uncertainty, fear, anti-Asian racism, and historical inequalities shaped the way COVID-19 has affected different Asian Pacific American (APA) communities. https://www.nps.gov/wing/learn/news/05-07-21-community-spread-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/news071620.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:06:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking feedback on preliminary conceptional designs for proposed recreational facilities in Dyea at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway, Alaska. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/news071620.htm https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/klgo-new-leadership.htm Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:47:00 EST Jason Taylor, Superintendent at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, in Skagway, Alaska, has been selected as Director for the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, Rocky Mountain Research Station, in Missoula, Montana. https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/klgo-new-leadership.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/park-limits-staff-to-those-performing-or-supporting-mission-essential-functions.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:08:00 EST As a public health precaution related to COVID-19, and as directed by national guidance, for the next fourteen calendar days Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is directing staff to telework. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/park-limits-staff-to-those-performing-or-supporting-mission-essential-functions.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/klondike-gold-rush-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:47:00 EST As a public health precaution related to COVID-19, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is modifying operations, until further notice, for facilities and programs that cannot adhere to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities, guidance to promote social distancing. Therefore, the park has temporarily closed all buildings to public access for the safety of staff and visitors, and the community of Skagway. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/klondike-gold-rush-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/01272020b.htm Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:46:00 EST The Dyea Townsite Road has reopened after a brief closure caused by heavy snowfall. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/01272020b.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/01272020.htm Sat, 25 Jan 2020 23:40:00 EST The Dyea Townsite Road is temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/01272020.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/oct-2019-bear-response.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:01:00 EST A successful rescue occurred on the Chilkoot Trail on October 30, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/oct-2019-bear-response.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/townsite-trail-closure.htm Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:54:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park has closed the northeast portion of the Dyea Townsite trail due to severe erosion caused by the Taiya River. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/townsite-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2019.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:37:00 EST Join Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park to celebrate Junior Ranger Day on Thursday, July 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Moore Homestead. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/trail-open-may-2019.htm Tue, 21 May 2019 13:28:00 EST Skagway – Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park has reopened the Chilkoot Trail north of mile 2.4, the site where a bridge was moved to address a safety concern of river erosion around the bridges supports. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/trail-open-may-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/bridge-replacement-2019.htm Wed, 08 May 2019 12:56:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is preparing to move a 62-feet long steel truss bridge on the recreational Chilkoot Trail. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/bridge-replacement-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/new-chief-ranger-04-2019.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:30:00 EST Jordan Neumann, Naknek District Ranger for Katmai National Park in King Salmon, Alaska, has been selected as Chief Ranger for Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway, Alaska. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/new-chief-ranger-04-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2019-dormitory-comment.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:19:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is seeking public comment on the proposed construction of a dormitory on Fourth Avenue. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2019-dormitory-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/yuletide-2018.htm Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:35:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is joining Skagway’s Yuletide Festival with three upcoming events. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/yuletide-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/photo-event-oct-2018.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2018 06:16:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is joining Skagway’s Fall Festival to share historical photos and Skagway stories on October 19. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/photo-event-oct-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-reopens-8-14-18.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:38:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park has reopened the U.S. side of the Chilkoot Trail to all use after flooding conditions along the Taiya River had caused a closure earlier today. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-reopens-8-14-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-trail-open-aug-10-18.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:43:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park has reopened the Chilkoot Trail to all use after flooding conditions along the Taiya River had caused a closure earlier this week. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-trail-open-aug-10-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/trail-closure-aug-8-18.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:30:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park has closed the Chilkoot Trail to all use due to flooding conditions along the Taiya River. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/trail-closure-aug-8-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2018.htm Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:43:00 EST Junior Ranger Day at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will be Thursday, July 19th. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/monitoring-2018.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2018 07:50:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Municipality of Skagway are studying air and water quality. Studies begin in April 2018 and continue throughout spring of 2019. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/monitoring-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/interagency-bear-training-2018.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2018 03:37:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in partnership with the Skagway Police Department (SPD), Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), and Parks Canada will host a community bear presentation on Thursday, April 26 at 5:00pm at the Skagway Traditional Council. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/interagency-bear-training-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/vanishing-treasures-2018.htm Fri, 30 Mar 2018 05:26:00 EST Training opportunity: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and the Vanishing Treasures Program offer a free Log Preservation and Repair Intensive Workshop April 10-19. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/vanishing-treasures-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/eulachon-study-2018.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:58:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, in partnership with the Skagway Traditional Council and the Taiya Inlet Watershed Council, will begin its second year of a project to study eulachon fish in the Taiya River. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/eulachon-study-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/superintendent-promoted-mar-2018.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2018 02:22:00 EST Mike Tranel, a 33-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), has been named superintendent of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and group superintendent of the eastern Montana-Wyoming Group. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/superintendent-promoted-mar-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2018-chilkoot-feess.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2017 01:36:00 EST The National Park Service and Parks Canada, have finalized the overnight recreational fee for the Chilkoot Trail at $61.30 Canadian Dollars (CAD) for adults and $30.60 CAD for youth ages 6-16. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2018-chilkoot-feess.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2018-ctar-announcement.htm Mon, 23 Oct 2017 05:47:00 EST The Yukon Arts Centre, the National Park Service, Parks Canada and the Skagway Arts Council are pleased to announce the names of the three artists selected for the 2018 Chilkoot Trail Artist Residency Program. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2018-ctar-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/nhl-meeting-2017.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:56:00 EST Join Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park to learn about updates to the Skagway and White Pass District National Historic Landmark documentation. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/nhl-meeting-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/volunteer-appreciation-2017.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2017 06:17:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will host an event on September 11 to thank the many volunteers who gave their time to serve visitors and support park programs this year. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/volunteer-appreciation-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/virtual-tours-launch.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2017 06:00:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park has launched new virtual reality tours of park buildings. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/virtual-tours-launch.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-fee-increase-for-2018.htm Mon, 04 Sep 2017 04:20:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park has finalized a fee increase for Chilkoot Trail hiking permits from $15 to $20 for adults and $7.50 to $10 for youth ages 6-16 per trip. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-fee-increase-for-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2017-junior-badge.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:29:00 EST Celebrate 101 years of the National Park Service by earning a junior ranger badge with a new and accessible junior ranger booklet. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2017-junior-badge.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/john-langellier-2017.htm Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:36:00 EST Join Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park on August 11, 2017, from 10:00-11:00 am at the park visitor center for a special guest program on African American Soldiers. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/john-langellier-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-transit-aug-2017.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2017 07:27:00 EST Join Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park on August 1st to discuss the feasibility of public transit service between Skagway and Dyea. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-transit-aug-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jr-ranger-day-2017.htm Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:58:00 EST Join Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park for Junior Ranger Day on Thursday, July 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Moore Homestead lawn, located on 5th Avenue and Spring Street. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jr-ranger-day-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2017-guide-info-p2.htm Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:19:00 EST Join Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park for a free training on tour content on Wednesday, July 5 at 7:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2017-guide-info-p2.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/arch-survey-june-2017.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:38:00 EST During the 2017 summer park archeologists will conduct excavations on lots along Broadway and Fourth Avenue (Block 27 lots 1 and 2). https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/arch-survey-june-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/6-6-17-training.htm Wed, 31 May 2017 05:59:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is offering a free training on tour content on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 pm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/6-6-17-training.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/ctar-2017-presentations.htm Mon, 22 May 2017 06:56:00 EST Visual artists hiking the Chilkoot Trail as part of this year's artist in residence program will be presenting throughout the summer at the park's visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/ctar-2017-presentations.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-road-work-schedule-april-2017.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:45:00 EST Construction activities to improve the Dyea flats road continues through May. Schedule of work is included here. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-road-work-schedule-april-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/statue-dedication-2017.htm Thu, 27 Apr 2017 03:42:00 EST The National Park Service invites you to join us as we celebrate the completion of the Stampeder Statue at the Martin Itjen House, 2nd Avenue and Broadway, at 4:30 pm on May 5. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/statue-dedication-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/proposed-chilkoot-fees-increase-2018.htm Mon, 17 Apr 2017 03:15:00 EST londike Gold Rush National Historical Park will hold a town hall meeting to discuss fee increases in 2018. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/proposed-chilkoot-fees-increase-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/bear-community-april-2017.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:33:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in partnership with the Skagway Police Department and Alaska Department of Fish and Game will host a community bear presentation on Thursday, April 27 at 5pm at the Skagway Traditional Council. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/bear-community-april-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/museum-closure-april-2017.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2017 05:57:00 EST The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park museum on Second Avenue will close temporarily for upgrades Monday, April 17 through Friday April 21. The museum will reopen on Monday, April 24. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/museum-closure-april-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/road-work-resumes-march-2017.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:35:00 EST Construction activities to improve the Dyea Flats road will resume beginning April 17. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/road-work-resumes-march-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/verbauwhede-lease-2017.htm Wed, 29 Mar 2017 03:08:00 EST Taiya River Arts has been selected to lease the historic Verbauwhede's Cigar and Confectionery building. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/verbauwhede-lease-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/eulachon-spring-study-2017.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:02:00 EST A spring eulachon study will be conducted in April on the Taiya River near Skagway, Alaska. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/eulachon-spring-study-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-flats-road-winter.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2016 02:17:00 EST Construction activities to improve the Dyea flats road have stopped for the season due to winter weather. The road to Dyea flats and the road to the Lost Lake Trailhead remain open and accessible to winter traffic. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-flats-road-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/photo-id-dec-2016.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:41:00 EST Help identify people, places, and buildings in the park's photo collection at an identification event December 14th. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/photo-id-dec-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/exhibit-opening-2016.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2016 06:33:00 EST The grand opening for new exhibits in the park's main museum is December 2nd. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/exhibit-opening-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/access-resumes-nov-2016.htm Thu, 10 Nov 2016 10:27:00 EST As of November 10, 2016 the Dyea Flats road will remain open while road work continues. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/access-resumes-nov-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2017-2018-ctar-apps.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:30:00 EST Applications for the 2017 and 2018 Chilkoot Trail Artist in Residency program are available now and due February 1st. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2017-2018-ctar-apps.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/50th-nhpa-celebration.htm Tue, 11 Oct 2016 04:30:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park celebrates 50 years of the National Historic Preservation Act with an open house and completion of building restoration. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/50th-nhpa-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/bear-training-2016.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:58:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park hosted bear safety training with members of the Skagway Police Department (SPD) on Friday, September 30. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/bear-training-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-flats-road-update-oct-2016.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2016 06:31:00 EST The project to improve the Dyea Flats road moves to daytime work and new closure hours beginning October 1. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-flats-road-update-oct-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/public-lands-day-2016.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:38:00 EST Join the park to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a clean-up and weed pull in Dyea. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/public-lands-day-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/applying-to-federal-jobs.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:04:00 EST Learn how to apply for federal jobs and ask questions about the process. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/applying-to-federal-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/injured-bear-dispatched.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:40:00 EST The brown bear previously wounded during a hazing event in Dyea on July 16 was put down by a National Park Service (NPS) ranger on Saturday, July 30. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/injured-bear-dispatched.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/authorities-looking-for-injured-bear-in-dyea.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:36:00 EST Skagway - A young adult brown bear was seriously injured during a “hazing” attempt by a Skagway Police Department (SPD) officer in the National Park Service (NPS) Dyea Campground on the evening of Saturday, July 16. The bear may still be alive and SPD Officers and NPS Rangers will maintain increased presence in the Dyea area in the coming days. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/authorities-looking-for-injured-bear-in-dyea.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2016.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:13:00 EST Junior Ranger Day is July 21 in Skagway, Alaska https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/canyon-city-ruins-bridge-closure.htm Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:10:00 EST The bridge between Canyon City campsite and Canyon City Ruins spur trail will be closed immediately. A cable has broken on the suspension bridge, making the bridge unsafe for visitors. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/canyon-city-ruins-bridge-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/artists-in-residence-2016-programs.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2016 05:59:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will host three artist in resident presentations during summer 2016. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/artists-in-residence-2016-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/trail-reopens-after-bear-incident-june-2016.htm Sat, 25 Jun 2016 13:02:00 EST The Canadian side of the Chilkoot Trail will reopen Sunday, June 26 after a closure due to a bear incident. Some restrictions apply. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/trail-reopens-after-bear-incident-june-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-trail-temporary-closure-june-2016.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:42:00 EST The Canadian side of the Chilkoot Trail is temporarily closed due to bear activity at Lindeman City campground. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/chilkoot-trail-temporary-closure-june-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/40th-birthday-celebration.htm Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:08:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park celebrates 40 years of sharing gold rush history. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/40th-birthday-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/may-2016-events.htm Mon, 09 May 2016 04:10:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will host several free special events and programs to celebrate the National Park Service Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/may-2016-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/report-regional-economy-2016.htm Fri, 06 May 2016 04:10:00 EST A new report shows how National Park visitor spending is affecting regional economy. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/report-regional-economy-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-flats-improvement-contract-awarded.htm Wed, 04 May 2016 11:27:00 EST Dyea Flats road improvement is scheduled with awarding of work contract. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-flats-improvement-contract-awarded.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/stephanie-ryan-artwork-in-dc.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:39:00 EST Local artist, Stephanie Ryan, has artwork inspired by Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park on display at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/stephanie-ryan-artwork-in-dc.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jeff-smiths-parlor-grand-opening-moved-to-april-30.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:18:00 EST Previously scheduled for May 6, the event has been moved forward and will include a special dedication, a ribbon cutting ceremony, free tours, and more. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jeff-smiths-parlor-grand-opening-moved-to-april-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jsp-grand-opening.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:07:00 EST Grand reopening for the historic Jeff. Smiths Parlor museum has been set for May 6th. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jsp-grand-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jilkatt-kwaan-dancers.htm Mon, 08 Feb 2016 11:18:00 EST Jilkatt Kwaan Heritage Dancers visit Skagway for Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jilkatt-kwaan-dancers.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jeff-smith-museum-fees.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2015 08:19:00 EST An open house to be held to discuss charging a fee to enter the Jeff Smith Parlor Museum. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jeff-smith-museum-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/CTAR-2016-applications.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:16:00 EST Applications are now available for the 2016 Chilkoot Trail Artist in Residence Program https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/CTAR-2016-applications.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/flatsimprovement.htm Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:19:00 EST NPS begins work to improve Dyea Flats road through the park. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/flatsimprovement.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/openhousehorse.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:58:00 EST An open house and dialogue about the 2015 Park Compendium including proposed regulations on horses and other large animals in the Dyea area. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/openhousehorse.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/daphne-mennell.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2014 06:12:00 EST Hear Daphne Mennell talk about her recent experience creating art on the Chilkoot Trail. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/daphne-mennell.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2014ctars.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:32:00 EST The Klondike Gold Rush NHP continues its partnership with the Yukon Arts Centre and Park Canada to host artist on an epic adventure over the Chilkoot Trail. This year's selected artists names have just been released. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2014ctars.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/newbuildingreports.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2014 08:41:00 EST In 2009 the Rasmuson Foundation donated historic buildings to Klondike Gold Rush NHP. The park has been working to assess the buildings and establish preservation treatments for the buildings. The has recently published its findings and recomendations for treatment. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/newbuildingreports.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2014ctar.htm Wed, 04 Dec 2013 03:50:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Parks Canada and the Yukon Arts Center open the 2014 Artist in Residence Call for Submissions. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2014ctar.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/teen-chilkoot-trail-hike.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:35:00 EST Teens from Southeast Alaska and the Yukon can win a trip over the Chilkoot Trail with SAGA and the NPS. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/teen-chilkoot-trail-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/avalanche-hazard-2013.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 10:02:00 EST Extended cool spring temperatures and delayed snow melt at higher elevations have created a significantly greater hazard potential for avalanches occurring on the Canadian side of trail. Hiker should be advised of increased avalanche danger. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/avalanche-hazard-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/streetcarshuffle.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 10:18:00 EST Staff at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park recently moved the original “Skagway Alaska Street Car” to a new home. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/streetcarshuffle.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/stateofpark2013.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:56:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush NHP is one of seven national parks presenting state-of-the-park reports this month. More “State of the Park” reports are underway, including one for Denali National Park and Preserve, and they will be available upon completion. The report series is part of “Park Pulse,” an action goal in A Call to Action: Preparing for a Second Century of Stewardship and Engagement, the National Park Service priorities for its second century. By the National Park Service Centennial in 2016, up to 50 parks will complete these in-depth assessments of key resources and values and will communicate their findings to the American people. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/stateofpark2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/barkcanadastudy.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:56:00 EST Underwater archeaology is being planned for April 12 neat Klondike Gold Rush NHP to gain more infomration on a gold rush era Ship Wreck. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/barkcanadastudy.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/greenparksvideo.htm Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:19:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush NHP was awarded second place in a national contest between National Park Service site in a video contest call My Green Parks. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/greenparksvideo.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2013ctarcall.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:40:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush, Parks Canada and the Yukon Arts Center open 2013 Artist in Residence call for submissions. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/2013ctarcall.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/mccluskey-retirement-press-release.htm Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:28:00 EST Reed McCluskey will retire from Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (KLGO) after more than 35 years with the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/mccluskey-retirement-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-public-meeting.htm Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:12:00 EST A public information meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 by the National Park Service staff at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park to provide an update on planning for the Dyea area and to obtain ideas and comments from the public. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/dyea-public-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/skagway-trail-clean-sweep.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:21:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush NHP and the Skagway Recreation Center work together to host a community clean up of the local trail system on September 14, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/skagway-trail-clean-sweep.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/tracking-toads.htm Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:57:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush has been studying the taod populations in the park for several years now. Check out the latest news about the study. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/tracking-toads.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/teenhike2012.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:06:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush NHP and the Skagway Recreation Cetner invite Teens to take a trek on the Chilkoot Trail. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/teenhike2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/heirloom-workshop.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:53:00 EST The National Park Service will host heirloom preservation workshops for the communtiy. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/heirloom-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/danxray.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:06:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush NHP curatorial interns work with Dahl Memorial Clinic staff to learn more about historic artifacts. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/danxray.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/ctar2012.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:50:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush NHP and Parks Canada select 2012 Chilkoot Trail Artist in Residence. Artist selected from Montana and British Columbia. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/ctar2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/filmfestival2012.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:59:00 EST The Far North Film Festival is coming to Skagway, AK March 9-10, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/filmfestival2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/ctar.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:44:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush revives the Artist in Residence program in cooperatioin with Parks Canada, Yukon Arts Center and the Skagway Arts Council. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/ctar.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jeff-parlor-restoration.htm Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:57:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush NHP begins restoration and planning for the re-opening of Soapy Smith's Parlor. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/jeff-parlor-restoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/first-bloom.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:09:00 EST First Bloom Grant is awarded to Klondike Gold Rush NHP and the Skagway Recreation to create a local native plant garden. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/first-bloom.htm https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/ymcapistol.htm Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:26:00 EST Klondike Gold Rush NHP maintenance staff finds fascinating artifacts while completing preservation on newly aquired historic buildings. https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/news/ymcapistol.htm