Aleutian Islands Wilderness
Homer, Alaska
The United States Congress designated the Aleutian Islands Wilderness in 1980 and it now has a total of 1,300,000 acres....
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Overview:"GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! screamed headlines that sent over 100,000 people on a quest to pull themselves and the nation out of a depression lasting over three years. But to strike it rich they would struggle against time, each other, and northern wilderness. The Klondike Gold Rush was a great human drama that captured the attention of the world, and brought many people to settle Alaska and the Yukon. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is a collection of sites throughout the town
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This area is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Alaska weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for the area.
Don't miss local attractions near the park. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Skagway is one of the few cruise ports where you truly could just walk off the ship and find things to do without excursions. There are also great excursions, many of which we have done - but the entire downtown is a national historical park! Anywhere with a boardwalk (so pretty much everything you’ll visit on foot) is part of it, with more buildings being restored or recreated each year. The Visi... Skagway is one of the few cruise ports where you truly could just walk off the ship and find things to do without excursions. There are also great excursions, many of which we have done - but the entire downtown is a national historical park! Anywhere with a boardwalk (so pretty much everything you’ll visit on foot) is part of it, with more buildings being restored or recreated each year. The Visitors Center is the place to start - there is the movie, as others have mentioned, but also wonderful presentations by rangers throughout the day. We happened to be there on a day when the presentation was about the Buffalo Soldiers who were there from the beginning of the town. It’s a great story, and I won’t spoil it for you here - ask a ranger. There’s also a small exhibit area and a high quality low key gift shop. And restrooms. :)
Mar 18, 2026
Skagway was beautiful. The Gold Rush Museum was very informative and nice as well. Don't forget to get your stamps. Also please note, that theirs another Gold Rush stamp in a separate spot in the passport book that can be gotten in Seattle if you have time! 👋 BJBG
Mar 18, 2026
Skagway was beautiful. The Gold Rush Museum was very informative and nice as well. Don't forget to get your stamps. Also please note, that theirs another Gold Rush stamp in a separate spot in the passport book that can be gotten in Seattle if you have time! 👋 BJBG
Mar 18, 2026
Enjoyed a perfect day walking all around Skagway. Stopped in to get my Junior Ranger booklet and badge (I’m 6.5 years old with 50 years experience). Such a quaint place. Tons of shops, eateries, artisans, and also the quintessential Alaskan found object art pieces, aging communities and pleasant town folk.
Mar 18, 2026
Enjoyed a perfect day walking all around Skagway. Stopped in to get my Junior Ranger booklet and badge (I’m 6.5 years old with 50 years experience). Such a quaint place. Tons of shops, eateries, artisans, and also the quintessential Alaskan found object art pieces, aging communities and pleasant town folk.
Mar 18, 2026
Enjoyed a perfect day walking all around Skagway. Stopped in to get my Junior Ranger booklet and badge (I’m 6.5 years old with 50 years experience). Such a quaint place. Tons of shops, eateries, artisans, and also the quintessential Alaskan found object art pieces, aging communities and pleasant town folk.
Mar 18, 2026
Make sure you stop in to get information on the historical sites in Skagway - ranger talks and walking tours. There a free 25 minute film every 30 minutes. Restrooms clean and well kept, water fountains and refill station available. Books to purchase. Maps and information on local historical sites. Staff to answer questions and guide you in your visit. Many information displays to enjoy. Glad we s... Make sure you stop in to get information on the historical sites in Skagway - ranger talks and walking tours. There a free 25 minute film every 30 minutes. Restrooms clean and well kept, water fountains and refill station available. Books to purchase. Maps and information on local historical sites. Staff to answer questions and guide you in your visit. Many information displays to enjoy. Glad we stopped in. The train tracks are right next to the building and we were able to enjoy the train coming into town.
Mar 18, 2026
Make sure you stop in to get information on the historical sites in Skagway - ranger talks and walking tours. There a free 25 minute film every 30 minutes. Restrooms clean and well kept, water fountains and refill station available. Books to purchase. Maps and information on local historical sites. Staff to answer questions and guide you in your visit. Many information displays to enjoy. Glad we s... Make sure you stop in to get information on the historical sites in Skagway - ranger talks and walking tours. There a free 25 minute film every 30 minutes. Restrooms clean and well kept, water fountains and refill station available. Books to purchase. Maps and information on local historical sites. Staff to answer questions and guide you in your visit. Many information displays to enjoy. Glad we stopped in. The train tracks are right next to the building and we were able to enjoy the train coming into town.
Mar 18, 2026
Make sure you stop in to get information on the historical sites in Skagway - ranger talks and walking tours. There a free 25 minute film every 30 minutes. Restrooms clean and well kept, water fountains and refill station available. Books to purchase. Maps and information on local historical sites. Staff to answer questions and guide you in your visit. Many information displays to enjoy. Glad we s... Make sure you stop in to get information on the historical sites in Skagway - ranger talks and walking tours. There a free 25 minute film every 30 minutes. Restrooms clean and well kept, water fountains and refill station available. Books to purchase. Maps and information on local historical sites. Staff to answer questions and guide you in your visit. Many information displays to enjoy. Glad we stopped in. The train tracks are right next to the building and we were able to enjoy the train coming into town.
Mar 18, 2026
Super informative and free museum where I learned so much Gold Rush history in the region! I enjoyed watching the 25 min documentary which replays every half hour. And the museum is small but very educational! Learning about how desperate people were to find gold in the area was very eye opening. Highly recommend stopping by! The location is easy to find and right next to the White Pass train dep... Super informative and free museum where I learned so much Gold Rush history in the region! I enjoyed watching the 25 min documentary which replays every half hour. And the museum is small but very educational! Learning about how desperate people were to find gold in the area was very eye opening. Highly recommend stopping by! The location is easy to find and right next to the White Pass train depot.
Mar 18, 2026
Super informative and free museum where I learned so much Gold Rush history in the region! I enjoyed watching the 25 min documentary which replays every half hour. And the museum is small but very educational! Learning about how desperate people were to find gold in the area was very eye opening. Highly recommend stopping by! The location is easy to find and right next to the White Pass train dep... Super informative and free museum where I learned so much Gold Rush history in the region! I enjoyed watching the 25 min documentary which replays every half hour. And the museum is small but very educational! Learning about how desperate people were to find gold in the area was very eye opening. Highly recommend stopping by! The location is easy to find and right next to the White Pass train depot.
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