Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

National Historical Park · AK

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Headlines screamed "Gold!" The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Their journey shaped them, and changed the people they encountered and the north forever. Today, the park remembers the trails, boomtowns, and stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.

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Photos

Aerial view of town in a valley with cruise ships in port — The historic district in Skagway, Alaska is one of three units of the park in Alaska.

Colorful buildings — Explore history with the restored buildings at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

People standing around a ranger in front of a building. — Enjoy a free historic walking tour with a ranger.

View from a mountain pass down a valley — Each summer thousands of people hike along the "worlds longest museum"

Group of people gathered around a log cabin with a ranger — The first building in Skagway was built in 1887, ten years before the Klondike gold rush.

Activities

Arts and Culture
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Group Camping
RV Camping
Climbing
Mountain Climbing
Food
Picnicking
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Junior Ranger Program
Playground
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store
Gift Shop and Souvenirs