Skagway, Historic town in Alaska
Skagway is a small, picturesque municipality at the northern tip of the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska.
It played a key role during the Klondike Gold Rush as a gateway to the goldfields in the Yukon.
The rich history of Skagway is preserved in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Visitors can reach Skagway via the Alaska Marine Highway, a ferry service that connects coastal towns.
Skagway is known for the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
Location: Skagway Municipality
Inception: 1897
Population: 1164
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: skagway.org
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Skagway is a small, picturesque municipality at the northern tip of the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska.
The Chilkoot Trail is a 33-mile trail through the Coast Mountains that leads from Dyea, Alaska, in the United States, to Bennett, British Columbia, in Canada.
White Pass is a mountain pass located on the border of Alaska and British Columbia, known for its historical significance during the Klondike Gold Rush.
The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park commemorates the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century.
The Chilkoot Trail and Dyea Site is a 33-mile trail that was a major access route from the coast to Yukon goldfields in the late 1890s.
The Captain William Moore Bridge is a stunning structure connecting parts of the Klondike Highway in Alaska.
The Taiya River is a well-known river located in British Columbia, Canada.
Skagway Historic District and White Pass is a well-preserved gold rush town.
The Hammer Museum displays a collection of hammers and related tools.
