Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Skagway, AK. This area is protected by the federal government for its historical significance.

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Klondike Gold Rush

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From: nandugreen.typepad.com

On August 16, 1896, George Washington Carmack and two Indian friends in the Yukon pried a nugget from the bed of Rabbit Creek, a tributary of Canada’s Klondike River, and set in motion one of the most frenzied and fabled gold rushes in history. Over the next two years, at least 100,000 eager would-be prospectors from all over the world set out for the new gold fields with dreams of a quick fortune dancing in their heads. Only about 40,000 actually made it to the Klondike, and precious few of them ever found their fortune. Swept along on this tide of gold seekers was ... Read Full Story

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Prospecting Creates new Klondike Gold Rush

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From: goldsearch.blogspot.com

I just had the opportunity to read a story in the Globe and Mail concerning new gold discoveries made in the Klondike. It seems that gold prospecting may have finally located at least one of the elusive mother lodes that thousands of fortune hunters and would be prospectors searched for over 100 years ago. I think this shows that prospecting is a very useful profession and it can be rewarding, but it takes time to do it right! Here are some parts of the full story. "We've finally found the first one that actually shows enough gold in one spot to say, 'Ahh, this ... Read Full Story

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Find yourself immersed in the wildlife in Canada, visit the Mounties!

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From: travelnvacation.info

If adventure is what you seek, then check out holidays in Yukon, they are stunning and energetic. The Yukon River’s name actually means Great River, this where the place Yukon received it’s name. One thing that Yukon is known for Worldwide is the Klondike Gold Rush. Canadian holidays have benefited in a massive way thanks to Yukon’s diverse history and activities. The Klondike Gold Rush really kicked off in the 19 th century. Now there were rumours that you could find Gold in rivers in the Klondike area, and even just lying on the road in the highway. This forced thousands of people into ... Read Full Story

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Tour US National Parks in the Northern Sky Private Rail Car

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From: luxurytrainclub.blogspot.com

A private rail car is probably the ultimate in luxurious travel on land. Combine a private rail car with visits to nature's showpieces in the USA - US National Parks - and the result is a truly memorable journey Here is an example itinerary: Essex MT – East Glacier National Park – West Glacier National Park Seattle – Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Emeryville CA – Golden Gate National Parks Salt Lake City – Yellowstone National Park Denver – Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary Day 1 Kalispell , MT Arrive at Glacier International Airport Transfer to the hotel such as Izaac Walton Inn, ... Read Full Story

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The Other Skagway Alaska

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From: ricksgarden.blogspot.com

Over the last couple of days I have been trying to arrange an excursion in Skagway, Alaska for Veronica and I, during our upcoming Alaska cruise. I also wanted to obtain a feel for Skagway...the real Skagway. The Skagway that most visitors might not know about...the "other" Skagway. I did some reasearch on line about Skagway along with trying to make contact with a business there, Frontier Excursions, for our excursion while in Skagway. During this time of year, it is difficult to make contact with some of the businesses in Skagway. Not because they don't want your business or that they aren't friendly ... Read Full Story

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Sunken Gold Rush stern-wheeler found in Yukon lake

Underwater archaeologists said this week they have found a virtual time capsule of life during Canada's Klondike Gold Rush: a sunken Yukon River stern-wheeler so preserved that researchers can document the last minutes of the five-man crew as well as their life aboard the primitive cargo-hauler

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Sunken Gold Rush ship discovered in Yukon

ologists has discovered a long-lost shipwreck in the depths of Yukon's legendary Lake Laberge that is being hailed as a "national treasure" and a "time capsule" from the Klondike.

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