Driving the scenic Klondike Highway from Alaska to the Yukon
WebKlondike Highway is a very scenic yet challenging drive linking the Alaskan coastal town of Skagway with Yukon's Dawson City, the heart of the Klondike. When was the Klondike Highway built? It was opened to traffic in 1979.
The Golden Circle Route through Alaska and Yukon
WebThe South Klondike Highway (Ray Manoch/Explore Skagway) Explore First Nations’ art and heritage at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre or visit the MacBride Museum of Yukon History to delve deep into the region’s gold mining past, wildlife, and First Nations culture.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WebFeb 1, 2024 · 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. Read More.
South Klondike Highway - The MILEPOST
WebThe South Klondike Highway is a 2-lane, asphalt-surfaced road, open year-round. There is a steep (11 percent grade) 11.5-mile/18.5- km stretch between Skagway and White Pass. For daily recorded road condition report, phone 907-983-2333 or 867-456-7623; or visit www.511Yukon.ca or https://511.alaska.gov.
Klondike Loop - The MILEPOST
WebRoutes#: Yukon 2 & 9, Alaska Route 5. Length: 498 miles. Road Surface: Pavement, seal coat & gravel. Season: Hwy. 2 open all year, Hwys. 9 and 5 closed in winter. Maps (2 detailed pdf files available): Milepost J 0 to Milepost J 292 (includes Silver Trail) Milepost J 292 to Tetlin Junction, Alaska Highway.
City And Summit Tour - Skagway, Alaska - YouTube
WebJan 14, 2016 · Ride the Klondike Highway to the White Pass Summit on this tour of Skagway, Alaska. Learn more: https://alaskashoreexcursions.com/ska... Learn about gold rush history and take in scenic views...
North Klondike Highway - Yukon Territory Information
WebToday, the North Klondike Highway is paved and makes for a relaxing, scenic drive north. The road parallels the route used by prospectors during the 1898 Gold Rush, and offers plenty of viewpoints, wildlife-spotting opportunities, and services along the way.
Directions & Transportation - Klondike Gold Rush National …
WebThe Klondike Highway, a 100 mile stretch of road, connects Skagway to Whitehorse, Canada, the capital of the Yukon. From Whitehorse, drivers can connect to the Alaska-Canadian Highway which connects with highways leading to the lower 48 states. For additional information, visit Skagway's Convention and Visitors Bureau .
Klondike Highway - AARoads Wiki
WebThe Klondike Highway is a highway that runs from the Alaska Panhandle through the province of British Columbia and the territory of Yukon in Canada, linking the coastal town of Skagway, Alaska, to Dawson City, Yukon. Its route somewhat parallels the route used by prospectors in the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush .
An Intro to Alaska's Highways | Travel Alaska
WebThe part of Alaska that is accessible by road is made up of a network of incredibly scenic highways that travel from the northern reaches of Prudhoe Bay in the Arctic, through the Interior and Southcentral regions, and down to the Haines & Klondike Highways in the Inside Passage by way of Canada.
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