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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ParkHiker on rocky summit with clouds and mountains in background Photo credit: J Eve Griffin
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
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View of someone holding a gold nugget nearly the size of a cantelope.
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Klondike Gold!

Looking for Gold? You are on the right trail!

While you may not find gold at our site, you can check out how to become a Junior Ranger or discover the exciting journey stampeders took to strike it rich.

 

 

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Did You Know?
The official Alaska state mineral is gold, which played a major role in the opening of Alaska for future development. There were more than 50 gold rushes in Alaska and the Yukon from 1880 to 1915. Learn about one of them at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park!

Last Updated: February 10, 2009 at 14:37 EST