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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ParkHistoric photo of piles of freight on waterfront in Dyea, 1898. Univ. of Washington, Eric A. Hegg collection
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ParkHistoric photo of piles of freight on waterfront in Dyea, 1898. Univ. of Washington, Eric A. Hegg collection
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Univ. of Washington historic photo showing old street scene with mud streets and tightly packed businesses  

Did You Know?
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, 150 businesses were established in Dyea, Alaska including 48 Hotels and 2 Hospitals. By 1903, Dyea's population was a mere 3. A visit to Dyea today reveals a thriving forest growing over the ghosts of those buildings.

Last Updated: February 12, 2007 at 16:47 EST

Aerial Photo of Skagway showing the blue waters of the Taiya Inlet, snow-capped peaks and the little town dwarfed in the foreground  

Did You Know?
Skagway is located at the end of the longest, deepest glacial fjord in north America and is considered the northern most point in Southeast Alaska. Glaciers, and the rugged scenery they leave behind, create the stunning backdrop for your visit to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

Last Updated: September 13, 2006 at 14:21 EST