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The business district &#8212; centered around what is now Pioneer Square &#8212; flourished, as thousands of gold seekers bound for the Yukon poured into the city, and a variety of merchants stepped forward to meet their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One observer, returning to Seattle after a seven-month absence in the late 1890s, marveled that the sluggish, stagnant town he left bustled with new prosperity. &#8220;Up First Avenue and down Second Avenue is one train of fanciful, kaleidoscopic pictures from real life,&#8221; he wrote. &#8220;The stores are ablaze with Klondike goods; men pass by robed in queer garments; &#8230; teams of trained dogs, trotting about with sleds; men with packs upon their backs, and a thousand and one things which are of use for the Klondike trade.&#8221; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/parkhistory\/online_books\/klse\/hrs\/hrsend.htm#31\">1<\/a>] Martha Louise Black, a prospector headed for the Yukon, had a similar reaction to Seattle&#8217;s streets. &#8220;Everywhere were piles of outfits,&#8221; she recalled. These included camp supplies, sleds, carts, and harnesses, together with dogs, horses, cattle, and oxen. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/parkhistory\/online_books\/klse\/hrs\/hrsend.htm#32\">2<\/a>] The increased commercial activity affected the mood of the city. As one miner summarized, &#8220;We found no discouragement in Seattle. This town of thirty to forty thousand was all Klondike.&#8221; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/parkhistory\/online_books\/klse\/hrs\/hrsend.htm#33\">3<\/a>]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So profitable was the Klondike trade that during the late 1890s Seattle became the financial center of the Pacific Northwest. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/parkhistory\/online_books\/klse\/hrs\/hrsend.htm#34\">4<\/a>] By 1900 Seattle&#8217;s bank clearances &#8212; the amount of money that changed hands in the daily course of the city&#8217;s commercial life &#8212; had soared more than 400 percent, surpassing those of Portland and Los Angeles. At the turn of the century, only San Francisco enjoyed a greater volume of business among West Coast cities. Seattle bankers attributed this prosperity to the gold rush. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/parkhistory\/online_books\/klse\/hrs\/hrsend.htm#35\">5<\/a>] The city&#8217;s merchants, too, remained well aware of the source of their profits. Wa Chong &amp; Company, for example, reported in 1898 that &#8220;times are very good&#8230;. Klondike gold has helped things very much.&#8221; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/parkhistory\/online_books\/klse\/hrs\/hrsend.htm#36\">6<\/a>]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount and variety of goods in a typical Klondike grubstake boosted numerous businesses in Seattle. During the winter of 1898, the Northwest Mounted Police required that each miner bring enough provisions to last a year, which could weigh between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds. The &#8220;one-ton rule&#8221; helped ensure that prospectors would arrive at least somewhat prepared to withstand the difficult environment of the Far North. It also benefited the merchants, who sold the miners this vast quantity of supplies, along with a myriad of services. Approximately 70,000 stampeders passed through Seattle during the Klondike Gold Rush &#8212; each one a potential customer. Some gold seekers invested as much as $1,000 for supplies and transportation. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/parkhistory\/online_books\/klse\/hrs\/hrsend.htm#37\">7<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/parkhistory\/online_books\/klse\/hrs\/hrs3.htm\">HARD DRIVE TO THE KLONDIKE:<br \/>PROMOTING SEATTLE DURING THE GOLD RUSH Chapter 3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"22486\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/22424\/imgp1029-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1029.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;PENTAX Optio S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1060418139&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;10.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"imgp1029.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1029-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1029.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1029.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1029.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1029-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1029-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Routes to the Klondike <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"architectural-features\">Architectural Features of Skagway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The town\u2019s main street features&nbsp;<strong>distinctive false-front buildings<\/strong>&nbsp;typical of gold rush boomtowns, alongside national park structures and restored homes from the period. These architectural features allow for study of design trends reflecting Skagway\u2019s frontier history.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americancruiselines.com\/cruises\/extended-cruises\/great-american-fall-foliage-cruise-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">americancruiselines+1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/solstis.tours\/cdn-cgi\/imagedelivery\/VzYWRpJYIXLVGwr8vjyQnA\/7dd98dca-6d1e-4f3f-c863-c28cb279d700\/w=640,fit=crop,dpr=1,dpr=2\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"photography-opportunities\">Photography Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Skagway provides striking opportunities for&nbsp;<strong>landscape and documentary photography<\/strong>. The surrounding mountains, glaciers, and historic structures create diverse subjects. Popular sites for photographers include White Pass, the old town center, and the scenic waterfront, as well as the Stikine River for wildlife and autumn foliage.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/ak.audubon.org\/southeast-alaska-birding-trail\/skagway-ak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">audubon+1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/khnswebsitemedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/16124349\/Sculpture-garden-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The former Skagway Sculpture Garden, now the Skagway Cultural Garden.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"sailing-and-nautical-interest\">Sailing and Nautical Interest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Skagway serves as a historic gateway to the Yukon and is situated along the Inside Passage. The harbor and nearby&nbsp;<strong>Taiya Inlet<\/strong>&nbsp;offer a blend of dramatic navigational settings and access points for sailors. Nautical history fans enjoy learning about legendary routes and the town\u2019s role in maritime trade and exploration.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adfg.alaska.gov\/static\/viewing\/pdfs\/skagway.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adfg.alaska+2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/solstis.tours\/cdn-cgi\/imagedelivery\/VzYWRpJYIXLVGwr8vjyQnA\/f6f75831-fff8-4fab-957d-e97c8affcd00\/w=786,fit=crop,dpr=1,dpr=2\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duck Hess Boats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Open-topped jet boats provide exclusive access to the roadless wilderness channels of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska. These boats are&nbsp;<strong>custom-designed with flat bottoms<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Yamaha four-stroke outboard jet motors<\/strong>, enabling quiet, shallow water navigation through braided, silt-laden river systems. The open-topped configuration is intentional\u2014it offers unimpeded views for wildlife observation and photography, which is a highlight of the excursions into the preserve.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/voyij.com\/product\/activity\/haines-wilderness-odyssey-by-jet-boat-skagway-departure-5811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voyij+3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seadragon-static.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/website-images\/product\/5811ea0\/F159890F1397BDC6F09027D9C3AFC206.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">Manufacturing Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The fleet of jet boats used for tours in the Haines area was&nbsp;<strong>designed and built locally by Don \u201cDuck\u201d Hess<\/strong>, the founder of Chilkat River Adventures, specifically for the challenging conditions of the Chilkat River system. These boats are not standard commercial models; they\u2019re tailored to manage the unique combination of shallow, glacially-fed water and shifting river channels found in the preserve. Some North River branded aluminum boats may also be used in regional excursions, but the tour fleet appears to be locally manufactured and operated by the Hess family.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northriverboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">northriverboats+1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" data-attachment-id=\"22465\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_1575-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_1575.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1488,727\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_1575.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_1575-300x147.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_1575-1024x500.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_1575-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_1575-1024x500.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_1575-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_1575-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_1575.jpg 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>FeatureDetailsJet Boat DesignOpen-topped, flat-bottom, Yamaha four-stroke outboard jet motors, locally designed\/built<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voyij.com\/product\/activity\/haines-wilderness-odyssey-by-jet-boat-skagway-departure-5811\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voyij.com\/product\/activity\/haines-wilderness-odyssey-by-jet-boat-skagway-departure-5811\">voyij+1<\/a>UseWildlife and photography tours in roadless Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alaskashoreexcursions.com\/haines\/jet-boat-adventure\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alaskashoreexcursions.com\/haines\/jet-boat-adventure\">alaskashoreexcursions+2<\/a>Designer\/ManufacturerDon \u201cDuck\u201d Hess, Chilkat River Adventures (local manufacturing &amp; operation)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voyij.com\/product\/activity\/haines-wilderness-odyssey-by-jet-boat-skagway-departure-5811\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voyij.com\/product\/activity\/haines-wilderness-odyssey-by-jet-boat-skagway-departure-5811\">voyij<\/a>Naming of HainesNamed for Francina Electra Haines\u2014mission fundraiser, woman honored by early settlers<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haines,_Alaska\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haines,_Alaska\">wikipedia+2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">These jet boats are a unique and practical solution for eco-friendly wilderness access, designed with deep local expertise and a commitment to both safety and environmental sensitivity.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/alaskashoreexcursions.com\/haines\/jet-boat-adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alaskashoreexcursions+2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"hiking-highlights\">Hiking Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The area boasts trail networks such as the&nbsp;<strong>Dewey Lakes Trail System<\/strong>, the historic Chilkoot Trail, and Yakutania Point Trail. These provide varied terrain from coastal walks to forest routes, with panoramic views and access to natural history sites, abundant birdlife, and native flora. Hikers can also trace historic routes taken by gold rush prospectors.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adfg.alaska.gov\/static\/viewing\/pdfs\/skagway.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adfg.alaska+2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For&nbsp;<strong>centuries before the gold rush<\/strong>, the Chilkoot Trail was used by the Tlingit people\u2014specifically the Chilkoot and Chilkat subgroups\u2014as a vital&nbsp;<strong>trade route<\/strong>&nbsp;between the coast and interior First Nations. The Tlingit fiercely protected and managed access to the trail, annually carrying goods such as dried fish, eulachon grease, Chilkat blankets, spruce root baskets, and European trade items through the trail, exchanging them for copper, hides, furs, and interior resources like moose and caribou products.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kids.kiddle.co\/Chilkoot_Trail\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kids.kiddle.co\/Chilkoot_Trail\">kids.kiddle+3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Historical evidence and Tlingit oral tradition show that the Chilkoot Trail functioned as a major trade artery for&nbsp;<strong>at least several hundred years<\/strong>&nbsp;before Euro-Americans arrived; it is recorded as being established and in use since well before the 1800s. Archaeological studies and historic documents suggest the trail\u2019s indigenous use may have begun even earlier, possibly&nbsp;<strong>hundreds to over 1,000 years ago<\/strong>&nbsp;as part of the Northwest Coast trade network.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/npshistory.com\/publications\/klgo\/clr-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">npshistory+2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">In essence, the Chilkoot peoples used the trail for robust trading activities long before prospectors ever arrived, and the route\u2019s strategic importance is deeply rooted in indigenous history.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/latinoheritageintern.org\/the-chilkoot-trail-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">latinoheritageintern+4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cache.getarchive.net\/Prod\/thumb\/cdn4\/L3Bob3RvLzE4OTgvMDEvMDEvcGFja2Vycy1hc2NlbmRpbmctdGhlLXN1bW1pdC1vZi1jaGlsa29vdC1wYXNzLWR1cmluZy10aGUtZ29sZC1ydXNoLW9mLTE4OTgtNjQwLmpwZw%3D%3D\/320\/255\/jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Chilkoot Trail was a lifeline for thousands of gold seekers during the rush, and strict border controls by Canadian Mounties ensured only prepared prospectors entered the Yukon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The&nbsp;<strong>Chilkoot Trail<\/strong>&nbsp;is 33 miles (53 km) long and stretches from Dyea, Alaska (near Skagway), over the Chilkoot Pass, to Bennett, British Columbia. The trail begins a short distance from Skagway but officially starts at Dyea, a historic gold rush ghost town just outside Skagway. It ends at Lake Bennett, BC, which was the launching point for boats to the Klondike gold fields.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chilkoot_Trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"898\" data-attachment-id=\"22487\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/22424\/imgp1027-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1027.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"674,898\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;PENTAX Optio S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1060417821&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"imgp1027.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1027-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1027.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1027.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1027.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/imgp1027-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yukon Riverboat <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"importance-to-the-49ers\">Importance to the Stampeders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">During the&nbsp;<strong>Klondike Gold Rush<\/strong>, the Chilkoot Trail was the most popular and direct overland route to the Yukon goldfields. Its accessibility and challenging terrain made it the preferred choice for thousands of \u201cstampeders\u201d in 1897-98, who sought gold in the Yukon. The trail\u2019s infamous \u201cGolden Stairs\u201d and other steep sections posed daunting physical trials. Despite its hardships, the Chilkoot Trail saw more gold seekers pass over it than any other route, making it central to the gold rush era. Artifacts from that period, including abandoned gear, litter the route and serve as reminders of the trail\u2019s historic significance.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/klgo\/learn\/historyculture\/historic-chilkoot-trail.htm\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"mounties-and-supply-checks\">Mounties and Supply Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">At the&nbsp;<strong>summit of the Chilkoot Pass<\/strong>, Canadian North-West Mounted Police set up posts and stopped gold seekers (\u201cstampeders\u201d or \u201c49ers\u201d) to inspect their supplies and collect customs duties. The Mounties required each person to have one ton of supplies, enough to survive for a year in the Yukon, before they were allowed to continue into Canada. This regulation was crucial for safety; the goal was to prevent starvation and humanitarian disasters in the inhospitable north. Stampeder accounts describe the arduous task of hauling hundreds of pounds of food and equipment over the pass, often making dozens of trips back and forth to meet the supply requirement.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/npshistory.com\/publications\/klgo\/chilkoot-trail-hikers\/overview.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"22568\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7354-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2001,1126\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1757155225&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;15.659999847383&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015822784810127&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7354.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354-300x169.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354-460x260.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7354.jpg 2001w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"wildlife-and-birdwatching\">Wildlife and Birdwatching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Skagway\u2019s location on the edge of the Tongass National Forest makes it a superb destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Notable mammals include harbor seals, river otters, and occasionally bears and moose. In early September, birdwatchers can expect to see:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adfg.alaska.gov\/static\/viewing\/pdfs\/skagway.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adfg.alaska.gov\/static\/viewing\/pdfs\/skagway.pdf\">adfg.alaska<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Arctic Tern<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Dipper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bald Eagle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harlequin Duck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marbled Murrelet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rufous Hummingbird<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northern Goshawk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Townsend\u2019s Warbler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kingfisher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Redstart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red-breasted Sapsucker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various thrushes, chickadees, woodpeckers, and warblers<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/klgo\/learn\/nature\/birds.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/klgo\/learn\/nature\/birds.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nps+2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"22569\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7359-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7359-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1757155265&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;15.659999847383&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0016366612111293&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7359.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7359-1-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7359-1-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7359-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7359-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7359-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7359-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7359-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7359-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Popular birding sites include Pullen Creek, Broadway Dock, Taiya Inlet, Skagway River bridge, Dyea area, and both coastal and forested habitats. Recent monitoring has recorded over fifty species during the season.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/klgo\/learn\/nature\/birds.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nps+1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"22462\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/22424\/img_5237-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_5237.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"434,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_5237.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_5237-203x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_5237.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_5237.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_5237.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img_5237-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"summary-table-attractions-by-interest\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Skagway\u2019s blend of natural and cultural heritage, trail access, historic preservation, and rich avifauna make it a compelling destination for multidisciplinary exploration in September.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/npshistory.com\/publications\/klgo\/hrp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">npshistory+4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/solstis.tours\/cdn-cgi\/imagedelivery\/VzYWRpJYIXLVGwr8vjyQnA\/65b46a08-0b82-41de-fa51-4ce5baa8c200\/w=786,fit=crop,dpr=1,dpr=2\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This iconic building is a landmark in Skagway and is impossible to miss. With over a thousand pieces of driftwood making up the false front, it&#8217;s no wonder the A-B Hall is the most photographed building in Alaska. Pop inside and learn about the Arctic Brotherhood and watch for special programs in the main hall during the visitor season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Address: 245 Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/skagwayshoretours.com\/travel-tips\/local-shops-and-attractions-in-skagway?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=mighetto%2Fmagazine%2FCruising%20Log%20of%20the%20Murrelet\">Local Shops &amp; Attractions in Skagway<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Skagway showcases a rich array of&nbsp;<strong>indigenous artifacts<\/strong>&nbsp;primarily linked to the Tlingit people, and visitors can purchase a variety of unique Alaskan and Native-inspired souvenirs in local shops.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/klgo\/learn\/historyculture\/culturalcollection.htm\"><\/a><a 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https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7642-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7642-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-attachment-id=\"22581\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7634-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1757169132&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0010362694300518&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7634.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-1024x768.jpg\" data-id=\"22581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7634-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"indigenous-artifacts\">Indigenous Artifacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li>The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park holds a small but significant ethnology collection with items such as Tlingit baskets, beadwork, ceremonial masks, dolls, and carvings, providing insight into local Native traditions.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaska.org\/detail\/skagway-museum-archives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaska.org\/detail\/skagway-museum-archives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alaska+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Skagway Museum displays objects from Tlingit and other Alaska Native cultures, including a Tlingit canoe, baskets, carvings, and beadwork; it offers a dedicated heritage collection that highlights these ancestral crafts.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaska.org\/detail\/skagway-museum-archives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaska.org\/detail\/skagway-museum-archives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alaska<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The newly established Skagway Cultural Garden, maintained by the local tribe, is developing a space for the display and demonstration of indigenous art, historical language, and cultural artifacts, with future plans for expanded interpretation and marketing of Native art.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/khns.org\/skagway-sculpture-garden-xxxx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/khns.org\/skagway-sculpture-garden-xxxx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">khns<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seadragon-static.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/website-images\/business\/8e76\/banner\/conversions\/0645A661BD5A0304E40C942AC2F1D38F-preview.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lynch and Kennedy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"souvenirs-to-purchase\">Souvenirs to Purchase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li>Native Alaskan art: Totem poles, hand-carved masks, woven baskets, and prints from regional artists are available at shops such as Lynch &amp; Kennedy and Golden Bear Native Art Gallery.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynch-kennedy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynch-kennedy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lynch-kennedy+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jewelry: Gold nugget jewelry, jade pieces, ivory and mammoth tusk jewelry, and hematite and quartz pieces, reflecting both the area\u2019s gold rush and Native heritage.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/inspire\/what-to-buy-in-skagway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/inspire\/what-to-buy-in-skagway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">royalcaribbean+2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alaska wild berry products: Local jams, syrups, and candies made from blueberries, cranberries, and salmonberries.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/inspire\/what-to-buy-in-skagway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/inspire\/what-to-buy-in-skagway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">royalcaribbean<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knitted goods: Wool hats, scarves, and mittens created by artisans, some featuring indigenous or regional designs.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/skagwayshoretours.com\/travel-tips\/local-shops-and-attractions-in-skagway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/skagwayshoretours.com\/travel-tips\/local-shops-and-attractions-in-skagway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skagwayshoretours+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artworks: Paintings, sculpture, glass-blown ornaments, and textiles from local and Native artists, including totemic rugs and carved figures.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/voyij.com\/business\/lynch-kennedy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/voyij.com\/business\/lynch-kennedy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voyij+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other items: Alaskan knives, carvings in soapstone or ivory, furs, moccasins, wildlife themed gifts, and photographic prints.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/chrismarketingtechno.wixsite.com\/goldenbear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/chrismarketingtechno.wixsite.com\/goldenbear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chrismarketingtechno.wixsite+1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Skagway\u2019s shops and museums reflect a blend of Tlingit ancestral culture and broader Alaskan artistic traditions, making it a rewarding destination for collecting meaningful artifacts and souvenirs.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/klgo\/learn\/historyculture\/culturalcollection.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nps+4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/solstis.tours\/cdn-cgi\/imagedelivery\/VzYWRpJYIXLVGwr8vjyQnA\/d854d574-2298-424b-feb2-2c2ff8cb7000\/w=375,h=235,fit=crop,dpr=1,dpr=2\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haines Wilderness Odyssey by Jet Boat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The town of Haines was&nbsp;<strong>named after Francina Electra Haines<\/strong>, who was the chairwoman of the committee that raised funds for building the original Chilkat Mission and school in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"22560\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7339-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7339-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1757135008&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.7649998656528&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.5&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7339.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7339-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7339-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7339-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7339-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7339-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7339-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7339-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7339-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The area\u2019s original Native name was&nbsp;<em>Deish\u00fa<\/em>&nbsp;(\u201cend of the trail\u201d), reflecting its role in Tlingit trade routes. The name Haines honors Francina Haines\u2019s pivotal role in supporting the early Presbyterian mission, making it the only Southeast Alaskan town named for a woman.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haines,_Alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wikipedia+2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/05\/Haines_Winter_Postcard.jpg\/1200px-Haines_Winter_Postcard.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Haines in Winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Haines, Alaska is&nbsp;<strong>internationally known for helicopter skiing<\/strong>&nbsp;due to its steep terrain, reliable powder conditions, and world-class heli-ski operators who guide skiers through dramatic glaciated mountains and epic powder bowls. The region attracts experienced skiers and film crews from around the world, and has hosted major events like the Swatch Freeride World Tour.alaskamountainguides+5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"haines-helicopter-skiing\">Haines Helicopter Skiing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li>Renowned for steep runs, reliable snow, tree skiing, and backup snowcat skiing for poor weather.totalheliski+2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple established operators based in town (SEABA, Alaska Heliskiing, Stellar) with experienced guides and access to 250+ nautical miles of terrain.seaba-heli+1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skiers can expect deep, dry powder and incredible mountain scenery directly accessible by helicopter.visithaines+1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haines is often compared favorably against Valdez for snow consistency and terrain variety.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/heliski.com\/heliski-alaska-debate-haines-vs-valdez-alaska-heli-skiing-operators-weigh-in-alaska-heli-boarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/heliski.com\/heliski-alaska-debate-haines-vs-valdez-alaska-heli-skiing-operators-weigh-in-alaska-heli-boarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heliski<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"golf-course-reality\">Golf Course Reality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Regarding golf:&nbsp;<strong>Haines does not have a full-size golf course at low tide<\/strong>\u2014this appears to be a local joke or myth. There is no record of a tidal golf course; the town features a 9-hole golf course called Valley of the Eagles, located in the Chilkat River floodplain, which can be affected by seasonal flooding but not by tidal changes. The course is small and unique but is not a &#8220;full-size&#8221; course created at low tide.visithaines+1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li>Valley of the Eagles Golf Links is a 9-hole course, not a full 18-hole, and is not created by tidal change.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellsalaska.com\/location\/southeast-inside-passge\/haines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellsalaska.com\/location\/southeast-inside-passge\/haines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bellsalaska<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No evidence supports the existence of a full-size or \u201ctidal\u201d course in Haines; local lore sometimes jokes about golf on tidal flats, but there is no official course for this.visithaines+1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Haines is a top destination for adventurous&nbsp;<strong>heli-skiing<\/strong>, but its golf options are modest and not tied to the tides.powderhounds+2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The&nbsp;<strong>Haines Wilderness<\/strong>&nbsp;in Alaska has a deep history rooted in both indigenous Tlingit culture and Euro-American settlement during the Gold Rush era, and today faces multiple environmental threats while serving as a vital example for climate resilience and fire adaptation.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haines,_Alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wikipedia+3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seadragon-static.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/website-images\/product\/5811ea0\/3ECE84917A18F5A641332ACE1CFC54B9.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"historical-background\">Historical Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li>The region around Haines was originally settled by the Tlingit, notably the Chilkat group, who developed trade routes across the wilderness and maintained rich traditions in fishing and resource management for thousands of years.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hainesalaska.gov\/tourism\/page\/history-haines-alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hainesalaska.gov\/tourism\/page\/history-haines-alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hainesalaska+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the late 19th century, Haines grew as a supply center during the Klondike Gold Rush, leading to the development of trails, missions, and economic expansion; much of the surrounding wilderness remained undisturbed due to its rugged terrain and continued local stewardship.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/alaskaitinerary.com\/facts-about-haines-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/alaskaitinerary.com\/facts-about-haines-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alaskaitinerary+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The area remains dotted with archaeological sites, including ancient fish traps and historical village remnants, reinforcing its long indigenous use and ecological value.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.portchilkootdistillery.com\/newsletter\/2022\/7\/19\/the-history-of-haines-ak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.portchilkootdistillery.com\/newsletter\/2022\/7\/19\/the-history-of-haines-ak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">portchilkootdistillery+1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mycruisestories.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruby-princess-in-skagway-photo-available-for-any-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruby Princess in Skagway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Skagway &#8211; 6** September 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Docking: Ruby Princess will arrive at the Railroad pier at 7:00 AM. Operations in the port have been impacted by rockslides that occurred in 2022, and work to stabilize the affected Railroad Dock area is ongoing. Due to these mitigation efforts, guests at this time are not permitted to walk on the pier, to the railway, or to their tour&#8217;s starting point. Instead, you will board a shuttle bus to be transported from the ship to the pier and back. The last shuttle bus will depart from shore back to the ship at 8:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transportation: Taxis and independent transport options are limited in Skagway, so we recommend exploring on foot. An independent paid shuttle service will run throughout the day from the pier to downtown ($3.00 one way or $5.00 return) which is an approximate 20 minutes&#8217; walk. Tickets are available on the pier &#8211; cash or credit card accepted. Shuttle runs on a continuous cycle and each bus is wheelchair accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore: Skagway is a compact city in southeast Alaska, set along the popular cruise route the Inside Passage. It&#8217;s home to gold-rush-era buildings, now preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The White Pass &amp; Yukon Route Railroad runs vintage locomotives past the famously steep Chilkoot trail and offers sweeping mountain views during its climb toward Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Skagway, don&#8217;t miss the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, exploring the historic White Pass &amp; Yukon Route Railway, and perhaps even hiking a portion of the Chilkoot Trail. Also, consider visiting the Red Onion Saloon, seeing the Gold Rush Cemetery, and enjoying the scenery at Lower Reid Falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Princess letter on 4th September 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"current-use-and-environmental-threats\">Current Use and Environmental Threats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li>The Haines Wilderness\u2014including preserves like the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and Haines State Forest\u2014is managed for habitat conservation, outdoor recreation (hiking, fishing, wildlife watching), and limited commercial activities.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/hainescompplanrevision.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2035HainesCompPlan_Appendix_D_LandUseEnvironment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/hainescompplanrevision.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2035HainesCompPlan_Appendix_D_LandUseEnvironment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hainescompplanrevision+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threats include proposed logging and industrial resource extraction, clear-cut forestry, and increased human activity that pressure fish, wildlife, cultural resources, and recreation opportunities.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynncanalconservation.org\/forestry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynncanalconservation.org\/forestry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lynncanalconservation+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate change brings added risks: warming results in altered snowpack and precipitation patterns, increases fire risk, stresses salmon streams, and can disrupt established forest and tundra ecosystems.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/research.fs.usda.gov\/treesearch\/download\/67403.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/research.fs.usda.gov\/treesearch\/download\/67403.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research.usda+2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific fire threats include earlier snowmelt, drier summers, and changing forest compositions that heighten wildfire probability in both boreal and temperate woods.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2666719323000638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2666719323000638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sciencedirect+1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seadragon-static.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/website-images\/product\/5811ea0\/129CF53C7E62C2442726173AAED584E0.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"importance-in-the-era-of-climate-promoted-fires\">Importance in the Era of Climate-Promoted Fires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li>The Haines Wilderness serves as a&nbsp;<strong>critical fire-adapted landscape<\/strong>: Its preserved old-growth forests, extensive wetlands, and riparian buffers help slow or suppress the spread of wildfire, offering valuable lessons in landscape-scale resilience and ecosystem stewardship.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/eap.2432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/eap.2432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visiting and understanding Haines Wilderness allows researchers and travelers to observe functioning,&nbsp;<strong>fire-resistant ecosystems<\/strong>&nbsp;and wilderness management practices that can inform broader adaptation strategies as climate extremes become more common.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2666719323000638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2666719323000638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sciencedirect+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The region is a significant reservoir of biodiversity, including endangered fish, bears, and eagles, whose populations depend on intact forests and healthy rivers\u2014a relationship increasingly threatened by habitat fragmentation and fire.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/2021-08\/Haines-Region_Watchable-Wildlife_WEB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/2021-08\/Haines-Region_Watchable-Wildlife_WEB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blm+1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seadragon-static.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/website-images\/product\/5811ea0\/8C9DCA43740917E7655964D6C1A3E8AD.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-visit\">Why Visit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li>The wilderness provides rare opportunities to study ancient indigenous resource management, view exceptional wildlife, enjoy pristine hiking and river corridors, and witness first-hand how local communities are conserving forests and watersheds as buffers against intensifying fire risks.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheldonmuseum.org\/vignette\/general-history-of-haines-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheldonmuseum.org\/vignette\/general-history-of-haines-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sheldonmuseum+2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As fire seasons become longer and more severe across western North America, the lessons of Haines\u2014highlighting the value of connected wilderness, multi-use stewardship, and climate resilience\u2014become ever more essential for scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, and policymakers.<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/eap.2432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/eap.2432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley+1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The Haines Wilderness is not just a sanctuary for wildlife and culture but a living laboratory for understanding and combating the threats of climate change and wildfire in Alaska\u2019s evolving landscape.<a class=\"citation inline\" href=\"https:\/\/hainescompplanrevision.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2035HainesCompPlan_Appendix_D_LandUseEnvironment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hainescompplanrevision+2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great opportunity to visit two ports in one day. Your tour begins as you board a high-speed catamaran for a scenic 45-minute cruise along North America&#8217;s longest and deepest fjord to Haines. Along the way, you&#8217;ll witness spectacular views of waterfalls, ice-sculpted peaks and glaciers. Be sure to keep an eye out for marine life and bald eagles dotted along the shoreline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alaskaitinerary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Haines-Alaska-DSC7419.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival in Haines, board a bus for a 30-minute ride on the Haines Scenic Byway into the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve to the river dock. On your narrated drive you will enjoy stories of the history of the valley. Where the road ends, the real Alaska begins and so does your adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seadragon-static.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/website-images\/product\/5811ea0\/9633BDC271363BB6674C85B86214771A.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Board your boat and part company with civilization. During your time on the Chilkat River, traverse many different channels and travel at least 20 miles into the wilderness. Your vessel is specially designed for navigation on this silt-laden river which is the only access to a remote, roadless portion of the preserve. Your open-topped boat allows you to view and photograph the majestic scenery and animals seen in an unhindered fashion. Warm outerwear and blankets will be provided. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and will entertain you with tales of their backcountry lifestyle and some &#8220;real Alaska&#8221; stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seadragon-static.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/website-images\/product\/5811ea0\/30AB613AF6F4A62713C6D98615FEC492.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>View bald eagles and their massive nests in their natural habitat. The preserve has the best moose habitat in the valley and although there are no guarantees, chances of spotting moose and bears are very good. Have your cameras ready in case the wildlife provides a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"22579\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7597-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/img_7597-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13 Pro 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