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A Guide to Skagway, Alaska


Introduction to Skagway

Skagway Links


Accommodations & Dining

Alaskan Sojourn Hostel
Just completed in 2002, located downtown, 12 blocks from the ferry, with dorm and couples' rooms, Internet access and more.

Garden City RV Park
Located close to downtown Skagway, with full hook-ups, laundry, showers, handicap facilities and more.

Mile Zero Bed & Breakfast
Located in a quiet residential district, the Mile Zero was built as a B&B in 1995. Operated by Howard & Judy Mallory.

Skagway Inn
Located within easy walking distance of downtown. Home of Olivia's Restaurant, one of Southeast Alaska's finest.

Westmark Hotel
Skagway is one of the ten communities in Alaska and the Yukon which have Westmark hotels.

The White House B&B
Enjoy your stay in Skagway at one of the community's finest historic homes, operated by John and Jan Tronrud.


Shopping - Arts, Gifts & Other

A Gathering of Spirits Gallery
Steve Stegall creates "spirit art" in many forms using ivory, antler, wood, silver and other natural materials.

Klothes Rush
Souvenir and outdoor clothing and accessories as well as gift items. Open year round.

Lynch & Kennedy
Located on Broadway, with Native art, wildlife sculptures, gold and other fine jewelry and much more.

Rushin' Tailor
Located on Broadway, with Russian nesting dolls and other crafts, as well as quilting and cross-stitch supplies.

Skaguay News Depot
Skagway's largest book store has a good selection of books about the area available online.

Skagway Artworks
Ralf Gorichanaz creates pendants with fossil ivory carvings, sterling silver & 14kt gold, and also carries other Alaska artwork.


Communications & News

Alaska Power & Telephone Company
APT Alaska offers both phone service and Internet access to Skagway.

ICE Communications
Internet access is offered to Haines and Skagway.

KHNS-FM
This radio station, serving Haines, Klukwan and Skagway, broadcasts on 102.3.

Skagway News
Published twice monthy, with current news and top stories back to May 12, 2000 online.


History

Banking on the Stampeders: Dyea vs. Skagway
From the National Postal Museum, an excellent illustrated article about competition during the gold rush.

Building the Skagway to Dawson Road
First promised in 1898, this highway joining the Alaskan coast with the Yukon interior finally became a reality 83 years later.

'From Skagway to Dawson By Automobile'
An article from The Daily Alaskan of August 7, 1913.

The History of Skagway, Alaska
A short history and a map from the Alaska Department of Community & Regional Affairs Community Database.

Klondike Gold Rush
A comprehensive guide to the best resources on the Net.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
The official NPS site has a wealth of information about the part played in the gold rush by Skagway, and about the park's features today.

Lesson Plan for Skagway History
This well-developed lesson plan was written by Ardyce Czuchna-Curl, and is posted by the National Park Service.

Mollie Walsh
Although men get the glory, many women joined the Gold Rush as well - a children's park in Skagway was named to honour Mollie.

Skagway Federal Census Reports
1900 | 1910 | 1920 | 1930 (Index) | 1930

Stories from the Skaguay Alaskan
A selection of stories from Skagway's past, from the annual visitors guide.



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