We took the "Experience the Yukon" excursion from Skagway and I would highly recommend this!! It was by bus and not the popular White Pass Train. A few words to always remember ... Trains are great BUT they do NOT stop for pictures!
Some of the scenery on the way to the top of the Mt.
At the top. This is how thick the ice still is in late May
Final destination was Caribou Crossing for lunch and sights to see. Then the town of Carcross which is short for the former. We had our passports stamped here since we are in British Columbia, Canada. Next we visited the "World's Smallest Desert" yes in Alaska! The Carcross Desert is 642 acres and has been recognized by Guinness.
Got our pictures taken at each of the 3 signs ~ Welcome to Alaska, Yukon Larger than Life and Welcome to British Columbia, Canada. Remember IF you take the train, you do not stop for these signs!
The history and pictures behind the Gold Rush is fascinating and much to much to go into here. So visit Pictorial History of the Yukon by Carcross Community School You won't be sorry!
And Skagway by it's self?
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