Third Port: Skagway
July 14, 2004
I loved this small town (regular population of 800, it more than triples when the cruise ships are in port). The buildings are quaint. The main street is well-maintained. It is another area that is small enough for us to explore on foot although taxis are available, and any movement outside of town limits needs more transportation than human. We had the joy of taking a tour through the cruise company, To the Summit. In a group of about 20 we rode in a van to a point just short of the Canadian border. We headed up into the mountains, viewed plains between the heights, basked by a waterfall. On the opposite side of the gorge, a historic train tour followed the same route but our journey was completed in half the time. We used the extra time to browse the shops and pick up some souvenirs. I also visited my northernmost national park/memorial at the site recognizing the Klondike Gold Rush.









