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3–5 minutesSkagway – Chilkoot Pass Trail
Read More →: Skagway – Chilkoot Pass TrailAs I described in an earlier post, there were two primary trails used to get from Skagway to the gold fields. In the previous post, we followed the trail to White Pass via the White Pass & Yukon Railway. Later…
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2–3 minutesSkagway – White Pass & Yukon Railroad
Read More →: Skagway – White Pass & Yukon RailroadThere were two trails from Skagway to the gold fields. The longer, less steep trail went up to White Pass. The White Pass & Yukon Railroad was built up to the pass and beyond. It is a narrow gauge train…
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1–2 minutesSkagway – Around Town
Read More →: Skagway – Around TownWe arrived in Skagway before daylight and stayed until after dark. So, our first sight this morning was of Skagway. Our ship pulled into the berth that aligned with the main street. This now-retired rotary snow plow train was…
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2–3 minutesJuneau Tram and Around Town
Read More →: Juneau Tram and Around TownAfter a quick lunch, we took the Goldbelt Tramway from just about sea level up 1800 feet to Mt. Roberts. I showed the tram from the ship a couple days ago, but here again. It takes about 5 minutes…
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2–3 minutesSea Kayaking in Juneau
Read More →: Sea Kayaking in JuneauOur second stop was in Juneau. Since we enjoy kayaking here at home, we decided to go sea kayaking. There were only 8 of us on this particular trip today. We were taken by bus to the North Douglas Launch…
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1–2 minutesSailing into Juneau, Alaska
Read More →: Sailing into Juneau, AlaskaWe arrived in Juneau about 10:00 on a sunny, hazy morning. This fishing boat was a few miles outside Juneau. We loved these colorful houses along the shore outside Juneau. Here is our first view of Juneau. Note how the…
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1–2 minutesKetchikan – Creek Street and Around Town
Read More →: Ketchikan – Creek Street and Around TownOne of the famous (infamous) areas of Ketchikan is Creek Street. Creek Street, a boardwalk along Ketchikan Creek is a former red light district. I love the sign on Dolly’s House (green building above) which states “Where both Men and…
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1–2 minutesKetchikan Totem Poles
Read More →: Ketchikan Totem PolesThe Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary has a resident totem pole carver. He learned to carve from his uncle. These totem poles were carved from red cedar using traditional methods and tools. It takes several months to complete one. I was surprised…
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2–3 minutesAlaska – Ketchikan’s Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
Read More →: Alaska – Ketchikan’s Alaska Rainforest SanctuaryHolland America Lines offers several excursions for each port where we stop. We chose a hike in the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. Many trees were covered with Old Man’s Beard Lichen. It will eventually kill the tree, but this is part…
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2–3 minutesAlaska – Entering and Visiting Ketchikan
Read More →: Alaska – Entering and Visiting KetchikanOur ship sailed into Ketchikan early Tuesday morning with partly sunny skies. There was still a bit of morning color as the fog lifted. The color faded, but the views were still great. Finally, some signs of civilization.…
Mark Yancey
I’m Mark Yancey. I try to capture the everyday beauty around us all. It is amazing the things I see when I’ve got my camera in my hand that I might otherwise simply pass by. I also enjoy travel and share my travel photos here. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
