Skagway, Alaska

Friday, September 4, 2009

According to our cruise log, we docked at Railway Dock Forward and noon temperature was 59 degrees F and overcast.

The Gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Skagway has a spectacular natural setting and is steeped in history.

Walk down the streets of Skagway, walk on the wooden sidewalks where you will find shops and restaurants, some serving local Alaskan Salmon and halibut.

There are many shore excursions including seeing parts of Chilkoot Trail and Historical Walking tours.

Resources

Skagway Convention & Visitors Bureau
Municipality of Skagway Borough
Skagway Weather
Skagway News
Princess - Ports of Call - Skagway
Princess Cruise shore excursions
Skagway WebCams
- Railroad Dock webcam - view from caboose
- Skagway Aviation camera page

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See our 2009 Alaska Photo Album for pictures of this cruise.

See also our 2003 Alaska Photo Album for pictures of cruise/bus/train/high-speed catamaran trip.

Oasis Cruise & Travel Stories
http://oasiscruise.com/Cruises/Alaska-Cruise-2009/Skagway-Alaska