Skagway excursion with teenagers?
Feb 16th, 2007, 03:59 AM
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Skagway excursion with teenagers?
We can't decide on a shore excursion in Skagway - will be there all day in July - train ride looks interesting, but not round trip. Any suggestions to keep teenagers happy? Any bear viewing? Thanks.
Feb 16th, 2007, 08:44 AM
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If they are into history, I'd suggest taking the National Park tour. It's a guided walk through the town (the whole town of Skagway is a national historical park because all the buildings are original to the Gold Rush days). The park rangers are excellent guides and the tour is free. It takes about an hour or so and there will be time left in the day to do other things. You have to sign up for the tour at the visitors center.
The White Pass train in great if the weather is good. If it's raining or cloudy, you won't see much.
If not, then here's a list of things to do in Skagway http://www.skagway.com/activities.html
The White Pass train in great if the weather is good. If it's raining or cloudy, you won't see much.
If not, then here's a list of things to do in Skagway http://www.skagway.com/activities.html
Feb 16th, 2007, 04:25 PM
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Thanks for your comments. Yes, the teens like sports, ziplines, trekking, etc. Maybe we'll do the train one way and an alternate route back. Has anyone used the Chilkoot Tours to Emerald Lake, Yukon, etc.?
Feb 16th, 2007, 04:53 PM
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Have you considered the Glacier Point Wilderness Safari? The teens especially might enjoy the high speed catamaran and the canoe trip to the face of Davidson Glacier. Young, energetic guides and a lot more fun (IMO) for the kids than the train. Good Luck!
Feb 17th, 2007, 06:03 AM
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For clairfication- the "whole town" is NOT a National park. but the Park service does have an excellent visitor center with more than the walking tours. http://www.nps.gov/archive/klgo/schedule.htm
the walking tours are different depending on the ranger, so if of interest, take more than one. Hiking Lower/Upper Dewey Lake is a great option. Request their visitor guide www.skagway.com
the walking tours are different depending on the ranger, so if of interest, take more than one. Hiking Lower/Upper Dewey Lake is a great option. Request their visitor guide www.skagway.com
