Discover Exciting Skagway Alaska Tours

Discover Exciting Skagway Alaska Tours

by Freida Michael

The port city of Skagway makes up part of the Alaska panhandle. The local economy relies heavily on tourism for economic stability and visitors are never at a loss to find something to do in this historic town. <A href="http://www.tntours98.com">Skagway Alaska tours</A> offer an affordable and convenient way to see the sights and learn about the local culture.

Many travelers are drawn to the natural beauty of the 49th state. Visitors can participate in a variety of exciting activities while enjoying the spectacular scenery. Options include packages offering paddle tours, helicopter rides, touring by railway, and more. Local guides offer fascinating sightseeing trips highlighting the city's rich history and culture.

Those who are visiting the region for the first time can receive an overview of the city with a short tour around town. Stops may include Jewell Gardens, which was first planted in 1898 by a local Gold Rush stampeder named Henry Clark. Clark became famous for his gigantic rhubarb plants, which reached heights of four feet and more. Some of his original plantings are still thriving in the garden along with a wide variety of show vegetables and gorgeous flowers, including tulips, lilacs, and giant delphiniums.

A visit to Garden City Glassworks is well worth the effort. Local artisans offer glassblowing demonstrations in the theater. The glassblowing experience gives visitors hands on training in blowing molten glass into beautiful pieces of art. After the lesson, guests are free to take their creations home with them.

Local guides can escort guests up more than 3,200 feet to White Pass Summit for breathtaking scenes of nature. Other highlights include the Lower Reid waterfalls, Summit Lake, the Skagway overlook and Tormented Valley. The Gold Rush Cemetery offers a fascinating glimpse into the town's past with headstones dating back to the late 1890s.

A railway tour takes guests to White Pass Summit or beyond. Those with a tighter schedule can the shorter trip along the narrow-gauge track to the Summit and back. Another option is to continue on to Carcross, Yukon and ride a bus back to Skagway via a different route.

Boat tours through Lynn Canal are popular with thrill seekers of all ages. Passengers catch the Zodiac Hurricane at the port and set off on a journey through the continent's longest, deepest fjord. The boat seats 17 passengers comfortably. The captain will transport guests past magnificent waterfalls and into hidden coves surrounded by natural beauty. Along the way, guests may have the opportunity to spot eagles, sea lions, whales, and other native wildlife.

The Skagway Sled Dog and Musher Camp offers visitors a chance to get an insider's view of dog mushing, which is the official state sport. Guests interact with the dogs before climbing into a custom sled with wheels behind a team of 16 dogs. The wheeled carts allow guests to enjoy this adventure year round. Included in the tour is time to play with Husky puppies and mingle with local mushers.

Visitors can become immersed in the local history and cultural with multiple tour options. Local touring companies can offer everything from a zipline adventure through the rainforest to a horseback ride through the mountains. Guided tours offer the best way to discover what Skagway has to offer.



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