Skagway Ak. June 25

Hi folks,  We arrived in Skagway from the ferry early this afternoon.  What a quaint little town!  The population is only 862, but there were hundreds more visiting from cruise ships.  It is located at the northernmost point on the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, 100 air miles north of Juneau and 112 road miles south of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.  This where the Great Klondike Gold Rush took place in 1898.  Here, the stampeders piled off steamships eager to make their fortunes.  This town held many temptations for these lonely men.  Their were saloons, brothels and gambling.  A famous thief, Soapy Smith lived here with his ruthless gang.  He stole from everyone he met and ended up being shot to death here. 
There is so much to do.  There is gold panning, The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway to ride, and a quaint frontier town to shop and eat in.  We ate in a saloon/brothel that was fun.  I found some jewels on my walk in the evening.  I am fond of natural food stores and I found that, along with a garden store, gift shop and glass blowing demonstrations.  The third jewel was unexpected.  I walked right over a beautiful bridge over Skagway River.  Amazing what you can find on foot!  We are getting close to finishing up our trip in Alaska.  But we have lots more to see and do since we are going home on the Cassier Highway.  See you soon!