Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Welcomes B.A.R.K. Rangers
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park to host B.A.R.K. Ranger Day on Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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2026-08-19
1 STORIES2026-07-23
1 STORIESKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Celebrates Junior Ranger Day
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park invites visitors of all ages to celebrate Junior Ranger Day Thursday, July 30, with hands-on activities, live entertainment, and opportunities to explore the park and earn a Junior Ranger badge.
Official NPS source2026-06-22
1 STORIESKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park to Celebrate Golden Jubilee
On June 30, 2026, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary, or “Golden Jubilee”. In honor of this milestone, the park is hosting several special events throughout the day. A detailed schedule will be available at the park Visitor Center on Tuesday, June 30. All events are free and open to the public.
Official NPS source2026-04-15
1 STORIESCamping Permits Now Open for U.S. Side of Chilkoot Trail
Starting April 15, visitors can reserve backcountry camping permits for the U.S. side of the Chilkoot National Historic Trail for the 2026 summer season.
Official NPS source2026-03-30
1 STORIESLandmark Conservation Law Supports Completion of Sheep Camp Ranger Station Restoration
The National Park Service today announced that Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Chilkoot National Historic Trail recently completed an eight-week rehabilitation of the Sheep Camp Ranger Station and adjacent tool shed. Supported by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund signed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020, the key backcountry hub along the historic Chilkoot Trail was repaired with approximately $400,000 in GAOA funding.
Official NPS source2025-05-28
1 STORIESNational Park Service reopens Chilkoot National Historic Trail in Klondike Gold Rush
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will reopen the Chilkoot National Historic Trail for the season on June 1, 2025. After continued partial closures from historic flooding damage, the entire section of trail in the park will once again be open to hikers.
Official NPS source2024-06-14
1 STORIESNational Park Service Invites Public Input to Develop Chilkoot National Historic Trail Comprehensive Management Plan
The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting public input on the Chilkoot National Historic Trail Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP), which will provide a framework for managing and developing the trail over the next 20 years.
Official NPS source2024-05-31
1 STORIESNPS Increases Access on the Chilkoot National Historic Trail
As of June 1, 2024, a new primitive log bridge will allow foot traffic to cross a side channel of the Taiya River at Mile 1.5. Along with a re-route at mile 2.0, hikers can access the Chilkoot Trail up to Mile 4, for day use only. The bridge allows visitors to enjoy about a 7-hour roundtrip day-use experience this summer.
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