jeudi 18 juin 2015

Plan An Exciting Getaway With Skagway Alaska Tours

By Freida Michael


Skagway is a port city located on the Alaska Panhandle. Tourism plays an important role in the local economy and visitors have many things to do when they get there. Several companies offer exciting Skagway Alaska tours to suit any interest or budget.

The natural beauty of Alaska is the main draw for most visitors. Outdoor adventure tours of all types provide guests with the opportunity to soak in the splendor while participating in exciting activities. Travelers can choose from packages that include railway rides, helicopter rides, paddle tours, and more. Sightseeing trips highlight the historic and cultural aspects of the city.

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.

Thrillseekers can book a boat tour through the Lynn Canal, the deepest and longest fjord on the continent. Passengers climb aboard a Zodiac Hurricane with seating for more than a dozen people. The captain takes guests on an exciting exploration of beaches, hidden coves, and mesmerizing waterfalls. Observant guests will have plenty of opportunities to view some of the region's wildlife along the way. Whales, eagles, and sea lions live in this habitat.

For a truly unique experience, visitors can learn all about the state sport of dog mushing on the Skagway Sled Dog and Musher Camp Tour. Guests have a chance to ride behind a team of 16 trained Alaskan huskies. Custom wheeled carts allow for this adventure to take place year round, regardless of the season. The experience includes time to play with the puppies and interact with local mushers in an informative Q&A session.

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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