 GETTING THERE
Air, sea or land - these are the three basic ways to get to, and around Alaska. Most fly into the The Land of the Midnight Sun, others come by cruise line or state ferry ( Alaska Marine Highway System ), some by rail, and a few arrive by highway.
Located in the city of Skagway, Skagway Airport offers charter services and connections to Haines and Juneau
Skagway is part of the Southeast, Inside Passage routing of the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system from Bellingham in Washington State, USA. The route includes Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau and Haines, with connections to Hoonah, Pelican, Tenakee Springs, Sitka, Angoon, Kake, Hollis and Metlakatla. Walk-on reservations are almost never needed for the Alaska Marine Highway, but those requiring a private cabin or needing to book a vehicle should call ahead of time.
Skagway is also a popular port for the cruises that ply the Inside Passage.
For rail fans, the White Pass & Yukon Route is considered one of the top ten rail experiences in the world. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge railroad climbs nearly 3000 feet from Skagway in just 20 miles and features steep grades, two tunnels and several bridges including a steel cantilever bridge which was the tallest of its kind in the world when it was constructed in 1901.
By car, the Klondike Highway, following the path led by the Klondike Gold Rush prospectors of 1898, runs from Skagway up through the White Pass in the Coast Mountains where it crosses the Canadian border to British Columbia
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
If you’re travelling to Skagway, Alaska you may want to check out the local newspaper, The Skagway News for local Skagway news before you get there.
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