Skagway is a really interesting place. A lot of history going back WAY before the gold rush. Actually, the Indian history is much more interesting, if only because we didn’t have to memorize it for fifth grade finals.
The White Pass RR is everything the people say it is. For
scenic vistas and absurdly beautiful landscapes, Alaska is amazing and the White Pass is the best we’re gonna do on this trip. By the way, that's the train leaning not the photographer.