We had a short 100 mile drive today from Whitehorse to Skagway. You can also find Skagway spelled Skaguay. When the post office entered the city name, the ‘u’ was mistaken for a ‘w’ and that is the way it has since been spelled. The ride today was again through very beautiful country. It is interesting that neither the US or Canada have the boarder stations at the border. The border is actually in a pass at the top of the mountain. The road from that point into Skagway is advertised as an 11 mile, 11% grade, down into the town. About 8 miles in each direction from the actual boarder are the respective stations. On the way in we stopped at a turnout just before the boarder and a Mountie policeman pulled up also. He got out of his vehicle and proceeded to stop all vehicles coming into Canada and ask them something before letting them proceed. We have no idea what it was, but we may find out when we leave on Wednesday.
Beutiful green lake we saw on the ride.
Mountie checking??
Once we set up, we drove around town, up to an overlook, to a Gold Rush cemetery, and then hiked back to a water fall. We had heard that many shops are not open if a cruse ship is not docked and we think that is a true statement. Even though it was early afternoon, many stores were closed. We understand that a ship will be here on Tuesday and the place should be hopping.
One of the buildings on the main street.
Gold Rush Cemetery
Skagway from a town overlook.
Karen at Reid Falls
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