LDS Alaskan Shore Excursions - Skagway

Well folks Skagway is the epitome of the real wild west. The town consists of one long main street with wooden boardwalks, general stores, ice cream parlors (one owned by the local Bishop), and boutique shops. Oh, there are some small side streets to explore as well but you'll get that old west feeling just walking along Main Street.

When in town watch for the LDS church building. It is a log cabin, maybe the only building we have made that way. Our tour in Skagway runs parallel to the Yukon Trail. We travel by bus along the highway all the way to Canada with interesting stops along the way.

For example you will stop at Liarsville for some honest to goodness gold panning. While you won't get rich you will come away with a few flakes of gold and if you come each year with us it won't be long before you actually have an ounce, and with the current price of gold you could almost pay for another cruise. The local guide will show you how it is done and even give you a plastic bag, think small bag, to hold your gold.

We continue on our way toward Canada, Yukon Territory along this scenic highway. There are several pullouts with spectacular views and our guide will give you a few minutes at several of them to get that awesome picture.

You even get to stop at a waterfall where a plastic cup will be issued to taste the pure mountain water as it cascades from the tops of the mountains. Eventually we make it to the US/Canada border, pass through Canadian customs, and into Canada. We turn the bus around a few miles later after stopping on a plateau for pictures and a bathroom.

On the return journey down the same road, we stop for pictures at the US border. Seems like everyone has to have their picture taken by the large "Welcome to Alaska" sign. The tour concludes with a visit to the local graveyard where you will learn the local folk tales of Soapy Smith.

You may choose to stop off in town for shopping or continue on the bus to the ship for a lunch and nap.