Very nice neighborhood park located in the center of town. It has 2 large playground slides and…read moreclimbing apparatuses for little kids and big kids. There is a soft ground underneath and plenty of space to run around. There is also men's and women's bathrooms next to the play area.

Great playground!! After sitting in a cruise ship and walking around museums, this is exactly what…read morethe kids needed! Beautiful Park with a ton of activities: climbing, slides, swings. And public restrooms! The forest theme park nestled between snowy Mountain motors and tall trees as a peaceful escape. Just a few blocks up from the main part of town, this is an awesome playground and a great find!

I love this place and go there every time I'm in the area. It's usually when I'm on an Alaska…read morecruise. This location has beautiful rubber stamps to Commemorate your visit if you have a National passport stamping book. The exhibits onsite give you a feel for what the prospectors had to go thru to try to get to the gold Fields. It looked like the golden staircase had huge step ups on the way up the trail. And it said each miner had to have 2,000 pounds of food, so they had to make lots of trips up and back to take all that food up the trail.

Visited the historic park and really enjoyed it. It tells the fascinating story of the Klondike…read moreGold Rush, including how gold was originally discovered in 1896 by Skookum Jim Mason, his nephew Dawson Charlie, his sister Kate Carmack and brother in law George Carmack, which quickly sparked a rush of prospectors hoping to strike it rich. The museum is run by the National Park Service and does a great job of bringing the history to life. I especially enjoyed the film explaining how the discovery unfolded and how it transformed the region almost overnight. It's incredible to imagine the hardship people went through to get there in search of gold. Even Jack London made it up to the Klondike when he was only 20 years old, which adds another interesting layer to the story. Overall, a very well-presented and informative experience that's definitely worth a visit -- It's free.

Discovered this the last time we were in Skagway - and it's easy to get to from the cruise port…read more Most of the walk is through residential area and along a flat pathway, but the mountains on the side make for a scenic view. Then you reach a section where you walk into the woods and follow the trail to climb up towards the falls. It's pretty short and not too steep. Once there, the lower falls are so pretty! It can get crowded as the day goes on. We got there in the late morning and there were already a good number of people, so I think earlier is better. **BONUS: When we hiked down, we took the path towards the cemetery. That was an interesting section with some really old headstones/gravesites. It was a little sad but also fascinating to read the markers and to think about the people who lived here long ago.

Was told about this from our zipline guides. We did the walk from the cruise ship over to the…read morefalls. The actual hike is pretty short. so if you just get dropped at the parking lot you will be walking less than a 1/4 of a mile..... From the ship over was around 2.25 miles each way. The falls are beautiful and were worth seeing. But was wishing we had chose a path over to a lake we had seen from town instead. A tour bus of people got dropped at the parking lot JUST as we got there so we had a ton of people to contend with after we had just walked over. They seemed oblivious to the fact that other people were there and wanted pictures without them in it. But definitely a lovely stop to get a little taste of Alaska beauty.

Great spot to hang out and watch the salmon run! Many places to view the creek and lots of…read moreinformational signage. Tons of fish in mid August

Hiked to the point when in Skagway for the day. The path in July was dry and pretty bug free since…read morethe breeze was keeping all of them at bay. It's not the easiest trail to get to around the airfield but worth it. The start with the nice bridge across the low tide flow of water was pretty. The silt colors the water a majestic sea green and aqua blue color. It's just serene. There's even a vault toilet along the way if needed. There's a covered picnic table near the point just remember to pack it in and pack it out- leave it cleaner than you when you arrived.

Amazing hike! It was a surreal experience to be hiking next to the water while being covered under…read morea forest of trees. Hiking trail was easy to find and navigate. Conveniently located 10 mins for our cruise ship. Hike is moderate in intensity- there are steps and tree roots that you have to be able to climb. Well worth the effort for good views. I would dedicate 1 hr to hike back and forth to smugglers cove.

Skagway's Junior Ranger station was a blast! Our Junior Ranger learned a lot about the Klondike…read moreGold Rush here by doing the activities in the Jr. Ranger book. The adult-rangers were very nice and helpful. The Klondike Gold Rush badge our Jr. Ranger earned here is simply gorgeous! Can we go again soon? Keep it up, Skagway!

The Junior Ranger Center is fun for all ages. My wife and I enjoyed reading the different sections…read moreas we explored the showroom. It was great to learn about the gold rush and getting a little extra insight from the rangers at the station. The best part of course was the interactive piece. Talking to the rangers after each bit got us one step closer to earning a badge! I know I'm 34 but it's my first Junior Ranger badge. It was kinda a big deal.

This is it. This is what I'd like to talk about. The trail that starts in downtown Skagway, Alaska…read moreand leads to Upper Dewey Lake and eventually Devil's Punchbowl! I'm not shy about this, lol, so I'm just going to say it...the views from high above were blissful! Joyous! Incomprehensible! Lol, can I go any further? Hehehe. Now...for my first ever visit to Skagway, I had stopped in at the Visitor Center, spoken with a few of the locals and done my research. If there's one hike you must do while here, it's this trail that navigates to Upper Dewey Lake and then finally Devil's Punchbowl. Briefly, I want to say...along my adventure...a few other hikers I passed by said the sights and surroundings reaching Devil's Punchbowl were 10 out of 10! Yeah, sure, I didn't really believe these people. These (in my head) were amateur explorers, lol. What did they know? Here I am, having visited almost every national park, having accomplished loads of hikes and trails. Lol, I'm Mr. Know It All! So...I didn't really take these random acquaintances seriously. Well, obviously, I am here writing this, my story, and yes...this hiking trail that takes you to the upper limits of Skagway...standing high above the inlet of the Alaskan Panhandle has won my full support and approval! This was easily one of the 10 BEST HIKES I have ever accomplished! Almost 4000 feet high! Feeling like I'm on top of the world! I can't stress enough the type of mighty feeling I felt in my belly! The freedom! Just, (tears of joy), breathing in that fresh Alaskan air was unlike anything else. I am beyond grateful to be writing about this, lol. And...once again...this hike relit my fuel, to say...I take nothing for granted. I am humbled. Thank you Skagway, Alaska! This Dewey Lake Trail leads to all sorts of different pathways. You don't necessarily need to trek to Upper Dewey Lake and Devil's Punchbowl. There's the Lower Dewey Lake Loop (nothing special), Sturgill's Landing, and mediocre Icy Lake and Upper Reid Falls. But...going all the way to Upper Dewey Lake and Devil's Punchbowl was monumental! First off...if you're going to make it all the way to Upper Dewey Lake...you MUST FINISH it till the end at Devil's Punchbowl. MUST. Some cruise ship passengers I was hiking alongside never ventured fully to Devil's Punchbowl. They missed out. Because...Dewey Lake was just okay. But...the real highpoint of it all happens when you're climbing to Devil's Punchbowl. Especially in the afternoon time with the sun at your back makes for the perfect setting. All my wondrous moments came while at the top of the mountain. Then, I could view Upper Dewey Lake and the colorful snowcapped mountains in their entirety and, wow, this is what it's all about! Also, off to the left hand side while climbing, you can view downtown Skagway and the cruise ships docked in port. This Upper Dewey Lake Trail to Devil's Punchbowl took 8 hours to complete. They say it's an all day hike but I started at 12pm and finished by 8pm...a little before sunset. Here are the statistics... - To arrive at Upper Dewey Lake, it's 7 miles roundtrip gaining 3100 feet in elevation. Definitely, strenuous. - To arrive at Devil's Punchbowl, in total from the trailhead it's 9.5 miles gaining 3700 feet in elevation. At this point it's all adrenaline, lol. And...so let me just talk about the incline and how hard the hike was. After the initial start...it's nothing but serious climbing and climbing and climbing. Especially, there'll be a sign beside the Lower Dewey Lake Trail Intersection stating to arrive at Upper Dewey Lake...it's only 2 more miles. But...that 2 miles is straight incline. Just be prepared with water and food/snacks and embrace the challenge. One thing...Skagway is known for having loads of cruise ship passengers. If you're from a cruise and want to head to Devil's Punchbowl, you must start this trail immediately when exiting the ship. Unfortunately, along the way to Upper Dewey Lake, there's nothing to view. It's plenty of switchbacks and intense trekking upward through forest on a dirt pathway and beside a streaming river. In the end...the reward of it all is snapping stunning photos from the top of the mountain, located just outside Devil's Punchbowl. This hike totally rejuvenated and motivated me to explore what's next on my summer journey throughout Alaska. Btw...the actual Devil's Punchbowl was average. It's all about the views peering down upon Upper Dewey Lake and Skagway. Like out of a photoshopped magazine or postcard, lol. Looking at my pictures, they really don't do justice. Finally, the views from high above were so special. I can't put into writing other than to say you must come here and do this, to reinforce, to believe, that the world is a beautiful place and there's nothing like standing among the heart of the great outdoors.

A strenuous trek up the hill with a lot of switchbacks and is not for the faint of heart as this is…read morea difficult strenuous walk that reminds me a lot of some of the trails I walked in Hawaii. Big chunks of the path going up the hill is uneven with wet/loose dirt and exposed roots and imbedded rocks that you need to stay focused on. The vegetation is lush and green and is quite serene. Nice elevated views in spots with lake views and alternate trails around the lake. We only got as far as Dewey lake and there trail system on this day (which is what this review and rating reflects) due to another hike we had taken earlier in the morning where we ran to of time and had to return to the ship for departure. Having said that, I see in the other review that the Punchbowl is amazing and that is something we will have to do on the next trip here which we will definitely be doing at some point in the future. Upper Reid falls was also a goal for us as we saw the lower Reid falls earlier in the day which was absolutely gorgeous. Overall a nice but strenuous place to hike that offers some beautiful scenery along the way.

Small community Park in Haines near the waterfront. It was June, the children out of school, so…read morethere was a Summer camp going on in the park as we passed by. There's a large grassy area, bathrooms, a Keystone Driller display, and a small picturesque graveyard hidden amongst the trees at the park's border. Beautiful foliage at the edge of the park.

One of our tour guides from cruise port rival town Sitka remarked in the most impartial way that…read moreSkagway is a visitor's town. In other words, the whole town pretty much subsists on tourist money. It's a quaint little town with beautiful views of the mountains but it basically feels like one big gift shop. The people that work here are friendly enough, but in a way that seems like they are only friendly because it's their job to do so and not in a genuine manner. If you do need some souvenirs or are looking to spend some money, there are a lot of shops that are willing to cater to your Alaskan needs. Unfortunately when we were here a lot of the seafood that Alaska is known for was not available at any of the restaurants which put a damper on any desire to try out the local (albeit touristy) fare.

I love Alaska and this one is not an exception on the place is just gorgeous with wildlife and…read moreLaura and Fowler that you won fine and this ex explainer in our California. The people in Connor were friendly and helpful to point out different places to visit.. if you have a chance to travel Alaska, this is a must stop

This was my first time to a wildlife center and our tour guide described Steve (the owner and…read morewildlife expert) as a "trip". He was eccentric but overall, I felt that that personality fits perfectly well in his role. He knew exactly what he was talking about and kept our group of 40+ people constantly entertained. I don't want to spoil the tour and animals that I saw but this was simply amazing. If you are in Haines for a day, or even two hours, I would recommend spending them HERE. You get to see wildlife up close and see them interact with the amazing staff at hand. You get to feed, pet, learn, and observe animals up close and personal like never before. 1000/10 experience, come PLEASE Also: wear mosquito repellent and/or cover up! They were EVERYWHERE

This could be good but it needs work. Cages are haphazard and not maintained well. They might…read moreconsider investing money into the facility. Kroschel's jibber jabbering gets old. Could be more informative with less noise. Some fun stuff tho-the little critters using the black tubes is clever. Patrick seems kind and normal. Clearly loves the animals. Why didn't we see a wolverine?