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!

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.

This waterfall is magical to me. Every time I come to Skagway, this is a must visit where I sit…read moredown and just relax and meditate about the beauty around me. It's about a 2.7 mile walk from town on mostly flat surfaces until the very end, but this is a free excursion that you should not miss.

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.

What a fabulous day! Scenic boat ride with humpback whale and porpoise sightings, walk through the…read morewoods with snack of Sitka spruce, canoe to the glacier, and even had a swam photo bomb our scenic glacier view! Special thanks to driver and canoe guide Laurel! And naturalist Lindsey turned a morning into a memorable adventure. Thank you for your insights, your knowledge, and energy!

Off the grid might be an understatement…read more People say, "it isn't about the destination, its about the journey, man". In this case, the destination, Davidson Glacier, was stunning, but getting there was the real adventure. When we disembarked in Skagway, we didn't have an excursion pre-reserved. We wanted to get away from the endless jewelry stores and tourist traps and do something active, but didn't want to take any of the helicopter or small plane trips (long story). So we looked over the options offered by a local tour company [1] and decided on the Glacier Point Wilderness Safari. It was described as a high speed jet catamaran ride followed by a nature walk and canoe trip to the edge of a glacier. What we didn't realize is that we would leave civilization far behind and embark on something more unique than we realized. We left the metropolis of Skagway (pop. 1500 in high season) on the catamaran for an hour cruise to the remote area of Glacier Point. On the boat, our guide started telling us about the area and the group of hardy and humorous souls that live on the island during the summer months. You see every summer ten people live and work on the island in a little community with no running water or electricity while taking visitors to the glacier. And when the weather turns bad, which it invariably does in Alaska, and the trips are canceled, they have the place all to themselves. And boy was it beautiful. We were the first group to visit after a 3-day storm and they were really happy to see some new faces. Half the fun of the excursion was talking to the guides and asking them about their daily life on the island and what brought them there. It was fun to imagine what it would be like to join them for a few weeks in this exquisite solitude, but I know my limits. One of our family jokes is that I'm a 'state park kinda girl.' The canoe trip was a bit of a disappointment because we are a family of paddlers and although you are in a 30' Voyager canoe, the paddling itself is brief and ceremonial since the guide operates an outboard motor. And based on the skills (or lack thereof) of the motley crew of tourists, the motor is a good call. I wouldn't categorize the trip as active since you do far more sitting than walking or paddling. It was extremely cold, so take them up on their offer of extra layers. Unlike our other visits to glaciers, we got close in and time stood still as we gazed at the intense blue color, fragments, cracks, crags and landslides. Alaska is a land constantly on the move. Most glaciers are receding at an alarming rate, so there was awe tinged with sadness that it will never be the same. You've got to take it all in while it lasts. They had silly jokes, songs, provided history about the area and facts about glaciers. It was totally interactive and you never got the sense they were just going through the motions. All in all, one of our favorite outings in Alaska. And it was WAY OUT. [1] We booked through M&M tours, but others booked in advance through their cruise ships although this tour was not an option on Princess Cruises excursion list.

Had them booked for a cruise excursion months in advance. They cancelled our excursion as we were…read moregetting off for the ship for day. Cancelled because we had to small of a group.

This was a GREAT tour!…read more We met Amy and Davis - two guides near the cruise port. We joined about 8 others in a van and drove about 30 minutes out into the wilderness. Roads quickly turn to dirt and it's pretty remote feeling. Amy and Davis then took us on a moderately difficult 2 mile hike rising about 400' in the Alaskan wilderness. After about an hour - we started descending which is also not the easiest to hike - but they waited for everyone and helped anyone in need. They also helped carry any extra gear if you needed. Amy took breaks every 10 minutes or so to allow everyone to rest and point out the local flora. We then got to a rive where a raft was brought in by other guided. After putting on boots, everyone boarded the raft for a picturesque trip down a very scenic river with bald eagles flying all around - eating fish and the like. We got stuck in an eddy of water for a while - but Amy got us out. Davis was still learning the guide role. After the river float - we helped get the raft out and they had cookies and hot tea / chocolate for everyone to enjoy. This was a SUPERB ALASKAN experience!!!! I would HIGHLY recommend this, provided you can hike a moderately difficult trail.

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.

It's a playground and my son surely enjoyed it. A great pleasant surprise for him after 4300 miles…read moreon the road

This was the highlight of our trip to Alaska. We had a local guide who took us all around Skagway…read more We rode electric bikes and enjoyed the scenery and commentary. Would highly recommend Klondike Tours.

The 3-Hour White Pass Summit Bus Tour is absolutely magnificent…read more Bryan made frequent stops along the way and provided fascinating descriptions of the many sights. This is a well established outfit that you can totally trust.

We loved it! The views from both the lookout and the lake were beautiful, truly something no photo…read morecan do justice. Our tour guides, Chloe and Isaac, were also super great. Only downside is we didn't see much wildlife, but no one can control that!

Cannot recommend this tour enough: adult, kid and baby friendly! We took our company of 31 people…read moreto Haines specifically to do this excursion, and it was even better than expected. Driving the side-by-side Kawasaki Mules through the beautiful rain forest was breath taking and exhilarating! We stopped at a few beautiful overlooks and even got to see Chilkoot Lake from above. On the way down the mountain we stopped for a delicious homemade lunch of chicken, halibut, salad and potatoes. The views from the cozy lodge are stunning! All in all, its a "must-do" when visiting Haines!