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Klondike Gold!

Looking for Gold? You are on the right trail!

While you may not find gold at our site, you can check out how to become a Junior Ranger or discover the exciting journey stampeders took to strike it rich.

 

 
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Did You Know?
Most of those who went on the Klondike Gold Rush found no gold at all! By the time the gold seekers reached the gold fields of Dawson City, Yukon Territory, most of the good stakes had already been claimed.

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Last Updated: February 10, 2009 at 14:37 EST