Destination Highlight: Gold Fever, Alaskan Sled Dogs and Exclusive Scenic Railway

Enter the Gold Rush Training Camp, to learn how to extract paydirt, sluice, and assay your results. Learn the art of gold panning with a humorous and educational show. Practice your technique in heated water troughs. Authentic gold is guaranteed! Weigh your fortune with our assayers. Meet canine athletes that have run the world-famous Iditarod race as well as experienced mushers. Hear about the history of this breed through personal stories and an amazing collection of the gear necessary on long-distance races like the Iditarod. Observe the musher hooking them up to an authentic sled for a fast practice lap around the track. The next generation of puppies are there to cuddle and hold. Puppy kisses guaranteed! The adventure continues with your journey aboard the world-famous narrow gauge White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad to the 2,865-foot summit. Your guide will help with narration, some fun games, and a toast and snack at the summit all on a private train car just for your group.