“Life lived for tomorrow will always be just a day away from being realized.” – Leo Buscaglia
In the last 10 years, I have seen more of the world than I had the previous 30 plus years. Most of my travels either involved visiting family or going somewhere close to home. All of the countries I have visited over the years, my goal was to get away from cold weather. One of our favorite times to travel is Christmas time. It’s usually cold in Charlotte, and nothing says Christmas more than snorkeling on a beach. Most of our time had been spent south of the border. We thought last summer it was time for us to go north of the border. We planned an 11 day cruise to Alaska, and one of our stops was Victoria, Canada. I thought that would be the first time I would have visited Canada. It turns out, I made it there before that. On our stop at Skagway, we decided to ride the White Pass Scenic Railway. Part of the journey had us cross the border into Canada. I did get to see a little bit of Canada before getting to Victoria.
he path of the train followed a specific route. This was the route taken by people going to look for gold during the Gold Rush of 1896. Here are some facts about the White Pass Scenic Railway. 1) Created During the Klondike Gold Rush. The gold rush is what brought most people to Alaska during the late 1800s. The Railway was built to transport people from the coast to the inland where gold was being found. 2) Designated an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. To build the Railway was a feat in modern engineering. It shares this designation with structures like the Eiffel Tower and the Panama Canal. 3) Climbs From Sea Level to 2,888 Feet at the Summit. It’s a tall climb from the beginning until the end. The views on the way up are incredible. 4) Passes Over Dead Horse Gulch. There are many historical landmarks along the way, but this one sticks out for many many reasons. Dead Horse Gulch gets its name from the 3,000 horses that died there. This happened at that one spot on the trail during the gold rush. This sight shows the brutality and the desperation of those seeking gold. These shots are of when we crossed the border in Canada.
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