Alaska & The Yukon 2009 - (Page 23) Tombstone Park R E M OTE DISCOVERY, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS mammoth and scimitar tigers once roamed. This remnant of ancient Beringia preserves sites dating to Alaska’s earliest habitation and protects unspoiled habitat for migrating caribou, foraging grizzlies, soaring eagles and travelers in search of a more personal wilderness experience. Travel through the millennia with your fellow adventurers. Your seldomseen destination, an hour-and-a-half drive outside of Dawson City, invites exploration. Tombstone Park, a spectacular, untrammeled region, has stayed wild for two billion years. Here, where the first human inhabitants crossed over a primeval land bridge, archaeological sites unveil timeless treasures, unique geologic features reveal unbounded nature, and captivating mammals and birds bring it all to life. Imagination soars to the pinnacles of the park’s namesake mountain. Curiosity stirs at the sight of unique permafrost landforms. Diverse ecological niches from carpeted tundra to naked, dragon-backed ridges soothe the soul. And our informative driving tours and guided hikes immerse you in scenic splendor. The vistas are endless, the valleys are broad, and wildlife is all around you. See it, feel it, and never forget. a sample of optional Tombstone park excursions ex pLoR InG aLonG TH e d eM psTeR H IGH way Sightsee to Chapman Lake, stopping at sites like North Fork Pass Summit and Two Moose Lake. cH a pMa n La k e c oac H TouR Enjoy the scenic drive to the Royal Northwest Mounted Police Memorial. Then join a guided river walk. noRTH k Lond Ik e R Iv eR H Ik e While you explore, be on the lookout for Swanson’s thrush, bald eagles and ptarmigan. Ha RT R Iv eR Roa d H Ik e Soak up the colorful wildflowers and cheerful birds along this one-time mining road. GR IzzLy La k e H Ik e Tombstone Park This strenuous hike takes you to Grizzly Lake through country alive with small animals. book excursions online To see excursions for 2009, visit www.hollandamerica.com. See pages 94 – 95 for more details. op p osIT e Ins Id e TI p Combine Tombstone Park with Kluane and Denali national parks for the most spectacular wilderness vistas in the Great Land. Tombstone is available on Great Land Klondike cruisetours 1– 6 and Grand Tours 27 & 28. Endless views are common in Tombstone, part of the original North American continent. Keep an eye out for the elusive fox. L eFT To RIGH T Explorer CoachTM sightseeing is intimate, personal. Meet warm, friendly people throughout your journey. www.hollandamerica.com 23 Tombstone Park Denali Explore a subarctic landscape of saw-toothed peaks where wooly http://experience.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/alaskacruise/assets/video/tombstone.swf http://www.hollandamerica.com http://www.hollandamerica.com
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