The historic townsite of Dyea is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and is managed by the National Park Service. This public land was once a booming town during the gold rush and is now being reclaimed by the forest. The site has numerous trails and interpretative signs. Exploring this area with an eye to the sky will yield a variety of woodland birds like warblers, kinglets, woodpeckers, and thrushes. Owls are also often seen or heard in this area. The rich deciduous habitats under the cottonwood and maple forest along the river and towards the campground are excellent areas to look for warblers that are less common in most of the region, such as MacGillvray’s Warbler and American Redstart.

Directions:

Turn onto Dyea Road from Klondike Highway, then go about 8 miles to the Taiya River Bridge. Take the first road on the left past the bridge and follow it to the townsite. There is a small parking area on the left.

Birding Resources:

• eBird Hotspot: Dyea (Klondike Gold Rush NHP)

Bird Species Checklist:

• Skagway checklist

Other Resources:

• Klondike Gold Rush NHP—Dyea.
• National Park Service map viewer