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Sep 19, 2024

　　The Sheldon Museum is known for its collection of indigenous artifacts, including a particularly interesting display on rare Chilkat blankets. The rest of the museum is devoted to Haines’ pioneer and gold-rush days, including such treasures as the sawed-off shotgun that trailblazer Jack Dalton used to convince travelers to pay his toll. There's a small gift shop in the entrance.

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Kroschel's Wildlife Center

　　Twenty-eight miles north of Haines is Kroschel's Wildlife Center, run by an ex-Hollywood animal trainer. There are 15 species of Alaskan wildlife here, including bears, lynx and wolves, and the feeling is definitely less zoo and more wild. Tours are by appointment only (and strongly tailored for the cruise crowd);...

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　　The Sheldon Museum is known for its collection of indigenous artifacts, including a particularly interesting display on rare Chilkat blankets. The rest of the museum is devoted to Haines’ pioneer and gold-rush days, including such treasures as the sawed-off shotgun that trailblazer Jack Dalton used to convince travelers to pay...

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