It's hard to imagine a more pristine place on earth. Sky-high peaks rise from the water. Electric-blue glaciers grind their way to the sea, cracking under the weight of snow that fell decades ago. And more than 400 species of animals
- moose, bear, whales, porpoises, sea lions and more - range over the land or zip playfully through the water. Along these coastlines and rivers tribal nations have lived, hunted, and fished for centuries. In 1898, rumors of gold brought ninety thousand settlers with picks, axes and dreams of striking it rich. Though the Gold Rush is long over, there is still abundant treasure to be found.
