Things to do in Eagle
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Paddling the Yukon
During its heyday, Eagle was an important riverboat landing for traffic moving up and down the Yukon. Today it's a departure point for the many paddlers who float along the river through the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. The 150-mile trip extends from Eagle to Circle, at the end of the Steese Hwy northeast of Fairbanks; most paddlers take six to 10 days, though some require as few as three.
It's not a difficult paddle, but it must be planned carefully. Kayakers and canoeists should come prepared for insects, but can usually camp either in public-use cabins or on open beaches and river bars, where winds keep the bugs at bay. They also need to be prepared for extr…
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Town Walking Tour
Residents say Eagle has the state's largest 'museum system,' boasting five restored turn-of-the-20th-century buildings. If you're spending a day here, the best way to see the buildings and learn the town's history is to head to Judge Wickersham's Courthouse (cnr Berry St & 1st Ave) at 09:00, when the Eagle Historical Society commences its three-hour town walking tour.
You'll see the Courthouse, Eagle City Hall, the Log Church, Fort Egbert, Redmen Hall, the Customs Building Museum and Amundsen Park, where a plaque commemorates explorer Roald Amundsen's visit. Tours may be available at other times through special arrangement.
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Fort Egbert
To the north of town is Fort Egbert, which can be reached from the Taylor Hwy via 4th Ave. The BLM has restored the old army fort, which once contained 37 buildings; among the structures are the restored mule barn, carriage house, doghouse and officers' quarters, which are clustered together in one section of the fort. You can wander past it on your own but the Eagle Historical Society tour is the only way to go inside.
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Eagle Canoe Rentals
Eagle Canoe Rentals, as you enter town, provides canoes for travel between Dawson City, Eagle and Circle. Pick up the boat at either the Dawson City River Hostel (867-993-6823) or at the shop in Eagle and then leave it in Circle.
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Everts Air Alaska
Paddling the Yukon from Eagle to Circle? Everts Air Alaska may be able to make a flag stop in Circle to get you back to Eagle; otherwise you're looking at a two-stage flight through Fairbanks or a very long drive.
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Riverside Café
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Right beside the motel and a stone's throw from the Yukon, this log-hewn, sunny place is where locals gather to eat and gab.
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