#12#_krotrav
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Message Posted: Nov 25, 2006 10:10:01 AM
We explored the Yukon by boat, train, road and plane. The Yukon River boat trip brought us to Fort Selkirk, where we wandered through abandoned historic buildings from the Yukon's earliest permanent settlement.
The train ride brought us through tunnels, over bridges and trestles, to the border between Alaska and Canada. During the two-hour journey, we saw waterfalls, turquoise lakes, snow-streaked mountains and the trail used by prospectors on their way to Klondike gold fields.
The beautiful drive from Whitehorse to Skagway passed postcard-pretty Emerald Lake and Carcross Desert, which was straight out of the Sahara. A friend spotted a black bear lolling along the roadside, his mouth full of dandelions.
The highlight of our trip was a flightseeing tour of Kluane National Park. From the plane, we photographed saw-toothed mountains and glaciers that looked like curving superhighways, connecting the ice fields.
For photos and details, see:
Things to do in the Yukon
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DolphinHair
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Message Posted: Nov 18, 2006 8:50:44 PM
BUY a Milepost before heading out!!
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CaptainUSA
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Message Posted: Nov 10, 2006 7:13:25 PM
We've driven the Alaska Highway to Alaska, but took a side trip thru Whitehorse, up to Dawson and on to Inuvik, (then the NWT). If you're headed into that part of the world, get yourself a copy of the "Milepost". It's a worthy investment and can be a lifesaver.
Can't wait to do another trip to the north country.
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#12#_cricksmom
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Message Posted: Sep 10, 2006 7:16:36 PM
love the yulon territory cant wait to get back there
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scotch95
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Message Posted: Jan 27, 2006 2:36:12 PM
heading there this july any advice on hiking and camping
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woodrob
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Message Posted: Dec 29, 2005 11:03:44 AM
Northern Ontario (Kirkland Lake area), Plan on visiting the Great White (Yukon) sometime within the next year or two. Any tips or advice would be appreciated. Looking forward to the trip into Northern B.C. and the Yukon.
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gramps234
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Message Posted: Dec 26, 2005 3:18:38 PM
Yukon is great, roads are fairly good and land is magnificent, Clean air
and you can listen to every bird and animal in the early morning.
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DolphinHair
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Message Posted: Dec 5, 2005 2:57:52 PM
Skagway is a cool little town.
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bicycler
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Message Posted: Dec 5, 2005 10:14:21 AM
I have been toying with a hike on the Chilkoot trail but my wife is doubtful
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bicycler
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Message Posted: Nov 26, 2005 10:46:18 AM
Someday I will go there
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DolphinHair
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Message Posted: Oct 15, 2005 8:44:12 PM
Spent a lot of time in Fairbanks. Is that considered the Great White North??
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JettaManIII
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Message Posted: Sep 25, 2005 5:36:08 PM
I lived there for 6 years. What would you like to know?
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#12#_akstu
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Message Posted: Aug 25, 2005 2:40:01 PM
On our way down the Alcan starting Wednesday 8/31...how is the gas prices? Is $4.00/liter way under priced in our budget???
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Traveler01
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Message Posted: Aug 15, 2005 3:39:43 AM
Been to Carcross, Whitehorse, Dawson City, above the Arctic Circle to Old Crow in the Yukon.
Alaska's nice, Labrador's ok, but the Yukon Territory is thee most beautiful place on earth!
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biggeral
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Message Posted: Jul 30, 2005 7:52:25 PM
so you have been on the alcan run
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linny123
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Message Posted: Jul 25, 2005 11:47:38 PM
Have only been up as far as Fort Nelson on the Alaska Highway in BC (Grande Prairie, Alberta) but there sure is a different feeling in the cold white North! It's fantastic scenery!
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biggeral
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Message Posted: Jul 24, 2005 8:50:00 PM
no ever been to the great white north
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