Most people have heard of the California ‘49ers. Equally as many know of the Klondike stampeders heading up to the Yukon in 1898. But what about the gold fever surrounding Barkerville, British Columbia? Barkerville's story lies smack dab in the middle of the western gold rush … [Read more...] about What a Rush: Barkerville, B.C.
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Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
Posted in one of the cooking shelters at Sheep Camp, we found a sheet of paper with historic packing list suggestions for men and women planning to hike the Chilkoot Trail through Alaska, British Columbia and the Yukon. What an eye-opener! Read the lists below and – after you … [Read more...] about Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Dyea to Lindeman Lake Section
It was dubbed the World’s Longest Museum. Overloaded and frantic to reach the goldfields near Dawson City in the Yukon, Canada, the stampeders of 1897-98 abandoned much of their gear hiking the Chilkoot Trail – especially during the first 41 km (26 mi) of the trail from Dyea, … [Read more...] about Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Dyea to Lindeman Lake Section
Exploring the Past at Mount Robson Provincial Park
From a teen working on a youth crew to an adult hiking to explore the past, join me as I wander through Mount Robson Provincial Park in beautiful British Columbia. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Remembering a Mount Robson Summer Many years ago - who's … [Read more...] about Exploring the Past at Mount Robson Provincial Park
A Journey Close to Home: Walking Glenbow Ranch
Some historical journeys are shorter than others. Just off the highway near our hometown, down a winding gravel road, is a little slice of the past. In a meadow beside a river called the Bow is a weathered grey building. You can't drive up to it. You have to purposefully travel … [Read more...] about A Journey Close to Home: Walking Glenbow Ranch