Crossing the mighty Peace River on Alberta’s longest – and most yellow! – suspension bridge we looked over and saw our destination, Dunvegan. From fort to mission to trading post to provincial and national historic site, it has a long and storied past. Historic Dunvegan has … [Read more...] about Exploring Alberta’s Historic Dunvegan
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Yukon Adventures: Finding Stories Tall & True
There are adventures tall and true in the land of the midnight sun. Join us as we paddle past the historic townsite of Conrad, hike along Sam McGee’s trail and bike down past the Mountain Hero mine. We’ll actively mine fact from fiction on our Yukon adventures, helping build a … [Read more...] about Yukon Adventures: Finding Stories Tall & True
Exploring Carcross, Yukon
Stepping outside the tourist core and exploring Carcross, Yukon on foot unlocks stories of the past. Wander along as we search for ghosts, trip along in the aftermath of the Klondike Gold Rush and follow the boom and bust cycle of life in Canada’s North. Disclosure: This post … [Read more...] about Exploring Carcross, Yukon
Backpacking in the Yukon: Bock’s Lake
Summer backpacking in the Yukon is sunshine and rainstorms, rocks and meadows, bears and berries, wildflowers and roaring creeks, ups and downs – and Bock’s Lake is no exception. Sitting next to Kluane National Park, this little gem of a hike is a perfect … [Read more...] about Backpacking in the Yukon: Bock’s Lake
Taking Time in Teslin, Yukon
Oddly enough, there are some places you simply can’t drive through without stopping. Teslin, Yukon is one such place. I wasn’t sure if it was the call of the Tlingit culture, the hint of determination in a small highway town, or the draw of the lake, but something was waiting to … [Read more...] about Taking Time in Teslin, Yukon