Barkerville Cemetery in the heart of British Columbia, Canada remembers the lives of some of the people involved in the historic goldrush. At its peak in the 1860s, the gold mining town of Barkerville, B.C. was the biggest thing west of Chicago and north of San Francisco. This … [Read more...] about Barkerville Cemetery – A Grave History
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What a Rush: Barkerville, B.C.
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 … [Read more...] about What a Rush: Barkerville, B.C.
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
What do you pack when you are hiking the Chilkoot Trail through Alaska, BC, and into the Yukon in the footsteps of the gold rush stampeders? I know what would be on my list today, but what did the historic gear checklist look like? Let's find out! Disclosure: This post … [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. Hiking the Chilkoot trails is a blast to past. The section from Dyea to Lindeman Lake was dubbed the "world's longest museum." Read on to learn the who, what, where, why, and how along this historic route spanning across Alaska, BC, … [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