Yukon Outside
Yukon Outdoors and Outside!
Outside could mean camping, cycling, canoeing, hiking, fishing, hunting ...we do it all here. The Yukon slang term "Outside" means any location outside Yukon - we Yukoners live on the inside. Living on the inside is an unspoken understanding to one another of the remote lifestyle we have chosen to live together. You'll find wildlife stories here too! After all, our critters prefer living outdoors most of the time.
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Issue: 2019-09-11, PHOTO: Kylie Campbell
Discover the Okanagan
Breathtaking views, delicious food and delectable wines. The Okanagan is the top wine destination in the world, according to the Huffington Post, and I had to find out if they were right. Read more
Sep. 11, 2019
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Issue: 2019-09-04, PHOTO: Pixabay
The amazing creatures - Little Brown Bat
As mentioned in last week’s column, bats across the globe have an undeserved reputation. The little brown bat that inhabits this part of the world is only one of the 2,000 kinds of bats out there. Read more
Sep. 04, 2019
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Issue: 2019-08-28, PHOTO: Jukka Jantunen
Catch the action in Teslin
With its northwest orientation, Teslin Lake is considered a sort of bird funnel, directing birds south during fall migration. Many migrating birds are attracted to the lakeshore near the mouth of 10-Mile Creek. Read more
Aug. 28, 2019
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Issue: 2019-08-28, PHOTO: Lauren Humble
The pinks are running
The fall weather is coming in hot and so are the salmon. This August long weekend I took advantage of the extra day and headed to Haines, Alaska to check out the salmon run. It’s not quite Coho season yet, but the river is full of pinks and sockeyes. Read more
Aug. 28, 2019
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Issue: 2019-08-14, PHOTO: Sam Hertz
Friends discover Yukon
When you tell your friends and family that you’ve finally found the place you want to settle, they get a little excited. I mean, after living in London, Moscow, Dublin, Edinburgh, they figure it must be a truly vibrant city with access to the world. Read more
Aug. 14, 2019
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Issue: 2019-08-14, PHOTO: Murray Martin
Nuts to the red squirrels
Red squirrels are a fascinating part of the outdoor life. They also can be an intentional nuisance to your pet dog. We often watch Red, the red squirrel that inhabits our backyard, as he torments Avalanche, our Siberian husky, daily. Read more
Aug. 14, 2019
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Issue: 2019-07-31, PHOTO: Lillian Nakamura Maguire
A tasting tour of Portugal
I’m not a real connoisseur of fine dining, but I do enjoy trying out new tastes and exploring local foods, especially when I’m travelling. Portugal provided lots of opportunity for that when my friend and I went there in late March and early April. Read more
Jul. 31, 2019
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Issue: 2019-07-24, PHOTO: Will Shewen
Get out on the land
In an increasingly digital and wired world, the annual Yukon Fish and Game Association (YFGA) camp for Yukon youth is an opportunity to unplug from phones and games, experience the land and reconnect with the natural world. Read more
Jul. 24, 2019
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Issue-2019-07-10, PHOTO: Murray Martin / WUY File Photo
Getting to know bears
If I had to say which member of the bear family I mistrust the most, with little hesitation, I would say the black bear. This is backed up by an experience I had as a conservation officer at the Ottawa Sportsman show. Read more
Jul. 10, 2019
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Issue-2019-07-10, PHOTO: courtesy of Doug Sack
Forgotten Town
Two prominent American tourism publications hit the streets recently. Neither included much of a mention of Dyea, except to list the Dyea Campground in Skagway and note that it is the start of the Chilkoot Trail to the Klondike. Read more
Jul. 10, 2019
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