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Once upon a time there was a shepherd boy who was diligently doing his duties, according to Aesop, but perhaps got a little bored…
Once upon a time there was a shepherd boy who was diligently doing his duties, according to Aesop, but perhaps got a little bored…
They bite and suck blood—vampire-like. Cats such as lynx are a haven for fleas, as are fox and ermine, then squirrel and even mice.
‘Vampires’ In Our Midst Read More »
Our long and often very cold winters are tough on all of us, but we can make it a little easier on some of our local birds.
Winter Snacks Are For The Birds Read More »
As per the Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene, Oregon, the skull is “a framework of bone or cartilage enclosing…
Skulls And Beetles Read More »
Bring your cross-country skis and hit the trails with Yukon Wildlife Viewing staff to learn about Woodland Caribou. Register online.
Ground squirrels, muskrat, pika and bats may not steal the spotlight like “charismatic megafauna,” but they are nonetheless important and intriguing animals.
Small Mammals on the Big Stage Read More »
People have told me that they have often been “chased away” from a certain area while in the bush, either while berry picking…
Tree-Thrashing Events Read More »
After the last cruise ships departed from Skagway, I enjoyed a quiet drive down the South Klondike Highway, stopping to take…
Whitehorse Photo Club Showcase December 2023 Read More »
People experience odd smells while walking in the forest. Usually the source is evident, but not always. Sasquatch enthusiasts have…
Something Stinks Around Here! Read More »
It was a beautiful day to hunt for grouse—spruce grouse to be precise.
Me and my friend Konstantine had aligned our schedules…
The One That Got Away Read More »
In July of 2014, I was attending the Moosehide Gathering, hosted by the Tr’ondëk Hëwch’in First Nation (THFN)…
The Swimming Sasquatch Read More »
The grizzly we harvested this fall relied on berries, roots, horsetail and moose. We encountered the big bear only 10 days before…
One of the most challenging aspects of mountain hunting is figuring out what you need to pack and what to leave at home.
Mountain Hunting: What’s In My Pack Read More »
In the fall of 2015, three B.C. hunters decided to hunt in a seldom-used area of northern British Columbia, in a location where…
Hunting The Hunters Read More »
Coyote attacks on humans are rare, but a quick internet search will list hundreds of these incidents. The greatest number…
Keeping Coyotes At Bay Read More »
A few years ago, a grizzly bear paid a visit to our neighbourhood in Marsh Lake. Not living full-time at the lake…
Is There A Bear If You’re Not Aware? Read More »
What were the first sounds that you heard in the womb, besides the rhythmic drumbeat of your mother’s heart and, later on, her voice?
Bird Song And Its Healing Potential Read More »
After becoming aware of my interest in sasquatch, a friend shared his sasquatch encounter. The sighting occurred in early October…
The Dancer of Kotaneelee Read More »
When it comes to big-game hunting in the North, there is no hunt as unique or as diverse as the spring bear hunt.
Different Ways To Hunt Spring Bear Read More »
Birdathon time. The Yukon Bird Club’s (YBC) annual fun and fundraising event will take place from 5 p.m. on Friday, May 26…
38th Annual Helmut Grünberg Yukon Birdathon Read More »
A gentleman of the Gitsegukla First Nation, from B.C., shared his sighting experience with me. At the time, he was a self-employed…
The Pregnant Sasquatch Read More »
This sheep hunt was now a moose hunt.We prepared our bodies by carb loading on extra rations while we discussed how we would stalk the moose.
Not Your Average Pack-Out Part 2 Read More »
Each year, more people are realizing that on-grid living might not be the best solution for protecting the planet and one’s pocketbook…
Last summer, I lived at California Beach in Tagish, Yukon. Living in the Yukon can make one a bit complacent when it comes to bears.
Is Your Bird Feeder A Bear Feeder? Read More »
The decision to carry a mature Yukon bull moose, over 5 kilometres through the mountains and on your back…
Not Your Average Pack-Out Read More »
One of the most common questions we get asked by non-hunters, and those new to hunting, is, “How do you find and track the animals…
Hunting … It’s a Crapshoot Read More »
As a trapper and hunter, you learn to identify wildlife excrement rather fast, as you’d want to. Why? To determine what kind of critters…
In May of 2010, a lady contacted me and invited me to visit Faro, to discuss an encounter with a group of Sasquatch…
The Guardians of Magundy River Canyon Read More »
For as long as humans have been in the Yukon, they have shared this vast land not only with various animals but also with…
When the evenings get longer, we enjoy reading a good book. So here we go with the books to hunker down with on a cold, dark night
Books To Read On A Trapline Read More »
The Whitehorse Photo Club has submitted its final showcase submissions for 2022! Check back in 2023 for even more amazing images!
Whitehorse Photo Club Q4 Showcase Read More »
I was not sure what to expect for my first Christmas Bird Count, a few winters ago. For someone who, back then, didn’t know her birds…
Counting Birds This Christmas Read More »
Beavers are found in most provinces and territories. They used to be eight-feet long and weigh about 200 pounds.
Furry Wildlife and Little-Known Facts Read More »
The moose continued barrelling on his path for another hundred yards or so. Between us was an elevated creek bed and then a tiny meadow.
A Long Time Coming Part 2 Read More »
Each winter, our furry neighbours don an extra-thick coat of fur and fat to make it through the winter. But a coat isn’t the only strategy…
Freeze-Proof Animals Read More »
An hour before dawn, my alarm goes off like a foghorn behind my head. I frantically reach behind me to shut it off.
A Long Time Coming Part 1 Read More »
When opportunity knocked for Kluane National Park and Reserve to host an Artist in Residence program this past summer, enthusiasm was high.
When the Mountains Call, Bring Your Sketchbook Read More »
The new moon brought winter, including swans and more ducks taking a rest on our little lake. We will soon be breaking Trail.
What is trapping? I had no idea. But I slowly but surely found out that hunting and trapping is a passion. Serious, gorgeous and grounding.
The Trapper’s Life Read More »
An area of land that includes habitat like water, or sources of food and places where animals seek shelter will support specific animals or birds. Because that parcel of land would support a grouse, does not mean the same parcel would support a different population of birds.
Behind Every Great Flea Is A Lesser Flea Read More »
Mitigating the effects on caribou migrations in the North is essential for their continued survival.
Caribou vs Mining: Mitigating Effects On Caribou Migrations Read More »
I was heading to the land for a night, to stay in a small cabin near Atlin. It would be me and the three dogs.
The Simplest, the Smallest and the Most Profound Read More »
In spring &, the Yukon comes alive with birds. The 24-hour birdfest, always held at the end of May, runs this year May 27/28 2022.
It’s Time for Birds! 37th Yukon Birdathon Read More »
The Canada Jays love their kibble!
They are especially happy when I keep them company while they eat it.
Canada Jays love their kibble! Read More »
I stashed a few peanuts in an awkward place I was fairly certain would prevent the conniving squirrels, but tempt the chipmunk.
To catch a chipmunk: It’s not as easy as you might think Read More »
Coyotes are survivors and are very adaptable. Unlike other predators, they thrive living in our urban environment.
Yukon coyotes: The dos and don’ts Read More »
In the North, we measure distance by the amount of time it takes. A way-post is an item that marks your progress along a road or trail.
Moose Bush: The way-posts home Read More »
I have a confession. I work for CPAWS Yukon and I’ve never been into the Peel Watershed. (The small exception is the time I canoed
Conservation Photography Read More »
Progression. Now there’s a word that’s important to the future of all wildlife. Look at a section of forest that has been harvested. A group
Factors in wildlife management Read More »
Yukon Wildlife Preserve annual Wild Trick or Eat event. Stuffed pumpkins have been added to the menu for special carnivore feeding.
Candy for the carnivores Read More »
How can anyone call this guy a tree rat or a pest? Squirrels need to eat too!
Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson Read More »
The International Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is Dec. 14 – Jan 5. last year (2017) saw 12 in The Yukon from Watson Lake to the Tombstones.
Counting birds is a social affair Read More »
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Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Tim Green Read More »
It’s snowy and cold outside, and most of the Yukon’s migratory birds, such as swans, pretty yellow warblers, ducks and shorebirds, have long fled the
What’s on the river? – A winter warm-up to the Christmas Bird Count Read More »
It’s winter—time to check out the bird feeders and stock up on “fast food” for our feathered friends. A huge variety of bird feeders are
Feeding our feathered friends … do it for joy, and do it for science Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Matt Cook Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson Read More »
Once upon a time, “back in the days” (last year, in October) when the Greyhound bus still existed, a garter snake slithered out of the
Saskatchewan in October Read More »
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Living With Wildlife: Pat Bragg Read More »
Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers wildlife viewing, school programs, family passes, run/ski/walk events, Yukoner Day and holiday activities.
Keeping Yukon wild at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve Read More »
It’s no secret that Alberta artist Kari Lehr loves bears. You only need to look at her bright and expressive bear “portraits” to see she has an affinity with animals.
The Wild Things are coming! Read More »
Other than facing a mad wolverine, I would say that the black bear is the most mistrusted creature in all of North America.
The life and times of a bear (and being ‘bear aware’) Read More »
I had no idea that there were hummingbirds in the Yukon!
Living with Wildlife – By Steve Wilson Read More »
In Canada, the beaver is the largest member of the rodent family. The largest beaver I ever live-trapped was 63 pounds.
The life and times of a beaver (and steadfast overachiever) Read More »
Cindy Klippenstein spends her days fleshing, tanning and mounting trophies as the Yukon’s only full-time taxidermist. Couldn’t be happier.
The art of pelts, skulls and antlers Read More »
I like to see animals on all fours
And I see their tracks outdoors
Didee & Didoo: Animal Tracks Read More »
This is what happens when you put fish heads on a lake shore cabin roof.
Living With Wildlife: Don Graham Read More »
This little beauty watched me when I hiked up a hill by Schwatka Lake in Whitehorse. Lovely spot and there is always wildlife to admire.
Living With Wildlife: Philip Doehler Read More »
Chipmunk encounter along the the Alaska Highway
Living with wildlife: Herbert Arnold Read More »
The Whitehorse Photography Club makes a photo trip to Skagway during June every year to photograph the field of irises at Dyea Tidal Flats. We always see bears on the road on the way home.
Living with Wildlife: Faye Cable Read More »
The Yukon Bird Club’s new president is Shyloh van Delft (shown here leading a field trip at Tagish). The club has launched a new season
Nothing says spring more than the sounds of birds Read More »
This photo of the running fox was shot in Whitehorse at Shipyards Park.
Living With Wildlife: Peter Zenkl Read More »
Grey squirrel shot with Nikon D3300, Tamron 70-300 mm, 1/125 sec., f4.0 along the Dempster Highway. Submit your wildlife photos too.
Living With Wildlife: Peter Zenkl Read More »
I always carry my camera, because you never know what’s going on up here in the Yukon!
Living With Wildlife: Carolin Kleedehn Read More »
Here are two photos of a female fox who likes to visit us and clean up under our bird feeders in our backyard on Duncan Drive in the Golden Horn Subdivision.
Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson Read More »
Pine Grosbeaks female / Canon EOS 5D Mark II / Canon EF 100 – 400mm / 1/1000 sec. / f8 / freehand (Whitehorse Mosquito Road)
Living With Wildlife: Herbert Arnold Read More »
Picture this: an animal that lived in our waterways, here in Canada that was close to 8 feet long, big chisel teeth and could swim
Knowing the beaver Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Wyatt Biggart Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Judith Beaumont Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: John Birmingham Read More »
Sadly some human errors are fatal mistakes when bears are involved. Bears are somewhat predictable, but there are many exceptions to that rule. As a
Human Errors Re: Bears Read More »
… A wind was blowing from the mountains, and the surface of the snow was swirling along like snakes, the way it often did on
Wilderness Living with a Canine View Read More »
Would you know what to do if you encountered a bear? Do you know how to avoid meeting a bear in the woods? Do you
Bear Safety: Bang, Jingle, or Spray? Read More »
You don’t own a boat or a canoe? No problem – Little Atlin Lodge is one of the very rare locations in the Yukon where
Big Fun at Little Atlin Lake Read More »
Just two weeks ago – and many times over the past – I’ve heard people say they saw a grizzly bear along the road or
Black or Grizzly? It’s Good to Know Read More »
I’ve always loved the stories where people slip out of the present and into a different time; kid’s stories like Tom’s Midnight Garden, or the
Dreamtime, Bourbon Time Read More »
It’s that time of the year again, the bears are out and we need a refresher on bear spray. It isn’t magic – and definitely
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Laura Hill Read More »
Growing up in the 1930 and early 40s was tough times. First, there was the Great Depression, followed closely by the Second World War. For
The Life of Rabbits and Hares Read More »
Coyotes inhabit everywhere from Central America to the Canadian territories. Originally they resided in the west, but now they reside all across Canada including Prince
Coyotes in the Neighbourhood Read More »
I love blood-sucking mosquitos In my eyes, ears and nose; On my chips, nachos and tacos, In my hair and between my toes.
The first time I saw this sign, I had to stop and pull over on the side of the road to make sure I had
CAUTION: Bison bison athabascae Read More »
Dr. Katie Aitken, an ornithology instructor at Yukon College, says it’s “unknown” if Yukon’s house sparrow population will expand to become a problem downtown or
Look Who’s Parking in Whitehorse Read More »
If the crocus is the official flower of spring, then the swan must be the official bird of spring in the Yukon. Each year thousands
Sylvie Binette probably has the easiest job at the Department of Natural Resources. As a wildlife viewing technician, it is her job to make the
Swans are an ‘easy sell’ Read More »
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Living with wildlife: Maggie Leary Read More »
What do you do when a porcupine decides to gnaw on the underside of a shelf for the salt content in plywood ? [ in
Yukon See It Here: Donald Graham Read More »
For those who don’t like the taste of fish, the reason is because of the lack of proper handling of the fish from the time
From the Catch to the Table Read More »
Mary Whitley felt surprise and compassion when she saw a robin perched in a tree in her Hillcrest yard on December 9th.
Why Fly South When You Can Tough it out Here Read More »
In “Spell of the Yukon,” Bobby Service suggests, The realm’s Utopia—snock snarls of forests; Avalanches that out-grumble politicos; Gold that outweighs paper dollars backed by
I feed the birds in winter because it makes me feel good to do it and the birds certainly seem to enjoy it as well.
Winter Bird Feeding Read More »
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Living With Wildlife: Maggie Leary Read More »
Fritz Mandl was enjoying a sunny day at Army Beach in September when he came across what looked like a dying butterfly. The fragile insect
A Cozy Place to Spend the Winter Read More »
Buffalo are associated with four collective nouns. A herd, a “gang”, a troop and, our favourite, an obstinacy of buffalo.
A Gang of Elk, An Obstinacy of Bison Read More »
I use the word ‘bug’ here, to describe little creatures with … legs. Insects, but more than that. Not everything I call ‘bug’ living underneath
Waterbugs in Winter Read More »
A happy melodic song rings along the Yukon River below the dam, and you imagine it’s a pretty little bird singing in a tree. But it’s
The Yukon’s Winter Mermaid: The American Dipper Read More »
On water geese are a plump. in flight, geese are a skein. We look at collective nouns for geese, eagles and ravens.
Collective Nouns for Birds Near and Far Read More »
“Stories are not only words, you know. Words are just the clothes that people drape on stories.” – Brian Doyle, author of Mink River I
The Threads that Hold Us Together Read More »
A Late Middle Ages hunting fraternity began a game of inventing animal group names. Some were collected in The Book of Saint Albans
Collective Nouns For Animal Groups- Near and Far Read More »
I am pleased to announce that I recently had my first encounter with a sandhill crane. I have never gone to the Crane and Sheep
A Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) Read More »
On August 13, my friend Nancy Ohm and I went for a hike in my backyard. I’ve been working on a walking trail towards the
To go where few people go: I wonder if that is why we saw four wolverines playing? Read More »
The Ptarmigan is the territorial bird of the Yukon. Ed. Note: The distinction of being known as the Yukon’s territorial bird goes to the raven,
Ptarmigan: Nothing but facts Read More »
This is a story from many years ago, about the day I was followed by four bears – a close-call bear encounter kind of story.
On memory, and bears Read More »
“You just take a cup full of piss,” he says, “And then you throw it up high – like, splash it around on your roof,
On Living With Things That Might Want to Eat You Read More »
The late Alex VanBibber had a favourite refrain: “An outdoor life is a healthy life.” This is according to his friend, Harvey Jessop. Jessop wrote
Continuing the Legacy of Alex VanBibber Read More »
Yes, bear stories, undoubtedly a favourite topic in the Yukon and one that gets people talking. As I write here, there is a black bear
Avoiding Calamity with Bears Read More »
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about heading off on a trip down the Wind River. I was concerned that our group, with all
From the Ashes of A River Fail: Two Cocktails Read More »
The road that encircles Iceland, called Highway 1 or the Ring Road, offers access to many of the sights on the tourist track, called the
Vestmannaeyjar Voyage Read More »
In summer, birding is all about the kids. Or, chicks. After the spring blitz of migration and mating, many birds are rearing offspring and staying closer to
Summer Birding: It’s All About the Kids Read More »
When the hooligan are running, the rivers and harbour In Haines, Alaska host a fiesta of wildlife that congregate to feed on this little fish
A Family Tradition Read More »
Nine ladies in a voyageur canoe whose ages range from 23 to 62; 715 kilometres; paddling for Yukon Cancer Care Fund. Stix Together is a
Camaraderie in a Canoe Read More »
Looking for a memorable northern road trip? The 17th annual Tombstone Weekend on the Wing (WOW) offers three days of fabulous hiking, a birding festival
Putting the WOW in Tombstone Park Read More »
I don’t like crows. I never have, and probably never will. I can spend hours watching eagles soar and glide on the thermals. I love blue
A Bird in the Hand is Messy Read More »
For 20 years, Robert (Bob) Hayes was the Yukon’s wolf biologist. During those years, he studied hundreds of radio-collared wolves and conducted several long-term wolf-prey
Sharing His Knowledge of Wolves Read More »
“Last year was a big year,” says Scott Cameron, Environment Yukon’s Wildlife Viewing Technician. “We were up to 2,000 swans every day for a few
You Know It’s Spring When the Swans Arrive Read More »
We always said that when the kids were old enough we would take them for an Alaskan kayaking expedition, just like the one we had
Visiting the Glaciers Read More »
Back in the early 1960s, I spent a couple of years banding waterfowl in one of the newly-created marshes of the hydro project in Lake
What You Might Not Know About Ducks Read More »
Grouse Stew with Baking Powder Biscuits If you had a good grouse harvest or are just looking for a different way to serve them, follow
Grouse Stew with Baking Powder Biscuits Read More »
Boxing Day: we drive out to Kusawa Lake. My beloved lake, Kusawa. The joys of the lake for me include swimming, boating, floating, skating, to
Ode to Kusawa Lake Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living with Wildlife: Urs Wyss Read More »
There’s nothing like a bird count to inspire new and seasoned birders. This Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place Feb. 12-15 and it’s a
People driving down the highway may see a few bison, and never realize that this animal was at one time on the very edge of extinction.
Bison: From the Edge of Extinction Read More »
Every November up to 3,600 eagles gather in one place: the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in Haines, Alaska. It is the largest gathering of eagles
The Story of Eagles Paradise Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living with Wildlife: Jozien Keijzer Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living with Wildlife: Michele Newell Read More »
Talking to my friend Mary Whitley, a fellow explorer, we started discussing how many trails we had found this summer that we did not even
Things the Forest Hides Read More »
Ice is important. It allows people and wildlife to use or cross lakes, ponds and rivers. Ice also provides access to what’s below: fish, muskrats
Musings on Ice: A Changing Yukon Winter Story Read More »
THEY EAT WILLOW LEAVES IN THE AUTUMN AN’ ONLY RABBIT EATS AT THE BOTTOM. MOOSE AND RABBIT MADE A DEAL SO THAT THEY’LL BOTH HAVE
Didee & Didoo: MOOSE AND RABBIT Read More »
Tough or gamey meat is a real challenge for you and your family. If the first meal doesn’t come off well, you’ll have a hard
How to Deal with Tough or Strong Tasting Meat Read More »
This summer my family and I hiked the Chilkoot Pass. When we kids learned we were actually going, the first response was “Why?” and “I
The Chilkoot Pass: The Challenge Of My Summer Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living with Wildlife: Richard Brochet Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Michele Newell Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living with wildlife: 2015-11-05 Read More »
Why have I never written about hunting before? Maybe it’s because writing about an experience makes it more real. In the face of hunting, that
Hunting or not, wild animals are my teachers Read More »
On December 1, 2007 at 1:32 p.m. my life changed forever. I was introduced to Darwin Orion Murray. At about 10 p.m. the evening before
My Favourite Word is Grandma Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: John Birmingham Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Gabor Naby Read More »
Walking along the Millennium Trail in mid-July, it was just perfect to catch a shot of these two (eagles), sitting on the cliffs
Living with Wildlife: Nancy Ohm Eagles Read More »
What kind of world will be handed down to my daughter’s generation? That question led conservation ecologist Alejandro Frid to write A World for My
A scientistʼs letters to the future trace a journey to find optimism Read More »
Hunting season is right around the corner; I started to go over my equipment this weekend. There are a lot of things that can be
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera
Living With Wildlife: Jacqueline Clancy Read More »
WHEN I SEE A SWAN I KNOW WINTER IS GONE. WHEN I SEE A BEAR I KNOW SPING IS HERE. THERE IS NO MORE SNOW
Didee & Didoo: Surviving Spring Read More »
It’s a cold morning. While I’m writing, the twin deer are in the yard — last year’s fawns, without their mother now. May was full
Life on the Edge of the Forest is a Hoot Read More »
The forest is my palette. The flora, the fauna — they inspire me. I am so lucky to have an acreage at my disposal. I’ve
Folk art in the forest Read More »
The paths of Maureen Morris and Sandra Grace Storey have crossed more than once during their careers, but today is the first time they meet.
Where the Wild Women Are Read More »
The thermals above the town of Faro may account for the “tens of thousands” of sand hill cranes that fly above it each spring. Or
Cranes Fly High Up in the Sky Read More »
I have been in the wilderness of the Mackenzie Mountains for six weeks, and have decided to begin a diary. It’s maybe not the right
The following story was my submission for the 1994 Yukon Young Authors’ Conference. There, I got to work with acclaimed Canadian playwright Guillermo Verdeccia, who
There’s something special about waking up in a cabin with a bunch of peers who all want the same thing: to catch a bison. It
My Yukon Bison Hunt Read More »
Hiya, my name is Ed, and I am a proud trumpeter swan. I’m eight-years-old and grew up in the Red Rock Lakes area of Montana,
A Trumpeter’s Perspective Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera
Living With Wildlife: Maggie Leary Read More »
The baby peregrine falcon was photographed on the Stewart River. There is actually another baby crouched in the background. I used the Nikon D80 with
Living with wildlife: Maggie Leary Read More »
Winterize the camper, stash the emergency parkas and boots, pack all the necessary clothing for three seasons (fall, winter, and spring), get coffee to go,
How About a Winter Road Trip? Read More »
July 1st 2014: What a beautiful sunny day it is amidst this not-yet very warm summer. My husband Don and I are off to our
Our Grand Yukon Canada Day Parade Read More »
It was a cool November morning in 2010, when the unexpected happened. My dog Gypsy and I had walked the Fish Lake Road area for
Yukon artist Helen O’Connor’s textural, organic, large-scale sculpture, assemblages, and installations beg the viewer to reach out and touch them. The works seem as though
Finding the Essence of Experience in Nature Read More »
When I first arrived in Kluane as an aspiring biologist, it seemed fitting that I would land in the place where the famous lynx-snowshoe hare
Ecologically-inspired Cuisine Read More »
If you need a break from winter’s dominating shades of grey, a collection of paintings at the Yukon Arts Centre will remind you how colourful
Capturing Something Intangible Read More »
On July 16, 2013 I saw a super big moth. I am not into moths yet, I’m just getting to know butterflies, but this Bedstraw
The Butterfly Report Read More »
It’s chicken-butchering time again … This is a part of farming that is definitely hard work. It starts a day or so before the actual
Unwelcome Guests at Butchering Time Read More »
Recently, I was sitting at my desk when a red fox paused outside of my window. Just near the edge of the decking, he rather
Welcome Visitors of the ‘Non-Human’ Variety Read More »
Rocky was waiting for me. For three days in a row, Rocky, one of our moose bulls, was waiting. To put this into perspective, I
When a Moose Waits… Read More »
What a terrific day! It was another one of these fabulous spring-like days we’ve been having. The mountains were covered with snow, the sky was
Irecently attended my cousin Jessica’s wedding in Vancouver. Since the wedding was the first stop in an extended holiday, we decided to drive. Long, yes,
Road Trip Reveals Yukoners’ Fortune Read More »
I could put it off no longer. Since work began on our trail (thank you Chris and Cole!), I could think of nothing but cross-country
If I Could Ski With the Animals … Read More »
One of my pet peeves is dogs (no pun intended). More specifically, other people’s dogs that come onto the farm. One reason dogs were domesticated
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On my second day on board ship we saw a cow and calf blue whale,” says Emerald Kains. “The opportunity to share a moment with
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Bison and foxes and sheep. Oh my! The Yukon Wildlife Preserve on the Takhini Hot Springs Road offers all of these and more—and it’s recently
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We drove down to Atlin for the May long weekend for some family time. Atlin is one of my favourite getaway places. The town is
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