In Celebration Of Freshwater
March has always been my favourite month of the year. I enjoy the longer days and blue skies. We Yukoners can spend…
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Whether it’s winter or summer, spring or autumn, there are always events and activities to enjoy here in the Yukon. Visitors and locals alike can find adventure and excitement on the water like kayaking, canoeing, swimming and even water bikes! On the land they can discover (and re-discover) a myriad of trails through the boreal forests of the north or up into the many majestic mounts found in the Yukon. From major events like the Yukon Quest and Yukon River Quest to organized nature walks and festive bird counts or just finding that special campsite, there is no end to the possibilities in the Yukon’s Great Outdoors.
March has always been my favourite month of the year. I enjoy the longer days and blue skies. We Yukoners can spend…
In Celebration Of Freshwater Read More »
When Sandra Peña saw northern lights for the first time, it was a quiet moment of reflection for her about the creation of life.
Chasing Aurora With Sandra Peña Read More »
Slow as the drip of cold birch syrup, long as our January tilt away from the sun—winter in the Yukon can drag on.
A Mid-winter Night’s Dream Read More »
December 11 was designated International Mountain Day by the United Nations General Assembly, in 2003, and has been observed…
The Mountains Are Calling … Read More »
Sometimes we take the most precious things in our lives for granted: our health, our families, the air we breathe.
Gratitude For This Yukon Life Read More »
This summer, during the height of the Alberta spring wildfires, I landed at the Edmonton airport in a thick haze of smoke.
Stewardship Of The Land Read More »
“I remember when we canoed the Pelly River in our handmade birchbark canoe, back in 2001,” Natasha reminisced as she looked across…
“Learn to paddle like a rockstar – conquer waves, gain confidence, and feel the rush. Dive into kayaking adventure on What’s Up Yukon.”
Paddle Like a Rockstar! Read More »
It’s one of the most-epic logistical and athletic feats to be pulled off in the Yukon and Alaska. Over 300 volunteers are recruited.
After 16 glorious years of romance with the Yukon, I can’t help but think it might be time to experience something different.
How To Leave Your Lover Read More »
A BIC lighter is pretty small, isn’t very expensive, and even two or three of them won’t break the bank but could be the difference…
Firelighting Is A Survival Skill Read More »
A recent audit by the Federal Environment Commissioner, Jerry DeMarco, showed that Canada is falling short of its commitment…
The Real Heroes Of The Environment Read More »
When we are not roasting coffee at Atlin Mountain Coffee Roasters, you’ll find us in the backcountry on some kind of adventure.
Breaking Trail: Atlin to Dawson Read More »
I like to imagine that hibernating animals wake up from their long winter sleep much like we humans wake up from our own nightly slumber.
Waking Up From Winter Read More »
Yukon photographer Cathie Archbould headed to the Southern Lakes region recently with a group of friends to spend a day…
Annual events are a wonderful way to bring awareness to certain issues but, unfortunately, long-lasting change doesn’t come…
Nine Simple Ideas For Earth Day Read More »
Earth Day is approaching. The annual event is held every year on April 22 and is celebrated by over one billion people…
Gifts From Mother Nature Read More »
Spring has arrived in the Yukon, and with that comes the last days of snowmobiling season. And what a good season it was!
It’s The End Of The Trail Read More »
Winter feels like it moves so slow sometimes. We wait and wait for the days to get longer again and for the sun’s rays to gain strength.
The Pasqueflower & The Promise of Spring Read More »
Over the past few years, cross-country ski trails in the Kluane National Park and Reserve have been getting some added attention…
We all know that wilderness in the Yukon is plentiful, and many Yukoners enjoy disappearing off the grid for a weekend or more…
Size, shape, texture, colour, smell—scat (or poo, poop, doo-doo … whatever you prefer)—comes in as many variations…
Species And Their Feces Read More »
People have been travelling long distances on bicycles since the invention of the two-wheeled vehicle. A British man named John Foster…
Snowmobiling is a fun and safe activity for the whole family, and riders like you can help us keep it that way.
Yes, as much as you don’t want to, you really should mind your table manners. However, there’s more to life than just the dinner table…
How’s your etiquette? Read More »
Early winter in the Yukon is a special time of year, and yet it can also be a very bleak time of year. The shorter days feel dreary…
The Beauty Of Yukon’s Winter Read More »
Canada is home to many species such as the beaver, the common loon, the Canada lynx, moose, wolverines—and the list goes on.
Where we live, winter uses up a lot of our time each year. The duration varies a bit, but it’s still a lengthy period…
Basic Winter Safety 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 »
Imagine your own cabin, far in the wilderness, steps away from a beautiful lake and spectacular mountain vistas.
A Northern Wilderness Escape Read More »
Two- or four-stroke? Long- or short-track? Utility or crossover? Snowmobile shopping can be overwhelming for a beginner…
So, You Need A Snowmobile Read More »
Having a ski race, as part of Mount Sima’s pre-season training, were already happening two years ago, according to general manager.
Off To The Races: Mount Sima FIS Event Read More »
For many hunters that live outside of the Yukon, having the opportunity to hunt and harvest a mature Dall sheep is merely a pipe dream.
A Hunter’s First Ram Read More »
It may sound crazy, but long-time snowmobile enthusiasts will agree with us when we say snowmobiling really can be a year-round activity.
Snowmobiling Is A Year-Round Activity Read More »
Over 700 kilometres of trails, and growing every year. For most residents, it’s a short drive or bike to the mountain biking trails.
The Yukon by Mountain Bike Read More »
There are many different ways we experience energy—from singing out loud, while driving to work, to using hydro-electricity for our power.
The Colour Of Light Read More »
If we could offer any word of advice on travelling to Tombstone, any time of year, it would be “Be ready for anything.”
Tombstone Tips for Fall and Winter Read More »
Fresh snow covers the mountaintops, and time seems to be flying by. Blink and you might miss the end of fall.
Ode To The End Of Autumn Read More »
The .30 calibre, is 112 years old and still high on the list as one of the most-versatile hunting cartridges in the world.
The Hunter’s First Rifle Read More »
The Yukon’s Hunter Education and Ethics Development (HEED) course is a great, free tool for new hunters to begin their first steps.
Hunters Should Definitely ‘HEED’ This Course Read More »
What makes dogs great biking companions? They never complain, they always want to go with you and make you get outside.
Mountain biking, like relationships require work. From the first date to the wedding day, you’re constantly learning how to be with someone.
Biking With Your Spouse Read More »
I never thought that I would like fishing. In fact, as with many things our minds convince us of, I went through the better part of my life certain that I was very happy having nothing to do with piscine pursuits. I didn’t particularly like eating fish and I felt no need to try to catch one. And then I fell in love with a man who loves fishing.
The Unexpected Joys of Fishing Read More »
Known as the longest paddling race in the world, as well as the most-remote and self-reliant, the Yukon 1000 is an extreme undertaking that requires strength, endurance, bush smarts and thorough planning.
The Yukon 1000: One Canoe, Two Women, One-Thousand Miles Read More »
“I cannot cross the river,” I told my friends as they were about to move on. (The truth was I didn’t want to cross the river.) We were a group of seven people hiking … two of us were staying behind on the beautiful sandy beach at Kusawa Lake, as the others went farther. I felt like sitting back and relaxing. My other friend was feeling the same. We are queens, we said. We don’t like to cross rivers.
Coming Back To The Yukon (Part 2) 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 »
Learning to mountain bike solo can be daunting. Having a chance to ride with others and learn the ropes can build skills and confidence.
Mountain biking, a solo sport (but way more fun with friends!) Read More »
Camping with a cat can be both rewarding. Howie the cat got his first taste of camping in the Yukon and made some memories along the way.
Exploring the Yukon while exercising mindfulness on two wheels can help you take in all the splendour the territory has to offer.
Mindfulness on Two Wheels Read More »
The call of the Yukon or the call of the wild that so many have heard and have followed, like my friends … they came here and stayed.
Coming Back: A German In The Yukon Read More »
Wetlands are vital for waterfowl reproduction. Unfortunately, encroachment by industry and humans is harmful.
Let’s Build A Better Future For Waterfowl Read More »
Learning to appreciate how much time and travel is needed when living in the Yukon can actually provide a calm perspective on life.
Connection and Healing: The Distances We Go Read More »
The summer days here in the Yukon are wonderfully long, and the midnight sun is perfect for going on adventures & microadventures.
Postcards: Yukon Microadventures Read More »
What to do in the Yukon? Since summer begins on June 21, I have compiled a list of 21 super-fun things you can do in the Yukon,
Summer: The wait is (almost) over! 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 »
If you drove to the forested backlands, could you actually survive a month, a week or even a single day? Yukon Survival.
Could You Survive In The Backlands? Read More »
I decided to take myself for a drive to somewhere I had never been before. I ended up in the Donjek River Valley & Kluane National Park.
Wandering Into the Known and Unknown Read More »
World Class. That’s an adjective that sums up the beauty, majesty and ruggedness that is the Yukon landscape. So it’s no wonder that people from
Government Camping Fees Set to Rise This Year Read More »
Notes from ‘Sled Head Lane’ Three voices on the love of snowmobiling “You need to have an intimate relationship with your snow machine.”
Three voices on the love of snowmobiling Read More »
Since the early Gold Rush days, hunting and fishing have played a major and valuable role in tourism in the Yukon.
The value of hunting & fishing to tourism in the Yukon Read More »
As the Kicksled Revolution rings in its fifth birthday, owner and founder Anne Middler reflects on the past & what she hopes will come.
Five years of kicking up a storm Read More »
The morning sun back lit the ice fog rising from the open water in the marsh lands on Fish Lake Road during our recent -40 cold snap.
Photography: Fish Lake Rd. Marshlands Read More »
I’d moved 2,000 kilometres north, alone, for a 4-year term in a little place called Haines Junction. At Kluane National Park and Reserve
New kid in the park: Hello, bonjour! Welcome to Kluane National Park and Reserve Read More »
If you’re looking for an adventure day hike with rewarding views at top, look no further than the Sam McGee trail near Conrad Campground.
Sam McGee Hike from Conrad Read More »
“Mr. Spock,” my 1998 camper van (pure luxury) is put to bed. My old arthritic bones will no longer take sleeping on the cold, hard ground.
Grey Matters: Age-friendly outdoors Read More »
St. Elias Lake is a manageable day hike or overnight that can help gauge managing the backcountry, or just a beautiful destination.
Spotlight on St. Elias Lake: A family-friendly backcountry experience 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 »
Search and identify species in Dawson City and its surrounding in the traditional territory of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in BioBlitz Read More »
There it is, a roiling torrent of water in place of the babbling brook you crossed in the morning. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Getting to the Other Side: Tips for safe creek crossings Read More »
The Boler trailer was built in Manitoba around 1973. It’s not as old as my old bones, for sure, but there are a number of similarities.
Old Boler, older bones Read More »
Ride for Dad’s annual motorcycle rally helps raise money for prostate cancer research and awareness and it’s back for another summer.
People who contemplate the beauty of nature do it in many different ways, some by exploring places that are new to them, others via the familiar rhythms of where they can go from their doorstep.
Reconnecting with natural places Read More »
Travelling the Dempster Highway is an iconic Northern experience. If it is not on your bucket list, consider revising your list.
How to travel the Dempster Read More »
The beautifully renovated Thechàl Dhâl’ Visitor Centre in Kluane National Park and Reserve opens for the 2021 season.
A hidden gem – Thechàl Dhâl’ Visitor Centre in Kluane National Park Read More »
When a Canada 150 project resulted in a road linking Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk, the shores of the Arctic Ocean were newly accessible. So too, then, were my plans to drive the length of the Dempster Highway.
The Road Less Travelled: The Dempster Part 2 Read More »
The only rule that water seems to obey is that of gravity. Parks Canada collects water samples of The Dezadeash twice per season.
Whitehorse’s canoe and kayak rental companies are shifting their focus to the local market for a summer without tourists.
Canoeing this summer? Read More »
As the Alaska Highway became more accessible and faded from myth and legend, The Dempster Highway, for me and many others, became the new Holy Grail. It enticed us with the promise of adventure, of unseen vistas.
The Road Less Travelled: The Dempster Part 1 Read More »
Walking, hiking or backpacking is one of the most uncomplicated ways to connect with the natural world.
Starting off on the right foot Read More »
CPAWS Yukon has, for the second year in a row, organized a paddling trip on the Beaver River for the youth of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun.
My experience on the Beaver River Read More »
In 2017 Paul Rath attended the North Words Symposium in Skagway. He joined an early morning session in the library hosted by Deb Vanasse, an
Learning to be a good person through fishing Read More »
James Minifie maintains one of the Yukon region’s remote weather stations. The data provided by these units is used to help produce the avalanche forecast.
Know before you go Read More »
Let’s start from the ground up. There’s a reason thick sleeping pads are a hot item, so to speak. The more insulation you have from the ground, the more you’ll increase your warmth.
Hot tips for cold camping Read More »
Evolving out of the old tradition of a Boxing Day bird hunt, where people competed to see who could shoot the most birds while walking off their Christmas feasts, birds have officially been counted, and the numbers compiled, by the American Audubon Society, since 1900.
Green talk with the Yukon Conservation Society Read More »
In the Yukon, we are spoiled with our abundance of water. Sadly, here and throughout most of North America, we use it (read “waste it”) as if the supply is infinite.
Taking water for granted Read More »
The Porcupine Caribou Herd is one of the largest barren-ground caribou herds in North America. It numbered approximately 220,000 when it was last counted in 2017, a record-breaking high. Despite this, the herd faces challenges.
Learning from the land Read More »
If spring brings Monkeyflowers, what do monkeyflowers bring? Springs! Seep monkeyflowers indicate the locations of underground freshwater springs.
Meet the seep monkeyflower Read More »
This is a story about an Ontario Northern pike that was caught twice on the same day by two different anglers.
The twice-caught fish 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 »
Since writing a column on wetlands, a question has come up for me—is a beaver pond considered a wetland?
Are beaver ponds wetlands? Read More »
In its present form, the Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race is a 210 mile (338 km) run from Dawson to Eagle, Alaska, and back. If you can do that, then you can try your hand at the Yukon Quest or the Iditarod.
The Percy DeWolfe committee is ready for its last race, but the event will carry on Read More »
North Yukon is honeycombed with routes. It’s an intricate network of trails and waterways that the Gwich’in people have used to move through the area for thousands of years.
Revitalizing the routes that connected the people of North Yukon Read More »
The Thursday evening of the 2018 Easter long weekend was predicted to be perfect bluebird weather with warm temperatures. The snow had not been the best during the season, so it was time to come up with an adventure.
Spring snow-ventures Read More »
In my fairly lengthy experience dealing with kids in and about outdoor activities, I have found that they are like sponges when it comes to
Time on the land – take a child with you Read More »
As long as I remember, I’ve travelled throughout the Mackenzie Delta and Beaufort Coast with my dad. We travelled all over during different seasons hunting or trapping different animals.
Part 1 of 2 One of the more common errors made by someone young or otherwise inexperienced in selecting a knife is to buy something
It was 7 a.m. on a Sunday in late January. We put all the ski touring equipment in the car while trying to simultaneously keep
Feather adventures Read More »
There are many canoe paddles on the market today, made in many styles, of many materials. The key to buying one to fit you personally
The perfect canoe paddle Read More »
Murray is seen here as a young conservation officer in Ontario In the autumn of one’s life, one often sits back in the easy chair
The life of a conservation officer Read More »
Part 1 of 2 Different knives are for different purposes, so peeling potatoes is not as easy with a Leatherman as it is with a
Zero may be nothing in the world of math, but in weather the significance of this integer is amazing. October is a good time to
Much ado about nothing Read More »
When the aspen and willow are sporting their rich reds and yellows, some of the most scenic landscapes can be found in our backyard and
There is an old saying, “I can’t see for looking.” That could be very true when it comes to actually seeing a “walking stick.” The
Walking stick – what you see, but don’t see Read More »
With a little know-how and little or no tools, a snow shelter can save your life. It will amaze you how warm you are inside a snow structure.
Snow can keep you warm Read More »
Back in the early 1970s I wrote a monthly outdoors column for an Ontario outdoors magazine. One evening, after a day spent hunting moose, we pulled
The history of the canoe Read More »
How was your summer? That seems to be the question Yukoners ask each other at this time of year. Along with recounting various adventures, most
How was Your Summer? Read More »
Adventure therapy is designed to enhance the support work done in the health, mental health, education, justice and related human service fields. The 7th Canadian
Get healthy, get outside Read More »
Part 2 of 2: Showing the delights of why we choose to live in the middle of nowhere Day 2 We awoke to a ferry
Friends discover Yukon Read More »
What do mushrooms, squirrels, Kokanee salmon, a salt lake and elk have in common? They’re all things you can see in the upcoming Wild Discoveries
Wildlife viewing program offers free nature walks and talks Read More »
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
Friends discover Yukon Read More »
The Yukon Fish and Game Association’s Youth Outdoor Education Camp took place June 22 to 28 In an increasingly digital and wired world, the annual
Get out on the land Read More »
Foul weather can wreck more than your mood when you’re out camping and hunting moose. Simple tips and tricks.
Camping: Timesaving tips Read More »
(Ed. Note: The following article was first written for the Northwest Passage Project excursion to take place last summer from August 23 to September 13
A Northwest Passage to the sea Read More »
Are you into history and/or walking? Maybe you prefer history and exploring beautiful places, but not walking? Either way, I’ve got you covered. If you’ve
Can you get to Canyon from here? Read More »
A seven-hour drive north of Whitehorse, or one hour and 30 minutes north from Dawson City, the Tombstone Interpretive Centre sits as the gateway to
Carmen Gustafson is gearing up for her fourth Yukon River Quest. For those who are fond of stats, that means that by this year’s Canada
Just keep paddling Read More »
Larry has some tips for getting rid of those pesky mosquitoes I’ve often wondered what it would be like to go camping, fishing, hiking or
Who invited all these bugs? Read More »
The Porcupine Caribou Herd is thought to have the longest mammal migration on the planet. The image I wanted to capture is hard to describe, but while doing research on the caribou, I saw videos of them in winter, migrating in long lines of thousands. It reminded me of images of the Klondike Gold Rush a hundred years ago, where there was a line of 400 men following a trail straight up the mountain.
In pursuit of the perfect shot Read More »
Many situations need a fire, right now! An emergency or something you come upon. May not even be an emergency or survival situation, yet.
Members of the Yukon Order of Pioneers (YOOP) have placed the Ice Pool Tripod on the ice of the Yukon River and the tickets for
Watching the River Thaw Read More »
I put wood in the stove, set the Hurlburt fire starter under it and struck a match. Within seconds there was a six-inch flame. After a minute, the wood ignited.
Get a quick and easy fire going Read More »
A little planning and preparation can save your day in many situations. The winter bison hunts and Dempster Highway caribou hunts are true examples of
Snowmobile survival gear Read More »
Larry Leigh has some tips to stay safe when venturing out onto ice on your snowmobile
Snowmobile ice travel Read More »
First and foremost … I have the greatest respect for all firefighters when they fight a fire—be it a house fire or a forest fire.
Are you prepared for a forest fire? Read More »
In cold weather, a head without a hat on it can lose up to 50 per cent of your body heat and some of that
Tips for cold hands and feet Read More »
What’s the best part of winter in the Yukon? Why, it’s sleeping in and still being up at the crack of dawn to go on an adventure, of course.
A mountain of possibilities Read More »
Eirik Sharp, owner and operator of The Sharp End: Mountain Adventures, with his extensive avalanche background, is bringing change to how the Yukon manages avalanche terrain.
Managing avalanche terrain Read More »
If you’ve read about our first attempt to climb (or even glimpse) Bear Mountain, you may be wondering how or why we ever returned. I
Bear Mountain – A redux Read More »
Things started off great when we immediately got off trail (we wouldn’t know this till days later). We attempted to follow some GPS tracks I
Bear Mountain: A loving tribute to a living nightmare – Part 2 Read More »
Sebastian Fricke and Rose Seguin share their journey, their “inner compasses” with us as they travel and write on their way through Alaska and the
The Northern Seduction Read More »
Driving the Dempster Highway to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. (located on Kugmallit Bay of the Beaufort Sea of the Arctic Ocean), is no big deal..
To ‘Looks Like a Caribou’ and back – Part 6 of 6 Read More »
In the late summer of 2016, my friend Dan and I attempted to climb Bear Mountain, a 2,400-metre tall peak situated in the North Cascades
Bear Mountain – A loving tribute to a living nightmare Read More »
Our feet suffer less and work longer when they are cared for and housed in proper fitting, good quality footwear.
Footwear and foot care Read More »
Apparently insects hate the scent of marigolds.
Fending off bloodsuckers with sweet-smelling spray Read More »
Axes are very useful tools here in the north where campfires, bonfires and wood stoves are a big part of life. Everybody has at least one tucked away somewhere.
Our American neighbours do things a little differently… I have not made the trip to mainland Alaska yet, but my experience of those oddballs and
Skagwegian Camping 101 Read More »
Student Sharon Bubsy examines one of the seismometer stations in remote areas of the Yukon and Northwest Territories. PHOTO: courtesy of the Yukon College
-40 all month? Are you sure?
Do you remember when January was always cold? Read More »
The sites you choose look good to you or you wouldn’t set up there. Make your best effort to leave them as you found them.
Low impact on the land Read More »
Here are the top hikes to give you an introduction to the diversity of southern Yukon.
5 Hikes to Get a Taste of Southern Yukon Read More »
Sadly, black bears have an undeserved reputation of not being very good to eat. A number of Yukon hunters, including me, will dispute that thought as black bear is just as delicious any other animal hunted for meat in the Yukon.
Let’s use that whole bear Read More »
The Percy deWolfe race is a 210 mile (338 km) run from Dawson to Eagle, Alaska, and back, and is a qualifying race for those hoping to run the Yukon Quest or the Iditarod.
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays the Percy deWolfe race Read More »
As those cold, dark winter days start to fade like a bad memory, Yukoners emerge and many will dust off their snow machines, or sleds, in preparation for popular spring sledding.
Yukon spring sledding Read More »
With the prime backcountry skiing time of spring fast approaching, it’s important to know some safe tips and where to get information before heading out there.
Top 10 Tips: Backcountry Ski Touring Read More »
Ropes are the long standing traditional way to fasten or tie things down. These days, those ratchet devices with straps and hooks have replaced knots and loops. For some of us older people, ropes are still the logical tie-down tool.
Ropes and the rope bag Read More »
The 25th annual Trek Over the Top snowmobile race will arrive in Dawson City on March 8 and return to its starting point in Tok,
Trek Over the Top Turns 25 this Year Read More »
Early morning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 23 I began my journey to Skagway. The brisk Whitehorse temperatures of -27ºC would be a distant
Skagway shenanigans Read More »
Ed. Note: This is part seven of a seven part series. Part six can be found in the June 14, 2017 issue of What’s Up
Sleeping on good quality cots with a wood stove it was so comfortable that I stayed eight nights and prob-ably slept better than at home.
The wall tent camp Read More »
I remember well while hunting with Gary Sam he suddenly jumped off his horse and ran into the bush. “I got it,. We ate well that night!
Hunting with Gary Sam Read More »
Haines’ third annual Kat to Koot winter alpine adventure race begins at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds and ends around six mile Lutak Road by
Get your kit and skoot up that hill Read More »
The Yukon’s iconic mountains have captured the attention of visitors from around the world and can easily impart a sense of permanence. For many of
Vulnerable Ecosystems, Resilient Life Forms Read More »
It’s Saturday night in Whitehorse and Rose Vegter is wearing a satiny, layered, Klondike dress and feathered headpiece, drinking a beer next to her RV.
Our Northern Summer Invasion: Having a good, old, time with Whitehorse’s RV’ers Read More »
A roll of aluminum foil can be a time and energy saver when cooking over an open fire – or even at home with the
Oyster Sauce and Tin Foil Read More »
At the end of a refreshing ski or a meandering hike through alpine meadows, Haines Junctioners like to kick back and enjoy life in this
The Adrenaline-Rush Potential of Mountains Read More »
What did you learn on your first camping trip this year? The first camp of the season is unique. It’s one of the only trips
Out and Away: The First Camping Trip Read More »
Editor’s Note: Residents of Dawson City are known to enjoy a good get-together with friends, especially in the long months of winter. So we asked
Festive Fare from Friends Read More »
The three most targeted fish species in the Yukon are lake trout, Arctic grayling and pike, and are sought after in that order.
Ice-out Lake Trout Read More »
A moose will often fall exactly where you had hoped they wouldn’t. Here a prepared hunter shines and the newbie learns a few lessons.
Moose Hunt Essentials Read More »
Having completed her review of a few basic riding skills, Mandy checked back and forth, matching rider with horse. “You can go with Nakinaw.” She
The View From a Horse is Spectacular Read More »
There’s the “bird’s-eye view”, the “eagle-eye view” and then there’s the “flightseeing view”. Sometimes Whitehorse becomes … well, Whitehorse. The lineup at the grocery store
Up, Up and Away From It All Read More »