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Historic Travel Articles

by Murray Lundberg

Alaska Highway Historic Mileposts
Although there are few signs of the original Alaska Highway, you can keep track of the highway's history with these markers.

Building the Skagway to Dawson Road
First promised in 1898, the highway finally became a reality 83 years later.

The Evolution of the Richardson Highway
From an incredibly dangerous trip across a glacier to one of the most dramatic highways in Alaska.

Our Time Machine is a Canoe
A 407-mile canoe trip exploring the historic sites along the Yukon River between Whitehorse and Dawson City.

Yukon River Photo Album
Images from the July 1997 trip to Dawson City.

Reliving History with Huskies
With a little help from our four-footed friends, people in many parts of the world can experience one of the most exciting aspects of our history.

Reliving the Klondike on the Chilkoot Trail
Five unforgettable days following in the footsteps of the gold stampeders.

Chilkoot Trail Photo Album
Images from the May 1998 hike.


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