Category Archives: Film & Video

Skagway 1949

The 4-minute video posted below is from a 16mm film shot in 1949 by a woman on an Alaska trip. The 55-minute reel I have is probaby the second of three films covering her cruise from Seattle or Vancouver to … Continue reading

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Back on the Beach at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

November 17: Our day at Half Moon Cay last week was excellent, though marred by there being 2 ships, overcrowding all the facilities. We were looking forward to seeing it with fewer people. This is a typical stairway on the … Continue reading

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Haflinger Horses in a Yukon Winter

See the Haflinger horses of Heart Bar Ranch near Whitehorse, Yukon. The sturdy Haflinger breed was developed in Austria and northern Italy during the late 1800s and seems to be perfectly suited to the Yukon. The breed is also known … Continue reading

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The Trip to Telegraph Creek BC

Times does fly this time of year! It’s way over a week since I said I’d tell you more about my trip in to Telegraph Creek, BC, and the Glenora Guest Ranch. A few weeks ago, Ben Smith emailed from … Continue reading

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