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Category Archives: Waterfalls
Driving the Icefields Parkway
I got home at noon yesterday (Friday), but the blog is still back on Monday, when I drove the Icefields Parkway (see map). One Icefields Parkway Web site summarizes the experience perfectly: “To travel the Icefields Parkway is to experience … Continue reading
Posted in Alberta, Glaciers, Photos, Travel, Waterfalls
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It’s Not Spring in Skagway Yet, Either
This is always a busy time of year, and this year is no exception. With Father Winter hanging around Whitehorse long after he’s worn out his welcome, though, I’ve been to Skagway twice in the past 10 days, searching in … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Cars, Communities, History, Nature, Photos, Railroads, Trains, Travel, Waterfalls, Winter, Yukon-Alaska Stuff
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Enough with Working – Back into the Mountains!
After 3 days of clearing snow at the house and cabin, I needed a break on Wednesday, and I’d offered to give a visitor from France a ride to Skagway in any case. I picked Louise up at the Lead … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Photos, Railroads, Trains, Travel, Waterfalls, Winter, Yukon-Alaska Stuff
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Photography in the Yukon at -37 Degrees
This has been a very dreary winter so far in the southern Yukon, with very little sun and lots of snow. Our winters used to be clear and cold – invigorating rather than dreary. When I saw this weather forecast … Continue reading
Fresh Snow and Sunshine – Road Trip to Skagway!
We got our first heavy snow of the season on Monday – far too early. It hit while I was in the hot tub – all of a sudden, the wind was screaming, the temperature plummeted and the snow was … Continue reading
Posted in Communities, Hiking, Travel, Waterfalls, Yukon-Alaska Stuff
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Fall Colors, Waterfalls and a Ghost Town
With gorgeous weather forecast, Saturday was another South Klondike Highway exploring-and-photography day. But this time I had lots of company – Cathy, my niece Bobbie, and 2 enthusiastic huskies Our first stop was going to be at the silver-mining ghost … Continue reading
Posted in Fall Colors, Family, Hiking, History, Huskies, Photos, Travel, Waterfalls, Yukon-Alaska Stuff
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Alaska Marine Highway, Valdez to Whittier
We got off to a very early start on Monday, with luggage out and a continental breakfast served a 05:00. Check-in and boarding the ferries is an increasingly lengthy process even in a quiet port on a little 40-vehicle ferry … Continue reading
Posted in Bus Driving, Cruises, Glaciers, Photos, Travel, Waterfalls, Yukon-Alaska Stuff
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Touring the Yukon & Alaska with Road Scholar
I’m back on the road again, this time as Group Leader for a 15-day tour of the Yukon and Alaska for a company newly returned to the region, Road Scholar. I worked for them many years ago when they came … Continue reading
I Use Any Excuse to Drive to Skagway
Next Tuesday I’m picking up a group from New Zealand to start a 12-day tour from Whitehorse to Seward, and I’m a bit manic right now. I use any excuse to get out of the office if the weather is … Continue reading
Posted in Cruises, Motorcycles, Railroads, Travel, Waterfalls, Yukon-Alaska Stuff
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Exploring the Aishihik Road and Otter Falls, Yukon
The gravel/dirt Aishihik Road runs north from Historic Mile 995 on the Alaska Highway. It takes adventurers to Otter Falls, most famous for being featured on the 1954 series of Canada’s $5 banknote, on to Aishihik Lake and ends after … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska Highway, Back Roads, Travel, Waterfalls, Weather, Yukon-Alaska Stuff
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