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While Yukon was one of the last regions of North America to be colonized by Europeans, indigenous peoples have inhabited it for generations. Yukon First Nations people are believed to have migrated into the region via the Bering land bridge around 11,000 B.C., spreading out across Alaska and northern Canada and developing unique folkways based…

The Alaska Highway is one of the most important and famous highways in northern North America. Built during World War II, it was the first road connecting the lower 48 U.S. states with Alaska, allowing for faster travel between some of the most remote regions of North America. To this day, the Alaska Highway forms…

The Klondike Gold Rush is one of the most significant events in Alaskan and Yukon history and an important milestone in both American and Canadian culture. Taking place during the late 1890’s, the Klondike Gold Rush saw as many as 100,000 people migrate to the Klondike region of northwestern Canada in search of gold. While…

Yukon is one of Canada’s three territories, its smallest in terms of size and population, but occupies an outsized role in both Canada’s history as well as that of the United States. Located north of the province of British Columbia and straddling the U.S. state of Alaska, Yukon rose to prominence during the Klondike Gold…

Yukon has become a major tourist destination in Canada and North America, with thousands of people heading there every year to partake in its natural wonders and explore the history of the Klondike Gold Rush. With massive mountains, breathtaking valleys, unique wildlife, and much more, Yukon is one of the most spectacular places you can…

The Alaska Railroad is one of the most famous and important railroads in the U.S. Extending from Seward, along the state’s southern coast, to Fairbanks, deep in the Alaskan Interior, the Alaska Railroad is a vital transportation link, allowing the movement of supplies quickly and easily through the state’s rough terrain. The Alaska Railroad also…

Whitehorse is the capital of the Canadian territory of Yukon and one of the most important cities in northern Canada. As the economic and political center of Yukon, it plays an outsized role in the territory’s mining industry, and it is also a hub of tourism related to the Klondike Gold Rush and the pioneer…

Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley and still commonly referred to by that name, is the tallest mountain in North America, its summit standing 20,310 feet above sea level. Its status as the tallest mountain in the U.S. has made it a popular tourist attraction for decades. While summiting Denali is a serious challenge only…

Gold mining has historically formed a vital plank in the economies of Yukon and Alaska. While a number of small gold rushes occurred in both regions during the latter half of the 19th century, the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1890’s and the subsequent Alaskan gold rushes of the 1900’s put both regions on the…

Yukon is located in the northernmost part of the North American continent, a region known for its extremities of climate. When most people think of Yukon, they think of polar bears, snow, glaciers, and freezing cold temperatures. While this is mostly accurate, you might be surprised to learn about Yukon’s climate diversity and the types…