Not Quite a ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’
The phone rang just as I was headed out the door. The sun was shining and I was anticipating several hours in the garden. After […]
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To catch a chipmunk: It’s not as easy as you might think
I stashed a few peanuts in an awkward place I was fairly certain would prevent the conniving squirrels, but tempt the chipmunk.
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A Sternwheeler Ride Through History
The next time you find yourself spinning around the traffic circle at the bottom of Robert Service Way, you may want to try that offshoot
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Skiing: Just You and Your Dog
Skijouring is a fabulous winter activity for you and your dog. You both benefit from great exercise, fresh air and spending time together.
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Curling Sweeps the Yukon
Curling doesn’t require expensive equipment. A pair of indoor shoes, a “slider” for the bottom of one shoe and a special broom.
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Dogging It, Yukon-Style
“To mush my own dog team under the crisp moonlight …” The words of the newspaper ad came to mind again during the 20-minute drive
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Where the Talk is Cheap … Fun
“Sure, go ahead and laugh. You may think I’m joking, but … my tongue is insured.” I suppose, since she claims to be the world’s
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The Cold, Beautiful Game
“Did you win or lose?” Trudging up the slope to the parking area, the girl with her skates slung over one shoulder stopped to ponder
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The ‘Up’ Side of the Slippery Slope
Once you let yourself go, it’s a pretty-quick downhill slide It’s a slippery slope. Time flies and, before you know it, you’ve hit bottom. You
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The New ‘Face’ of the Same Great Race
Emilie Joslin is the friendly person who will welcome you when you enter the Yukon Quest office. The walls of Joslin’s office are covered with
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A Yukon Welcome to the Nations
At first glance it’s difficult to know whether the large yellow beast is a dragon or a lion. Upon further inspection, looking closely at the
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Steppin’ Out, ‘Doggie-Style’
Tundra’s green neckerchief was at the perfect angle: avant-garde. Maddison (‘Maddie’) flounced the skirt of her Valentine’s Day dress. The jewelled buckle on the big
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Tell Winter to Go “Soak Its Head”
Imagine a bunch of friends sitting around having a pre-spring gathering … You know, those early April days when, if you sit in a sheltered
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Washed Up, But Not Washed Out
“Does everyone realize that in this car we’ll be telling jokes – all kinds of jokes?” If there’s one of those in every crowd, this
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It’s Time to Start Horsing Around!
The window boxes of the Bales of Fun Horse Camp were short a few flowers. The nasturtiums and petunias had been hurriedly clipped for a
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We Came, We Sawed, We ‘Tasted’
“It’s this big stupid bead thing,” I frowned. Everyone around me laughed. “Would you like me to put it on the drawstring for you?” offered
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Will It Go Round In Circles?
Yes, it will. It most definitely will. It also performs a slick, possibly even patented move called “The Hockey Stop”. It’s possible that some of
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These Walks are Paved with Gold
”There’s gold on them thar hills!” That’s not a typo — the gold isn’t only in the hills these days, and you can also discover
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Winter’s Here. Volunteer!
”It’s just a gorgeous day out there.” “Let’s enjoy it. We know what’s coming next.” Terry and I were sitting in a local eatery, stirring
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How Do You Snorkel Backwards?
Neiafu, ‘Uta Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga The first swimmer sprang from a standing position at the back of the boat into the warm, calm waters
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Yachties for a Day on the Ratbag
Neiafu, ‘Uta Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga “Do pigs eat egg shells?” This was answered by a shake of the head. “No. They are too crunchy.”
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A Moon, a Mountain and Roosters
Neiafu, ‘Uta Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga: “This can’t possibly be the way. We’re starting to head downhill. We are supposed to be going uphill.” We
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The View From a Horse is Spectacular
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
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MacBride Museum Sings
I had heard Yukon musicians were sometimes showcased at MacBride Museum. The idea of a museum as a music hall was rather intriguing and I
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Up, Up and Away From It All
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
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These Old Buildings Can Talk
If you were around Main Street doing errands today, there’s a fairly good chance you visited one. If you reside in the downtown area, you
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Happiness on Both Ends of the Leash
“What sort of dog would you like?” There were so many to choose from: small, medium and large dogs, short and long-haired dogs, quiet dogs
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A Taste of Beer-Making
It used to be the Chilkoot Brewery; now it’s the Yukon Brewing Company. Either way, it’s the only craft brewery that outsells Molson and Labatt
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