Taagish Méné (Tagish Lake)
In her final 50 Lakes column for the season, Wendy takes us through the spectacular fall colours and views of Taagish Méné (Tagish Lake)
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Łʼèx Hîni Shâk Âyi (Rose Lake)
There is a small gravel parking area, but otherwise no other services—nothing but the lake’s own loveliness
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Chu Cho (‘Big Water’) — Little Salmon Lake
Within the Traditional Territory of the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and the Kaska Dena Council lies Little Salmon Lake
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Dòon Chúu — Fisheye Lake
Lying within the Traditional Territory of the Kaska Dena, Fisheye Lake is a local watering hole that packs in a lot of fabulousness
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A Lake With A Big Sky Vibe
Simpson Lake is a medium-sized body of water known for its beautiful ombre colours, shallow shorelines and wide-open sky
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Äshèyi Mǟn
Äshèyi Mǟn (Aishihik Lake) lies within the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN).
Nekhų Män/ Kùsawu.â (Kusawa Lake): The Locals’ Favourite
Kùsawu.â is a Tlingit name meaning “narrow lake.” Nekhᶙ Män (Southern Tutchone) means “rafting across lake,” speaking to the narrowest point at the north end where people crossed.
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Life’s Stages
From Schwatka Lake to Marsh Lake, 20 years of skiing adventures in The Yukon. Family memories, local races, and the joys of exploring trails.
Letting the Hand of Halloween Linger
Love of skeletons dates to when I was manager of the Marsh Lake Community Centre and hung out with a skeleton decoration every Halloween.
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50 Lakes: Autumn’s magic in every valley
There are few things I enjoy more than autumn paddling. The feel of the crisp air and fall vistas from the deck of my stand-up paddle board
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Great Things Can Come in Small Packages
Let’s be honest, as adults, there are not enough of them. That little moment and a squeal of delight! The natural high…
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Things Are Really “#$@!” Up!
I’ll admit, I have long passed over Tarfu Lake. It didn’t seem like a primary destination for Yukoners. Often, I’d heard of it as…
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A Slow Start
Stand-up paddleboarding 50 Yukon lakes in a single season will take some good planning and a lot of luck. For me, the season was…
The Thrill Of The Seasonal (Gear) Swap
I love the thrill of diving into the storage closet and pulling out the new season’s gear. I tuck winter boots and parkas…
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In Celebration Of Freshwater
March has always been my favourite month of the year. I enjoy the longer days and blue skies. We Yukoners can spend…
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