Yukon See It Here – Christine Burke
I was up on the airport bluff to see a Condor airplane land in Whitehorse. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life.
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I was up on the airport bluff to see a Condor airplane land in Whitehorse. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life.
Yukon See It Here – Christine Burke Read More »
Sherri Green won our 2018 Condor competition with her ‘pretzel itinerary’ If I were to go to Germany, where would I go? There are so
Ten days in Germany Read More »
I sit on the 10K seat. For the first time in my life, I travelled middle class and it’s pretty cool, I have to admit!
The Long-Awaited Day Read More »
After a long Yukon winter, you look forward to packing away your warm winter coat. We all look forward to the warmer days.
Farewell Winter, Hello Summer Read More »
Temperatures were in the mid-30s while we were in Munich. Many of the people spoke English, but many others did not. Neither Joanne nor I
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In The Yukon Wild “You know your spent in the Yukon Wild When you can’t even fake a smile We’d been digging for days And
Northern Bard: Armin Johnson “In the Yukon Wild” Read More »
Summer Skies There once was a flight path to Frankfurt, And Yukoners all gave thanks for it. We’d take to the skies, Arrive on time,
Northern Bard: Justin Wallace “Summer Skies” Read More »
The Condor, the name for two species vultures, known to be the largest flying landbird in the western hemisphere, inhabiting the old and new world,
Northern Bard: Sean Yurchak “Different Worlds” Read More »
As I make my way across the land, I’m filled with joy in this place so grand. – Rugged mountains spread before my eyes, Inspiring
Northern Bard: Jill Delaney Read More »
The Yukon Provides No book nor picture can suffice to express, The wonders and the nature of this peculiar place. Snow peak mountains, with its
Northern Bard: Mark Penner “The Yukon Provides” Read More »
And the Winner of our Northern Bard poetry contest is… Don Green The subject line on the email began, “DON YOU HAVE WON” and I was
Northern Bard: Don Green ” The Ballad of Baldy and White-Tail” Read More »
Borderland “Check for ticks” they said I never knew, never saw a tick in the Yukon Stolzenhagen, Germany (but almost Poland) You could walk there
Northern Bard: Zoe Verhees “Borderland” Read More »
Out on the Trail When the dogs are ready Their traces tight It’s time to be off Into the cold crisp night – I call
Northern Bard: Robert Mundell “Out on the Trail” Read More »
Coming to the Yukon In the past it was the gold rush to make a fortune with a claim. Many people came to Whitehorse, some
Northern Bard: Elke Gruninger “Coming To The Yukon” Read More »
Yukon to Europe From the Yukon wilds of rivers and mountains To Europe’s history of castles and fountains; A flight away; it’s not that far
Northern Bard: Jeninne Cathers “Yukon to Europe” Read More »
Eine glückliche Verbindung Ein shared curiosity exists between the land of the midnight sun and the place we call Germany, and they Deutschland. The people of midnight sun take
Northern Bard: Collyn Lovelace “Eine glückliche Verbindung” Read More »
The Wind Whispers Freedom The Condor soars into the valley trough with wings spread wide on a final glide, It’s cargo a collective adventurers all
Northern Bard: John Birmingham “The Wind Whispers Freedom” Read More »
Yukon Moonlight Madness Trapper’s code: “Arrive on time!” –
Northern Bard: Lillian Loponen “Moonlight Madness” Read More »
T. Bug A long time ago in the Land of Snow A little girl found a bug, Atop her magic carpet (which was really just
Northern Bard: Heidi J Loos “T-Bug” Read More »
Quest for the Yukon Aboard the planes of Condor Air, they come, to marvel at Kluane’s soaring peaks, and see moose feed beneath the Midnight Sun
Northern Bard: Paul Rath “Quest for the Yukon” Read More »
Yukon, larger than life Where to start and when to end? welcome to paradise my friend – Every inch of this nation tells a story
Northern Bard: Anell Angeles Trejo “Yukon, larger than life” Read More »
untold reflections of views beyond your cabin – the Condor in flight Poetry Style: Haiku
Northern Bard: kjmunro “untold reflections” Read More »
WILD AND FREE Let’s live a new life, Darling you and me, In the old true North, Where the Earth can breathe. Let’s live a
Northern Bard: Valerie Dykshoorn “WILD AND FREE” Read More »
huk’an gųą [fireweed] The ground still smolders Flames lick the remaining trees, now posts Raw Standing stoic on the land Blackened burns sting to the
Northern Bard: Lianne Charlie “huk’an gųą [fireweed] “ Read More »
Sitting in a Plane Sitting in a plane Flying high in beautiful skies Soaring peacefully Like a golden eagle Gliding smoothly Flying 250 miles per
Norther Bard: Chelsea Sparvier “Sitting in a plane” Read More »
Frogs can’t fly and neither can I. Until Condor winks and inspires me to try, Nervous and anxious I choose to apply. To fly high
Northern Bard: Erin Giesbrecht “Frogs can’t fly and neither can I” Read More »
I dream of my hometown. Walking through these streets again, listening to music floating from open windows like light. Harmonica, accordion. Walking these streets where
Northern Bard: Elke Reinauer “The Sound of Home” Read More »
The Quest Outside, 3 AM Stamping feet, swinging arms and axes, trying to stay warm at minus 45. Waiting, beside a fire of little use
Northern Bard: Susan Clark “The Quest” Read More »
The Relocation of Niggy Bee It’s a story as old as the one of the gold They found in the rivers up north. Why people
Northern Bard: Nicole Berger “The Relocation of Niggy Bee” Read More »
Condor migration; Yukon to Europe and back Ready to leave nest Poem: Haiku
Northern Bard: Nancy Pumphrey “Condor Migration” Read More »
Ha Ha Ha I’m Benjiji I live my life with nobility – You’ll smile when you see me Vim and vigor, full of glee Chest
Norther Bard: Catherine Jamnicky “The Ballad of Benjiji” Read More »
The Adventures of Suburban Joe It’s been ten years and three months since we moved to this street. The neighbors are friendly. It’s quiet and
Northern Bard: Nicole Fradette “The Adventures of Suburban Joe” Read More »
Commonty “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver asked, And I hesitated to reply. – I
Northern Bard: Jessica Pumphrey “Commonty” Read More »
NOTE TO SELF Thomas the cat reclines by the fireplace He’s cozy and soft and half-asleep I am visiting and about to leave for work
Northern Bard: Santana K. Berryman “Note To Self” Read More »
How far the Yukon from the ancient love Encountered in a Germanic café Instead of the raven a velvet dove And romantic is drunk, day after
Northern Bard: Pam van Kampen “Far from the Yukon” Read More »
A Contest To Win I was home one night seated at my table, Not in the mood for internet and I have no cable. So
Northern Bard: Mary Anne Keating “A Contest To Win” Read More »
The Great Move There once was a girl from down east Leaving home was thought of the least But she visited Yukon A new house
Northern Bard: Mary Anne Keating “The Great Move” Read More »
What kind of thing you’re looking for? Welcome happy visitor! Guess what, we could not offer it up here Just a small vary of local
Northern Bard: Heiko Haehnsen “Happy Visitors” Read More »
Thursday December 4, 2014 4:30pm In the parking lot gloom of the Superstore I had to stop and become very still, heart, breath, soul all
Northern Bard: Matthew Brown “For Annie: when she’s able” Read More »
Northernly; Enough A flow; a connection. Land. Shared belief in its value. – A community; exploration. Resources. How to give and take? – A route; a
Northern Bard: Valérie Théorêt “Northernly; Enough” Read More »
Finally my human is gone shopping and I can use the computer. This morning I overheard her talking about the Condor-contest, what fun it would
Condor Contest Jutta Gartner – Maggie Takes Off to Frankfurt Read More »
If I won the tickets to Frankfurt, I would take with me my best friend Michele. On October 2nd, 2013, Michele was riding her bike
Condor Contest Jason Basnett – If I won Tickets To Frankfurt Read More »
Frankfurt’s a gateway, linking other spots, I’d visit family, in the land of the Scots. But if I win and fly, I’d go to the
Condor Contest Lisa Hibberd – Take me to Frankfurt Read More »
If I won the trip for two to Frankfurt I would take the Sasquatch that lives in the forest behind my house with me. Flunder
Condor Contest David Thompson – A Sasquatch in Frankfurt Read More »
If I were a good friend, I would take Kim – a wonderful and talented writer – to visit the birthplace of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon
Condor Contest Misha Donohoe – Take Me To Frankfurt Read More »
PROLOGUE: Please allow me to introduce this tales Hero. Like many heroes, he is much of what you would expect from your everyday individual. He’s
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The day we spent in Copenhagen was cold and wet. It rained, unsurprisingly for a City set so near the water that the edges of
Condor Contest Jessica Pumphrey – Copenhagen Read More »
To begin, a vignette: At the foot of the Appennine mountains in Tuscany, in the town of Pontremoli, I stay at a Franciscan monastery that
Condor Contest Emily Macht – Three Miles an Hour Read More »
If I could fly to Frankfurt, I would take along my best friend, who has never flown before. We would be squealing with happiness and
Condor Contest Emma Kaiser – A Best Friend Adventure Read More »
Who would you take to Europe and Where would you go?” These are quite simply two of the easiest questions I have ever had to
Condor Contest Rebecca Fenton – A dream come true Read More »
A kilometre out on the ice, the motorcycle with its side-cart caught my attention, the olive drab silhouette contrasting sharply against the frozen surface of
Ice fishing on Lake Baikal Read More »
Throughout my childhood, my father and I shared a special relationship. Our bond often seemed more companions than parent-child, reflecting our compatibility and shared interests. For
Condor Contest JKruffen – My Father Read More »
Family Giesbrecht has been planning and saving to visit Germany for years. We must travel as a team and so more tickets would have to be
Condor Contest Erin Giesbrecht – Team G Read More »
My first memory is standing next to the Niagara Falls. Though I was only two years old, the majestic sight, the incredible sound, the humid sensation and
Condor Contest Astrid Mauch Read More »
“And when I heard the Captain welcome us to our flight to Paris, France, I knew I was on the wrong plane.” If it was
Condor Contest Camille Luks – Take Me To Frankfurt Read More »
A welcoming smile greeted me through the glass, the face of the Kazakhstan immigration officer lighting up as if I was a dear friend. Striding
Between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Read More »
1942 The year my grandparents mother and aunt fled their soon to be occupied home of Estonia. They made a perilous journey in an open
Condor Contest Lance Bratt – 1942 Read More »
Beech, oak, briar. Heath, gorse, moor. Mistral, sorbier, arbousier. These are the words that illustrated the landscapes of my childhood imagination. They fell like seeds
Condor Contest Kim Melton – Take Me To Frankfurt Read More »
Zachary is a student at my school. It is, of course, not my school. It just happens that Zach and I frequent the same educational
Condor Contest Bernd Schmidt – Zachary Has Never Been Outside the Yukon Read More »
Dear, “What’s Up Yukon” I had read with great enthusiasm in the Feb 6th addition of the upcoming contest “TAKE ME TO FRANKFURT”, who I
Condor Contest Nancy Maides – Closure Read More »
Years ago my Uncle Fritz stated, “I’ve always wondered what my father’s middle name was?” “Anthony.” I responded. “Now, how do you know that? Let’s
Condor Contest Kathleen LaBrie – Take Me To Frankfurt Read More »
Caroline -that’s who I would take to Germany. She was my first Yukon friend. It was 1975. My husband, Mike and I had finally arrived
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My mother had always told me that I should visit Europe, mostly Germany. My family has military background. My step-father was posted over sea’s, and my mother
Condor Contest Jonathon Douglas – Mom’s Ashes Read More »
By Roger Rondeau I would take Yukon Jack with me on this trip to Europe because Yukon Jack knows everybody and he would be the ‘
Condor Contest Roger Rondeau – On My Way to Frankfurt Read More »
By Kaitlin McDougall Ever want to give someone a present because they mean so much to you, but you don’t know what to buy them?
Condor Contest Kaitlin McDougall – Ever want to give someone… Read More »
Ever want to give someone a present because they mean so much to you, but you don’t know what to buy them? Well if I
2014 Condor Contest Entry: A Gift Read More »
My wife Marion grew up in Grossposna, a small village a few kilometres outside of Leipzig in the Eastern part of Germany. Twenty-five years ago,
Our love affair with the most scrumptious pastry on the planet began in an unlikely place – Old Crow. One dark night, during the tenth
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Last night I spent a few hours organizing the entries for What’s Up Yukon’s Food to Fly For contest, in which a lucky winner will
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I have been told that people with cardiac issues should not consume cream. I have heard that this is true the world over, except if
As the temperature on my outside gauge hovers perilously close to the -30°C mark and my heating bill hovers perilously close to the ridiculous mark,
Warm Memories of Fruit Trees Read More »
Mitraillette: it’s the world’s most perfect food. Without a description of its component parts you may mistake this culinary art form for a simple hot-dog
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I visited Germany once. My brother was stationed there with the Canadian Army and he was dating a German lady, Gabi, who is now my
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The red beech trees swayed in a mysterious way shielding my view from the Kings Throne. Ah, the chalk cliffs of Rügen, songs should be
2010 Condor Contest: The Enticement of Europe Read More »
Europe – come on folks, is this not where the forefathers of North America came from? Can you imagine going back to the home of
Europe: A Connection to Beautiful Roots Read More »
Nathalie Ouellet was feeling the usual letdown after returning from a European vacation, when she saw an advertisement for the Foreign Correspondent Contest in What’s
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Europe is a fantastic place to visit; not so much for what it has, but rather for what it does not have. Sometimes it is
Europe: Sasquatch-free Read More »
Cheers and congratulations from What’s Up Yukon to the winners of the “Picture Yourself in Frankfurt, Germany” contest! The winning photographs were drawn randomly after
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“Oh, the Yukon. I’m planning a moose hunting trip there.” Not the expected response from a Turkish rug salesman, as one wanders through the narrow
Of Moose and Minarets Read More »
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