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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March has always been my favourite month of the year. I enjoy the longer days and blue skies. We Yukoners can spend…
In Celebration Of Freshwater Read More »
When Sandra Peña saw northern lights for the first time, it was a quiet moment of reflection for her about the creation of life.
Chasing Aurora With Sandra Peña Read More »
Slow as the drip of cold birch syrup, long as our January tilt away from the sun—winter in the Yukon can drag on.
A Mid-winter Night’s Dream Read More »
December 11 was designated International Mountain Day by the United Nations General Assembly, in 2003, and has been observed…
The Mountains Are Calling … Read More »
Snow came late this year. It was October 5 by the time we saw white on the ground outside the cabin. We received 17 centimetres of snow…
Another Trapping Season Is Here Read More »
Sometimes we take the most precious things in our lives for granted: our health, our families, the air we breathe.
Gratitude For This Yukon Life Read More »
This summer, during the height of the Alberta spring wildfires, I landed at the Edmonton airport in a thick haze of smoke.
Stewardship Of The Land Read More »
“I remember when we canoed the Pelly River in our handmade birchbark canoe, back in 2001,” Natasha reminisced as she looked across…
“Learn to paddle like a rockstar – conquer waves, gain confidence, and feel the rush. Dive into kayaking adventure on What’s Up Yukon.”
Paddle Like a Rockstar! Read More »
Summertime in the Yukon is an absolute joy. It is filled with barbecues, beach days, campfires and the never-ending supply of sunlight…
After 16 glorious years of romance with the Yukon, I can’t help but think it might be time to experience something different.
How To Leave Your Lover Read More »
A BIC lighter is pretty small, isn’t very expensive, and even two or three of them won’t break the bank but could be the difference…
Firelighting Is A Survival Skill Read More »
Over the past few years, cross-country ski trails in the Kluane National Park and Reserve have been getting some added attention…
Endless forests stand as the majestic backdrop to much of the Yukon, but by looking down, you can see a much more…
People have been travelling long distances on bicycles since the invention of the two-wheeled vehicle. A British man named John Foster…
It used to be that firearm maintenance was more tedious and certainly more frequently needed than it is currently.
Firearm Care And Maintenance Read More »
Yes, as much as you don’t want to, you really should mind your table manners. However, there’s more to life than just the dinner table…
How’s your etiquette? Read More »
Canada is home to many species such as the beaver, the common loon, the Canada lynx, moose, wolverines—and the list goes on.
Where we live, winter uses up a lot of our time each year. The duration varies a bit, but it’s still a lengthy period…
Basic Winter Safety Read More »
Beavers are found in most provinces and territories. They used to be eight-feet long and weigh about 200 pounds.
Furry Wildlife and Little-Known Facts Read More »
Two- or four-stroke? Long- or short-track? Utility or crossover? Snowmobile shopping can be overwhelming for a beginner…
So, You Need A Snowmobile Read More »