Download or read book Alaskan Trophies Won and Lost written by George Orville Young and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alaska Yukon Adventures written by Fraser Bridges and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of travelers visit Alaska and Northwest Canada every year. They are drawn to the region by the natural beauty and awe-inspiring geography. With the popularity of cruises and directed adventure vacations, the dedicated outdoor adventurer is often forced to travel farther to find unspoiled places. In keeping with the tradition of the Road Trip Adventures? series, "Alaska--Yukon Adventures brings you everything you need to know to have a true travel adventure in the Arctic northwest. Fraser Bridges? indispensable "Highway Logs, which include maps and points of interest along the road, keep both the driver and passengers informed and entertained during their arctic adventure. From wilderness hikes to village art festivals, this practical guide details the most interesting aspects of Alaska and the Yukon. Bridges also includes the best hikes, canoe trips, and campgrounds for the more rugged adventurer. Among the destinations detailed in "Alaska--Yukon Adventures are: - Circle and Chena Hotsprings - Kenai Peninsula - Kodiac Island - Nahanni National Park - Dempster Country In this guide, Bridges ranks the ten best drives, destinations, and places to eat and stay. He details the most interesting features and side trips along the Alaskan Highway and its access routes. From gas stations to marvels of nature, this guide is a necessity for anyone interested in visiting Alaska or western Canada.
Download or read book Alaska Yukon Adventures written by Fraser Bridges and published by Amer Traveler Press. This book was released on 1994-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Running North written by Ann Mariah Cook and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 1999-01-11 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a woman and her husband move their family from New Hampshire to Alaska to train a team of purebred Siberian Huskies for the world's toughest dogsled race, the Yukon Quest? They endure thousands of miles of lonely training in the Yukon trying to avoid thin ice, wolves, and rogue moose; they put up with the amused skepticism of Alaskan locals; and they pit themselves against the ultimate, fickle adversary--nature. RUNNING NORTH is the true story of how Ann Cook, her husband, George, and their young daughter, Kathleen, moved to Alaska and how their Siberians became the first team from the lower forty-eight states to finish the Yukon Quest. It tracks George on his horrific journey through the Yukon, recording the frostbite, the hallucinations that come with exhaustion, the wolves, and the nights out on the ice at minus ninety degrees Fahrenheit. This is the great story of man struggling against nature and surviving. But unlike most accounts of high adventure that center solely on the adventurer and the quest, RUNNING NORTH is also the story of Ann Cook, who drove the truck and carried the gear and kept the family together. In the tradition of MY OLD MAN AND THE SEA, she tells both stories in simple, elegant prose that reveals the tragedy, joy, and folly that lie on either side of the curtain separating the adventurer from the world left behind. They run up against crazy landlords, win over gruff neighbors, drive a broken-down truck that sucks oil like Alaskans suck coffee, listen to a radio show that keeps trappers in contact with the world, meet mysterious fishermen who appear without notice and disappear without a sign, fight with a young cousin who will betray them in the end, protect their young daughter from the dangers of their new wild world, and stare awestruck at the wide sweep of Alaskan landscape. RUNNING NORTH is the story of two very different adventures on the edge: one among the racers braving the Yukon and the other among the people they leave behind.
Download or read book Adventures in Alaska written by Samuel Hall Young and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of actual adventures in Alaska and provides a true idea of some phases of human and animal life there. The book contains chapters about the author's experience in the second of the three great gold stampedes of the Northwest, the life and conditions of the first Northwestern gold rush, the minister's aims and field of duty, and the author's ardent hunting experiences.
Download or read book Alaska Yukon Adventures written by Fraser Bridges and published by Renaissance House. This book was released on 1992 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Travel and Adventure in the Territory of Alaska written by Frederick Whymper and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 1864 the Russian government granted permission to the Western Union Telegraph Company to make a survey for a possible telegraph line extending from British Columbia through what was then called Russian America (Alaska)... One of the participants was Frederick Whymper, a young English adventurer, writer, and artist, who joined the expedition and wrote Travel and adventure in the territory of Alaska, one of the earliest and best accounts of Alaska during the transition from a Russian to an American possession"--Foreword.
Download or read book Alaska Adventure Guide written by Melissa DeVaughn and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Alaska is so large and its options so varied, this guide is organized primarily to help travelers zero in on the activity or activities that most appeal to them. The first ten chapters focus solely on adventure travel, each devoted to a single activity. The five regional chapters that follow focus mainly on the basics in a given area of the state — getting around, shopping, lodging, dining, and entertainment. The objective is not to provide the most information about destinations or attractions, but rather, the most useful information. Any destination or outfitter listed here has made the cut by proving itself a wonderful place to visit or a reliable company with which to do business.
Download or read book Travel and Adventure in the Territory of Alaska written by Frederick Whymper and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-03-11 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Download or read book Adventures in Alaska written by Samuel Hall Young and published by New York ; Chicago : Fleming H. Revell Company. This book was released on 1919 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Travels Among the Dena written by Frederica de Laguna and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This robust and engaging travel narrative re-creates a remarkable adventure in the summer of 1935, when Frederica de Laguna, then in her late 20s, led a party of three other scientists down the rivers of the middle and lower Yukon valley, making a geological and archaeological reconnaissance. De Laguna has based her story on her field notes, journals, and letters home. She augments this first-hand account with excerpts from the reports of earlier explorers and data published after her trip. The result is a fascinating and informative cross-cut of historical events along the Yukon River and its tributaries. Travels Among the Dena chronicles the expedition from its outfitting in Seattle and the trip by steamer and railway to Fairbanks and Nenana, through an 80-day journey on skiffs down the Tanana and Yukon rivers to Holy Cross near the coast, with side trips on the Koyukuk, Khotol, and Innoko rivers, before a one-day return flight to Fairbanks with pioneer bush pilot Noel Wien. Maps illustrate the route taken downriver, and the author’s photographs capture images of the time. The resulting volume is both a delightful addition to the literature of travel adventure in Alaska and an important contribution to the discipline of anthropology.
Download or read book An Alaskan Affliction written by Rosi Jarussi and published by Publication Consultants. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Alaskan Affliction is packed with pure entertainment, featuring highlights from decades of Alaska hard core adventures. It opens with unforgettable dog mushing to embrace the best of the Interior's extreme winters, and snowmachining that doubles the thrills and mishaps of travel over river ice, through blizzards, and sudden whiteouts. Summer offers the finest river journeys. There are sudden storms, log jams, whirlpools, and wildlife encounters in the immense panorama of wilderness and water—with a vivid portrait of the dynamics of being a team member in the bush. The remote prospecting stories are thrilling and risky, and demand a lifetime of bush skills. They end with a resounding bear story that catalyzes the true essence of living and exploring as an Alaskan. All are top notch adventures with good dogs and old machines, undersized kayaks and cantankerous boats, with a touch of lunacy and a can-do attitude, both essential dispositions for exploring Alaska's wilds.
Download or read book Yukon Adventures Magazine written by Jeanette Leardi and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yukon Territory of Canada and the surrounding areas are rich in history, culture, and traditions. What does it take to win the world's most famous dogsled race? What is the Inuit way of life? What challenges did prospectors face in their quest to find Yukon gold? How has Prince William Sound rebounded after the Exxon Valdez oil spill? Read this book to find out.
Download or read book Yukon Alone written by John Balzar and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is one of the most challenging sporting events in the world. Every February, a handful of hardy souls spends over two weeks racing sleds pulled by fourteen dogs over 1,023 miles of frozen rivers, icy mountain passes, and spruce forests as big as entire states, facing temperatures that drop to forty degrees below zero on nights that are seventeen hours long. Why would anyone want to enter this race? John Balzar-who moved to Alaska and lived on the trail-treats us to a vivid account of the grueling race itself, offering an insightful look at the men and women who have moved to this rugged and beautiful place. Readers will also be fascinated by Balzar's account of what goes into the training and care of the majestic dogs who pull the sleds and whose courage, strength, and devotion make them the true heroes of this story.
Download or read book Travel and Adventure in the Territory of Alaska Formerly Russian America now Ceded to the United States and in Various Other Parts of the North Pacific written by Frederick Whymper and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kings of the Yukon written by Adam Weymouth and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Yukon River is 2,000 miles long and the longest stretch of free-flowing river in the United States. In this riveting examination of one of the last wild places on earth, Adam Weymouth canoes from Canada's Yukon Territory, through Alaska, to the Bering Sea. The result is a book that shows how even the most remote wilderness is affected by the same forces reshaping the rest of the planet. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of king salmon migrate the distance of the Yukon to their spawning grounds, where they breed and die, in what is the longest salmon run in the world. For the people who live along the river, salmon were once the lifeblood of commerce and local culture. But climate change and globalized economy have fundamentally altered the balance between people and nature; the health and numbers of king salmon are in question, as is the fate of the communities that depend on them. Traveling down the Yukon as the salmon migrate, a four-month journey through untrammeled landscape, Weymouth traces the fundamental interconnectedness of people and fish through searing and unforgettable portraits of the individuals he encounters. He offers a powerful, nuanced glimpse into indigenous cultures, and into our ever-complicated relationship with the natural world. Weaving in the rich history of salmon across time as well as the science behind their mysterious life cycle, 'Kings of the Yukon' is extraordinary adventure and nature writing at its most urgent and poetic"--Dust jacket.
Download or read book Last Frontier written by Alaska Magazine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1935, Alaska magazine has charted the development of our biggest, most mysterious state. With compelling stories on such events as earthquakes, tidal waves, grizzly and polar bear attacks, the Russian influence, the Gold Rush, the Japanese invasion of the Aleutians during World War II, hunting and fishing, the lives of sourdoughs, village life, and much more, The Last Frontier truly captures the essence of our largest state. Other chapters include the tale of the Eskimo commercial pilot, flying villagers across the Arctic. Or the one about the young woman who conducted the 1940 census in the Interior by dog team. Or the story about the family who placed their automobile on a raft, hooked paddles to the axles, and steered their home-built paddle-wheeler down the Yukon River to the first road-whereupon they removed the car from the barge, and drove home to Nebraska.Other stories you won't want to miss in this book include: Don Sheldon's floatplane rescue of eight men from white water; the mystery of Klutuk, the beast of the tundra; how Julie Collins's sled dog saved her life; the trials and tribulations of a nurse running a hospital on the arctic coast in 1921; an Athabascan writer interviews her grandmother, a medicine woman; newsworthy events across the state and much, much more.
