Yukon Photo Tour Blog Aug 29 2016

August 29, 2016 at 7:15 PM

August 28th, 2016 Capturing the Aurora & Dawson City to Whitehorse

The sun was still shining as we started our trip south to Whitehorse. Our first stop was at the beginning of the Dempster Highway.  Started in 1959, the Dempster was eventually completed to Inuvik in 1979 and has recently been extended to Tuktoyaktuk. Except for the first 5 kms, the 870 km highway is all gravel. It is the only highway in Canada to cross the Arctic Circle.

A little farther south we stopped to enjoy the view over the Tintina trench. Beneath the trench lies a fault line that separated about 8 million years ago forming this wide valley or trench. The trench extends northwestward into Alaska.

 A lunch stop at Moose Creek Lodge offered more photo opportunities, as well as homemade butter tarts. Mmmm!

Our final stop of the day was at Five Finger Rapids to take more photos with different weather and lighting conditions from what we encountered on the way north. 

Enjoy the selection of images including some that our photographer guests have created over the last few days.

You requested more pictures of the follies, so here you go… thank you Albert Mok

Day5-21.jpg

Another, yes we can can!

Day5-22.jpg

Yukon River near Dawson City.

Day5-20.jpg

An interpreter at the Robert Service Cabin answers questions and reads poetry.

Day5-23.jpg

The paddle wheel graveyard. Thanks for the images Godfrey.

Day5-51.jpg

At 3 a.m. this morning, Kwang stepped outside and discovered that the sky had cleared and the Aurora was visible. Thanks Kwang for sharing your images.

Northern Lights at 3 am in Dawson City.

Day5-40.jpg

Kwang’s persistence paid off.

Day5-41.jpg

Several of the group learning more about the Dempster Highway.

Day5-1.jpg

Photographing the Klondike River from the bridge.

Day5-10.jpg

The first 5 kilometers of the Dempster are paved. Thanks for sharing these images Claude.

Day5-31.jpg

Some people cycle all or part of the Dempster.

Day5-30.jpg 

The interpretive signs here at the Tintina Trench are typical of those that the Yukon government has placed at historic or geographical points of interest. 

Day5-2.jpg 

Danny enjoying the view at Tintina Trench.

Day5-12.jpg

One of the locals, watching us drive by.

Day5-11.jpg 

The deer showed no fear and even seemed curious about us.

Day5-52.jpg

The restaurant and gift shop at Moose Creek Lodge.

Day5-3.jpg

No cell phone coverage here. Using the phone here gives new meaning to a long distance call.

Day5-13.jpg

“Claude, there’s a mosquito on your back”

Day5-32.jpg

View of the bridge at the Selkirk First Nation village of Pelly Crossing, which is about half way between Dawson and Whitehorse.

Day5-4.jpg 

Five Finger Rapids.

Day5-14.jpg

Tomorrow morning offers some leisure time and in the afternoon we’ll explore Whitehorse.  Although the forecast for the next few days is calling for overcast skies, we’ll be watching for breaks in the cloud and another chance to photograph the northern lights.  Goodnight from all the Trekker photographers now back in Whitehorse. 



Tags:
Category:

Please add a comment

Posted by Brian on
I always heard the mosquitos were big there, but I had no idea! Awesome scenery and pictures.
Posted by Brian on
I always heard the mosquitos were big there, but I had no idea! Awesome scenery and pictures.
Posted by EugeneBoync on
Kudos, Terrific information.
essays about community service https://writingthesistops.com college essay funny https://payforanessaysonline.com
Posted by ShawnLiark on
Thank you, Wonderful information!
123 write my essay website to write my essay essay writer essay writers near me
Posted by Nathanedito on
Kudos! Lots of facts!
bird essay writer write essays for me online i can t do my essay
Posted by ScottDic on
Excellent content. Thank you.
mohegan sun online casino online casino free spins real money riversweeps online casino
Posted by Hectorrip on
Thanks a lot. An abundance of data!
write my essay in 6 hours domyessay make an essay
Posted by Hectorrip on
Awesome knowledge. With thanks.
write a claim for me essay write essay writer free trial
Posted by ScottDic on
Thanks! I value this!
online casino indiana virgin online casino watch casino online
Leave a Reply



(Your email will not be publicly displayed.)


Captcha Code

Click the image to see another captcha.