For those of you who don’t know me or how aren’t familiar with my work I have two passions; travel and photography. I have the best job in the world. It allows me to explore both of those things. In this blog I want to share with you a few of my favorite places that I have traveled to recently and maybe you just might want to check them out for yourself.
Travelers to the Yukon are often surprised at how much Canada’s smallest territory has to offer. Over the years the Yukon has become a more fashionable place to visit and to cement its popularity the royal family including Will and Kate visited in 2016 during Canada’s royal tour. In addition to the drawl of the royals there is also a ton to do in Canada’s western most territory.
For the adventurers of the world the Yukon like a big playground. It is able to offer a lot of different outdoor activities due to its beautiful and varied landscape. The Yukon is covered in mountains, rivers and a few lakes so activities like skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, canoeing, hiking, and camping are popular in the territory. Visitors also often make their way up to hot springs in hopes of some relaxation as they wait to take in the beauty of the northern lights. In addition to many different outdoor activities the Yukon is home to some incredible wildlife that is commonly spotted throughout the day.
Hidden among the beautiful mountains and water ways of the Yukon, is the world's smallest desert. Covering an area of only one square mile Carcross Desert is an interesting anomaly in the territory. Carcross was said to have formed during the earth’s last glacial period. There is nothing but a small sign that welcomes visitors and lets you know that the desert is even there. Although it is right off a highway, Carcross Desert is very easy to miss due to its size.
An attraction that many visit in the Yukon is the Caribou Crossing Trading Post. This fun little center is centrally located within the Yukon, this makes for an easy day trip for most travelers and it offers an array of fun activities. From the Wildlife Museum to an old fashioned ice cream parlor there is a little something for everyone. The biggest hit though is the dog sledding. People travel there just to see the husky pups and their larger counterparts that pull the sleds. Once you get in to sled, usually accompanied by a few other people, the dogs set off. The ride is both fun and exhilarating, making it something that the riders won’t soon forget. Once you get back from the sled ride many travelers spend their time with the puppies. It helps to socialize them so that once it is their turn to pull the sled they will be used to visitors. Plus, they are absolutely adorable.
No matter when you visit the Yukon, whether it be in the summer when the sun never goes down or during the winter when the sun never comes up, there is a ton to do and so much to see. Make sure to check it out when you can!
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