On to the Yukon and California
On Sunday May 28, 2023 we left Fairbanks, Alaska to fly to Dawson City in the Yukon Territory of Canada Dawson City was a base during the 19th century Klondike Gold Rush (1896-1899). It sits on the banks of the Yukon River which freezes over during the winter when temperatures stay well below zero for months on end. The weather while we were there was quite pleasant. Parks Canada oversees the historic district in the City of Dawson, keeping it looking as close as possible to how things would have been when it was in the midst of the Klondike rush for gold. Big plane in a very small airport at Dawson City! Rob walking toward the terminal. Yes, that's the very small building! Welcome to Dawson City. All the buildings are kept looking like the days of the Gold Rush. The Episcopal Church. The Westmark Inn where we would spend two nights. More of the Westmark Inn with old style false fronts. The Robert Service building where we would stay at the W...