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Scenic Driving: Alaska and the Yukon - Softcover

Molvar, Erik

 
9780762736348: Scenic Driving: Alaska and the Yukon

Synopsis

Fully revised and updated, this guide has thirty-six drives that highlight the natural and cultural history of the land. Author Erik Molvar makes plenty of stops on these drives through the North Country and brings along his knowledge of botany, history, wildlife biology, and anthropology. Readers will discover thumbnail tales of colourful, gold-rush era characters like Skookum Jim, Tagish Charlie, and the Mad Trapper of the Yukon. Stories about the native peoples, abandoned mining camps, wildlife, massive glaciers, and expanses of alpine tundra make a rich landscape richer and a fantastic journey even more inviting.

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About the Author

Erik Molvar is the author of more than a dozen Falcon Guides Wilderness.

From the Back Cover

Pack up the car and enjoy thirty-one drives through some of the most spectacular scenery in the North Country. This indispensable highway companion maps out trips for exploring scenic byways and gravel highways, from the majestic beauty of snowcapped Denali in the Alaska Range and the lush coastal forests of British Columbia's Inside Passage in the south, to the vast expanse of the Yukon's Arctic tundra and far into the upper reaches of the Northwest Territories.
Inside you'll find:

" Itineraries ranging from 41 miles to more than 1,390 miles in length
" Route maps for each drive
" In-depth descriptions of national parks, preserves, and recreation areas
" Where to find North Country treasures, such as massive glaciers, native ruins, ghost towns, wilderness parks, and local wildlife
" Historical information and suggested side trips
" Tips on camping, travel services, and best driving seasons

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