Friday, April 4, 2014

A to Z challenge - Dawson City

Dawson City, Yukon is the heart of the world-famous Klondike Gold Rush.  In August of 1896, three Yukon "Sourdoughs", George Carmack, Dawson Charlie, and Skookum Jim found gold in Rabbit Creek, now called Bonanza Creek, and changed the history of the Yukon forever. Thirty thousand (some say fifty) pick-and-shovel miners, prospectors, storekeepers, saloon keepers, bankers, gamblers, prostitutes and con men from every corner of the continent poured through snow-choked mountain passes and down the Yukon River to stake their claim to fortune on creeks with names like Eldorado, Bonanza, Last Chance and Too Much Gold.

Today, gold seekers still visit Dawson City.  Some come for the gold in the Klondike gold fields while others come for the gold in the hearts of those who call Dawson City home.  Some come for golden moments in the wild and others for the golden memories that will last a lifetime. I was there for the golden moments and had a blast. Click here to see pics from my trip.



So long my friends,
Evalina
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9 comments:

  1. Patty SumnerApril 4, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Just beautiful!!!! Wow, you have experienced much of God's great creation.. Blessings!

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  2. stitchersanonApril 4, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Amazing xx

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  3. cuckiApril 4, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Amazing xxx

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  4. BarbApril 4, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful places!

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  5. LindaApril 4, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    How exciting that you have been able to visit these places. Look like lots of fun exploring.

    Linda

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  6. AveryclaireApril 4, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your world. The videos are super and very educational! Loved them all.

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  7. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    So beautiful, such a balm to the senses, thanks for sharing! Loved the video.

    Damyanti Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2014, Latest post on Daily (w)rite
    Twitter: @damyantig
    #atozchallenge

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  8. zenuwpeesApril 5, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    Magnifique bravo merci de partager avec nous les très belle foto's bonne journée Marie-Claire

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  9. Stitchy Mc Floss April 5, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    What a great post! Thanks for sharing your part of the world with us. :)

    ((hugs))

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