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Northern Tales, who would be driving
o t o to n to itn
th
i
neon green wisps that make up the
natural phenomenon known as The
Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights. Our
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ro
off at th ir o y
facilities (or as cozy as you can get
at minus 30 degrees) which were
a cluster of historic wall tents, like
those once used by gold miners.
There where snacks, hot drinks and
a mar hm o roa tin am r
waiting for us.
The enthusiastic guides were
extremely knowledgeable about
aurora photography and happy to
assist you with camera settings
or loan you a tripod.
I had really been looking forward
to ro in thi on off my To o
Before I Die” list, but unfortunately
I’ll have to take “The Bard of the
Yukon” , Robert Service’s word that:
“The skies of the night were alive
with light, with a throbbing, thrilling
am
in
a na a on o r
viewing night.
However even if the lights didn’t
come out to play, sipping cocoa
under the starry sky in such pristine
wilderness was still a memorable
experience.
Tip: We also joined Northern Tales
for an interesting double-hitter
which began with a tour of the
Yukon Wildlife Preserve, a 700-acre
wildlife sanctuary featuring 11
species of northern Canadian
mammals in their natural
environment, ranging from Woodland
Caribou and Alaska Yukon Moose
to Wood Bison that we were told
weighed as much as a Honda Civic!
Afterwards, we relaxed with a most
welcome soak in the therapeutic
Takhini Hotsprings. It was a hoot
comparing our ice-covered hairdos.
You can even take a picture and
enter their Frozen Hair Contest.
Word is that their café serves
delish crepes.
Re a in st ish co
ort
As featured in Martha Stewart
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