Rails to the Klondike
In the summer of 1896 a prospector named Skookum Jim discovered gold in Rabbit Creek which runs into the Klondike River, in Canada’s Yukon. The claims were registered…
A Treasure in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Îles de la Madeleine A friend told me about his visit to the Îles de la Madeleine while camping in Prince Edward Island. I had never heard of…
Tunneling Through the Canadian Rockies
When tourists drive the beautiful route taking them over Rogers Pass in the Canadian Rockies they probably don’t appreciate the problems caused to railway transportation by this mountain…
Abo Canyon, Where Trains Never Stop
New Mexico is a fabulous mix of ranches, deserts, and mountains. Many RVers travelling to the Grand Canyon will pass over I-40, and if they are heading to…
Along the Mackenzie River
Do you have the urge to visit a remote area where human presence is a rarity? I suggest taking a drive to the North West Territories and visit…
The Historic Town of Val-Jalbert
Along the beautiful shores of Lake St. Jean in the Province of Quebec there is a townsite hidden among the trees and hilly terrain. Development began at the…