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Known as the "Toughest Sled Dog Race in the World," the annual Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race annually covers over 1,000 miles between the Yukon and Alaska. Alternating starting and finish lines between Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and Fairbanks, Alaska, this sled dog race is not for the faint of heart! Related Article Tags: , , , , Known as the "Toughest Sled Dog Race in the World," the annual Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race annually covers over 1,000 miles between the Yukon and Alaska. Alternating starting and finish lines between Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and Fairbanks, Alaska, this sled dog race is not for the faint of heart! The terrain is some of the most difficult on the planet and the demanding trail constantly keeps sled dogs and their mushers on their toes as potential disasters wait around every turn. This race takes place each February, with the date exact date wavering depending on the weather conditions of the brutal Yukon winter. Related Article Tags: , , , , Yukon made its hybrid electric debut in fall, 2007. The Yukon Hybrid 2WD is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V8, 332-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. General Motors is preparing to release all new versions of GMC, Chevrolet, and Cadillac SUV/truck models in early 2006. These 2007 models are big and bold; are they also too much vehicle in this day of high fuel prices? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , An all-new full-size SUV, General Motors Company has introduced the new 2007 Yukon to the public with its distinctive styling, spacious and totally refined interiors, and enhanced safety features. Related Article Tags: , , When my wife and I recently stepped off a cruise ship in Skagway Alaska, we were excited to be revisiting some her family's history. In 1897 her grandfather Jim and her great uncle Albert, joined almost 100,000 gold-rush prospectors who were going to the Klondike to search for gold. They were among the 30,000 or so prospectors who actually reached the Yukon. Related Article Tags: , , The areas of Alaska and Yukon are famous for their many Gold Rushes. From 1880 until 1915, there occurred more than 50 gold rushes. Jack London described the Yukon in the "Call of the Wild", when it was peopled with hermit-like hunters, trappers and prospectors. Drilling is now underway at Tarsis Capital’s (TSX.V:TCC) Wolf project, a 6,000 hectare lead, zinc and silver project located 72 kilometres west of Watson Lake in the Yukon Territory, and 12 kilometres northeast of the Silvertip Deposit. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Seeing Alaska on the railroad is one of the best ways to see the state. There are several railway tours that just might be the most exciting vacation you will ever take! Learn about some of the most popular railway tours. The 2006 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV segment with a combination of interior versatility and adaptability, driving control, and, of course, safety. The Expedition is a capable truck, with decent power, plenty of room, and includes lots of safety features. Related Article Tags: , , , Nancy's principal area of expertise is Alaska, British Colombia, and the Yukon Territory. Nancy is co-author of Going Places Family Getaways In The Pacific Northwest. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , Chevy's Tahoe is selling strong despite its size and high fuel prices. You may be surprised to learn just how economical this all new SUV really is. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , The aftermarket parts market is chock full of retailers clamoring to sell to you their wares. Some accessories are more useful to you than others and my alphabetical list features some of the popular items out there. Please read on for detailed information. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , There is no way to deny it: if you go to Alaska, you'll go back several times. By far the largest state in the USA, Alaska was purchased from Russia for $7,200,000 in 1867. The purchase was met by howls of protest because it was considered too isolated, too cold and rugged, the mountainous terrain and lack of natural resources seemed to be a bad purchase and of no value. One of a plethora of animated Christmas classics created in the 1960's - A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) and How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) come to mind - this rendition of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is unique in that it uses stop-motion animation instead of cartoons to tell its story. Voiced by Burl Ives, Sam the Snowman brilliantly narrates the tale of an awkward reindeer and his firsthand struggle with discrimination. Consumers Digest Magazine earlier announced auto best buys for 2007. 32 vehicles and 6 companion models make up the auto best buys. Related Article Tags: , , , , Rving in Alaska is not a two week trip, plan for a much longer time because getting there and back is half the fun, enjoying the stops along the way. But if time is an issue then you have several options. Alaska is a large state with a lot to see,So if you are still working or have school age children you can plan a shorter trip and limit the area you cover. A driver-friendly option is a sea-and-land tour via the Inside Passage. You can load your RV on the BC ferries in Seattle, Washington or British Columbia, or you can fly to Alaska and rent an Rv. If you have the time there are many points of interest in the US and Canada on the way. Related Article Tags: , , , E85: Is it the way to go or a passing fad? You decide! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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