A short day brought the AC'12 convoy to
Dawson City, Yukon Territory.
Dawson City was a boom town during the gold fever era of the Yukon and Alaska gold rushes. It sits where the Klondike river empties into the Yukon river.
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Dredge piles along the Klondike River, just east of Dawson City, YT
SPOT satellite imagery |
Part of
Dawson City's claim to fame is the famous people that it attracted. It is here that
Robert Service wrote his poems.
Jack London passed through here on his way home from the gold fields.
Calamity Jane paid Dawson a visit.
The convoy will take a rest day in
Dawson City. It will give everyone a chance to explore this fascinating city. It was once the capital of Yukon Territory, until in the 50's it was moved to
Whitehorse.
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When ready, convoy participants will take the ferry across the Yukon River, and reassemble for the dash to Alaska.
- Ellen
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