Day 22 - Aug 25: Whitehorse, YT

Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon Territory. The town got it's start from the norther terminus of the White Pass & Yukon RR that brought gold seekers up from Skagway, Alaska. It was here that the miners prepared to head down the Yukon River to the Klondike region and Dawson City.

The SS Klondike is one of the sternwheelers that traveled the route from Whitehorse to Dawson City. Today it is part of a historical interpretive site that I'm sure at least a few of the AC'12 participants will visit. This photo was taken of the SS Klondike back in 1982. We spent some time in Whitehorse as we waited to board the White Pass RR to Skagway.

Steve in front of the SS Klondike (1982)

Other sites that the convoy will take in include the Yukon Transportation Museum, the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre (Ice Age), the Frantic Follies, and the MacBride Museum (history). I understand that the convoy will provide a static display (not sure just where and at what time) of the convoy vehicles.

- Ellen

Deja Vu III - One last look at Alaska and the Yukon

Matanuska Glacier - AK

Lily pond - AK

But, it says 'Turn Right' - YT

Whitehorse - YT

Pickup on the White Pass RR - YT

Lake along the White Pass RR - YT

St. Andrew's Church - White Pass RR - YT

In the fall of 1982, we had to depart Ft. Richardson, AK, for Ft. Belvoir, VA. We drove through Alaska to Whitehorse, YT. At Whitehorse, we loaded the pickup/camper on the White Pass RR, and headed south to Skagway, AK. From Skagway, we took the Inland Passage ferry down to Seattle, WA, where the Blue Mule (our first 1952 M38) was waiting for us.

We towed the Blue Mule to Leadville, CO, and had a nice visit with family. After leaving the Blue Mule in the trusted hands of Pepere, we headed out to Limon, CO, to see the rest of the family. From there, we hit the highway to Tennessee. We stopped at Knoxville at the World's Fair. Eventually we made it to Ft. Belvoir.

- Ellen