Far North

Back in the Yukon

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August 21st 2007
Dawson City: Maybe if the cruise ships had left Skagway alone, it would look like Dawson City. We really liked it. It has dirt streets, wooden sidewalks like in the cowboy movies, and many original buildings, some of which are obviously NOT restored. Those that are restored are Victorian style, painted in the rainbow of colors popular at that time. New buildings fit into this style, including ... read more

North America » United States » Alaska

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more