Graveyard Creek Gorge and its storied valley
A historical description of Graveyard Creek in the Big Lake Valley detailing its gorge carved into high plateau country, the Pine River junction, north and south slopes with spruce fringe, and erosion. The piece recalls 19th century Klondiker journeys, Gold Rush lore, and questions about local forestry and industry impact on the landscape.
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Big Lake Valley
Graveyard Creek
Pine River
Jackfish Lake
Chetwynd
Graveyard Canyon
Canyon Creek
Favel’s Creek
Big Lake
Yukon
Graveyard Canyon Logging Showdown Tests Sanity and Stewardship
Essay recalls Graveyard Canyon battle over logging amid echoes of Klondike gold seekers. It questions right to salvage ecologically sensitive Graveyard Creek trees, warns of erosion scars, and asks if modern tech justifies destroying a historic valley for gold.
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Graveyard Canyon
Graveyard Creek
This That Column Appears on Reading Pages
A concise note pointing readers to This That Column found among the pages for enjoyment. The column offers quick reflections and trivia to enrich daily reading, inviting curiosity and light commentary across small, readable installments.
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