Yukon River - Wikipedia
The Yukon River is a major watercourse of northwestern North America. From its source in British Columbia, it flows through Canada's territory of Yukon (itself named after the river). The lower half of the river continues westward through the U.S. state of Alaska.
Yukon River | Physical Features & History | Britannica
Yukon River, major North American river that flows through the central Yukon territory of northwestern Canada and the central region of the U.S. state of Alaska. It measures 1,980 miles (3,190 km) from the headwaters of the McNeil River (a tributary of the Nisutlin River).
Yukon River - WorldAtlas
2021年8月13日 · The Yukon River is the third-longest river in the United States and a major river in the northwestern part of North America. The 3,190km long Yukon River originates from its source in the Canadian province of British Columbia …
Floating the Yukon River: Eagle to Circle - Yukon - Charley Rivers ...
2024年9月6日 · Enjoy a boat ride down the Yukon, regardless of your location or the weather! The Yukon River originates in the coastal mountains of Canada and flows 1,979 miles in a wide arc to the Bering Sea. The river flows northwest through Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve for …
Yukon - Wikipedia
The territory is named after the Yukon River, the longest river in the Yukon.The name itself is from a contraction of the words in the Gwich'in phrase chųų gąįį han, which means "white water river" and refers to "the pale colour" of glacial runoff in the Yukon River. [12] [13]Historically, the name of the Yukon Territory has been abbreviated to "The Yukon" in informal speech.
A Guide to the Yukon River - ExploreNorth
The story of Murray and Steven Lundberg's 407-mile canoe trip down the Yukon River, exploring the historic sites between Lake Laberge and Dawson City in August 1997. The Thirty Mile River Details on this stretch of the river, from the Canadian Heritage Rivers System.
Yukon River - The Canadian Encyclopedia
2006年10月16日 · At 3,185 km (1,149 km of which lie in Canada), the Yukon River is among the longest rivers in the country (see also Longest Rivers in Canada). Its headwaters are in the northwest corner of British Columbia, at the province’s border with the Yukon.
Yukon River summary | Britannica
Yukon River, River system, northwestern North America. Its length, measured from the headwaters of the McNeil River in south-central Yukon, Can., is 1,980 mi (3,190 km), making it the third longest river and fourth longest river system in North America.
Yukon River - ArcGIS StoryMaps
2024年11月23日 · Yukon River flows through the central Yukon territory of northwestern Canada and the central region of the U.S state of Alaska. It measures 1,982 miles. It is the third longest river and the fourth largest drainage basin in North America.
Yukon River - Alaska, Canada, Salmon | Britannica
Yukon River - Alaska, Canada, Salmon: The Yukon River basin has remained sparsely populated in the nearly two centuries since it was first settled by Europeans. The lure of mineral wealth has been the main attraction of the region, and mining has maintained several of the settlements.