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The Yukon – Canada

The Yukon takes its name from Yu-kun-ah, the Loucheux word for the Yukon River, the ‘great river’ that drains most of the territory. Some five per cent of Canada’s landmass, the Yukon lies in the northwest corner of Canada. Bordered … Continue reading

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Crazy Horse Memorial – South Dakota

The unfinished Crazy Horse Memorial is being created on Thunderhead Mountain, a part of the Black Hills in South Dakota considered sacred by many Native Americans. A long winding road leads to the site, where suddenly there unfolds an extraordinary … Continue reading

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Gates of the Arctic National Park – Alaska

Jagged peaks, wild rivers, diverse wildlife, hidden canyons, and pristine lakes all contribute to the haunting beauty of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. An untrammelled wilderness north of the Arctic Circle, the park straddles a 200-mile-long stretch … Continue reading

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Deer Valley Rock Art Centre – Arizona

The Deer Valley Rock Art Centre represents a unique architectural solution featuring the sculptural use of precast concrete and weathering steel. The building is sited at the juncture of the two-mile-long earthen Adobe Mountain Dam and the Hedgpeth Hills formation. … Continue reading

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