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 …
Yukon River | Physical Features & History | Britannica
Nov 14, 2024 · 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 …
Yukon River - WorldAtlas
Aug 13, 2021 · 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 …
Yukon River - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Oct 16, 2006 · Within the large central plateau of the Yukon, ringed by the Mackenzie Mountains to the east and the St. Elias range to the southwest, the Yukon River and its tributaries form …
Floating the Yukon River: Eagle to Circle - Yukon - Charley Rivers ...
Sep 6, 2024 · 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 …
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 …
A Guide to the Yukon River - ExploreNorth
The Basics. one of 3 rivers that roughly tie as the 2nd longest river in North America - 2,300 miles (the Mississippi and Missouri are also 2,300 miles, the Mackenzie River is 2,600). The length …
Yukon River: Facts and Information
May 9, 2016 · Yukon River Facts. The Yukon River’s total drainage area is more than 800,000 square km. The river gives its name to a territory in Canada – the Yukon. During the Klondike …
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The Yukon River is the third longest river that flows through at least part of the United States. The Yukon River flows through the Yukon territory in Canada and the U.S. state of Alaska. It is …
Yukon River - Alaska, Canada, Salmon | Britannica
Nov 14, 2024 · 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 …