One of several historic missions that were instrumental in California's development, Mission San Miguel was established here in 1797. After the original was destroyed by a fire,
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The Top of the World, one of the western hemisphere's most northerly highways, begins at an intersection with the Taylor Highway, east of Chicken, Alaska. The Top of the World
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The border crossing between Alaska and Canada on the Top of the World Highway is the western hemisphere's northernmost international border crossing. Located at a remote spot known as
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There is no bridge across the Yukon River at Dawson City, Yukon. Instead, travelers must use the George Black Ferry, a diesel powered barge that hauls cars, trucks, and RV's back and forth across the river. The George Black Ferry is a
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Dawson City, Yukon rose to lasting fame during the Klondike Gold Rush, from 1896 to 1899. Situated at the confluence of the Yukon and Klondike Rivers, Dawson was the starting point for the hopeful prospectors on their way to the
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Just south of Yukon Crossing, a group of conglomerate rock pillars in the middle of the Yukon River splits the watercourse into swiftly moving channels known as the Five Finger Rapids. The rapids were a significant hazard to navigation
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Located about 10 miles southeast of Kingman, Hualapai Mountain County Park offers camping, picnicking and hiking among giant boulders and the cool Ponderosa pines. Sweeping vistas from
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The Klondike Highway runs from Skagway, on the coast of Alaska, to Dawson City, in the Yukon, a total distance of 440 miles. The highway roughly parallels the route taken by tens of thousands of hopeful prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1890's. Those who are driving to
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Ride a speeding jet boat down the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada to the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City. The most scenic part, accessible only by boat, is Topock Gorge where you might see a variety of wildlife like bighorn sheep. After lunch near the London Bridge, return to Laughlin in late afternoon.
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Three types of buses travel the Denali Park Road. At the high end are the tan buses, guided tours led by experts who provide running commentary throughout the drive. Passengers stay with the same bus and driver throughout their tour, getting off only at rest stops. Least expensive are the
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