Paddling toward Paulatuk: the Hornaday River can turn even seasoned canoeists into greenhorns

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Canada's Hornaday River runs about 280 kilometers through Bluenose, a national park. A team of nature-trippers' 16-day canoe trip along this tundra river was memorable; the grizzlies, wolves and caribous were an exciting sight. The fog and snow led them into an awesome but long trek to Paulatuk.

Recreation, Rivers, Canoes and canoeing, Canoeing, Canoes, Trails, Stream fauna, Stream animals

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In the hot seat

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Global warming is taking its toll on the polar bears in the Arctic regions. The bears have been observed to have a weakened reproductive capacity, has higher mortality rate among their young and have reduced amount of body fat that is crucial to their prolonged existence in the cold region.

Influence, Environmental aspects, Global warming, Polar bear

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Adventure, Ivvavik style

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Rafting down the Firth River in Ivvavik National Park is quite an experience. The Firth is considered one of the purest, wildest mountain streams by those who have traveled on it. The voyage affords visitors a fascinating view of the park's many attractions.

Evaluation, Cover Story, National parks and reserves, National parks, Parks, Yukon Territory

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