The Innoko Wilderness in Alaska is a vast and remote expanse of untouched wilderness teeming with wildlife.
The Innoko National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most popular points of interest in the Innoko Wilderness. It spans over 3.8 million acres and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including moose, bears, wolves, and migratory birds. Visitors can explore the refuge through hiking trails, boat tours, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
The Innoko River is a major waterway that flows through the wilderness, providing opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The river is known for its pristine waters and scenic views, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, is the highest peak in North America and is located near the Innoko Wilderness. Visitors can take guided tours to explore the mountain, go hiking, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
The Kuskokwim Mountains are a prominent mountain range in the Innoko Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife viewing. The mountains are home to diverse plant and animal species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.
The Iditarod National Historic Trail passes through the Innoko Wilderness and is a popular route for dog sledding and winter sports. Visitors can explore the trail on foot, by dog sled, or snowmobile, experiencing the rich history and scenic beauty of the region.
Description: Identifier: inalaskanwildern00gord (find matches) Title: In the Alaskan wilderness Year: 1917 (1910s) Authors: Gordon, G. B. (George Byron), 1870-1927 Subjects: Eskimo languages Alaska -- Description and travel Publisher: Philadelphia : The John C. Winston Company Contributing Library: University of California Libraries Digitizing Sponsor: MSN View Book Page: Book Viewer About This Book: Catalog Entry View All Images: All Images From Book Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a browseable online version of this book. Text Appearing Before Image: met the lone Indian wecamped at the mouth of a large stream comingin on the left, where we found a small Indianencampment. The Indians called this riverthe Keklone and they said it had a branch calledthe Ishishna. They had little in the way of pos-sessions and told us that the Indian villageswere farther down the river. On the second day after this we arrived atthe mouth of the Tacotna, where, as we hadbeen led to expect from the trappers, we foundwhite men camped and a small trading postalready established. This post had just beenbuilt. A prospector who had penetrated fromthe Yukon to the head of a stream called theInnoko reported the discovery of gold in its bed.This discovery was considered more accessiblefrom the Kuskokwim than from the Yukon and 107 hence the invasion of the former river in thespring preceding our arrival, the establishment ofthe little post at the mouth of the Tacotna,and the consequent disgust of the trapper whomwe had met up river seeking another retreat. 108 Text Appearing After Image: A WOMAN OF THE SIKMIUT CHAPTER VIIThe Village Life Although we had been looking for an Indiantown ever since we launched our canoe on theKuskokwim, and although the few Indians wemet on that stream told us that their village wasfarther down, nevertheless, Sikmiut was a sur-prise to us. When we landed below the villagewe were met by a tall Indian who conductedus at once to the largest house, where we weremet by another Indian nearly as tall as the firstand we knew that we were in the presence of thechief. At no other point on our journey, eitherbefore or after, were we treated with so muchattention or with any show of ceremony. Therewas an exchange of greetings and some talk which,though by no means easy, was facilitated byseveral fortunate circumstances. In the firstplace, every intelligent Indian has an instinctiveunderstanding of dumb show, and this chief wasa very intelligent Indian. In the second place,I found that I was not entirely unacquaintedwith the chiefs language and he was Note About Images Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.
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Description: Summertime in the Innoko Wilderness, Alaska, USA.
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Description: Kaiyuh Flats, Innoko National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA
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