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 half of the river continues westward through the U.S. state of Alaska.

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 measures 1,980 miles (3,190 km) from the headwaters of the McNeil River (a tributary of the Nisutlin River).

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 source in the Canadian province of British Columbia and then flows through the Canadian territory of …

Oct 16, 2006 · At 3,185 km (1,149 km of which lie in Canada), the Yukon River is among the longest rivers in the country (see also Longest Rivers in Canada). Its headwaters are in the northwest corner of British Columbia, at the province’s border with the Yukon.

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 to the Bering Sea. The river flows northwest through Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve for …

Mar 15, 2025 · The Yukon is the nation's third longest river; at 1,980 official miles from its source in the Nisutlin River of the Yukon Territory to its mouth in the Bering Sea, it is outstretched only by the Missouri (2,540 miles) and the Mississippi (2,350 miles).

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 the third longest river and fourth longest river system in North America.

Mar 10, 2025 · The Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve in Alaska protects over 130 miles of the river, offering opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and backcountry camping. The Yukon’s history, landscapes, and wildlife make it one of North America’s most captivating waterways.

The Yukon River is a majestic waterway that flows through the pristine wilderness of Alaska and the Yukon Territory in Canada. It is one of the longest and most iconic rivers in North America, stretching over 3,000 kilometers from its source in the Yukon Territory to …

May 9, 2016 · The river gives its name to a territory in Canada – the Yukon. During the Klondike Gold Rush (late 1800s, early 1900s) the Yukon River was the main means of transportation. The Yukon flows past the settlements of Carmacks, Dawson City, Fort Yukon, Russian mission and Pilot station (and many more).