Yukon River near Carmacks, Yukon

a river with an island, covered by thin, open coniferous forests, some forested mountains in the background

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This photo shows the Yukon river, one of the centerpieces in the Watson Highlands. The forests are thinner and more open, reflecting both the drier and very cold climate here. The area pictured here tends to be near the warmest portions of this region.