During the short summer season, flowers abound. Early July is usually the height of floral display, but that varies with altitude and latitude. Take a trip along the Dempster Highway to find flowers that grew in the area when mammoths and camels roamed the north. Stop in at the Dempster Interpretive Centre for more information, a guided walk or an evening talk in this naturally spectacular area. Do not miss a chance to visit the butterflies on signpost hill in Keno, where you can also see Hoary Marmots and pikas.
Autumn comes early, and along with it the fall migration of birds and some mammals.
Trees begin to change colour by mid-August. In late August and September, the Yukon's estimated 60,000 moose become less shy as romance fills the air and they go in search of mates. High overhead, Sandhill Cranes fill the sky in early September on their trip south. Swans, falcons, hawks and more move steadily through southern Yukon in early autumn. When travelling along Yukon highways in early October, look for the herd of elk north and west of Whitehorse.