Yukon Trail — the only adventure simulation that brings you into contact with the challenge, adventure, excitement, risk, and rewards of the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush. You’ll re-live history, discover American geography, and uncover the rich Alaskan culture as you search for gold. On your way to Dawson City and the promise of gold, you’ll race against time, brave raging rapids, and make life-or-death choices. Decide what supplies you’ll need in order to survive the journey. Buy supplies from street vendors along the way. With good problem-solving skills–and a little luck–you’ll strike it rich in the Klondike!
| Target Audience: | Ages 8-16 |
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| MECC Learning Category: | Learning Adventures |
| Support Materials: | User’s Guide |
The Yukon Trail takes kids back in time to experience the legendary Klondike Gold Rush first-hand. In a race for gold, kids will brave obstacles of nature and face the life-or-death decisions of a Klondike traveler. They must choose their own trail over the mountains and weigh the advice of other adventurers to make their journey a success. On their expedition, kids may wager on a game of cards or a dog-sled race. If they play their cards right, they may even get rich quick. But don’t bet on it! They may lose everything and miss their chance to strike gold in the Klondike! Kids will enjoy the challenge and adventure when history comes to life on The Yukon Trail–the newest Trailblazing adventure from MECC.
Features and Benefits.
- Experience first-hand one of the most famous and exciting periods in history
- Build problem-solving skills with multiple decision-making options
- Record your trip–and practice writing–with the built-in journal
- Watch geography come to life with this interactive simulation
Additional Resources on the Yukon Trail
- Gold and Prospecting – information about gold, gold mining, and staking claims in the US (originally from the USGS).
- Yukon Home Page – information about the present Yukon territory and historical facts about the Gold Rush and the indigenous population of the area.
- August 16 1896 – This is the History channel’s information page about the day that gold was discovered in the Yukon and the mining that went on there after it was discovered.
- Minin’ Gold – aimed at amateur rock hounds and prospectors, this site includes information about gold, where to look for it, and how to find it.
- The Call of the Wild – the complete text of Jack London’s classic novel from Project Gutenberg. Note: this novel is in the public domain. This is the online version of the book. If you would like to download a different version, you can go to the page for the book at:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/215
Versions
- Home Version – The home version contains the standard Yukon Trail CD-ROM and user’s manual. The perfect package for home learning and entertainment.
| Description | Product Number | Retail | Member |
| CD-ROM (Macintosh and Windows) | HCD633 | $49.95 | N/A |
| Disk Based – Windows | HMW433 | $44.95 | N/A |
- School Version – In addition to the standard Yukon Trail CD-ROM, the school version contains a teacher’s manual with supplemental materials and lesson plans for instructors to use as they teach students about the Yukon Trail.
| CD-ROM (Macintosh and Windows) School Version – Single Product | CD633 | $79.00 | $55.00 |
| Lab Pack (5) | CD633LAB | $189.00 | $132.00 |
| 25 – Pack Site License | CD633BSL | $855.00 | $599.00 |
| 75 – Pack Site License | CD633DSL | $2100.00 | $1500.00 |
| Disk Based – Macintosh School Version – Single Product | MC233 | $69.00 | $48.00 |
| Lab Pack (5) | MC233LAB | $169.00 | $118.00 |
| Building Site License | MC233BSL | $699.00 | $489.00 |
| Disk Based – Windows School Version – Single Product | MW433 | $69.00 | $48.00 |
| Lab Pack (5) | MW433LAB | $169.00 | $118.00 |
| Building Site License | MW433BSL | $699.00 | $489.00 |
Call MECC for details.
** For more information or to order, please call:1-800-215-0368, Ext. 372
Please mention promo code HPO.
Computer System Requirements
| Macintosh® Product Information: | Windows® Product Information: |
CD-ROM System Compatibility: 68030 required (LC III or greater) System 7.0 or greater 13″ or larger color display (640 x 480) 4MB RAM Double-speed CD-ROM drive Disk System Compatibility: 68030 required (LC III or greater) System 7.0 or greater 13″ or larger color display (640 x 480) 4MB RAM 13MB hard disk space | CD-ROM System Compatibility: 25 MHz 386 Microsoft® Windows® 3.1 or higher 256-color SVGA display 4MB RAM Windows-compatible mouse Windows-compatible sound card Double-speed CD-ROM drive Disk System Compatibility: 25 MHz 386 Microsoft® Windows® 3.1 or higher 256-color SVGA display 4MB RAM 13MB hard disk space Windows-compatible mouse Windows-compatible sound card |