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McLeod Brothers on the Nahanni

River Stories: The McLeod Brothers Three

A journey along the Nahanni River is rife with tales of the people who have been here before. The story of Willie and Frank McLeod inspired the names of iconic places such as Deadmen Valley and Headless Creek. Here their lives (and deaths) come to life in poem by one of our river guides.

Nahanni Deadman's Valley

Early Stewardship Leads to Lifelong Adventures in Wild Places

Bringing youth into the wild fosters confidence and leadership skills that, along with the memories of their time on the river, will last a lifetime. Nahanni Guide Isaac reflects on this year’s Kilcoo-Nahanni expedition, and how it’s truly an experience for all ages.

Swans of the Nahanni

Joel Hibbard recounts an encounter with a pair of Trumpeter Swans on the Nahanni River.

Paddle People: Neil Hartling

Neil Hartling remains a committed proponent of northern tourism. He believes it not only brings economic and social benefits to native communities, but encourages an ever-growing constituency of eco-advocates in the populous south.

Canoeing the Nahanni River in Nahanni National Park Preserve.

My Nahanni Dream Came True

Jerry Daminato shares his story of finally paddling the Nahanni River after dreaming about it for years.

Protecting the North, one adventure at a time

At the age of 14, Neil Hartling dreamed of paddling the Nahanni River. Now he is helping the rest of us fall in love with the North, too.

Hats Off to Nahanni Neil

Twenty-five years later, Neil Hartling is still guiding on the river of his dreams.

Top 7 Wonders of Canada

Nahanni National Park has been voted One of the Top Seven Wonders of Canada.

How it all began – a campfire story

It was screams for help from the river that would change Neil Hartling’s life forever. That was 22 years ago and the excitement hasn’t let up.

Canoeing through Canada's deepest river canyons on the Nahanni River in Nahanni National Park Preserve.

A Rescue and Dramatic Beginning

How a dramatic boat rescue 30 years ago led to a career on the Nahanni.

Incredible Wildlife Sightings on the Firth and Nahanni Rivers

The story of two incredible wildlife sightings on the Firth and Nahanni Rivers.

Quintessential Canoe Country

Here is our shortened blog version of an article written by Liz Beatty for National Geographic online. We have to admit, we’re pretty happy to hear more kudos for a river we know to be a gem among gems.