Adam Weymouth Knihy

The Yukon River, spanning 2,000 miles, is the longest free-flowing river in the U.S. In this compelling exploration of one of the last wild places, Adam Weymouth canoes from Canada's Yukon Territory to the Bering Sea, revealing how even remote wilderness is impacted by global forces. Each summer, hundreds of thousands of king salmon undertake the world's longest migration to their spawning grounds, where they breed and die. For local communities, salmon have historically been vital to commerce and culture. However, climate change and a globalized economy are disrupting the delicate balance between people and nature, raising concerns about the health and population of king salmon and the future of the communities reliant on them. During his four-month journey along the Yukon, Weymouth highlights the deep connection between people and fish through poignant portraits of those he meets. He provides a nuanced view of indigenous cultures and our complex relationship with the natural world. By intertwining the rich history of salmon and the science of their life cycle, this work presents an urgent and poetic narrative of adventure and nature writing.