Day 29 Watson Lake Yukon Territory

After two nights at Muncho Lake Provincial Park, we traveled to Watson Lake in the Yukon Territory.  The campsite at Muncho Lake was right on the water and we had a wonderful restful time.
Muncho Lake    No Viagra needed 😉
The rest day was spent at Liard Hotsprings.  The temperatures ranged from about 134 degrees at the inlet to about 95 at the lower end.  Very soothing and refreshing after several days on the road and hiking.

We met a couple from Fort Nelson so learned a lot about the area, economy, and politics.  They come often to the lake for fishing and relaxation.
Our drive today covered about 170 miles intentionally, seven black bears, three groups and some single bison, so we could stop as desired and we would have time here in Watson Lake to see some of the sights including the Sign Post Forest which was started in 1942 by one of the soldiers that was missing home so he erected a sign with the mileage home to Danville, IL.  It has been maintained and is now part of the Yukon government heritage sites.  It now has more than 83,000 signs.
We will be heading to Whitehorse tomorrow for two nights as there are several things to see there.

Comments

  1. UnknownJuly 17, 2017 at 9:45 PM

    Hey...catching up with the last few posts and photos...you're right...I was not getting notice of the updates, but got the one today...

    thanks for some photos of really lovely falls and sites....wildlife always wonderful to see...and so nice to relax in the hot springs......enjoy!!

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  2. UnknownJuly 20, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    This looks like a very nice spot in the world, to sit and rest and gaze at the natural beauty.

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  3. monarchmomx2July 25, 2017 at 9:18 AM

    a slice of heaven right there! love the story of the Danville sign

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