Alaskan Hwy, Watson Lake, Yukon Territory Also known as the “Gateway to

Alaskan Hwy, Watson Lake, Yukon Territory

Also known as the “Gateway to the Yukon” located 612 miles north of Dawson Creek is the town of Watson Lake, population 1,563. When we were here last time with our good friends John and Betty we camped at Watson Lake and visited the Sign Post Forest. The Sign Post Forest was started by a U.S. Army Soldier in 1942 while he was working on building the Alaskan Highway. Today it’s reported there are more than 72,000 signs that have been added by travelers from around the world. New 6x6 posts are constantly being added for additional signs each year. Visitors are encouraged to add their sign, which we did with John and Betty last time and had fun locating it this visit. Be creative and add your own sign when you travel through Watson Lake. And let me know if you see our sign. Here is a hint on locating it
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