Watson Lake is known as the "Gateway to the Yukon's", population 1,563. Watson City is also known for its Signpost Forest, which was started by Carl K. Lindley(1919-2002) of Danville,Il. a US soldier, working on the construction of Alaska Highway in 1942. He was so home sick that he posted a sign pointing toward his home town and others had done the same. Travelers are still adding signs to the collection, which numbered 61,298 in September 2006. Visitors are encouraged to add a sign to the Signpost City.
Five Finger Rapids Recreation Site was named by early miners for the 5 channels, or fingers formed by the rock pillars. They are navigational hazard. There are 219 steps and a trail that lead to the rapids. Five Finger Rapids Recreation Site is located west of Carmacks, Yukon, on the banks of Yukon River between Whitehorse and Dawson City. Population of Carmacks is 450. Carmacks was once an important stop for Yukon River steamers traveling between Dawson City and Whitehorse, and it continues as a supply point today for modern river travellers. Carmacks has survived _ while other river ports have not.
