Sign Post Forest Watson Lake Yukon Canada Postcard

This postcard features Sign Post Forest in Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada. It is Watson Lake's most famous attraction. The tradition began in 1942 when a U.S. soldier, Carl K. Lindley, spent time recovering in Watson Lake after an injury. He was asked by a commanding officer to repair and erect the directional signposts. While completing the job, he decided to add a sign which indicated the direction and mileage to his hometown of Danville, Illinois. Others followed suit, and the trend caught on. In 1990, a couple from Ohio added the 10,000th sign in the Signpost Forest. Today, there are over 77,000 signs in the Forest, and the number grows each year as visitors contribute signs and continue the tradition. Enjoy your new Sign Post Forest Watson Lake Yukon Canada Postcard!