Stan . . .The Sign Post Forest in Watson Lake was started in 1942 by one of the US Military soldiers that was stationed in Watson Lake as part of the many military personnel involved in building the first Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek, BC to Fairbanks, AK (approx. 1600 miles) thru an area that had not had any previous highway system. What began as a simple signpost with signs posted by several of the military personnel in Watson Lake in 1942 has grown to an estimated 65,000+ signs today.
Just a sampling of the many signs found while wandering throughout the "forest".
The town located closest to Caprock Canyons State Park.
Our hometown from 1984-1986.
Robert & Stan beginning to look at some of the thousands of signs as we just entered the forest.
One of the "unique" named Texas towns---name supposedly came about based on the routine activities that seemed to take place most Saturday evenings at the local "drinking establishments".
One last signpost honoring our hometown (1974-1976) of Simcoe, Ontario.
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