Frances Lake

Frances Lake, Yukon Territory, Canada - 2007 is the largest lake in southern Yukon. It was the location of the first Hudson’s Bay Company trading post in the Yuko. It is accessible from Yukon Hwy 4 about half way between Watson Lake and Ross River. We spent a couple of nights at the Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge which is accessible by float plane or boat. We were picked up by boat at a campsite a few miles north of the Lodge and were the only guest for the time we were there which was nice but unfortunate considering the beauty of the place. They have a number of nature trails that are well marked with descriptions of the various trees, plants and other natural items.
Frances Lake
Frances Lake
Wild mushrooms on a trail hike
Dead tree stump with lichen and other plants
Lichen and other plants
Caribou (Reindeer) lichens
Frances Lake
One of Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge’s nature trails
One of Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge’s nature trails
This is what is left of a tree that was struck by lighting
Frances Lake beaver activity
Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge beach and boat landing.
Wild flower - Frances Lake
Finch
One of the log cabins at Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge
Road leading to the Frances Lake camp site
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