Yukon 2009 Vacation Planner - (Page 58) CAMPBELL CAMPBELL HiGHWAY ADvENTurES The Campbell corridor is lined with sparkling lakes and rivers and expansive wilderness. The eastern end of the Campbell Highway passes near Frances Lake, a long slender ribbon of blue where there’s a campground and boat launch. Yukon wilderness operators offer river trips featuring the Big Salmon (Gyò Cho Chú), Macmillan and Pelly (Ts’ekínyäk Chú) rivers. Yukon tour operators offer excursions throughout the Campbell region with local hikes around Faro featuring the van Gorder Falls Trail, the Faro Arboretum and a network of well-marked trails. At the west end of the Campbell Highway, campgrounds and boat launches invite exploration of narrow, shimmering Little Salmon Lake (Chu Cho). take time to explore Wildlife viewing Faro is situated along the Tintina Trench (O Chief), a broad rift in the earth’s surface that acts as a major corridor for bird and other wildlife migrations. This geographic feature makes the area an excellent destination for birders and naturalists, particularly in spring and fall. A herd of 100 distinctly coloured Fannin’s sheep lives near Faro, and the Lapie Canyon near Ross River is home to a band of Stone’s sheep. In summer, the sheep are usually at higher elevations. Inquire at the Campbell Region Interpretive Centre about birding and wildlife viewing programs, and ask for a copy of the Viewing Wildlife in Faro brochure. Wildlife viewing decks are situated around the region. Fisheye Lake Stocked with rainbow trout and kokanee, Fisheye Lake is an excellent fishing hole. This day-use area has a boat ramp, change rooms, firepits and picnic facilities. If you don’t have a fishing licence yet, you can buy one in nearby Faro. Go for a quiet paddle and watch for diving ducks and loons. On the Campbell Highway just 15 km from Faro. The Canol Footbridge Make a point of walking across the Canol footbridge in Ross River. Over 182 metres (600 feet) long, this cable and wood bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the Yukon. A fascinating piece of engineering, this World-War-II-era bridge was built by the Canadian American Northern Oil Line (CANOL). Today, pedestrians cross the wide Pelly River as they overlook the cable ferry transporting vehicles to the North Canol Road. Exploring along the South Canol Road – YG photo/Kappes Adventure Press 58
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