David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Moose Creek Lodge, Yukon Territory, Canada

In August 2007 I went on my first tour of Alaska. The land package covered a lot of territory in mid-Alaska and some of the Yukon Territory and British Columbia in Canada. One of the interesting stops we made was at the Moose Creek Lodge in the Yukon Territory. It is a welcome respite from the loneliness of the North Klondike Highway, which passes through a lot of pristine wilderness. Moose Creek Lodge is a well-known roadhouse, offering a rustic restaurant and cozy cabins. There is a small Trapper’s Cabin museum and a gift shop with local handicrafts. (Enough advertising, now for some pictures.)

DSC_0097 by David Casteel, on Flickr (main building and gift shop—the old truck is an artifact)

DSC_0096 by David Casteel, on Flickr (another view of the moose caricature)

DSC_0088 by David Casteel, on Flickr (a seat with moose antlers—here with me in it)

DSC_0086 by David Casteel, on Flickr (directional sign—note the live raven on top) Don't know why rotated.

DSC_0087 by David Casteel, on Flickr (log building)

DSC_0089 by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Dining Room—we ate lunch there)

DSC_0090 by David Casteel, on Flickr (one of the cabins)

DSC_0091 by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Trapper’s Cabin museum)

DSC_0092 by David Casteel, on Flickr (interior of Trapper’s Cabin)

DSC_0094 by David Casteel, on Flickr (interior of the Trapper’s Cabin—not a very good dummy)

DSC_0095 by David Casteel, on Flickr (bathtub in the Trapper’s Cabin—no running water!)

DSC_0098 by David Casteel, on Flickr (interior of the Gift Shop)

DSC_0100 by David Casteel, on Flickr (old wood stove in the main building)

DSC_0099 by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Snack Bar)

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Architect and Longshadow, thanks so much for the thumbs up! I wasn't sure it was OK to post what looks like a commercial--it wasn't my intention to "push" the place, but I found it interesting. It may be useful to someone making a personal trip to the Yukon.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

That's what I thought from the first pic.

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

Great intimate photos of an historical landmark. We visited there several times circa 1962-1964. It doesn't appear to have changed much over the period of 42 years.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Hi, nice to see you! Interesting that you had been there 4 decades prior to my visit. Were they just pit stops, lunch stops, or did you spend the night?

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Brings back wonderful memories! I like the set! I remember passing by there, but due to an earlier delay, I was behind schedule for reservations on down that road. Makes me want to go back (like I needed help in that urge, lol).

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Hi, Doug! Another person who knows where it is! Thanks for viewing my set. Glad it could stir some memories.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set David.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Hi, angler! Glad to see you. Thanks for the nice comment.

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

I wonder how many folks stay there during the year. Thanks for the tour, David!

Stan

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

You're welcome--I like to share. Thanks for coming. I've no idea how many people stay there--my tour didn't (too many people, I guess).

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

Considering where this lodge is located, it looks inviting!

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

Great set, we stoped thaie on one of our trips to AK in our RV