Come celebrate Parks Day at a Yukon park near you! To mark the occasion, we're hosting free, family friendly events at Five Mile Lake Campground, Kusawa Lake Campground, Tombstone Territorial Park and Wye Lake Park (in collaboration with the Town of Watson Lake).
Kusawa Lake Campground
Pika Hike
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Meet at the Kusawa Ridge trailhead by the bridge. See a map of the meeting location.
Alpine hike to see and learn about pikas with a Government of Yukon biologist. Bring sturdy footwear, a lunch, clothes for the weather and binoculars if you have them. This hike will take approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Kids activities
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Location: Meet in loop 1 at the Kusawa Lake Campground, near the playground. See a map of the meeting location.
Pin making, draw prizes, s’mores and a scavenger hunt.
Campfire stories
Time: 7 to 8 pm
Location: Meet in loop 1 at the Kusawa Lake Campground. See a map of the meeting location.
Learn about ancient stories and travel through the area with Champagne and Aishihik First Nation storyteller John Fingland. Bring your camp chair.