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Just south of Lucky Lake Cemetery sits Lucky Lake, best known as a peaceful rest and camping area frequented by travelers heading to or from the Yukon. It has easy access to Liard River Hot Springs and the Liard River Corridor Provincial Park.

Lucky Lake Recreation Area is just over the border of the Yukon and British Columbia, and has all sorts of things to do. There is a water slide into Lucky Lake, sandy shores, a hiking trail, a welcome to the Yukon sign, a restroom, picnic benches, and more.

The Liard River stretches 1,115 kilometers and is one of the largest tributaries of the Mackenzie River system. It begins it's journey at the Yukon Plateau near Muncho Lake and flows southeast through the rugged Liard River Valley before finishing at the Mackenzie River. The Liard is a wild river that flows through remote boreal forests and mountains, with natural hot springs along its banks.

The Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge spans the emerald-green waters of the Yukon River where it flows through the volcanic rock walls of Miles Canyon. The bridge was built in 1922 to help cross the Yukon River before there were any nearby roads. Today's modern suspension bridge was built in the same spot and is a pedestrian-only bridge that gently sways.

Driving southbound on YT-2, pass under large cables coming down the mountain attaching to an old, wooden structure, the Venus Silver Mine. There is parking on the side of the road right after that, or keep going and park on the right where the trail starts. There is room for a car or two at the trailhead, the base of an old 4x4 trail up with a yellow gate.

Take a look at this old mining site, a silver, lead, and zinc mine built in the early 1900s. Today, be careful for rusty relics on the trail and check out the old mine ruins from a distance to stay safe.

Windy Arm Overlook is a beautiful overlook that needs extra care and attention on the last 100 feet of trail, as the rocks are looser up there. The trail ends at the Venus Mineshaft ruins and breathtaking viewpoint over Windy Arm, with the lake below, and views of the surrounding Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains, as well as views into the United States to the south.

This little island is accessible via a short scramble over a few boulders and has excellent views of the Yukon River, as does much of the Lower Canyon City Trail. It is a great spot on a hike to stop, eat a snack, and take in the views.