If you have been following our blog, by now you know we loved Alaska. You need proof? Well, here is a video for it.
Clearly, we had a little too much fun. The northern lights and Alaskan winter were great for us! We spent couple of days checking out Fairbanks, a small Alaskan town, as well. Here are top few things to do in Fairbanks.
Museum of the North
Museum of the North in Fairbanks is located in the University of Alaska precinct. Museum of the North is dedicated to all things Alaska. Upon entering the museum and buying tickets, we fell in love with the interactive style of the museum. We found parts of reindeer replicas of those used by native Alaskans with the sign “please touch”. We did not only touch, we took few videos and few photos with them too.
The main exhibition starts with the Human History in Alaska, dating back to the Athabascans, the Spanish, the Russians and finally, the Americans. The exhibition is then divided between different areas of Alaska like the South East, South West, Interior, North and Aleut Islands.
In addition to this, there are excellent displays of the extinct and existing animals in Alaska. The traditional lives of native Alaskans and their outfits were displayed as well. Those attires helped them live in some of the most hostile areas on the planet. It is quite amazing how much you learn about Alaska from the main exhibitions. E.g. Not all natives of Alaska are eskimos. Eskimos live on the coast while the Athabascans live in the interior.
Finally, there are the art exhibitions ranging from paintings, sculptures and native Alaskan everyday wear. There were artworks with animal bones and outhouses in the Alaskan regalia. The king of them all was a room with lights and sound which alternated according to the earth’s geological changes like sunrise, sunset, earthquakes and auroras. We sat there for 15 minutes taking it all in.
While we were in the museum, we also watched two half-hour films about Aurora Borealis and Bowhead Whales in Bering Sea. Both videos were brilliant with incredible visuals and great information.
In addition to the art and history, the museum sits on a high hill overlooking Fairbanks. We finished from there and took some photos of the scenery. Great day out!
Morris Thompson Culture & Visitor Centre
This centre is the first stop shop for any visitor to Fairbanks. The centre has all the information on tours, adventures and activities in Alaska. It also has videos, books and classes for more knowledge.
The exhibition in the centre takes a visitor through the seasons in Alaska and how life changes with the changes of the season. It has great displays of life in the summer with fishing, boating and repairing the house/cabins while also having displays of winter with cross country skiing, snow mobile and dog sledding.
Moreover, there were displays about Athabascan Culture as well as the sporting achievements of Alaskans.
The centre aims to show the visitor is the Akaskan Way of Life through a series of displays and it does a great job at that. It is a must visit if you are ever in Fairbanks!
Santa Claus House
When we got to Fairbanks, Shruti found out about Santa Claus House and insisted that we visit. Luckily we had nothing planned on our final day and the bus in Fairbanks connected to Santa Claus House. We had to go.
Santa Claus House is located in North Pole, an area 15 miles away from Fairbanks. We finally got there only to find out that Santa only works weekends post Christmas. Bummer! We walked around a little and took some pictures.
There was a reindeer herd in a distance so we walked up to it for a closer look. Turns out, a couple look after Santa’s 7 reindeer! At least the walk out in cold was worth something.
We ended up waiting around for 50 mins for the next bus to take us back to Fairbanks. It was cold and our toes were freezing but it was an experience.
By the way, Santa here replies to all his letters. So you can write a letter to below address and sit back and wait for his response.
Santa Claus House
101 St Nicholas Dr,
North Pole,
AK 99705,
United States
We came to Alaska in winter simply for the Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights. However, we leave having done so many more activities and learning so much about this US state. And, btw, Alaska is our favourite place for now. Let’s see if that changes in next 7 months.
Before you get into all the details about our exciting activities, here is a video compilation of all the fun we had. I hope it makes want to come visit Alaska :)
Arctic Circle
Fairbanks is close to the Arctic Circle when you look at the map. But in reality it is 200 miles (320 kms) from Fairbanks. Since we were so close to the circle, we figured that we might as well ride the final ‘few’ miles. When again are we going to be here really!?
Our guide Randy, from 1st Alaska Outdoor School, met us at the hotel and we realised we were the only ones on the trip. As we headed out, our first stop was the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline. This pipeline runs for 800 miles (1,287 kms), almost through the height of Alaska, from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, port at Gulf of Alaska. It is the backbone of Alaskan economy as it provide jobs and financial benefits to all Alaskans in form of at least $2k cheque every year.
Our next stop was Hilltop Truck Stop, on Elliott Highway. It is the last place to get food, essentials and petrol for 500 miles. It is also famous as the first stop in the show Ice Road Truckers.
While most of our journey was on the Elliott and Dalton Highways, we rode on mountain roads with very few flat stretches. Along the way, we stopped at Winchester Dome to stretch our legs and take couple of photos. While there, we saw some real mushers training the dogs while their kids helped around. The dogs were cute, the mushers were busy and it was absolutely freezing. We wanted to pat the dogs but decided against it as they are working dogs.
As we jumped back in the car, we realised the sun was ready to go down. We informed Randy about wanting to take pictures and he drove a few miles down the road to his secret spot for sunset shots. Truly, the spot was amazing and we couldn’t have got a better sunset. The landscape of the area was stunning with mountains and snow everywhere. We found some good pack snow and decided to make snow angels (see video above or on YouTube).
We didn’t stop until Colorado Creek for a bathroom break. The creek was completely frozen and the outhouse was disgusting. At this stage, Randy informed us that wilderness starts once you are 20 or so miles out of Fairbanks. After this it was only truckers, trappers and tourists. We did not see any other cars or people except truckers for the next 150 miles.
The game changed completely once we hit the Dalton Highway. Dalton Highway is not a state road, but privately owned. It was built only to supply Prudhoe Bay and other sites along the pipeline. At the start, Randy had to turn on his short wave radio and alert the truckers where he was. It felt like we were trespassing on a private road.
As we went further and further, we realised why they made a TV show out of this road. The road is literally ice for large parts. The trucks drive at 70 miles per hour on this ice road and mostly they drive in the middle. The two way radio was mainly to alert them that we were sharing their road.
Along this road, we saw the ghost trees which are hit by snow winds almost all year so they are completely white. They truly are a sight. One may confuse them to be dinosaur skeleton!
We also went over the Finger Mountain and Beaver Slide. Both these places have gale force winds and beaver slide is aptly named as trucks regularly slide off the road. At this point, we were incredibly scared. If the trucks didn’t kill us, the gale force winds might bow us off the road.
Further down, we saw a frozen Yukon River and the Yukon Bridge. It is the only bridge on the mighty Yukon River in Alaska.
Finally, after driving for almost 8-9 hours, we made it to the Arctic Circle. You know how they say the journey is more important than the destination, well, we certainly find this to be true at the Arctic Circle. There’s nothing there really. A campsite, a bill board, a toilet, pitch black darkness and the boreal forest is all there is. However, it felt like an achievement simply because of the roads we had passed. We made it to a place where few will ever go in their lives. It has to mean something!
The return journey was uneventful for the most part. We briefly saw the Aurora as we left the Arctic Circle and then went through a wind storm, a snow storm and ice fog for 120 miles. At Winchester Dome, the sky was clear again and we saw the aurora again. Seeing the aurora move overhead is a very deep and humbling experience. It puts your life and problems into perspective for sure.
Dog Sledding
Another unique thing about Alaska and the Arctic is the use of dogs for travel. The word used out here is “mushing” and the people in the business are “mushers”. The word itself comes from the French March, which sounds like mush in English. We took a trip out with Ben for it and drove about 4 miles outside the city. As we arrived, the mushers’ cars were parked on the road but they and the dogs were missing.
While we were waiting around, we heard the dogs bard and knew the mushers were arriving soon. Now, it was our turn! We put on some oversize jackets and pants and got a quick tutorial on dog sledding.
For the first 15 minutes, Shruti sat in the sled while I was standing and we reversed the next 15 minutes. Our guide, Zach, with only a few layers of warm clothes was on the main sled at the back. There wasn’t much to learn except that if the dogs turn too fast around a corner and the sled is about to flip, don’t try to break your fall with your arm. Doing so will almost certainly break it so just go into a fetal position.
With that much needed instruction, we were on our way. The dogs were anxious, they are born to run and know little else. The sled glides through the snow at a rapid pace with 7 dogs running. Every couple of minutes, Zach put the breaks on and let the dogs rest. It was too hot for them at a warm -9 degrees! The first thing they would do is to eat snow to keep cool. Zach would yell a few words of praises and encouragement for the huskies and they kept running.
While the dogs and Zach felt warm, Shruti and I were slightly cold in the hands and feet but loving the teamwork of man, dog and nature. We had our teamwork going on as well. Shruti clicked pictures while I took timelapse video in the saddle. It was the perfect time of the day and the sun shined on the flat snow and the boreal forest, turning everything golden. It wasn’t the best for the dogs but Zach gave us extra 10 minutes on the sled. Perfect end to a perfect ride!
Chena Hot Springs
On our second last day, we decided that we should warm ourselves a little bit in the hot springs nearby. Ben, Alaska Northern Lights Tour, did an entire package deal and we went for it. He drove us to Chena Hot Springs Resort, which is 56 miles (90 kms) away from Fairbanks. When on the road, we were glad we didn’t drive ourselves because most part of the road was covered in ice.
Once we got to the resort, Ben told us about all the activities we will be doing. We started our tour by visiting the ice museum. The artwork was delicate and cold.
We spent about 45 mins there and enjoyed appletinis in ice glasses, sitting on ice stool at the ice bar. That was really cool, literally!
Once done with museum, we headed for a geo thermal tour. Basically everything in Alaska is about sustaining themselves. The resort have two water generators that produce electricity for the resort. Additionally they have few greenhouses as well where they grow their own lettuce, tomatoes and often herbs too.
The best was left till the end thanks to Ben’s organised tour. It was finally time to check out the hot springs! We changed into swim wear and chilled in the warm jacuzzi before heading out to the hot springs. It is important to know that the distance to the hot springs is about 20 steps, but as soon as you open the door to step out, you are greeted with cold wind.
Also, I have to mention that the outdoor hot springs pool was pitch dark, with red and green led lights at various spots that created a soothing mood and steam everywhere. If it wasn’t for the hot springs, it could have been the set for a bad porn film.
We put our towels on the hanger and ran out into the water. It was an unreal feeling going from -10 degrees to 30-40 degree water. At that point, the water felt like your best friend. We swam around for a bit and the water got hotter. The funny thing was, our face and hair was getting cold while the body was hot. In fact, if I kept my wet hair unattended for 15 mins, I am sure the water in my hair would freeze to ice!
After half an hour, we had had enough and moved inside. It was so relaxing that we could have stayed longer but that hot water especially with the sulfur is not great for a long time. We showered and got ready to leave with our eyes half closed.
Outdoor swimming in Alaska, in middle of winter – Done!
We wrapped up with New York in 14 days, read and see all about our New York Experience here. Our next destination was a bit adventurous. Each time we told people, the response was, “wow, good luck” or “gosh, it will be cold”. Our stop was Fairbanks, Alaska! Yes, that part of the world which you see on the globe and be like, “that’s far man!” or “I wonder what’s up there”. We went there, and it was amazing.
Before moving forward, another post about all our Alaskan Adventure coming soon with an awesome video. Watch this space.
Introduction to Northern Lights
Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that appears closer to Earth’s North Pole. It is visible when the sky is dark, thus making new moon winter nights the best time for viewing. It is highly dependent on solar winds, weather of the location and the lighting and air pollution in the region. As the solar winds cannot be predicted, it is tough to say when and where will the northern lights be seen. Sometimes going up too north can be good for you, and at times, it can be bad. General areas good for viewing are Alaska, Northern Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Northern Norway & Sweden and Russia. If you need scientific answers, I recommend reading about it Google / YouTube it.
But one thing is for sure – viewing Northern Lights is high on most people’s bucket list. Thanks to social media, most people are familiar with this phenomenon and want to watch it for themselves. We understood all the dependencies very early on and so gave ourselves enough time in Fairbanks, Alaska. We spent 5 nights in Fairbanks because one night is never enough. Think of it as going on a safari, you don’t always see the wild cats or beasts in the 3-4 hours you are out in the jungle.
Here we outline our experience and also provide some tips.
Research & Preparation
Northern Lights has been on our minds for quite sometime. In fact, Shruti and I might have even discussed it on our first date. I can’t be too sure about it though. Anyhoo, our initial plan was to travel to Scandinavia and see the lights in Sweden or Norway. Abisko in Sweden is meant to be one of the best places to see the lights, but we didn’t end up going there.
As our trip unfolded and plans changed, we decided to try our luck in Alaska. Northern Lights can be viewed anywhere in the Arctic Circle Region and nearby latitude. So after doing some initial research, Fairbanks was the ideal town to head to.
We mentioned earlier about Shruti’s uncle spotting use some flight tickets. We looked up the airline and there was a YES moment. Delta flies to Fairbanks! Double Win!
First Sight
Our first sight of the Aurora wasn’t actually expected at all. While sleeping on the flight to Fairbanks, we were woken up by the Captain at around 12am. He spoke through the mic, “Hi ladies and gentleman. Sorry to wake you up but for those interested in the Aurora Borealis, it is visible on the right side of the plane”. We were wide awake just then, luckily on the right side of the plane and there it was! The colors were not bright as we were above ground level, but we could see the glow against the vast expanse of darkness.
Trip to Chandalar Ranch
Understandably for a place where Northern Lights are visible, there are a few tour companies and lodges for the viewing. Shruti had been following the weather conditions in Fairbanks and the days we were supposed to be there, were forecasted as cloudy. I went through various TripAdvisor reviews and decided to head for our viewing with Alaska Northern Lights Tours. The main reasons why we picked it was because of Ben Boyd, the owner and tour guide, a member of Indian tribe and amazing reviews.
At 11pm sharp, Ben turned up at our hotel with a van full of people. Money changed hands and a few pleasantries were exchanged with people in the car while we got on the road. We must have driven for about 20 minutes after picking up the last passengers when Ben spotted the Aurora. We stopped the car on the side of the road to take a few pics before we got to the ranch.
At this stage no one was sure if we would see the Aurora again, not even Ben. It is so unpredictable that no tour guide would take the risk of lying to his/her customers. It is a natural phenomenon after all.
Anyhow, he showed us around the lodge, introduced us to the owners and took us to the photography area. However, we must have picked a good night because we never stopped seeing the Aurora during the night.
It showed up in all directions, giving us various ribbon forms, green glow in the sky and the reflection of the colour make the snow look green. It was sublime, unbelievable and larger than life. It almost seemed like the universe was out there to mesmerize you. The funny thing was that the display wasn’t even the best according to locals. However, for us it was one of the greatest things we had ever seen.
We photographed it faint, medium and strong moving across the sky and checked off the item from our bucket list gladly! We were out so long that both of us were a bit under the weather the next day. But hey, it was worth it.
Winchester Dome
In Alaska, dome means a mountain. Our Arctic Circle Trip involved seeing the Aurora on the return journey. However, apart from seeing it for 15 minutes after we left the Arctic Circle, we had cloudy skies the whole way. And because of the fierce wind on Finger Mountain, we couldn’t stop the car and get off. But our guide, Randy, wasn’t one to give up.
Randy kept a lookout and we eventually saw it in the sky 40 miles out from Fairbanks. We stopped at Winchester Dome and were able to photograph it yet again. In fact, we were even able to see the ribbon effect right above us. It was surreal!
Tips for Aurora Viewing
Aurora happens at least 80 kms (50 miles) over land and there’s a few things which make it hard to see.
Solar flares (or lack of) – As mentioned earlier Aurora is entirely dependent on solar activity. Therefore, a weak solar flare and you may not see much. There are plenty of apps and websites that forecast aurora viewing. Do remember to check them out. PS, do not be disheartened by 2 or 3 forecast rating because that means, there is better chance to view it up north. If the forecast is more, the aurora gets pushed little south so it may cause issues if you are too up north.
Clouds – The biggest hurdle for the aurora. If its non-moving clouds, the chances of seeing anything is zero. Make sure you discuss clouds with your tour guide because most times, the viewing lodges are out from the city and the weather forecast can be completely different there.
City lights – City lights also make it harder to see the aurora. The further out you are from the city, the higher the chances of seeing the aurora.
Cold and remoteness – While these don’t affect the Aurora per se, they affect your ability to go out and see it. Being in the north in the middle of winter and being away from a city means you must know how to drive in the icy conditions and have all the winter gear. Tours cost a bit but they usually save you from danger.
Luck – Even with all the conditions mentioned above going right for you, its a matter of luck. A 5 on the aurora scale has been known to push the Aurora further meaning you may see nothing in Fairbanks.
Other activities – As I wrote above, seeing the Northern Lights is plain luck for the most past. Therefore, always research other activities in the area, in case the aurora does not show itself.
Tips for Photography
Two most important things for Aurora Photography are:
Low shutter speed – make sure your camera allows you to control the shutter speed, aperture and the ISO. Without having control over these settings, capturing Aurora can be close to impossible.
Tripod – to ensure you don’t end up with a shaky picture, you need a good tripod. It doesn’t have to be a giant tripod, but good enough to ensure your camera is still while you capture your photo. Our tripod goes up to 39″ in height and that was sufficient for our photos.
Although Shruti and I were discussing buying a night lens, we ended up not doing so. We used 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 lens with our Sony a6000 camera. The settings that worked wonders for us were:
Do try various settings because you will not know what works the best till you take hundreds of photos.
Also, try and focus on a closer object. That makes the photo sharper (see all above images). This may be difficult considering you are out in open, but a tree could work as well. The below image could have been one of our best, but unfortunately it turned out blur.
Good luck crossing Northern Lights off your bucket list!
There is plenty to do in New York, the Big Apple. After spending 2 weeks there, we have managed to capture most of our New York experience in 3 posts and 1 video. Hope you enjoy it.
While we were in New York for 2 weeks, we made sure we visited a few famous spots around the city. Before getting straight into things to do in New York, do check out our posts about museums, exploring neighbourhoods and food in New York as well. And, we also have a short clip documenting our experience, what do you think?
Lastly, if you are planning on spending New Year Eve in the Big Apple, don’t forget to read the post about our NYE 2016.
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge was our first stop. The entry point of Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn side is at the corner of Tillary and Adams St.
At first, there are no signs of the bridge as you walk from Brooklyn, but closer to get it appears as pretty as photographs even on a cloudy and rainy day. The walk takes approximately 45 minutes if you stroll casually looking at Manhattan and taking photos.
Sunway station: High St line A
Manhattan Bridge
Manhattan bridge is very close to Brooklyn Bridge. We walked this bridge from Manhattan at night. The walkway entry from China Town is on the right side of the bridge. The left side is a cycleway. So make sure you don’ get on the wrong side.
At night, the bridge provides a remarkable sight of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes strolling across and stopping to take photos.
Subway station: East Broadway for Manhattan side and York St for Brooklyn side, both on line F
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park is a must visit. It provides a great view of both Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Walk around and explore the place becauae at a certain point, you can get both the bridges as well as Manhattan skyline in a single shot. The walk around DUMBO is also interesting if you are into architecture or photography. It can take 45 minutes to walk the park and stopping to take photos.
Subway station: York st on line F
High Line
High Line was originally a train line going through the suburbs of West Manhattan. After the train was abandoned, some clever people decided to turn it into a park for the people. New York City agreed and now one can walk continously from 34th St right to 14th St. We walked the highline on a cold wet day with Shruti’s friends, Richa and Nik. Although the greenery had weathered away for winter, we still enjoyed walking through old New York buildings and clicking some pictures. It can take 1 hour or more depending on your pace, interests or crowd.
Top of the Rock
Top of the Rock is the name for the viewing platform at the top of Rockerfeller building. The view from the top is incredible. It is not the tallest building in New York but it certainly provides an amazing view of the skyline. Pros on going up this building is, you can capture the Empire Estate Building as well. It gets really crowded so it is best to buy your tickets online. And make sure you plan you day well because the tickets are valid for a certain period of the day only.
Times Square
New York experience isn’t complete without at least one visit to Times Square. While we were there, we would had crossed the Times Sq Junction at least 3-4 times. There is just so much happening there. Lots of domestic and international tourists, street talents and people just standing around taking it all in. If you want to appear on the big screen, don’t forget to stand right in front of the LOVE TV. You will be on air.
Gangster Tour
Once upon a time, I was quite into the Italian Mafia movies. The suits, the cars, the guns and the accents, I loved them all! Since we were in New York City, the home of the biggest mafia families in the world, we had to do the tour.
Tommy, the tour guide gave us the history of gangs in New York, the corrupt police and the slums. As we walked further into China Town and Little Italy, we learnt about Chinese Tongs, Italian Gangs and the Prohibition. If you’re up for walking and history, it’s certainly something to consider. Shruti was not even interested in gangs and insistes that she will be vored, but I think she probably enjoyed the tour more than me.
Cost – $25
HIMYM
Both of us have been fans of HIMYM. By fans, I mean we’ve watched most of the show. We wanted to get to McGee’s which is close to Central Park but for one reason or another, we were not able to go.
As luck would have it, on NYE, NYPD blocked all the entries to Time Sq except 59th st where McGee’s is located. Once inside, we remenisced about the bar, the diner-style tables, the fireplace and saw the photos. We had a nice couple of drinks, chilled with a British couple and started our NYE. Its a must-go for any fan of the show!
Statue of Liberty
The Liberty Lady represents New York and for many, even America. We had a few chances to see it early on in our stay but it just didn’t work out. Locals advised us not to take the full tour but instead take the Staten Island ferry which goes right past it. Therefore, armed with our guidelines, we headed straight for the ferry while avoiding the ticket sellers for the official tour.
Staten Island ferry station could be a small airport. It had security, food outlets and gates for entry. We waited 5 mins before realizing that the ferry is free. Once the ferry arrived, the crowd ran straight for the right side. Sure enough, as the ferry moved out, it went straight past the Statue of Liberty. It was a beautiful sight with a blue sky, blue sea and a turquoise statue on a gray island full of people. Infact, I can say that the view from the Staten Island Ferry was better than standing right beneath it.
What happened next will remain with me for the rest of my life. As the ferry docked at Staten Island, the crowd deboarded, most walked straight and left and then bolted for the next ferry back to Manhattan. It was important for two reasons: First, we were not the only cheap tourists there. The crowd must have been in 100s and Second, no one gave a flying fornication about Staten Island itself!
NBA
Altough we aren’t exactly into Basketball, we decided to attend a game in NY. Being at Madison Square Garden was a prize in itself. When we finally got there, we were quite impressed by it.
The facilities were amazing with plenty of bars and food options. The entertainment during the game was top-notch and a 100% above any Australian sporting event. Unfortunately, the basketball was average with no defence put by Atlanta and the Knicks romped home. Yay home team!
Tip: If planning on seeing a sporting event in NYC, get your tickets early as it can get very expensive.
Broadway
Theatre is big in New York and watching a Broadway almost a must. Sydney has a few theatres but New York has an entire road full of theatre. Well we couldn’t say no to it but what to watch, the choice is endless.
After much consideration, we settled on China Doll with Al Pacino. It would be nice touch seeing one of the biggest stars live. It proved to be a good decision, Pacino was brilliant. Even at 60 something, he acted like it was Godfather or Scarface. Afterwards, he was generous enough to do selfies and autographs. It wasn’t us but we still got a shot of him. Legend!
Getting Around
NYC is well connected with the subway, trains, buses and ferries. We managed to get around everywhere by subway. It is the best thing around and costs only $2.75 per trip! If you are there for fewer days and will be out and about more, you could get 3 day or 7 day passes that work out even cheaper.
Make sure you know where you are going, look up the closest subway and off you go. We used NYC Subway app a lot (for Apple / for Android). It has the entire subway map available offline so it is pretty handy.
Also, walk as much as you can. Those small streets and little magical things are not visible from buses or taxis. We took a couple of wrong turns and came across amazing picture scenes.
There are plenty of Hop-On-Hop-Off buses. These are good if you have less time and want to see it all.
Lastly, there are lots of CitiBike racks around as well. So if you want to burn the pizza slice you had last night, hire one of those and cycle on!
The main exhibition starts with the Human History in Alaska, dating back to the Athabascans, the Spanish, the Russians and finally, the Americans. The exhibition is then divided between different areas of Alaska like the South East, South West, Interior, North and Aleut Islands.
While we were in the museum, we also watched two half-hour films about Aurora Borealis and Bowhead Whales in Bering Sea. Both videos were brilliant with incredible visuals and great information.
Morris Thompson Culture & Visitor Centre
Moreover, there were displays about Athabascan Culture as well as the sporting achievements of Alaskans.
We ended up waiting around for 50 mins for the next bus to take us back to Fairbanks. It was cold and our toes were freezing but it was an experience.
