Watching Wildlife at Creamer’s Field, Fairbanks
As my day in the Fairbanks area came to an end, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to check…
Getting Up Close to the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline
You can't visit Alaska without realizing the magnitude of importance of oil in this state. It's a primary driver of…
Angel Rocks Trail near Fairbanks, Alaska
You could never finish hiking all the trails that Alaska has to offer. But, if you find yourself in Fairbanks,…
Fairbanks, Alaska: Downtown and Visitor Center
Fairbanks might be the second biggest city in Alaska, but don't think for a minute that it's a metropolis. This…
Skinny Dick’s Halfway Inn. Yes. That’s what it’s called.
My sense of humor is rather sophisticated, or at least, I'd like to think so. But I still have a…
Nenana, Alaska: Where the Ice Melts
Between Denali National Park and Fairbanks, there's just one town that's probably big enough to justify a brief stop. And…
Hiking the Highway: An Hour Alone on Denali’s Scenic Park Road
Driving in Denali is one thing. Riding a shuttle bus is another. But there's another way to experience Denali's scenic…
Eielson Visitor Center, Denali National Park
At mile 66 on Denali's park road, Eielson Visitor Center provides a worthwhile destination for shuttle bus passengers. On a…
School Bus Shuttle Tour of Denali National Park – to Eielson Visitor Center
Denali National Park is an extraordinary place, but the casual visitor wouldn't get to appreciate most of it, if it…
Denali National Park’s Scenic Highway (The Part You Can Drive)
Denali National Park's scenic highway is one of the most beautiful roads you'll probably never drive. It plunges 92 miles…