Nice free family fun! Everyone should see at least one dog sled race in their lifetime. Check it…read moreout.

On a Wednesday afternoon, checking in at the desk for the Dog Sledding tour was a quick process…read more Afterwards, a kind female employee recommended that my group wear the winter gear that they provide. So, we borrowed jackets, overalls, gloves, gaiters, and boots. She was also efficient as she handed the snow clothing to my group of 5. At first, I planned to use my own jacket and gloves, but I decided to place them in containers that are under the benches. I did wear my own beanie though. During the tour, our guide was very friendly as she made small talk with us. She was also kind to the dogs while she helped them navigate the snowy trail. I wish I remembered her name, but she was there on New Year's Eve. I sat closer to the front of the sled which was bumpy and some turns were sharp. So be sure to hold on tight to your belongings because the dogs will not stop until the middle of the 30-minute tour. During the mini break, the dogs were calm and friendly when I pet a few of them. I also appreciate the photos that the female and male tour guides took of my family and I. After returning to the building, we had to discard the used winter clothing into bins. Thank you to Rod's Alaskan Guide Service for a memorable experience!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Rod's. We…read moredidn't have transportation and there wasn't a scheduled pickup available at the time we needed, but Rod arranged it. Their driver, Christian picked us up on time from our hotel in Fairbanks in a nice new van. Her was very polite and fun to talk with on the way up and back. I was really impressed with how clean and nice the facility was. When we arrived, the ladies at the front checked our gear to be sure we'd be warm enough. They have everything you could need to suit up for an excursion. They were short on snow the weekend we went so we used the side by side instead of the sled, but we still had a great time. Our musher, Jimmy Lebling was an excellent guide and he made for such a great experience! I learned a lot more than I expected to about the dogs and racing. Jimmy's dogs were very friendly! We would recommend Rods and Jimmy!

I would recommend anyone visiting Fairbanks to visit Nita at Sirius Sled Dogs Rescue. It was the…read morehighlight of our trip! We did the Kennel tour due to constraint in our time but would go back and love to do aurora viewing and dog sled as well. She had so many dogs that all looked happy and healthy. We met all her dogs and she told us all about mushing and how to care for these dogs properly. It was lovely meeting her and all lovely animals that she is helping!

Amazing dog rescue that puts their dogs first. The dog sledding was an unique experience as was the…read moreAurora Borealis guided event/photography! Nita and Greg were perfect guides for our first time mushing. They were knowledge and made us feel very comfortable. Nita accommodated a special request for a later, sunset adventure. And the dogs are amazing! Such sweet dispositions. Supporting a rescue was a nice bonus to the already perfect evening. We were very lucky to have an almost perfect evening for the lights! Yes, you can see the lights from many places around Fairbanks, but Lindsay's knowledge and expertise immensely added to the experience and her pictures are amazing!

I attended a yoga class on $5 Friday - where you shockingly ONLY pay $5 for a yoga class. Unheard…read moreof! I brought my own mat but my famil was visiting and didnt have any, but the studio graciously provided mats for them and props for everyone with no additional charge. We had a great time. It was relaxing, stress releasing, and also a bit of a workout. The instructor was excellent - not pushy, allowed you to work at your level but also provided help if you were struggling. It was a wonderful way to end my week and I definitely plan on going back again.

This studio is A-mazing! There are all different types of yoga and styles.....not just one type…read more The friendly and non competitive environment makes learning easy. I was looking for a yoga space that actually taught traditional yoga....not just athletic yoga. It was good to see an alter space and to hear the sound of OM.

Well-run and amazingly creative, engaging, and energetic studio for kids' dance and beginner music!read more

This was a really fun experience overall. It was a nice, relaxing dog sled ride through a serene…read morepublic park. Our guide was fun to talk t, a nice guy who has been training and running sled dogs for years and had great stories. Checking in: When you arrive, you check in at a little house at the bottom of the long driveway downhill and then head over to the sled waiting area. Meeting the Dogs: While you wait your turn, you can pet and play with the dogs. It's a little bit sad at first because each dog is chained to a stake near their individual dog house. Some of them were really tired and just wanted to be left alone, but others were super friendly and eager to make friends. The Ride: When it's your turn, you just pop right into the sled and off you go! A quick heads-up: make sure you get completely comfortable before you take off, because there is no stopping to re-adjust once you start. Also, keep in mind the seating arrangement means the person in front is essentially laying back on the person in the back. While it was a fun bucket-list experience, it's probably a one-and-done activity that I wouldn't necessarily feel the need to do again. Pro tip: Warning (The Hill): To get to the rides, you drive down a long, snow-covered driveway hill, roughly 150 yards. As I was driving down, I couldn't help but wonder if my car would be able to get back up. Sure enough, afterwards, my SUV rental could not make it up the slope and kept sliding backward. Even though I was driving an All-Wheel Drive SUV, it only had standard tires instead of proper snow tires, which caused me a ton of grief and ultimately required a tow up the hill by AAA. (If you're curious, I rented the vehicle from Budget at the airport, you can read my separate review about that nightmare!). It's a fun, authentic Alaskan adventure. Just make sure your vehicle is truly winter-ready.

What an amazing adventure. We had a fantastic ride through snowy forest being pulled by beautiful…read moredogs!! We had a great chat with our musher about life in Alaska and she stopped for photos. Petting the dogs afterwards was a wonderful way to end the trip. Highlight of our trip to Fairbanks.

Amazing place to workout. They give you a real team atmosphere that drives you to push harder. If…read moreyou're looking for a fun gym that keeps your heart rate up, this is it!

Great gym and great camaraderie amongst the people that were there! Definitely a recommend in my…read morebook.

Our family had the most incredible time at Black Spruce. Jeff and Katie were the most welcoming…read morepeople and their passion for their dogs and mushing was evident from the moment we arrived. We did the Sled Dog Safari Tour in early June. There are other sled dog experiences you can do in Alaska and we participated in one of those too, but our time at Black Spruce was our most memorable experience in Alaska. We were able to meet all of their dogs and we were very lucky that they had a litter of puppies when we were there which we were able to snuggle. If you are spending any time in Fairbanks, this activity is a must!

The most fun! Friendly & fun guides, adorable (hardworking) & snuggly pups, beautiful views, and…read moreHUGE smiles on the sled. We couldn't have enjoyed it more. Highly recommend!!