We live the ski/hiking trails. They meander through the…read morelush trees n bushes and along the river. Cross the metal water control damn to access the levey Map guides at trail heads. Moose and bear. Bring your bug dope.

This is a wonderful park to visit during all seasons. On long drives on the Richardson Highway it…read morecan be a quick stop to run up and down the stairs on the dams. There are miles and miles of paved trails that are perfect anytime but especially when other areas are wet. You have so many choices here: forest, lakes, up high on the flood wall. Also popular for winter sports; plenty of snow machine tracks provide for easy winter walking.

Golden Heart Plaza is very attractive space along the Chena River waterfront in Downtown Fairbanks…read more Gayle and I recently stayed at the Springhill Suites across the street and enjoyed making this area a part of our walks. From there, it's easy to wander along the rive to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center (with the Moose Antler Arch and Lend Lease Statue in-between), admire the Yukon Quest thatched hut or cross one of the 2 bridges to admire the historical Immaculate Conception Church. The Plaza commemorates the silver anniversary of Alaska's statehood in Construction was completed in 1987 and was widely funded throughout the greater Fairbanks community. The clock tower, donated by the Fairbanks Rotary Club in 1990, commemorates this organization's first fifty years of service to Fairbanks and the Interior. The pictured statue is Malcolm Alexander's "Unknown First Family," which in his words is "Portraying the family of all mankind, the family of Fairbanks, and the nuclear family, let this statue symbolize, for families present and future, the pride and dignity of this great land." A time capsule, to be opened January 3, 2059, is buried in the Plaza.

Pretty plaza located next to the Yukon Quest cabin. There's a lot of historical information on…read moreplaques surrounding the plaza. It's located along the river so it's a peaceful place to relax, if you don't mind the homeless wandering around you and yelling at your kid like they did mine.

One of the best atmospheres to see some local hockey. Games are usually at 7:30 pm Thursday,…read moreFriday, Saturday and tickets are $15. There are two sides of the arena the drinking and the non drinking section. The drinking section tends to be very rowdy so I wouldn't recommended kids on this side. Beer and concessions are cash only. The arena has an ATM but there is only one so usually there is a long line.

I have heard for almost 2 years how fun the Ice Dog games are, and was hype that I finally made a…read moregame this weekend! It was certainly rowdy. Tight seating meant that the people around me were spilling beer on me, which is something to keep in mind if you're bringing kids. The fans were also... spirited, using adult language, if that's something that may bother you. I personally had a ball, and loved the energy. The staff were very interactive with the fans, offering opportunities for people to win a four wheeler from a ball throwing challenge, and shooting free towels into the crowd. The music was also wonderful, hyping up the fans when the energy starting dying down. I'd recommend bringing cash with you, as several stands were cash only. Beer was $5 for Miller or Blue Moon (tap, not canned).

This small park is right behind the Sunrise coffee stand (and across the street from Polar…read moreExpresso) so it is a quick place to walk around a tiny bit.

This outdoor range is free to the public. There are 2 sections with about 10 shooting spots on each…read moreside. Bring your own targets. Make sure you have all safety gear needed. Please be sure to communicate with your neighbor. Have fun. Be safe. And clean up after yourself!

Muzzy's dog sled is one of the best and exciting trips my wife and I ever had (we had other dog…read moresled tour before). We mushed through more than 100 miles of scenic Alaskan wildness in five days. Our five day dog mushing trip is definitely the experience of a lifetime. I recommend Muzzy's based three reasons: the owners, the dogs, and the route. Eric, our guide, is an amazing instructor and has made us feel like family. He is the main reason that we chose Muzzy's over other options. Right from the start when we spoke to Eric over the phone, he was very patient to address all our concerns. During our trip, he had also proven to be also very knowledgeable, instrumental, and down-to-earth. Jan, Eric's wife, is also an amazing host. If you want to learn how to shoot aurora pictures along the way, you should get a photography class from Jan beforehand. Jan offers photography classes and has won numerous prizes with her pictures. Muzzy's dogs are very friendly, gentle, and smart. Even though my wife and I had dogs before, our previous dogs were not as gentle as Muzzy's dogs. Every morning and evening, my wife and I helped to prepare food and feed the dogs. We spent more than six hours every day with the dogs and quickly had grown to love them so much by the end of tour that it was difficult to say good bye. The scenery along the route was phenomenal. During the trip, we camped overnight on a frozen pond, stayed in two rustic cabins, traversed on ice covered rivers, and even traveled to do grocery shopping at local stores with our dog teams. It was funny to see how other tourists keep taking pictures of us at those local stores. Suggestions: * Listen to Eric's instructions carefully in the beginning and ask questions. You do not want to run yourself and your dog team into ditches * If you are not an outdoorsy person, you probably want to tell Eric that you want to stay in a cabin instead of a camp. Camping overnight over a frozen pond was initially a shock to us who were not used to camping. However, it then became the most memorable experience and we learned to love it.

Muzzy's was the highlight of our trip to Alaska! Husband & I did a 3 hour ride and had the most…read moreamazing day. Eric was an awesome instructor, he had me harnessing and handling the dogs quickly. I am a huge "dog person" so getting to interact so closely with the dogs was a treat. Eric got us bundled up in their outer gear (wear polypropylene or wool base layer and a warm -not cotton- midlayer/my fleece "sweats" worked great). While on the sled Eric explained the techniques of mushing. After an hour or so he let both of us try our hands at driving the sled. AMAZING! Muzzy's is a family run business, you truly get individual attention and care, unlike some of the big sled dog places that herd you in and out. We felt like family! We will be coming back to Fairbanks and Muzzy's!

Alaska is the trip of a lifetime and not many people who live in the mainland USA can say they went…read moreice fishing on a frozen lake in the middle of nowhere, Alaska. Or caught salmon or other local fish to fry in the summer season under the midnight sun. Ben and his guides are lifelong Alaskans. Highly knowledgeable about the local rivers, lakes and game. They want to show you a positive local experience. This is an awesome company to book your vacation and even for locals who want to get out and learn skills that will be useful in surviving the Alaskan wilderness.

What a charming place! My partner and I stayed at the rental across the street and just had to…read morecheck it out. The vibes are good and they were having spirit week - we saw prom, pride, and Jerry (Gerry? The nubey one). The staff are all very friendly and helpful! The manager is such a fun guy to chat with. We did a lesson with Callie and she was great despite us being super nervous. We're both in our thirties and have never skiied before, but we had a great time and mastered the bunny hill no problem. The rest of the mountain was a little too advanced for us fresh beginners, but no one teased me when I decided to hoof it halfway down they even took my partner out on the snow mobile to help us find my lost ID! They are as unpretentious as they come. Friendly people, fair prices, welcoming atmosphere, gorgeous views, scary (but fun) sport. Highly recommend Skiland & their excellent team PS we saw the lights so beautifully up there

I recently had a opportunity to ski at Ski land in Alaska, and I have to say, I am impressed. The…read moreprice or $50 for a lift ticket and $30 for rental are unbeatable! Considering the facts that the slopes are wild open and minimal crowds, this is excellent value for any skier or snowboarder looking for a fun day on the mountain in Alasak! One of the highlights of this ski resort is the variety of terrain available. There are a good amount of green and blue slopes for beginners and intermediates and also black slopes for skiers who looking for a challenge. While the snow quality wasn't the best, due to it been March, it was still a fun day of skiing! The view was definitely stunning. The scenery was breathtaking! Overall, I highly recommend this Ski resort, for the price, the epic view, lack of crowd and the variety of terrains. The views alone are with the trip! If you are looking for a ski resort in AK, this is definitly the one to check out!