Interior Alaska is a region known for its gold rush history, northern lights, the continent’s tallest peak and the mighty Yukon River. This traditional home of Athabascan people is bounded by mountain ranges and crossed with sublime views and rivers. Landscapes are diverse with high mountains, long rivers and endless forest.
Soak in warm hot springs, view the incredible northern lights, search for wildlife and a view of Mt. Denali, pan for gold, drive scenic highways, and endless tundra. If you are looking for fun and glorious beauty, you will certainly find it here. All while enjoying a 365-day-a-year Christmas in North Pole.
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Visit Denali National Park: Visitors may come here to see Denali (Mt. McKinley) and the continent’s highest peaks, but there is so much more to experience. See unspoiled wilderness, glacial rivers, massive peaks, and arctic tundra. Walk the trails and tour the Park road for animals large and small. Stay in a wilderness lodge, go rafting, flightseeing and tour the kennel of an Iditarod Musher.
Explore Fairbanks: Gateway to Alaska’s Interior and Arctic regions, the city thrives with museums, restaurants and culture. Learn about Gold Rush history, explore the Museum of the North, take a tour beyond the Arctic Circle, learn about Athabascan culture and ride a historic riverboat. These are just some of the things to do in Fairbanks.
Hike In Chena River State Recreation Area: The 3.5-mile Angel Rocks Trail is a scenic hike best finished off with a soak in the hot springs.
Discover Gold Rush Excitement: Take a 2-hour tour of Gold Dredge 8 and learn how gold rushers fought the permafrost in their quest to get rich. Pan for gold and have your gold weighed to take home!
Ride aboard an Authentic Alaskan Sternwheeler: This 3-hour tour is great fun and you get to tour with native Alaskans in a traditional village.
