Alaska # 18 Fairbanks

 After a great time in Denali, I have traveled to Fairbanks. After a great dinner at Salmon Bake and a funny show depicting the history of Fairbanks, I took a short trip on the riverboat "Discovery" on the Chena River to Chena Village. Here I met some Chena Athabascan Indians who told me how their families lived 100 years ago.
I learned alot about life here before the prospectors came; I don't think I would care to have lived then. The winters here are harsh enough now at minus 40 degrees F with all the modern conveniences.

The parka being modeled (left) may have been very warm, but.....it is still cold and dark during the winter.
Warmest regards, Gus