Near Fairbanks
Its central location makes Fairbanks a great base camp for Alaskan action and adventure. The Alaska Railroad offers a scenic trip to Denali Park and back.
While in Denali, you may wish to try whitewater rafting. We have always found this to be a company pleaser and never tire of joining in.
Cantwell offers the finest snowmaching opportunities in the State with a wide variety of mountain views to appreciate.
Fishing is often a must for travelers to our locale. The area lakes are aggressively stocked with varieties of trout and salmon. Our summers are not complete without trips to Valdez for pink and silver salmon.
The Arctic village of Barrow is just a seventy minute plane ride away. There, you can spend the day appreciating a culture that has survived in one of the harshest climates on earth and still be back to the warmth of Fairbanks for a late dinner.
Summer in the Arctic can be quite beautiful. The number and variety of birds that flock to their summer breeding grounds there are astonishing.
You can join the Polar Bear Club if a dip in the Arctic Ocean is your idea of a good time.
Just be sure to stay clear of the real thing.
Enjoying Your Stay
Whether you are here for business or pleasure, activities abound to occupy your leisure time while you are in Fairbanks. It is a beautiful, friendly town in a very unique area of the country. Locals love their lives here and are usually happy to share information.
Fairbanks
There are many ways to see Fairbanks. Well maintained bike paths surround town and wander throughout the area. Rental bikes are available at Alaska Outdoor Rentals along with kayaks or canoes if an adventure on the river is what you had in mind.
In winter, those same paths are used by cross country skiers. The river is also a popular route for snowmachiners, dog mushers, and skiers. Cross country skis in various sizes are available here at Anschen Log House and the trail is right outside the back door!
Close by is The University of Alaska, Fairbanks. The Large Animal Research Station is just the place you want to be if you have ever had a question about muskox. The Museum of the North needs a full half day to absorb all that is offered on Alaska history. Don’t leave the campus until you’ve toured the Georgeson Botanical Garden. If you are not here for the Tanana Valley State Fair you will still have an opportunity at the Garden to see what the midnight sun can do for a head of cabbage!
At Anschen Log House
Here on the property, there is a basketball court if you are feeling energetic. You may prefer a quiet walk in the gardens or a restful sit next to the river. You can wave to the tourists enjoying a sternwheeler cruise on the Riverboat Discovery They make regular stops at Trail Breaker Kennels across the river from Anschen Log House. The Chena River is a great place for people watching, no matter what time of year.
The most magical thing about winters in Fairbanks are the displays of the Aurora Borealis The Northern Lights can be easily seen many winter nights from the deck outside or the windows in the Palin Suite.
A sauna feels good no matter what time of year and is available in the gym, along with exercise equipment, here at Anschen Log House.