Adventure awaits in the great outdoors when you take the family out for an unforgettable time at Birch Lake State Recreation Site. This popular recreation attraction features 25 camp sites as well as 25 RV tent sites. Whether you are a casual outdoorsman or woman or take your camping seriously, you will find that the beautiful area matched with the excellent amenities make camping here a true pleasure. The site features several excellent places to enjoy a picnic, to swim or fish, as well as expansive areas where the kids can play while you relax in the sunshine.
Get out of the cold for a while and warm up with some good friends for an entertaining game of bingo. Downtown Bingo has proven to be one of the city's most popular choices for a relaxing game or two. The friendly venue also features a great menu of snacks and soft drinks for you to enjoy while waiting for your chance to call out "bingo" to claim your prize!
Sure, there were many hopeful settlers who journeyed west to California in the hopes of striking it rich during the Gold Rush. There were also some who ended up moving northwest and continued their search in Alaska. Relive that historic search when you visit the El Dorado Gold Mine in Fairbanks. The two-hour guided tour includes a ride on the Tanana Valley Railroad as well as a visit to the gold fields of the Interior.
The chill in the air is nearly palpable when you set out to explore the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Reserve. The park is either accessible by foot, car or airplane, and depending on your sense of adventure, there are many ways to experience this unique outdoor area of wilderness. You will encounter craggy ridges, glacier-carved valleys and fragile flowers as you make your way through this amazing park. It should be noted that dogs must be kept on leashes and are only allowed in the backcountry of the park.