We left Fairbanks this morning with lots of smoke in the air (over 1 million acres are currently burning). We drove 60 miles east and arrived at the end of the road at the Chena Hot Springs Resort.
After getting Daisy settled at the RV campground in the woods, we walked around this wilderness resort that offers so many family-oriented activities. We ate lunch at the lodge (my salad was very good with the greens grown right at the greenhouse next door). And then we signed up for an "afternoon of FUN"!
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Starting with a one-hour (4-mile) horseback ride. I'm on "Rusty" and Mark is riding "Kodiak". There were six in our group, plus our guide who looked like Jessica Simpson!
The Aurora Ice Museum - always 20 degrees and a husband/wife team who are world-famous ice sculptures did the carving of all the wonderful items inside
Along with 4 bedrooms, a bar, fireplace (actually lit), knights josting, winding staircase, the Coca Cola Polar Bear, was this chess set (everything totally carved from ice). They even have a wedding chapel and average 60 weddings per year (they are "quick" weddings because of the cold!)
A decorated Christmas tree in one of the bedrooms with lights and large ornaments (all ice)
At the bar, I had an "appletini" and drank from my ice glass which became a souvenir and is now in Daisy's freezer. Because it was rather dark inside, several of our pictures didn't turn out - bummer! But this tour was a real treat and if you're ever in this area, don't miss this attraction!
We also had a tour of the geo-thermal system used to provide them all their electricity. And we saw the large greenhouses where they grow their veggies (for the restaurant and employees) using the hot water and electricity provided by the geo-thermal system.
This snow machine takes guests to the top of the mountain to view the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights in the winter time. Many Japanese fly into Fairbanks and take a bus to this resort - they come for the Hot Springs and Northern Lights
And then, we so enjoyed the Hot Springs for soothing, relaxing rejuvenation.....ahhhh, it was wonderful with waterfalls and all.
We had a picnic outside Daisy and while I was cleaning up, Mark took off with the camera and came across a Mama Moose and her calf. What a fun, interesting day here at The Chena Hot Springs Resort!!!!
After getting Daisy settled at the RV campground in the woods, we walked around this wilderness resort that offers so many family-oriented activities. We ate lunch at the lodge (my salad was very good with the greens grown right at the greenhouse next door). And then we signed up for an "afternoon of FUN"!sm.jpg)
Starting with a one-hour (4-mile) horseback ride. I'm on "Rusty" and Mark is riding "Kodiak". There were six in our group, plus our guide who looked like Jessica Simpson!The Aurora Ice Museum - always 20 degrees and a husband/wife team who are world-famous ice sculptures did the carving of all the wonderful items inside
Along with 4 bedrooms, a bar, fireplace (actually lit), knights josting, winding staircase, the Coca Cola Polar Bear, was this chess set (everything totally carved from ice). They even have a wedding chapel and average 60 weddings per year (they are "quick" weddings because of the cold!)
A decorated Christmas tree in one of the bedrooms with lights and large ornaments (all ice)
At the bar, I had an "appletini" and drank from my ice glass which became a souvenir and is now in Daisy's freezer. Because it was rather dark inside, several of our pictures didn't turn out - bummer! But this tour was a real treat and if you're ever in this area, don't miss this attraction!We also had a tour of the geo-thermal system used to provide them all their electricity. And we saw the large greenhouses where they grow their veggies (for the restaurant and employees) using the hot water and electricity provided by the geo-thermal system.
This snow machine takes guests to the top of the mountain to view the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights in the winter time. Many Japanese fly into Fairbanks and take a bus to this resort - they come for the Hot Springs and Northern Lights
And then, we so enjoyed the Hot Springs for soothing, relaxing rejuvenation.....ahhhh, it was wonderful with waterfalls and all.
We had a picnic outside Daisy and while I was cleaning up, Mark took off with the camera and came across a Mama Moose and her calf. What a fun, interesting day here at The Chena Hot Springs Resort!!!!
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