With the trip up the Dalton behind us, we needed a break. A rest day. Fairbanks is a nice town with great food. We decided to visit the Chena Hot Springs Resort to soothe our muscles and souls for the day.

Chena was found in 1905  by gold prospectors and was once one of the great interior Alaskan destinations. Although it’s July we hope the springs will feel good. This is really a winter destination with a northern lights viewing opportunity.

A beautiful hour and half drive and we’re there. The resort is rustic but the springs were nice . We soaked for awhile, met some locals and had lunch. We then headed back to Fairbanks to chill and have dinner.

We saw a mama moose in the pond on the way back to Fairbanks . Her baby was safely hidden in the grasses.