Around Fairbanks

When you drive out of Fairbanks you enter territory where people are few and far between. Away from the highways there are hundreds or thousands of square miles with few signs of human habitation.

The three roads heading north of Fairbanks are like pieces of string stretched out on a gym floor, making long slivers of the Alaska wilderness accessible. Each road has its unique characteristics and story to tell. Road conditions can be rough, and if you break down, help may be a long way off, so be sure to check your fuel and your spare tire before you go.

Follow the Chena Hot Springs Road to its end and you'll encounter a natural hot springs that is among the best in the state. The Steese Highway connects to historic goldfields in Central and Circle, while the Elliott Highway leads north and connects to the Dalton Highway, built to allow construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline that runs along it. All three roads present great opportunities for hiking, skiing, camping, fishing, canoeing, and other outdoor activities.