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.
Primarily considered a locals bar, Fairbanks' Midnite Mine is a place to go if you just want to enjoy a few beers with friends in a nightlife venue that doesn't feature a big party atmosphere. Everyone pretty much keeps to themselves, so if you are out with a group of friends but want to keep a low-key, less noticeable profile, then Midnite Mine is the perfect destination. A great beer selection along with a bit of a ramshackle atmosphere are what you can expect.
When you consider the vast landscape and tundra-covered terrain that Alaska is known for, it only makes sense that flying would become the most efficient means of transportation in this expansive part of the world. Learn about the origin and development of Alaskan aviation when you visit the Alaskaland Pioneer Air Museum. You'll see interesting exhibits that include 16 aircraft, 17 engines and several pieces of memorabilia that go to make up over 50 years of aviation history.