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Whether you are a boat owner looking to light out or just enjoy relaxing outdoors by the water, you will find the natural solace of the Fortymile National Wild and Scenic River simply irresistible. This is an extensive network of creeks and rivers in east-central Alaska. Interestingly, 392 miles of the river have been given a National Wild and Scenic Recreational River designation. Boaters have many choices and routes available for recreational trips that, despite being different routes, all offer a chance to enjoy the area's breathtaking scenery.

Some of the best attractions in Alaska are the natural kind, and you can see them up close when you take time to visit the Large Animal Research Station in Fairbanks. This is actually one of the more popular attractions in the area, as the facility has thousands of visitors each year. The large number of people who walk through the doors of the Large Animal Research Station is understandable as they all look forward to seeing such indigenous creatures as muskoxen and caribou at a dramatically close distance.

Sometimes, getting out and catching some live music should be a different, relaxing choice instead of a crowded, noisy one. You can enjoy some of the best live music courtesy of local favorite Sand Castle every Friday and Saturday night when you make plans to visit McCafferty's, A Coffee House, Etc. This unique entertainment venue, is, as its title suggests, a coffee house that serves a great variety of blends. But it also is a great hangout with an easy-going vibe that offers a great way to enjoy some great live music in a classic coffee house setting.

The Angel Rocks Trail in Fairbanks offers a short day hike to Angel Rocks, which is a visually captivating group of granite walls and towers. This recreation trail is also popular with hikers for a day-long or overnight excursion.