Today, we decided to go to Chena Hot Springs Resort. What a wonderful day! The road from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Resort is 60 miles so we took our time and enjoyed the views.
At the Resort, we first checked out the hot springs. They were nice but a let down from Liard Springs so we decided not to go in (the fee was also a little more than we wanted to pay).
But they have the Aurora Ice Museum here so we signed up for the tour, donned heavy jackets and proceeded to be AMAZED. This museum is kept at ~20 F all year. Here are some of the sculptures – notice the detail:
This is also an ice hotel – yes, you can sleep here – BRRRRR. One of the rooms (yes that is a potty):
We spent some time talking with the person making ice glasses (yes, there is even a bar):
We took a leisurely ride home and YES, MOOSE – we saw 5 of them along the road – YIPPEE!!!
This road is the place to see them. The males are just starting their antlers so it will be interesting to see others as the summer progresses – :-))
Here are some moose facts:
Moose are fast on land, reaching speeds of 35 mph and in open water they can out distance two men paddling a canoe.
Moose have no upper teeth so they must strip branches with their lips and lower teeth.
Moose maybe facts – :-). Andy and I met a gentleman who use to work as a paramedic. He told us that moose hold grudges. The paramedics were called out a few times when a moose attacked a person. When they did an investigation, they found in most cases that kids teased or threw snow balls at the moose earlier in the morning. Then later that day some poor soul would be walking along and the moose would attack. Not sure how true it is but still was interesting.
What a wonderful day!!!
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