Our ride to Fairbanks was uneventful. We stopped at Delta Junction where we received a certificate announcing we had reached the end of The Alaskan Highway. There is no running out of 
excuses to have a gift shop in our country. There was also a statue tribute to the State Bird, the Mosquito! Map note: The trip from White Horse to Fairbanks would have been considerably shorter (and MUCH faster) had we not taken the Over the World Highway.
The Bridge on the left has been repaired after being hit by an over height truck. While bridge was out of commission, there was a 600 mile detour required. The river appears like it’s muddy because it is. This s typical of rivers spawned by glaciers. The silt is so fine as to be undetectable is a salmon’s gills.
Saturday morning we were bussed to the University of Alaska where we toured the museum and viewed an interesting film of the 
Aurora Borealis . I hope someone wakes me up if they make an appearance.
Later in the afternoon, we had a vey pleasant ride on this authentic river boat, complete with 20’ functioning paddle. Named Discovery III it only draws 40” of water. Hence to required Paddlewheel. We visited a replica of an Indian Fishing Village where native guides did Show & Tell for us.
A much anticipated stop was the water front Sled Dog farm of the late Susan Butcher. Her Husband and 2 daughters carry on her tradition of rising and racing these great dogs. There are about 75 dogs on this beautiful water front property. From Left to right: The team at rest, The summer training sled is a gutted out ATV. Next is the Jack Rabbit start, they ran about 4 minutes, circling the property running past the tree line in the rear of the photo. Last; The reward, out of harness and joyfully into the pool where they played to our delight!
Some very nice properties here.
Another busy day tomorrow, the Ice Museum and a Salmon Bake and Show at Pioneer Village. On Monday I am taking a vacation day to install our new landing gear!
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