We drove out to Chena Hot Springs, a resort about 60 miles from Fairbanks. We understood there could be wildlife to view along the scenic route. We did not see anything on the way out. It started to rain just before we got there, and the pavement stopped at the gate to the resort. The parking lot was very muddy, so we just turned around and headed back to Fairbanks. On the way, we spotted these two moose in a pond. What we saw was worth the trip. We had seen moose before but never when they were feeding under water. Can you imagine eating with your head under water!
Above is the home of Mary Shields, the first female to finish the Iditarod. She has participated in many races and also made a dog-sled trip across Siberia. During our visit, Mary told us a lot about the races she has participated in and answered our questions. Although generally there are more visitors there, it was special to be the only ones that evening. We also met her dogs and be able to mingle with them. Her home is a log cabin she and her former husband built. It is real neat. She served us raspberries that had grown on her roof.
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