Fairbanks
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Fairbanks ski area - it has lights so they can ski during the full darkness period in winter.
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This is the current boat that makes two trips a day.
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The boat stopped at a recreation of a early Alaskan village.
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Fairbanks Airport - see the airliner on the runway. Also notice the water runway on the right for float planes
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Here we go
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Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus
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We drove to North Pole, Alaska with Fred and Joan.
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The town answers all the letters sent to Santa. The school children even help!
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Dasher was born in spring of 2000 at a reindeer farm in Delta Junction
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Discovery III is the latest stern wheeler in Binkley family owned business. The boats travels the Chena and Tanana rivers.
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Discovery II is still used once in a while. Guides discuss area wildlife, history, anthropology, geology, and customs.
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Discovery I was the first boat when the business started in the 1950's.
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Shops on the pier on Discovery Road.
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Bush pilot (current family CEO) takes off to demonstrate a major transportation venue.
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Landing - tires are large and soft for landing on tundra. One always wants to make as many landing as take offs.
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