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Fairbanks and on to Cantwell
Looking at the
Map closely this looks like one long open road with some snowcapped views off
to our right all day. Fairbanks I have never visited so I am looking forward to
a quick visit.
Fairbanks
is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska, and third largest in
the state, after Anchorage, and Juneau.
It is the principal city of the Fairbanks, Alaska, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of the Fairbanks
North Star Borough and is the northernmost Metropolitan Statistical Area in the
United States, lying less than 120 miles (190 km) south of the Arctic.
Fairbanks 1903
Fairbanks 1955
Fairbanks modern day
According to 2012 estimates,
the population of the city was 32,070, and the population of the Fairbanks
North Star Borough was 100,343
Then on to Cantwell Alaska, it will be a short ride from
here to Anchorage where we will meet up with family friends and a new set of
tires!
Cantwell got its start as a flag stop for the Alaska Railroad
and was named for the nearby Cantwell River. It is located roughly 200 miles
from Anchorage and sits just 20 miles outside of Denali National Park and
Preserve. This makes it a popular base camp for people wanting to visit Denali
and the surrounding areas.
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