Final day in Fairbanks

Today was one of those days where we had some final choices to make about what we wanted to do or see before we leave.  We slept in a bit (I'm still a little under the weather, and Joe's just snoozy) and then headed for the Museum of the North.  The museum is touted as one of the best in Alaska.  It sits in the middle of the University of Alaska's campus, and is chock full of Alaskan history...and a little fun.

The main exhibit divides up the state into sections - each with its own individual fascinating history.  From Russian Alaska and the Japanese invasion of the Aleutians to the giant woolly mammoths and mastodons of the southwest; from the Gold Rush in the interior upwards to the pipeline and the arctic coast - it's a big fucking state!!  And it's an amazing collection of artifacts and history.  

From there we went to the city's other brewery: HooDoo.  The place didn't open until 3pm - we got there at 2:56.  It was like someone rang the dinner bell.  There were people sitting in their cars in the parking lot.  Folks were driving up in twos and threes...everyone was tapping their foot waiting for 3pm.  And I know why!  The beer there was really good, and the atmosphere was spot on for a taproom.

Later, after a pretty darn good Italian dinner, we're back at the hotel and all packed up for our train ride to Denali tomorrow.

Yay!  Denali!