Saturday was Jenni Merkley's last night here in Fairbanks, AK. For her last night in town she wanted to go walk around Pioneer park. It sounded excellent as it was a stressful day of training (long) and also cause it was so nice out.
Alaska's make-shift milepost sign.
Jenni and I partaking of Alaska's state sport! It's part of the Alaskan experience!
I had to ride at least 8 seconds:)
There's something boys like about a country girl.
After walking around, and climbing on all the equipment specifically marked DO NOT CLIMB, we went over to the playground. So much fun! Alaskans have the best toys. Not sure these would be considered safe in the lower 48. But it's basically a bench seat, and it teeters on giant springs. My parents have to get one for the grandkids....or just us kids. It was such great fun, I couldn't believe it!
We also walked around the train tracks. Almost the whole way around the park. The boys wanted a ride, they got tired of walking.
The original engine that carried the miners to the dredges.
Fairbanks was founded in the early 1900's. Once gold was found, prospectors from all over migrated to the Fairbanks and surrounding areas to seek employment and gold. The one room cabins they built were relocated to this pioneer park and restored for viewing. In the summer, they put gift shops inside. They are awesome. Not sure I could live in a one room dry cabin for long though.
The park had a big stinky dog walking around, he was so smelly....but...he was still....
Irresistible:)
Walking the tracks.
The old downtown Fairbanks!
The boat!
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