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Nenana means “a good place to camp between two rivers,” and the name is certainly
apt. The town's setting is the confluence of the Tanana and Nenana rivers. About 20 miles
north, the route reaches Skyline Drive, running along the ridgetops with spectacular views.
13. Fairbanks
As the drive crosses the Chena River, the land levels out and Fairbanks spreads out along
eightmilesoftheriver'sbanks.AboisterousbitofcivilizationamidstAlaska'swilderness,
birch-blanketed hills surround the town; climb those to the north and west for good views
of the Tanana River valley.
One such vantage point is the 2,250-acre campus of the University of Alaska, which
perches on a grassy ridge four miles west of Fairbanks. In addition to its cultural museum,
botanical garden, and musk-ox farm, the university affords one last look at Mt. McKinley,
nowadistantvisiononthefarhorizon,ifyourluckisgoodanditsever-presentcloudspart,
giving you a clear view.
BEWARE OF THE BEARS
Bear attacks are rare (more people are injured by moose than bears), but you should
still take precautions in bear country. When camping, choose a site well away from
salmon streams or berry patches, store food in airtight containers, and do all cooking
andeatingatleast100yardsfromyourtent.Whenhiking,travelinagroup,leavedogs
in the camper or car, announce your presence by making noise, and above all, move
away if you spot any cubs.
If you do encounter a bear, stay calm. While waving your arms over your head,
talk to the animal in a normal tone. You may try to back away diagonally very slowly,
but don't run. If the bear charges (usually a bluff), drop to the ground, curl up into a
fetal position, and remain still until the bear is far away.
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