Here at Two Soulmates and a Suitcase, we are not bakers. Or cooks. Or culinary artists in really any sense of the term. Hence why we take our stuffed donkey to uppity restaurants and then tell you to go there. This is a far cry from a cooking blog. BUT! We will make an exception […]
Category: Fairbanks
Granite Tors Loop
One of the more popular weekend excursions around Fairbanks is the 15-mile grueling Granite Tors loop. I use the word grueling not to discourage you, but to be honest. The hike isn’t for the weak, and is by no means an easy stroll; however, it’s worth the hard work to check out the rock climbing, beautiful […]
I ♥ Fairbanks Part V: Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
One of the lesser known Fairbanks attractions is the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, located at 212 Wedgewood Drive, all the way behind the Wedgewood Resort Hotel. The museum features antique cars from Victorian Age through the Art Draco Era. You can also check out Alaska’s first car here as well as vintage clothing spanning throughout […]
I ♥ Fairbanks Part III: Driving the Denali Highway
Another fun Fairbanks area activity that Andy and I like to do is drive the Denali Highway in one big circle – starting at Fairbanks, then going from Paxson to Cantwell, and coming up through Denali Park from the South end. The highway is closed from October to May and only 23.9 miles of the […]
I ♥ Fairbanks Part I: Kayaking the Chena River with Captain Bandit and His Crew
This summer, I am doing a special series of blogs titled “I ♥ Fairbanks.” I will separate them into parts as I usually do. Fairbanks is a beautiful town, full of a lot of wonderfully kept secrets; I am so in love with my town. While Andy and I love to travel, we never forget […]
Snowy Hike Up Angel Rocks
This past weekend, Andy and I went on a snowy and very very cold hike to Angel Rocks with our friends Alex and Ethan. Angel Rocks is a very popular hiking trail about 45 minutes from Fairbanks along Chena Pump Road. We always finish off Angel Rocks with a soak in the Chena Hot Springs. […]
Loving Alaska, Even in the Winter!
Alaska is truly a beautiful place. I know I say that a lot but I am so often awed at its beauty that even the same landscapes, mountains, and piles of snow I see each day make me feel so blessed to live in such a beautiful state. There’s an unfortunate assumption that Alaska’s allure […]
We Interrupt this Honeymoon Broadcast to Bring You SNOW!! And the Northern Lights!!!
Don enjoying the first fire of the winter season Fairbanks began its never-ending winter right on time this year. Our first snowfall hit around October 3rd and 4th and has continued since. It’s not too cold yet – we’re hovering at around 19° to 32° F. The real heinous temperatures (-40° F to -50° F) will […]