Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs

On the departure from Denali National Park we once again showered unlimited for $4.00 and washed clothes.  In route to Fairbanks a traveler in the van (anonymity will be used to protect the innocent) realized she was unable to locate her favorite pair of knickers.  In order to locate them we asked for a description.  This came rather slow with an umm, well...they are pink and green....with HOT BOTTOMS written on them.  That provided enough entertainment for the rest of the trip!  Luckily, they were located and found their rightful bottoms! In search of real food we stopped at The Chowder House, which turned out to be a perfect stop and true Alaskan experience.  Our next stop was Chena Hot Springs, a natural spring with water around 100 degrees.  It was a nice, relaxing stop after hiking 4-6 hours everyday!  We hiked Angel Rock Trail where we came across an old carcass, happy to discover it after the kill and meal! When returning to Anchorage we took the George Parks scenic highway, where we saw Mt. McKinnley, a spectacular view!  Along this highway was the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, an amazing human endeavor.  We did make a quick stop to view the University of Alaska and stayed on Bureau of Land Management for our last night.  The sign was too funny as we entered the campsite!