Where can I see a sled dog in Fairbanks Alaska?
Dog Mushing
- Rod’s Alaskan Guide Service.
- Fairbanks Dog Sled Rides with Two Rivers Trailblazers, LLC.
- Chena Hot Springs Resort.
- Alaskan Tails of the Trail with Mary Shields.
- Frisky Pups Sled Dog Tours.
- Squid Acres Kennel Dogsled Tours.
- Black Spruce Dog Sledding.
- Alaska Aurora Adventures.
Is mushing cruel to dogs?
Horror stories of animal cruelty can be found in dog sledding operations around the world. In some areas, dogs are chained when not running. They can sometimes be abused by those who run them, and even killed when no longer ‘paying their way’, as in this tragic case.
How much does dog sledding cost in Alaska?
Take a helicopter to the top of a glacier, get out on the snow, and go dog mushing. It is a breathtaking experience from start to finish. Glacier dog sled tours range dramatically in price from $519 for our dog sled tour to $650 for some of the dog sledding tours in Juneau and Skagway.
How far is Fairbanks from the North Pole?
North Pole is located 14 miles southeast of Fairbanks, AK on the Richardson Highway. It lies 386 miles north of Anchorage, AK and 2,347 miles northwest of Seattle, WA.
When can I see the Northern Lights in Fairbanks Alaska?
Aurora Season in Fairbanks, Alaska, is from August 21 through April 21 and spans all four seasons and nine months of the year. Plan your trip during late August and the first half of September to revel in summer activities and attractions by day and chase the northern lights at night.
Is Fairbanks Alaska worth visiting?
Fairbanks is the hub for Alaska’s Interior and Arctic and is known for its first-class accommodations and restaurants, museums, concerts, historic sites, Alaska Native culture, and access to the Alaskan wilderness. It is also famous for it’s incredible long summer days, where the sun never seems to set.
Is there more dog-Mushing around Fairbanks?
But this dog-mushing experience outside of Fairbanks is proof that there’s plenty more of Fairbanks to be seen at eye — or even paw — level. May through October, take a a trail ride with 16 dogs hitched up to an ATV.
Is there more to see around Fairbanks?
Plenty of people come to Fairbanks to look at the sky — for northern lights, or to bask in the midnight sun. But this dog-mushing experience outside of Fairbanks is proof that there’s plenty more of Fairbanks to be seen at eye — or even paw — level. May through October, take a a trail ride with 16 dogs hitched up to an ATV.
Why choose Paws for adventure for your mushing experience?
The staff at Paws for Adventure has over one-hundred years of combined mushing lifestyle experience, and there is no greater joy than sharing that knowledge with you! The best way to learn is to get behind a sled yourself, so we offer a mushing school experience allowing you to run your own team.