Sentry Hardware in the North Pole Plaza has fishing licenses and fishing gear for those who would like to try their hand at fishing for rainbow trout and grayling in the lake on site.

Beaver Springs Nature Trail meanders from City Hall in North Pole to the Fifth Avenue Park. There are interpretive signs, benches, foot-bridges, and a memorial garden along the trail.

Nearby Chena Lakes offers camping, hiking, boating, swimming and excellent fishing for a fee.

Take a walk at Creamer’s Field. The wetlands and woods that surround this old dairy attract thousands of migrating geese and sand hill cranes in the spring and the fall. Many trails in the area make for a relaxing walk in the middle of Fairbanks.

Hike to Angel Rocks. This three mile round trip hike will yield spectacular views of the Chena Hills area. The rocks and caves are great fun and it is especially beautiful during the first couple of weeks of September.

Finally, the Northern Lights in Alaska are truly spectacular! Read about the Aurora here. Or photos here.

For lots more ideas of where to go and what to do you can also browse Travel Alaska.