Chena River view from Princess Fairbanks hotel

Alaska Pipeline

Alaska pipeline

Alaska pipeline

Gold Mine; in the Sluice box

Sluice Box

"Panning" for gold

Richard pans for gold

Gold mine pans

Float plane takeoff along banks of the Chena River

Float planes are a way of life in Alaska. The state has the highest number of pilots per capita.

Home and kennels of the late, four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher

Home and kennels of four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher

Home and kennels of four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher

Another float plane readies for takeoff

Float plane takeoff.

Riverboat along Chena River

Chena native village

Athabascan beadwork decorates animal hide garments

Animal pelt