Chena Hot Springs, Natural hot springs resort in Fairbanks North Star Borough, United States.
Chena Hot Springs is a geothermal area with natural hot springs located northeast of Fairbanks that produces water at 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This water is cooled through systems before flowing into outdoor and indoor pools for safe visitor use.
Two brothers, Robert and Thomas Swan, discovered the hot springs in 1905 after Robert sought relief from rheumatism in the area. They established a permanent facility to serve others seeking benefits from the water's healing properties.
The facility maintains kennels housing over 50 sled dogs that pull visitors across snow trails and wheeled paths during outdoor excursions.
The facility sits about 56 miles northeast of Fairbanks along a winding road through remote forest. Visitors should fuel up before leaving town and be prepared for changing road conditions, especially in colder months.
The Aurora Ice Museum is constructed from approximately 1,000 tons of ice and snow and displays intricate sculptures alongside themed sleeping rooms. The building operates year-round, offering visitors a striking contrast to the hot springs.
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