Join up with an experienced guide and take to the rivers around Fairbanks for a delightful rafting excursion. Explore Alaska's untamed wilderness from a new point of view as you paddle and float past thick evergreen forests, open meadows, and mountain-studded horizons.

After catching a ride from your hotel with your guide, reach your launch point and help gather the gear. Get fitted for a snug life jacket, listen to a brief orientation on the best paddling techniques, and then hop in your boat before pushing away from the bank. Drift along calm currents and bounce over gentle rapids as you explore the wilds beyond Fairbanks.

Look for iconic Alaskan wildlife including stocky moose, fuzzy brown bears, and sleek wolves. Scan the treetops for nesting bald eagles, try and spot beavers working on new dams, and let your guide share a bit about the area's ecology. Enjoy tasty snacks to refuel your paddling muscles along the way and don't forget to snap a few photos to remember your adventure before you reach the end of your journey and head back to town.