There are two resolutions coming up before the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly at its October 8 meeting. Both would allow the mayor to apply for Recreation Trails Program grants. Resolution 2020-40 would be for rerouting trails in River Park … [Continue reading]
Ester Dome Guide to the Pandemic Equinox Marathon
Are you wondering what parts of the Equinox Marathon Trail are open for public use on top of Ester Dome? If so, I’ve put together an unofficial “Ester Dome Guide to the Pandemic Equinox Marathon.” (Skip down to ESTER DOME GUIDE TO THE PANDEMIC … [Continue reading]
Ester Dome Run/Hikeabout on Some New-ish Trail
Did some exploring last week on some new-ish trails on Ester Dome. I parked at the Y. Ran down Ester Dome Road to the new Alder Chute bypass. It was recently put in by Stan Justice for the Interior Trails Preservation Coalition effort to find a … [Continue reading]
Actions You Can Take to Support Trails and Parks
Here are a couple of actions you can take now in support of trails, locally and nationwide. The first regards Fairbanks Borough trails and parks, the second regards the federal Great American Outdoors Act. Let the Fairbanks Borough Assembly Know … [Continue reading]
Open Letter to FNSB Mayor and Assembly Re CARES Act Funding
I recently sent the following email off to FNSB Mayor Bryce Ward, FNSB Parks and Rec Director Mike Bork, FNSB Trails Coordinator Bryant Wright, and the FNSB Borough Assembly. I encourage others to do something similar. Dear xxx, I am very … [Continue reading]