Tagged: Elliott Highway

Blueberry picking time in Fairbanks–2013

Blueberries–obviously We went blueberry picking this afternoon at our favorite spot near Olnes Pond along the Elliott Highway. There are plenty of blueberries this year (as opposed to last year’s dismal pickings). We also...

Mining camps merge to form Livengood in 1914

Livengood garage buildings as they looked in about 2000 In the spring of 1914, two Ester miners, Jay Livengood and Nathaniel “Teddy” Hudson, tramped off to the headwaters of the Tolovana River (about 60...

Manley’s Northern Commercial Company store filled with memories

  Northern Commercial Company store in Manley Hot Springs Manley Hot Springs (usually just called Manley) is located west of Fairbanks, about 75 miles as the raven flies. But if you want to travel...