Alaska Aurora – Intensive Learning @ MFS

Alaskan Husky Adventures & a musk ox farm!

March 24, 2022March 25, 2022Alaska Aurora

To begin the day, we visited Alaskan Husky Adventures in Willow, Alaska to dog sled and meet Iditarod racers. As one group went out to dog sled, the others got the chance to meet the team of dogs and talk with racers/workers. The dog sleds held groups of two and four. Nine of us...

Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center & wildlife cruise

March 23, 2022March 29, 2022Alaska Aurora

Today we woke up bright and early and visited the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center after eating breakfast at our hotel. We were given a brief guided tour while riding through the property on the bus. We saw bison, bears, foxes, deer, elk, and wolves in their large enclosures. After visiting the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation...

“At around 12:03 am an aurora appeared in the night sky … “

March 22, 2022March 27, 2022Alaska Aurora

On our first attempt to see the aurora we went to an aurora viewing lodge. At the lodge they offered hot drinks and homemade cookies to keep everyone happy since we would be staying up late. A presentation was given explaining the science behind the aurora borealis. However, by the end of the night...

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022Alaska Aurora

We woke up after Alaska Aurora viewing, ate breakfast, and got on the bus for the Alaskan pipeline. After learning about the pipeline we played on an ice lake next to the pipeline for at least 10 minutes before going to an Alaska museum of culture and early history of Alaska with lots of...

Flight to Fairbanks

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022Alaska Aurora

After a rush of anticipation, we made it to the school, dark and early, at 2:20 A.M.. The bus ride to the airport was rather long, but we all made it work, whether it was through sleeping, eating, or aimlessly talking to each other and enjoying one another’s company. When we arrived at the...