Outer Borough & Rural Communities

The far-flung rural communities scattered across Fairbanks North Star Borough, connected by long stretches of highway through boreal forest. Two Rivers and Pleasant Valley sit east of Fairbanks along the Chena Hot Springs Road, offering off-grid lifestyles and world-class dog mushing trails. Fox, a historic gold mining settlement north of Fairbanks, serves as the gateway to the Steese Highway and Chena Hot Springs. Salcha, 40 miles south on the Richardson Highway, marks the borough's southern edge. These communities attract residents seeking space, solitude, and authentic Alaska frontier living.