Interior Alaska | Chena Hot Springs & Fairbanks Ice Art

[@karen6778]

Lovely intro! So wonderful to see you enjoying the hot springs. I would imagine during the winter your showers aren’t as warm or long as you’d like them to be and I’m pretty sure you don’t have a bathtub. Very comforting to be floating around in warm water, kind of like a nurturing hug from Mother Nature. Ok back to the rest of the video! :) **edit- wow the ice sculptures are amazing! Loved all of them! So much respect for the artists that designed and carved them. Just think you two were floating around in hot water earlier in the day and then went to visit the “gallery” of ice carvings. How magnificent is this beautiful planet??!!??!!??!! 💕💕💕

[@jamesmagie50]

I really want to thank you for all your posts. We just finished our trip to Fairbanks and saw the World Ice Art Championships. They were amazing and the hot springs were the best I have ever experienced. For my wife being able to see the spectacular Aurora Borealis in person was the dream of a lifetime. And the train from Fairbanks to Anchorage was my favorite part. We loved our time in beautiful Alaska.

[@marilynclayton3430]

This brought back so many memories of my childhood! I was born and raised most of my life on chena hot springs rd. When I was young there was so few ppl living on that road that we where able to hunt on chena hot springs road. We drove to the springs several times a week. At that time there was the pool and the natural springs with the original cabin that they built when the man who found it staked his claim on the land. When he came back to claim the land it took him a month by River to find the steam of the springs. They have done a lot to make it look beautiful with the rock pond. The hiking to the peaks change your life. And the northern lights in the winter feel like they are so close they are going to reach out and touch you. Thanks for sharing. It reminded me I need to visit my roots💚 Another fact is they are completely self sufficient. They produce their own energy, food for the restaurant, and their employees that live on the 300 acre property. It is a really special place. Magical 💚

[@minhhop3208]

You guys are born to be together! So blessed ! Sharing , supporting each other , and enjoying every moment of life togther ! Your videos are always very interesting ! Very different! Thanks to you , we know more and more about Alaska! Enjoy !

[@JerusalemBee]

I really like watching your KZbin channel. We get very little to no snow most of the time here in the middle of NC so watching you guys is living my dream. I also like that you are real, no over dramatizing things and so far I have not heard any cussing which I appreciate very much. So I have alot more of your videos to catch up on. Thanks for sharing and God Bless. Debbie

[@bobbettenacco1012]

It was magical with the snow falling. I would never have seen this beautiful display if you had not taken me along. Thank you so much

[@ericolson7052]

I am a senior in high school graduating very soon and your videos give me so much inspiration. I want to travel to alaska and maybe attend college in Fairbanks if costs allow me too. Just want to say you guys make me look forward to my future.

[@gregormiller4037]

Nice sentiment :)

[@OkieJammer2736]

You GO, Eric Olson ... Taste-test everything on your list. And report what you're up to here so we can cheer you on too!

[@pqtpat7734]

Do it. Go to Alaska & never come back to lower 48

[@mimi0424]

I'm 45 and I say travel the world! Something I wish I had done sooner ! These two are awesome

[@OKBushcraft]

In 1986 I wanted to go to Alaska. It's now 2022 and it never happened. DO IT!!!!

[@AngieMiddleton]

The Richardson is truly my favorite way back from Fairbanks. It’s especially a must see in the fall. Truly stunning.

[@nitaleach6816]

I always look forward to our adventures.

[@keithsanders9396]

that was fun. The drone footage of the Dr. Seuss house was really pretty with the snow around. The field with the moose on it was crazy - I can't believe they were all together like that.

[@Hannahsunshine-]

I can't believe the frozen hair video was a year ago! Puts it in perspective. I must have been watching this channel for at least 3 years at this point. Thanks for taking us along on the Alaskan fun 😊

[@ericomarbecerriljasso7780]

Pasen unas excelentes vacaciones

[@kimberliegerlach2614]

I took my first trip to Alaska from the midwest in February with my 70+ year old mother. It was on her bucket list to experience Alaska and ride on a dog sled, which we did along with many other adventurers. You both inspired me to rent a dry cabin (also in the North Pole area and moose just off the porch) so we could watch the northern lights each night we got back from our daily excursions. We also got to see a lot of the sculptures you shared in this video being worked on by the artists at their early stages. The entire trip is an experience I will never forget and hope to repeat. Thank you for continuing to share the beauty and truth of Alaska.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@Kimberley Gerlach Was wondering if you were the couple of ladies who met up with the

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[@patriciaherman6499]

I also watch the Somers Family who live in the North Pole. Love the Healing Springs wish we had one. Awesome Ice Sculptures. Thanks for sharing your trip always a joy. Blessings to you both. 😊🇺🇲

[@jamiehoward3151]

Me too

[@kimberlyandjimmybuckner3665]

I do as well. I love ❤️ that sweet little family.

[@patmcclain5986]

I watch them as well..

[@NVGUY4732]

Chena Hot Springs really is a fantastic place to visit. I was up there in 2018 and it still looks the same from what I saw on your video. The Ice House Museum is a must see and having a martini is checking the box in the ole bucket list.

[@jeannefuller4251]

I don’t mind being old when you kids take me on so many wonderful adventures. I love watching you guys out there enjoying your life’s. 👋👵

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Hot springs looks like another planet. 👍

[@vivienneturner2028]

Wow! What an awesome experience to have shared that twice! Really an awesome episode. I throughly enjoyed it! Thank you two so much! Awesome! 😁😁😁🤗🤗🤗🤗💞💖

[@fredweis2383]

Eric says the word COOL a lot She says the word NEAT a lot

[@heidipickels7892]

Yay, you guys are going where I use to live. Many many years ago. Y’all probably weren’t even born yet lol. Can’t wait to watch.

[@MontsFamilyHomestead]

Our son, daughter in law and granddaughter just got back from their trip to Anchorage, Fairbanks and North Pole. They love it and brought back so many pictures and have memories for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us again. God Bless.

[@mayito9100]

America! It can be inspiring and beautiful. It can also be dark and ugly. It’s soo many things, but it’s ours. It’s our America.

[@dibamoca9885]

You guys should have a snow sculpting competition when you get home ⛄️

[@maureenhobbs8800]

Beautiful 😻 Beautiful Beautiful.

[@candicevaughan8029]

I must say this is my top 10 favorite videos. Yes🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😁

[@debbiecollins1154]

Thank you thank you for sharing this video because otherwise I probably would have not say all the amazing sculptures that people from across the world come to share with us. It was absolutely wonderful, amazing. Best you tubers out there.

[@MrPossumeyes]

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[@faithrada]

The Ice Sculptures... Wow. So much talent.

[@sandrachristensen7282]

I distinctly remember when you guys went to the hot springs last year. I can't believe it was a year ago! Thanks for adding the ice sculptures this time. What a magical place!

[@williamharn9048]

Nk, time flies

[@moonstoneway2694]

Thanks for another Sunday road trip treat. Looked like fun. Always amusing to see Bo getting an assist into the truck and antigravity Bandit just flying in.

[@meluvs2read]

I LOVE that you share your adventures.. I could NEVER afford to do any travelling on an old age pension so I travel virtually!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@micheleharris2361]

When I first saw this posted - I was going - yay, another visit to the hot springs! How cool that you got to see and speak to the artists as they were working! Such a great trip :)

[@TheUgliestKitchen]

Oh my! All the ice art was so beautiful! The polar bear with the visible fetus was really something! I'm constantly amazed at how talented some people are. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[@MattAK]

I loved going to Chena when I drove buses in Fairbanks for a couple summers. One of my favorite excursions to drive people to. Can't wait to watch.

[@melaniaszychowska2441]

Absolutely amazing Art sculptures. 😍

[@lorienish1286]

Great story telling ..editing was very good ..like the slow motion work .... Art work was insane ..ty for sharing

[@lauriewolhart5743]

Beautiful video! The photography and drone footage are stunning! Loved the hot springs and ice sculptures! Thanks for sharing!

[@vanessarosario1861]

Reading comments below. I feel so blessed living in Alaska even for three months. I wish i can go back and live there for a life time!

[@kathyboyers4341]

We went to the Chena Hot Springs ice museum in 2018 on our two month long trip to Alaska from Michigan. We drove a total of 11,465 miles round trip. Awsome place to see. The senery in Alaska is like no other place we've seen. Every state has it's own personallity but, Alaska is among the best. Thanks for bringing back some memories. Bob and Kathy --- Michigan.

[@leabinales]

I can't believe there's a hot spring in Alaska. That is so nice.

[@goofyjohn6191]

Actually there are many hoy springs in Alaska. It is after all part of the volcanic, pacific ring of fire.

[@goofyjohn6191]

Actually there are many hoy springs in Alaska. It is after all part of the volcanic, pacific ring of fire.

[@ladyryan902]

Wanted to go to Alaska since I was little..never will but I can live vicariously through you..

[@myraholmes651]

Thankyou-- just loved seeing everything!!

[@camicri4263]

Beautiful! Thanks!🤗🤗

[@patriciawhite1041]

I have seen this before the Somers they live in North Pole and they take there kids there but thank you for sharing your video and your adventures. GOD BLESS YOU Both.

[@MrPossumeyes]

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[@authorcharlieboring]

As a youth in hot Texas I worked at an ice company and since I had been working with ice since I was 11, I often received requests to carve a 300 pound block into art pieces for display at events. Once the piece was carved, I placed it in a special decorated drain basket and shined colored lights on it for effect as it slowly melted. Fun stuff.

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

A magnificent trip Eric and Ariel thank you so much for taking us along on this beautiful trip that you guys playing together. I would love to visit Alaska one day, as hard as you guys work all year long it's great to see you enjoying yourself is such a beautiful place take care Eric and Ariel

[@sonyamarsh7629]

I Lived in Fairbanks for a Year and I Enjoyed every Bit of Chen's Hot springs ...

[@NicksHEAT1995]

I admire these two for the life they have built up there in Alaska. They live in a barron desolate place but are still creative and finds things to do. It is amazing that people can survive like this, with this kind of weather and extreme temperatures.

[@kathrynhelm4176]

That was a delightful trip and we appreciated that you took us along. The Hot Springs look so good, so relaxing. 👍🥰❤️

[@andrewgoodbody2121]

Its always great to see a shirtless Eric... hes my crush haha

[@kimyates3583]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@katiesmith1692]

You put this video out last year just after my daughter was born. She just turned one and it's been so lovely to revisit this place and that time in my life with you. Thanks for giving me all the nostalgia tonight :)

[@MrPossumeyes]

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[@SLloyd-qb8kt]

Arial, you are so naturally pretty! The hot springs look so relaxing! I've just added this place to my bucket list. 💕

[@tammyrowe-wallace7322]

On my bucket list is the chance to spend a day with these awesome people!

[@ellanieswender1353]

Been watching for a few years and the cinematic shots keep getting better and better 😍❤️ thanks for showing us beautiful Alaska

[@darmuslives4340]

I'd hate to be a judge for the ice sculptures. They all looked so beautiful!! Thanks for taking us along with you guys.

[@dianevillemaire8286]

What a wonderful trip. Thank you for sharing

[@MrPossumeyes]

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[@hoosierladyus48]

While traveling back to the lower 48, we stopped at Lizard Hot Springs. It is truly something someone needs to experience in real life, because the feeling is hard to explain. The Ice Sculpting is amazing. Loved this video!

[@colinkelley6493]

Thanks to the two of you I am getting a sense of Alaska. I never "got" Alaska before now. What an incredible state! I am too old, but if I were younger I would move there. It is so beautiful and take-your-breath-away magical. Those were incredible, amazing, world class sculptures -- amazing, amazing, amazing. I look at your calendar every day, several times a day, and think "Ariel stood there and took that shot. It is a real everyday place. If I was standing there, that is what it would look like."

[@MisterTee2010]

I love to cook. Someone said to me. " You are such a great cook. You should become a Chef " I replied " It hen would be a job and i would no longer enjoy it " I say this because you two do what you love to do. No tie downs. Really no schedules. I love you and Love what you do. Thank you for sharing the videos. Love and God Bless 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

[@wandagordon6453]

Yay, road trip!!! I would love to be there at the hot springs! Looks like y’all had a wonderful time. Thanks for allowing us to tag along. 😄 Y’all take care and God bless. ❤️

[@garrygraham7901]

The hot spring looks awesome, especially being nestled amongst snow-covered rocks. My wife and I visit a little remote town in arid outback Australia during our winter to camp and use a beautiful hot spring pool run by the local community. Soaking in hot spring water is very special, no matter which climate you live in.

[@galindoa21]

This episode brought back so many memories. I was in Alaska at Eielson AFB from 2002-2005. My first assignment after joining the Air Force. 20 years later I have not been back but would love to visit again in the future. I’m technically still a resident since I changed my residency 😁

[@tondrakaiser5669]

I always enjoy watching your videos. I appreciate you sharing the beauty and the adventures that Alaska has to offer. Whenever I thought about Alaska before seeing your videos I just associated it with cold and a whole lot of snow. No thank you!! But now because of your videos I have seen the real beauty and can see why some are drawn to not only visit but actually choose to live there. Thank you for opening my eyes to a wonderful and beautiful place on earth.

[@sandrae.hinojosa8011]

Soooo beautiful views!!! I’m living it with you two…wow

[@MrPossumeyes]

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[@ginacota9724]

Brings back so many memories of the mid 80s when I lived in North Pole and then Fairbanks.

[@joebacarella2829]

Just beautiful, the skill involved in those sculptures, and the snow flakes, it is absolutely amazing what saw blades do to ice, I can`t wait for you guys to take me next year, Thank You both.

[@mandytrivedi]

I love the hot springs and ice sculptures!

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures

[@sequoiawarner6756]

Th.asks for tacking us along for a magical winter journey!

[@509Hike]

I rarely comment on my KZbin channels I watch, but at the end the footage of the ice sculptures was amazing. Can't believe I lived in Alaska for all those years and never went and saw that.

[@nealieanderson512]

The art is spectacular! Thanks so much for sharing it!

[@debbiemacy3840]

Wow what a wonderful adventure. The hot springs amaze me. The skill and imagination it takes to make the sculptures is amazing. The beauty that you share with us of Alaska just always seems magical. It is a truly beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

[@kellyhawes8901]

What a phenomenal wonderland. If only NH had hot springs....sigh. Thank you for sharing your getaway with us!

[@bigboresledder]

Well done kids, thanks for taking us with!!

[@FunfindersX]

Thanjs for taking me/us along on all your amazing adventures Cheers

[@hillarys.k8518]

How cool !!! The Ice Show in Fairbanks has to be one of the best things Fairbanks has going for it . So different than it's summer look, which is that of a mid west town . The dogs looked like they enjoyed the trip too.

[@stevebondurant6374]

Thanks for inviting us into your awesome adventures. Those ice sculptures are so interesting!

[@oxymom2002]

The hot springs looked incredible and the ice sculptures are so beautiful. I can’t imagine being able to be so creative with ice.

[@lois4329]

Hi I was just thinking it was a privilege to see from so far away. Thank you for sharing such awesome experiences.

[@daydreambeliever6603]

Bandit would love to get in there, too❤️ What a fun trip. I’ve always wanted to see ice sculptures. The whiskers on the walrus (I think) were so fine and fragile looking. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@ellemdee276]

The most relaxing vacations are the ones with a change of scenery & a big disruption to everyday routine & it doesn't really matter how far away you have to go to get that. You're lucky that there is an easily accessible place relatively nearby (well, in Alaska terms) that offers such a radical change for a winter getaway. True, there aren't any swaying palm trees to go with the warm water there, but then it doesn't take two full days of exhausting, expensive air travel getting there & back either. Yall should make this an annual expedition.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha, in 1992 I graduated fm UF. Drove solo to AK. Many stops/ memories along the way. Have been seven times total now! It’s been twelve now and I’m overdue. The fishing is awesome. Do it!

[@Kim-n8u]

Thank you for taking me on your magical journey

[@thomasanderson4259]

Y’all’s production quality gets better and better with every video!!

[@MDestron2282]

Visiting a hot spring is definitely on the bucket list and those ice sculptures were absolutely incredible! Looked like an awesome little trip.

[@dlaitch]

You hit it out of the ball park with this unique Alaskan experience and your eternal enthusiasm . The aerial shots of the moose and showing how massive the state is was awesome ! The hot springs and ice sculptures was an amazing adventure ! 👍✌🏻👍

[@angelahagood7143]

Wow! That ice sculpture show is amazing! 🧊🤩 Looks like walking through Narnia, so magical! So glad you guys were able to get away and so glad you took us along! I’m blown away by all the snow! Today it got up to 70 and my spring bulbs are opening! I take for granted the beauty during winter. Drone footage stunning as always! Reading the comments is one of my favorite things to do on your channel! You have an amazing following!! 🙌🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@iartistdotme]

THANK YOU so much for taking us along - it was great!

[@pattibrown1809]

Eric and Arielle, you are a light in the darkness!! Thank you so much for taking us along for all the beauty and fun!🌞

[@karinvanspaendonk9917]

Beautifull images. Thanks for taking us along. Regards from Southern Germany (Rosenheim area)

[@MrPossumeyes]

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[@AlmostHomestead]

Wow! That was really cool you guys. The snow falling on the ice sculptures made it look even more magical. What a great trip.

[@patsyalexander9413]

Really awesome trip!

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[@carolinesemple2298]

Aww poor Bandit was like what do you mean their not mine. I wants a samwich too. Beautiful sculptures. Such talent and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing x

[@thespirit-ledhomestead9002]

It maybe one of the coldest places in North America but you just can't beat the interior life! Camping in Castern's Glacier ice cave is a blast if you guys ever get the chance! 💙Awesome video, chena is our spot!

[@williamblaney8309]

I just wanted to thank you for inviting us along... Your adventures are always fun to watch... It looked like you both were so relaxed in the Hot Spring. I really enjoyed seeing the amazing Ice Art Championship Lighted Ice show, it was a big Bonus... Again thank you...

[@mikedeloye8060]

I could tell that the water felt good after freezing your ass off for the last few months and you get 106 it takes the chill out of the bones! The ice sculptures are amazing too!!!!!!!!!!! The hot weather is coming! It was 86 today and it might get to 90 this week. It's awful early for that kind of heat but this year it's here.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Chena Hot Springs looked very inviting. I'm glad you both got to go visit the North Pole. The ice sculptures were awesome. Loved the aerial view, so beautiful there. Banana Bread looked delicious! My favorite family, you know, "Somers in Alaska"? They live in the North Pole. I have enough room to love you both!

[@jdeane9442]

What a fun trip! Loved the ice sculptures. Thanks for taking us along!

[@lenalyles2712]

Absolutely love the ice art, beautiful. We don't get cold so we have sand art competitions. Missed this year because we traveled to see our new great granddaughter.

[@rayperry4666]

Another fantastic trip. I haven't seen the area in a long time. I was stationed at Eielson AFB, just outside of North Pole from 1984 to 1987. Truly the best assignment I had in my 26 year Air Force career. Really appreciate you bring back those great memories.

[@jerryrogers9703]

Thank you for your service

[@lindag4484]

In New Hampshire...about as far away from Alaska as one can get, in the US, except for Maine or Hawaii. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your excellent cinematography has delivered Alaska to us.