THINGS TO DO IN FAIRBANKS: Alaska Pipeline, Gold Daughters, Gold Panning, North Pole & Santa House!

We are on an Alaska roadtrip in our 2013 Ford Transit Connect micro camper van! Today we stop in Fairbanks, Alaska, and explore the area. We start our day be visiting the Alaska Pipeline view point across the highway from Gold Daughters. After a gold panning demonstration, from the amazing staff at Gold Daughters, we then find gold our very own gold in Alaska! We end the day by visiting the North Pole and even see some of Santa's reindeer at the Santa Claus House!
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[@jazziered142]

I want to visit Santa's house!!! :)

[@llorylloyd]

So awesome. The gold necklace is cool what a great momento. 🎉 Happy early Birthday Mike 🎂

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you so much!

[@BruceG2009]

Gold daughters was a wonderful experience. The staff there is both helpful and super nice. It’s such a thrill when those little flakes of gold appear in your pan.

[@karjurassic8364]

Fun stuff, guys! Thank you! ✌🏻💕

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@trbstang]

Thanks for the info! We are going to be in Fairbanks next month, and I guess now we are going to have to go to the North Pole! 😂

[@trailcampete5119]

happy birthday mike ...cheers🍻

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you so much!

[@jandjibaronehoag1012]

Every video I watch I say that was a great video, but this was so much fun. Made me want to go practice pan for gold in Lake Erie, if nothing else I might come up with more beach glass. I looked up the Santa letter for the grandkids, will have to try that this year.

[@wylacouple4168]

Just discovered your channel!!!! Since we’re planning an Alaska trip for 2023, I’m very much enjoying your videos

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it! You are going to have a great time in Alaska 😊 Safe travels!

[@adkkev]

I wish I had found your channel earlier! My son and his family live in Fairbanks and have had lots of cool experiences there. My DIL is the Lead NPS Ranger at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center in downtown Fairbanks. Anyhow, love your channel, fun to watch and learn about your adventures. Looking forward to more!

[@mikeandheather]

We are so incredibly envious that your family lives in Alaska! It has quickly jumped to our favorite state, it must be amazing to live there 😊 Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it!

[@neilmorrlle8197]

Happy bleated/early christmas. Happy belated 30th Birthday to Mike. I though Mike had banged his head in the pipeline until the dent moved and I realised it was Heathers reflection… The gold panning place looks really cool. Looking forwards to your next adventure.

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you for the well wishes! We really appreciate it and you watching! No, he didn't bang his head there but does almost every day in the van lol

[@davebelcher3307]

If you like all things Christmas make sure to visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

[@mikeandheather]

You are right! It was so much fun :) Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

that was nice, a future update. Mike, have a happy 31st this coming Sept. 2023.

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you so much!

[@jazziered142]

Happy birthday Mike. Alaska sounds like a great place to celebrate a birthday.

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you so much! We were very fortunate to be able to celebrate it in Alaska :)

[@craigmorton8693]

So much Fun!

[@kristianolsen4555]

I hope you got Rich. Thank you for the video 🙂

[@mikeandheather]

Not yet! But there is still time now that we know what we are doing for next time haha Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@MaryJohnson-nm5ls]

I recently bought a 2012 FTC and have been catching up on your KZbin videos. In one video, you were considering having your key reprogrammed or ordering a new one. Did you ever order one? The reason I ask is because I only received one key with my van. When I called a Ford dealership to have a new key made, they said it would cost around $400 to order a key and an additional $90 to program it! I was just wondering if this price is possibly correct? BTW, I love your videos!

[@mikeandheather]

Wow! Nearly $500 dollars for a key?! That is outrageous! We did purchase a new key and had it reprogrammed for $275 which we thought was a lot at the time but after hearing how much they want to charge you maybe we shouldn't complain lol We went through a Ford Dealer as well, it may be worth it to call around to the different dealers in the area to see if you can get better pricing. To be honest, it works but not from far distances. We have to be really close to the van to use the unlock/lock feature, just something to keep in mind if you are trying to decide if it is worth it :) Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it! Best of luck in finding an AFFORDABLE key!

[@MaryJohnson-nm5ls]

Thanks so much for responding and so quickly. I will definitely call around to other dealers. Knowing I might get one under $300 actually sounds good. Never thought I would think $275 for a key is a deal, lol! I really love your KZbin channel. The content is great, and how you interact with each other makes me smile. Keep up the good work!

[@mikeandheather]

@@MaryJohnson-nm5ls Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it!

[@3generations393]

What a fun video -thanks and may God bless

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you! We really appreciate it and you watching!

[@joekuykendall]

Gold! Both this video and literally. Very cool to see some of what AK has to offer! Also, grats on the NP ownership!

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you! We really do appreciate it and you watching, it means a lot to us :)

[@RealProVanR]

Darn, just when I think it is not possible, you guys up your game AGAIN. Alaska vlogs are great!

[@mikeandheather]

@@RealProVanR Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@roadtripmitch]

Travel Safe Guys!

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you!

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Fairbanks looks amazing town. North Pole looks like a wonderful place for the family. You got more gold than I was expecting. Thanks for sharing

[@mikeandheather]

We got more gold than we were expecting too! lol Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@DENNISHARDY1]

Happy belated Birthday !

[@mikeandheather]

Thank you so much 😀