FYU → FAI

Yukon-Porcupine Confluence

Aerial view of the massive intersection where the Porcupine River meets the Yukon River shortly after departure.

Yukon Flats Wetlands

Thousands of circular oxbow lakes and shimmering ponds scattered across one of the world's most productive wetland habitats.

White Mountains National Recreation Area

Rugged limestone peaks and jagged ridges that provide a stark contrast to the flat northern plains.

Boreal Wilderness

Endless stretches of black spruce and taiga forest, showcasing the remote scale of the Alaskan interior.

Fairbanks Cityscape

Clear views of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and the downtown core during the southern descent.

Yukon River Main Stem

Excellent perspectives of the primary river channel as it winds westward through the wilderness.

Crazy Mountains

Distant views of these isolated, rugged peaks rising out of the interior plateau.

Beaver Creek

The winding, clear-water path of this National Wild and Scenic River as it cuts through the hills.

Remote Road Networks

Spot the Elliott and Steese Highways appearing as tiny threads through the massive forest landscape.

Tanana River Valley

The wide, silty expanse of the Tanana River coming into view on the final approach into Fairbanks.