Hidden gem Fred Blixt Cabin offers year-round Alaska experience without the backcountry commitment
May 7, 2021
Craig McCaa
Fred Blixt Cabin, located near mile 62 on the Elliott Highway, offers a pleasant get-away only a few hours from Fairbanks. It's also a helpful overnight stop for travelers heading north to the Dalton Highway or for those about to embark on a trip into the nearby White Mountains National Recreation Area. Photo by Craig McCaa.
The White Mountains National Recreation Area with its extensive winter trails and public-use cabins is justifiably known as Interior Alaska’s winter playground. However, many visitors to the area are unaware that right next to the 1-million-acre recreation area, BLM’s Fred Blixt public use cabin offers the quintessential Alaska log cabin experience while providing far easier, year-round accessibility.