The Chena River State Recreation Area, which sits just east of Fairbanks, is a popular spot in the summer for hiking ... but many trails are closed during the winter months.

Islanders are encouraged to take advantage of winter days ... from Island Trails, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, developing and maintaining P.E.I.'s hiking paths.

The most recent switch to the Fairbanks route ... an ice bridge over a creek near his dog lot to collapse, cutting off easy access to the surrounding winter trails. “We did a 100-mile run ...