Noyes Slough facts for kids
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Noyes Slough is a special waterway in Fairbanks, Alaska. It's a smaller channel that branches off the main Chena River. In the local Lower Tanana language, it's called Trothttheetkhun'a.
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What is Noyes Slough?
Noyes Slough is like a natural side-road of the Chena River. It flows entirely within the city of Fairbanks. This waterway is about 11.3 kilometers (7 miles) long. It helps separate an area called Garden Island from the rest of Fairbanks.
How is Noyes Slough Used?
Noyes Slough is a busy place all year round!
Summer Fun
When the weather is warm, the slough is perfect for outdoor activities. Many people enjoy canoeing along its calm waters. It's also a home for many different kinds of waterfowl, like ducks and geese.
Winter Adventures
In winter, the slough freezes solid. This turns it into a snowy pathway for winter sports. People love to go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing here. It's also a popular spot for mushers to train their sled dog teams.
The frozen slough is even part of two big races! It's on the route for the yearly Open North American Sled Dog Championship. It's also used by the Iron Dog snowmobile race. Both of these exciting races finish right in downtown Fairbanks.
How Did Noyes Slough Get its Name?
The slough is named after a person named Fred Noyes. He used to run a sawmill right on the slough a long time ago. This was even before the city of Fairbanks was officially founded! The name "Noyes Slough" first appeared on a mining map in 1905.
