A note about rivers

Fairbanks, Alaska 99701, United States

Created By: Explore Fairbanks

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Many rivers in Alaska end with the "nah" syllable—Chena, Nenana, Tanana, etc. "Nah" is the Athabascan word meaning "river". There are also many rivers which end in "knee-ka" —Chatanika, Tetlanika—which is the Athabascan word meaning "small river."

This point of interest is part of the tour: Riverwalk Historical Walking Tour