Fairbanks

The Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau (FCVB) has captured the outstanding press coverage on Fairbanks and the region during recent months in a 3 minute video. The video was created and produced by our talented FCVB Internet Marketing Associate, Sherman Hogue and features media ... Read full blog

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If you’ve ever walked along the seashore you’ve probably found many intriguing items washed up on the beach. From driftwood to seashells to fishing floats to sea glass, beach combing is a favorite coastal pastime. For Nikiski High School student Jenna Hansen, collecting sea glass has ... Read full blog

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Have you ever had that one uncle or cousin that no matter what, they just wouldn’t get rid of that car that seemed like it was on its last piston. And of course you’d have to ride with them to the store on Thanksgiving to go pick up more cream of mushroom for your mom.  He would sit ... Read full blog

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 I stood there frozen the first time I saw her, I remembered a friend mentioning a long time ago how magical and captivating she was. I thought to myself that he was building up an aura and trying to get me going. There was no way that I would fall for her like so many had before.Oh how I was ... Read full blog

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 The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race Alaska, home to so many buck wild and hardcore things is defined by epic journeys. The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog race (decidedly an epic journey) is the manifestation of this bold and extreme side of our state’s collective nature. It ... Read full blog

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With the grasp of winter fully upon us here in the Alaskan interior you might want to embrace one of those long day dreams about getting out and enjoying the beautiful area that we live in. With a few smartly added layers and some good ol’ gumption, getting out there is a lot easier than ... Read full blog

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‘Twas the week before Christmas and out in North PoleThere were many things to do for your mind, body and soul!With events and displays, great shopping and eatsWe knew that North Pole would be full of fine treats!We’d make that short drive out to Santa Claus HouseTo see old Saint Nick and his ... Read full blog

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If you’re ready to enjoy a variety of holiday entertainment and activities all in one fantastic place, stop by the Morris Thompson Center this Saturday, December 15th for a Holiday Open House like no other! You’re invited to celebrate winter with family fun, Christmas caroling, hot chocolate ... Read full blog

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During the last few years a lot of hype has been made of the looming doomsday of December 21st, 2012. Much of the mythos backs up this claim by alluding to the Mayan calendar’s so called “end” this month. That declaration is easily busted by comparing our Gregorian calendar to the Mayan ... Read full blog

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Today, the leading travel guide publisher and website Lonely Planet presented their annual Top 10 US Travel Destinations list and we are excited to announce that Fairbanks was selected as number two on this prestigious list! Fairbanks ranked high on the list of travel destinations thanks to a ... Read full blog

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