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As the nights grow longer and the temperatures begin to cool, the aurora borealis returns to the skies above Fairbanks, Alaska. While aurora activity occurs each day throughout the year, August ushers...

Trying to decide on a location for your next couples trip? Whether it’s a proposal, a honeymoon or another adventure with your partner, let the aurora borealis be the magical backdrop to your next...

A Visit to St. Nicholas

Thursday, December 8, 2022 by Eve Elfstrom

Growing up as a little elf in Mount Dora, Florida, just as visions of sugar plums danced in my head so did a visit to meet Santa Claus. My parents told me stories of a land that seemed so far away...

Explore Fairbanks presents the new 2023 Official Fairbanks Visitors Guide. The 68-page, full-color booklet provides helpful information for planning a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, throughout the year...

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Where else can you find moosehide beadwork picture frames, nature-inspired ornaments, hand-crafted ivory earrings, spiced low-bush cranberry jams and...

2022-23 Winter Guide Now Available

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 by Explore Fairbanks

Explore Fairbanks presents the Official 2021-2022 Fairbanks Winter Guide—a free 24 -page, full-color booklet highlighting the many activities, attractions, events and adventures that await during...

Summer in Fairbanks is full of adventures and loads of fun. Midnight Sun Season – April 22 through August 20 – means an extraordinary amount of golden sunlight floods the sky. An irresistible,...

Follow us around the clock from 9pm to 5am to witness the magic of the midnight sun Cast away your clock and immerse yourself in light. This series of photos chronicles the sky hour by hour all...

The abundance of sunshine in Fairbanks, the Golden Heart of Alaska, makes for dazzling vegetables and flowers. At the twice-weekly Farmers Market you can find plate-sized dahlias and fragrant peonies,...

On Saturday, June 18, from noon to midnight, 1st, 2nd and 3rd avenues in downtown Fairbanks will become pedestrian only and this highly anticipated street fair party comes to life. The free 12-hour...