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Seeing moose is high on the list for a lot of visitors, and for good reason! Moose are one of the most iconic animals in Alaska, and the biggest land mammal in North America. Large and in charge,...

For the third year, Explore Fairbanks and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute are joining together to host the Science for Alaska Summer Series, a presentation of free public...

Flowing through the heart of Fairbanks, the Chena River (known in Athabascan as Ch'eno') shapes life in Interior Alaska year-round. In the summer, the river glows under the midnight sun, setting the...

Photo: University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks is the place to be Exploring the diverse museums and visitor centers in Fairbanks is a must do during your visit. Together, these venues weave...

The 2026 Official Fairbanks Visitors Guide is now available for free from Explore Fairbanks. This 72-page, full-color publication is an excellent resource for planning a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, any...

Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska, a place packed with things to do, where winter transforms the area into a playground of snow, ice, and adventure. As temperatures drop and snow accumulates, winter trails...

Traveling to Fairbanks to view the northern lights is a popular activity, especially during Aurora Season August 21 – April 21. If you stay a minimum of three nights in the Fairbanks area and are...

Explore Fairbanks is pleased to announce the release of the 2025-26 Fairbanks Winter Guide, now available at no cost. This 32-page, full-color booklet is an essential resource for visitors seeking to...

Photo: In October 2018, as the solar minimum approached, the aurora borealis shines above Golden Heart Plaza, illuminating the heart of downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. (©State of Alaska-Jody Overstreet)...

Up here in Alaska, we’re definitely not short of space. The Denali National Park and Preserve is no exception, located roughly a two-hour drive from Fairbanks. With over 6 million acres to explore,...