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The aurora appears in a beautiful array of colors: green, red, pink, magenta, blue and sometimes, even white. In the most awe-inspiring display of science, the aurora occurs when gases in the Earth’s...

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...

Snow, Ice, and Adventure A winter visit to Fairbanks is like a trip inside a snow globe. With a landscape covered in ice and snow from November through March, Fairbanks has the coolest outdoor...

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...

Spanning all four seasons and nine months of the year, Aurora Season runs August 21st through April 21st. Each timeframe within Aurora Season offers incredible one-of-a-kind viewing experiences. We...

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)...

We are proud to present our latest destination marketing video that invites visitors to discover the year-round wonders of the Fairbanks area. The video showcases the region’s natural beauty, cultural...

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...