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Explore Fairbanks is pleased to announce the release of the 2026-27 Fairbanks Winter Guide, now available at no cost. This 32-page, full-color booklet is an essential resource for visitors seeking to...

Why autumn is a great time for aurora viewing September and October are excellent months for aurora viewing. Fairbanks is directly under the Auroral Oval, a ring-shaped zone over the far north...

It’s late August and that means we can once again witness the wonder of waving colors up above. Aurora Season officially kicks off August 21st! When the skies are dark enough (August 21 to April 21),...

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...

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)...