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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...

The results are in and the votes have been tabulated for this year's Explore Local Scavenger Hunt and Photo Contest! Contestants were asked to visit fifteen or more iconic Fairbanks locations, take...

**Due to extraordinary melt on the glacier during summer 2022, the ice cave has experienced considerable collapse and looks drastically different than it is pictured within this blog post. Anyone...

The Alaska Dog Mushers Association (ADMA) is proud to celebrate 75 years of hosting the Open North American Championship, the world’s premier sprint sled dog race, where dozens of teams from around...

All year long, Fairbanks' Far North locale gives artists the opportunity to create ethereal sculptures out of crystal-clear ice. Residents and visitors alike can watch incredible artworks emerge from...

If you’ve ever wondered how a town called North Pole—that is actually about 1,700 miles (2,700 km) south of the magnetic north pole—got its name, you better watch out. I’m telling you why and how...

The 2020-21 Fairbanks Winter Guide is now available for free. The 24-page, full-color booklet is designed to help plan vacations during the winter season. Filled with open winter businesses including...

Check out the new “Explore Local” campaign spotlights: family-friendly Pioneer Park and guided fishing excursions. Shout out to all travelers, locals and statewide residents to participate in the many...

The results are in and the votes have been tabulated for our “Explore Local” Scavenger Hunt and Photo Contest! Contestants were asked to visit fifteen iconic Fairbanks locations, take pictures and...

Ready. Set. Go! Pack your bags and hit the road—it’s time to escape to Fairbanks, Alaska! An oasis in the wilderness, Fairbanks is an outstanding road trip destination. We are excited to invite fellow...