What makes the Tanana Valley State Fair unique is its emphasis on local talent and showcasing the best of Alaska’s Interior. The oldest fair in the state, The Tanana Valley State Fair has been whooping it up since 1924 — that’s 86 years! The nine-day event features a variety of local performers, agriculture and livestock …
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Archive for the ‘Where to Stay’ CategoryActivity of the Week: It’s fair time! Fairbanks hosts “Barn in the USA”Friday, July 30th, 2010Community Profile: Fairbanks, the Golden Heart CityFriday, July 23rd, 2010They call it the Golden Heart City. And between its history as an energetic mining town, its location in the heart of Alaska, the midnight sun and genuine hospitality, the name is no misnomer. It’s Alaska’s second largest city and a hub to the Interior. If you like to be active all year round (and … Read more...Activity of the Week: How to Command a Dog TeamFriday, July 23rd, 2010Dog sledding is the sport Alaska is famous for, and it hasn’t changed much over the last 4,000 years. Alaska Natives first used dog sledding as their main mode of transportation, but it wasn’t until the late 1890’s that it became a sport. The story many of us know already is that of the 1925 … Read more...Activity of the Week: The past comes to life with Golden Days in FairbanksFriday, July 16th, 2010In 1902, Felix Pedro discovered gold in Fairbanks and there has been reason to celebrate ever since. During the height of summer, we commemorate the glittering history of Fairbanks with the Golden Days celebration. Hosted by the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Golden Days activities range from a rubber ducky race down the Chena River to … Read more...Community Profile: Cooper LandingFriday, July 2nd, 2010The derivation of many Alaska towns belongs to gold. And with the fantasy of fortune in the 1800s, came waves of adventurers, dreamers and lots of schemers to the last frontier, leaving behind a legacy of captivating tales. But before the time of Soapy Smith and Joe Juneau, it all began in a picturesque setting … Read more...Activity of the Week: Cast a line with plenty of elbow roomThursday, July 1st, 2010Com-bat fish-ing \ˈkäm-bat ˈfi-shiŋ \: Alaskan phrase: to stand elbow to-elbow with fellow anglers in the hunt for the state’s most sought-after fish. While this kind of heart-pumping adrenaline rush is one way to fill the freezer — and have a blast in the process — combat fishing isn’t the only type of fishing experience … Read more...Activity of the week: Four-wheeling through historyTuesday, June 22nd, 2010Activity of the week: Four-wheeling through history The term “up before sunrise” isn’t even applicable in Alaska, with the sun hanging over the mountains for most of the night, only teasing darkness. But getting up early while staying at the McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is not for nothing, as you’ll share the dawn with some … Read more...Weekend at Base Camp: Fairbanks Princess Riverside LodgeWednesday, June 16th, 2010“Weekend at Base Camp” is a blog series that shares how you can plan a weekend escape full of adventures to enjoy our Alaska-sized backyard. Read more...Weekend at Base Camp: Denali Princess Wilderness LodgeTuesday, June 1st, 2010“Weekend at Base Camp” is a blog series that shares how you can plan a weekend escape full of adventures to enjoy our Alaska-sized backyard. Read more...Activity of the Week: Fishing on the Kenai, one for the record booksThursday, May 27th, 2010“Activity of the Week” is a weekly blog series that profiles adventures, destinations and tour operators from across Alaska.” Read more... |
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