Let’s face it, your relatives are probably sick of your emails describing Alaska winters — four-foot snowdrifts, ice crystals in the air and frozen nostril photos that should have been left to the imagination. But we have a right to brag. After all, Alaskans live for the extreme and wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Posts Tagged ‘Fairbanks’
Activity of the Week: 40 Below or Bust
Monday, August 16th, 2010Insider’s Tips: Road trip checklist
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Planning on hitting the road this summer? We hope so. Let’s face it, there’s a lot to see and not enough summer to see it all in, so making the most of every weekend is not just an essential part of living here, it’s a way of life. You might not think planning for a …
Read more...Activity of the Week: It’s fair time! Fairbanks hosts “Barn in the USA”
Friday, July 30th, 2010What 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 …
Read more...Community Profile: Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City
Friday, 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: The past comes to life with Golden Days in Fairbanks
Friday, 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...Activity of the Week: Journey to the top of the world
Thursday, July 8th, 2010As Alaskans, we have experienced almost everything — from snowstorms in May to moose staking claim on our gardens. We have fought the mighty kings of the Kenai, skied the north face of Mount Alyeska and taken a boat to the face of a calving glacier. So it’s not hard to imagine that without even …
Read more...Weekend at Base Camp: Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Wednesday, 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 Lodge
Tuesday, 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...Seen Around Town: Fairbanks
Thursday, May 13th, 2010With spring in Alaska comes a number of fun runs, charity walks and other noble athletic endeavors – none hosted better than the Alaska Visitor Industry Charity Walk, affectionately dubbed the “Graze to Raise.”
The tourism industry knows hospitality and knows how to throw a party and the Visitor Industry Charity Walk is no exception. In …
World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010by John Scherzer
Looking for something exciting to do this March? Take advantage of the great weather and bundle yourself up and go check out the Ice Park. Fairbanks, Alaska is the home of world class sculptors who work together to create incredible ice carvings and a winter wonderland for the kiddies. Experience a life-sized Alaskan …
