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Community Profile: Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

They 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 …

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Activity of the Week: The past comes to life with Golden Days in Fairbanks

Friday, July 16th, 2010

In 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 …

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Community Profile: Cooper Landing

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

The 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 …

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