A child plays with an ice sculpture in Fairbanks. Photo courtesy of State of Alaska Tourism / Robin Hood. What better way to celebrate the magic of the holiday season than to visit the home of Santa Claus himself. Every year the city of North Pole, a 15-minute drive…
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Friends enjoy nordic skiing on the Jim Whisenhant Cross Country Ski Trail system at Birch Hill Recreation Area in Fairbanks. Photo courtesy State of Alaska Tourism / Matt Hage. Fairbanks offers great wintertime fun and outdoor recreation. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite outdoor activities for you to…
Read MoreChefs from across Fairbanks are putting their best soups forward for the second annual Soup Off, a benefit for the Breadline’s Stone Soup Café. Chefs from local restaurants and cafés craft their finest soups and gather at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge to be judged by the…
Alaska’s days might be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty to do – especially in the Golden Heart City. Here’s a look at some fall activities in Fairbanks. Fort Wainwright Holly Days Bazaar Hosted by the Community Spouses Club this annual event features local artisans handcrafted goods. Get a head…
Read MoreThe University of Alaska Fairbanks Georgeson Botanical Garden / Photo courtesy State of Alaska Tourism / Kristen Kemmerling To get a better idea of what activities are popular from the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, we spoke with administrative assistant Codie Villalobos. Villalobos said she recommends the University of Alaska…
Read MoreSandhill crane / Photo courtesy International Crane Foundation Every year in August, thousands of Sandhill Cranes make their way through Alaska on their migratory trips. Fairbanks is one of the best places to view the spectacular birds and you can stay in exceptional comfort at the Fairbanks Princess…
Read MorePhoto courtesy State of Alaska Tourism / Kristen Kemmerling The world famous Kenai River king salmon fishery closed July 31, but there are still plenty of fish runs around the state that don’t even start getting hot until August. Here’s a roundup of great fishing excursions near some of…
Read MoreThe summer solstice, June 21st, is the longest day of the year in Alaska, with the sun hanging in the sky well after midnight in some parts of the state. Alaskans celebrate by throwing parties, festivals and a late night baseball game. This year will mark the 106th…
Grab your binoculars and flock to the Spring Migration Celebration with Friends of Creamer’s Field at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge Saturday, April 30 from noon to 4 p.m. The warming temperatures and16 hours of daylight make for great conditions for humans and birds alike. Since the celebration…
Read MoreOn March 31, the Fairbanks Curling Club will host the town’s biggest and oldest sporting event, the International Bonspiel, and it’s the prefect chance to try out one of Fairbanks’ signature games.