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Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska, a place packed with things to do, where winter transforms the area into a playground of snow, ice, and adventure. As temperatures drop and snow accumulates, winter trails...

Celebrate the shortest day of the year in Fairbanks Winter Solstice is an exciting time in Fairbanks, marking the shortest day of the year, and the gradual return of sunlight. Celebrate the season...

Snow, Ice, and Adventure A winter visit to Fairbanks is like a trip inside a snow globe. With a landscape covered in ice and snow from November through March, Fairbanks has the coolest outdoor...

Traveling to Fairbanks to view the northern lights is a popular activity, especially during Aurora Season August 21 – April 21. If you stay a minimum of three nights in the Fairbanks area and are...

Explore Fairbanks is pleased to announce the release of the 2025-26 Fairbanks Winter Guide, now available at no cost. This 32-page, full-color booklet is an essential resource for visitors seeking to...

Spanning all four seasons and nine months of the year, Aurora Season runs August 21st through April 21st. Each timeframe within Aurora Season offers incredible one-of-a-kind viewing experiences. We...

As the nights grow longer and the temperatures begin to cool, the aurora borealis returns to the skies above Fairbanks, Alaska. While aurora activity occurs each day throughout the year, August ushers...

Trying to decide on a location for your next couples trip? Whether it’s a proposal, a honeymoon or another adventure with your partner, let the aurora borealis be the magical backdrop to your next...

Under the veil of darkness the aurora borealis, like magic, appears and dances across the sky. Do you dream of seeing the alluring northern lights? Do you long to witness the aurora weave its way...

Winter takes center stage for five full months in Fairbanks, Alaska, and offers a plethora of extraordinary things to do. Mush a team of huskies? Check. Snowshoe through a winter wonderland? Check....