Blog https://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:32:28 +0000 Things to do in winter: Fairbanks, AK http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/things-to-do-in-winter-fairbanks-ak/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/things-to-do-in-winter-fairbanks-ak/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/things-to-do-in-winter-fairbanks-ak/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0900

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

]]> Your Guide to the Winter Solstice Festival http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/your-guide-to-the-winter-solstice-festival/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/your-guide-to-the-winter-solstice-festival/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/your-guide-to-the-winter-solstice-festival/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0900

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

]]> What is winter weather like in Fairbanks? http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/what-is-winter-weather-like-in-fairbanks/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/what-is-winter-weather-like-in-fairbanks/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/what-is-winter-weather-like-in-fairbanks/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0800

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

]]> 2025-26 Winter Guide Now Available http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/new-winter-guide-now-available/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/new-winter-guide-now-available/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/new-winter-guide-now-available/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0800

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

]]> Nine Months of Northern Lights in Fairbanks http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/nine-months-of-northern-lights-in-fairbanks/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/nine-months-of-northern-lights-in-fairbanks/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/nine-months-of-northern-lights-in-fairbanks/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0800

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

]]> 2025 Visitors Guide Now Available http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/new-visitors-guide-now-available/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/new-visitors-guide-now-available/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/new-visitors-guide-now-available/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0900

The 2025 Official Fairbanks Visitors Guide is now available for free from Explore Fairbanks. This 72-page, full-color publication is an excellent resource for planning a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, any

]]> New Destination Marketing Video Released http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/new-destination-marketing-video-released/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/new-destination-marketing-video-released/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/new-destination-marketing-video-released/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0800

We are proud to present our latest destination marketing video that invites visitors to discover the year-round wonders of the Fairbanks area. The video showcases the region’s natural beauty, cultural

]]> Aurora with a Side of Adventure http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/aurora-with-a-side-of-adventure/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/aurora-with-a-side-of-adventure/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/aurora-with-a-side-of-adventure/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0800

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

]]> Magical Nights Under the Northern Lights http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/magical-nights-under-the-northern-lights/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/magical-nights-under-the-northern-lights/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/magical-nights-under-the-northern-lights/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0900

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

]]> A Visit to St. Nicholas http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/a-visit-to-st-nicholas/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/a-visit-to-st-nicholas/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/a-visit-to-st-nicholas/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0900

Growing up as a little elf in Mount Dora, Florida, just as visions of sugar plums danced in my head so did a visit to meet Santa Claus. My parents told me stories of a land that seemed so far away

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