Blog https://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:13:09 +0000 Holiday Bazaars Showcase Local Fairbanks Artisans http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/local-holiday-markets/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/local-holiday-markets/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/local-holiday-markets/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0800

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Where else can you find moosehide beadwork picture frames, nature-inspired ornaments, hand-crafted ivory earrings, spiced low-bush cranberry jams and

]]> Free and low-cost things to do http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/free-and-low-cost-things-to-do/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/free-and-low-cost-things-to-do/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/free-and-low-cost-things-to-do/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0800

Explore Fairbanks on a budget!

This list is packed with free and low-cost things to do in Fairbanks, made for locals and visitors alike. Everything included is $20 per person or less, including many

]]> Explore Local Breweries & Distilleries http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/explore-local-breweries-and-distilleries/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/explore-local-breweries-and-distilleries/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/explore-local-breweries-and-distilleries/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0800

Raise a glass and discover the vibrant craft beverage scene in Fairbanks, where breweries and distilleries are redefining what it means to drink local. From award-winning craft beer to ultra-premium

]]> 70 Straight Days of Sunshine http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/70-straight-days-of-sunshine/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/70-straight-days-of-sunshine/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/70-straight-days-of-sunshine/ Sat, 17 May 2025 08:00:00 -0800

Midnight sunset at Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks, Alaska

70 straight days of continuous, 24/7 sunlight starts now!

From May 17 through July 27, Fairbanks enjoys an incredible 70 consecutive days of

]]> Self-Guided Day Trip to the Castner Glacier http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/day-trip-to-the-castner-glacier/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/day-trip-to-the-castner-glacier/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/day-trip-to-the-castner-glacier/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0800

**Due to extraordinary melt on the glacier since the original posting of this story, the ice cave has experienced considerable collapse and looks drastically different than it is pictured within this

]]> 4 Crystal Clear Ways to See Ice Sculptures in Fairbanks http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/4-crystal-clear-ways-to-see-ice-sculptures-in-fairbanks/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/4-crystal-clear-ways-to-see-ice-sculptures-in-fairbanks/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/4-crystal-clear-ways-to-see-ice-sculptures-in-fairbanks/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0900

All year long, Fairbanks' Far North locale gives artists the opportunity to create ethereal sculptures out of crystal-clear ice. Residents and visitors alike can watch incredible artworks emerge from

]]> North Pole: Where It's Christmas Every Day http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/north-pole-where-its-christmas-every-day/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/north-pole-where-its-christmas-every-day/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/north-pole-where-its-christmas-every-day/ Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0800

If you’ve ever wondered how a town called North Pole—that is actually about 1,700 miles (2,700 km) south of the magnetic north pole—got its name, you better watch out. I’m telling you why and how

]]> Seasonal Spotlight - Chickadees http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/seasonal-spotlight-chickadees/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/seasonal-spotlight-chickadees/#comments http://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/seasonal-spotlight-chickadees/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0900

In the still of the boreal forests, wooded lots and residential neighborhoods, amid the hustle and bustle of December holidays, flocks of black-capped chickadees make good use of the limited daylight

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