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Happy Halloween! October in Fairbanks is full of fun and frightful things! Follow our fresh-from-the-patch spooky pumpkins as they scarify iconic picture-perfect locations in Fairbanks, Alaska!...

Fairbanks is indeed an Aurora City. People come from all over the world to chase the aurora in Fairbanks and the far north. Spanning all four seasons and nine months of the year, Aurora Season runs...

**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...

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...

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...

Photo by Frank Stelges/Aurora Bear Photography School A prime attraction for visitors to Alaska is the opportunity to view some of the most beautiful animals in the world, and when you ask a local...

In search of fall foliage, crisp air and short adventures around Fairbanks during the autumn season? We’ve got some suggestions if you are. While the two extremes of Midnight Sun Season and Winter...

It’s late August and that means we can once again witness the wonder of waving colors up above --- Aurora Season officially kicks off August 21 st ! When the skies are dark enough (August 21 to April...

Photo: University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks is the place to be Exploring the diverse museums and visitor centers in Fairbanks is a must do during your visit. Together, these venues weave...

Honking overhead and sweet songs at the break of dawn can only mean one thing - It's Springtime in Fairbanks, Alaska! In the Spring, Fairbanks becomes a birder's paradise thanks to migratory routes,...