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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...

Photo: Joe Wilinski Sunsets and sunrises in Fairbanks, Alaska, perched way up North on the 65 th parallel, are in a class all of their own. June 21st, 0:00 midnight-sun solstice seen from our...

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,...

You can actually spot this phenomenon around Fairbanks without driving too far. Picture this - you've finally made it to Fairbanks and one of the main things you want to do is to see the northern...

The sun makes its way across the Alaska Range during Winter Solstice 2012. Photo: Todd Paris courtesy of University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, a community in the middle of Alaska less than 140...

Stay up late, bundle up and gaze upward to witness one of the best, most exciting natural phenomena known to mankind! ...

Hands down, the most frequently asked questions we get here at Explore Fairbanks are about what to wear in the winter. We get it. It's important to stay warm and comfortable! Dressing appropriately is...

In Fairbanks, ice art is not only remarkable but commonplace during winter months with sculptures found all around town. The making of ice art cul­minates late February through March, when the George...

In 1973, UAF faculty, staff and students organized the first Festival of Native Arts, which was similar to the spring village gatherings in their home communities. The Festival has been a way for...