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 in the darkness needed for northern lights viewing. The onset of the Aurora Season, which spans August 21 through April 21, means eight…
Alaska is ground zero for many of the impacts of climate change, from thawing permafrost and melting sea ice to changing ecosystems, the collapse of infrastructure, and the disruption of communities. Three panelists discuss the impacts of climate change on Alaska and its infrastructure, wildlife, and people. MODERATOR: JIM ADAMS, Alaska Regional Director, National Parks…
Would you like your next story pitch picked up by an editor? Learn tips and tricks from editors from various publications on how you can make your next story pitch stand out from the rest and land you the assignment! MODERATOR: BENNETT W. ROOT, JR. Executive Vice President & General Counsel, NATJA PANELISTS: Jamie Hergenrader,…
FAM trips keep evolving and the rules keep changing. Learn the best practices from a panel of pros – both media and DMOs – on securing a FAM trip, participating in one, and making sure everyone is on the same page. What are the expectations? Who pays for what? What has changed in the FAM…
Learn from mother-son duo Marie and Frank Yaska about the Dena Athabascan people of Alaska. MODERATOR: Scott McCrea PRESENTERS: Marie YaskaFrank Yaska https://vimeo.com/842584987
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – On Saturday, December 10th from 4-6 p.m. at Lat 65 Brewing Company Explore Fairbanks is hosting its inaugural Golden Heart Giving: Tourism Cares for Fairbanks fundraiser to benefit the Fairbanks Rescue Mission. The Mission provides emergency shelter and life changing programs to those experiencing hardships or homelessness in Interior Alaska. Scott McCrea,…
Welcome to the Explorer! With the northern lights overhead and crisp white snow underfoot, Winter Season in Fairbanks is kicking into high gear. The coming months bring a plethora of fantastic events including dog mushing races, ice sculpting contests, holiday celebrations, fireworks and more. As you start looking forward to your 2023 trip to Fairbanks…
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – The 2023 Official Fairbanks Visitors Guide is now available for free from Explore Fairbanks. The 68-page, full-color booklet provides helpful information for planning a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, throughout the year. Prominently depicted in the vibrant new guide are Fairbanks’ three seasons – Midnight Sun, Aurora and Winter – that pave the way…
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – The 2022-23 Fairbanks Winter Guide is now available for free from Explore Fairbanks. The 24-page, full-color booklet is designed to help visitors make the most out of their trip to the Fairbanks area during the Winter Season. Serving as a companion piece to the year-round Official Fairbanks Visitors Guide, the Winter Guide…
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – Explore Fairbanks’ original, brand-new Aurora Viewing Map & Guide demystifies chasing the northern lights for travelers seeking to view the northern lights in the Fairbanks region. In addition to top-notch northern lights information, this useful tool identifies primary aurora viewing locations on a map specifically designed for making chasing the aurora easy.…