Explore Fairbanks Releases 2022 Visitors Guide Highlights the Northern Lights, Midnight Sun and Winter Season Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – Explore Fairbanks presents the Official 2022 Visitors Guide, a free 65-page, full-color booklet. Fairbanks enjoys year-round visitation due to Midnight Sun, Aurora and Winter seasons which are all depicted prominently in the vibrant new guide. The…
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – The annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Games (WEIO) will take place at the Big Dipper in Fairbanks from July 21 through 24, 2021. A four-day series of traditional Alaska Native athletic competitions, WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from around the state, the United States, Canada and Greenland, as well as visitors,…
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – Explore Fairbanks Board of Directors Chair Buzzy Chiu announced today that Scott McCrea, director of tourism and convention sales for the organization, was selected by the board to be the next president and CEO beginning June 1, 2021. McCrea succeeds Deb Hickok who served as CEO since 1999. “Scott’s success as…
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) –Under the veil of darkness, the aurora borealis, like magic, appears and dances across the sky. This mesmerizing and compelling natural phenomenon lures travelers to the Fairbanks region where the northern lights are commonplace. Because this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon frequents the skies above Fairbanks there is a growing alliance of Aurora Trackers,…
Explore Fairbanks presents the Official 2021 Visitors Guide, a free 65-page, full-color booklet.
As Winter Season begins to settle in around Fairbanks, we invite you to come see the captivating light of the aurora borealis, frolic in a playground made of ice, experience the exhilarating sport of dog mushing and visit the charming town of North Pole.
Welcome to The Explorer! – While it’s currently Midnight Sun Season, the start of Aurora Season is quickly approaching and with Alaska being open for business, there’s plenty of reasons to plan a trip to Fairbanks – this season or next. If you’re looking to travel to Fairbanks this year, stay up to date on the latest…
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – Grab a front row seat and start your virtual vacation now. Explore Fairbanks is showcasing five brand new virtual experiences including an exhilarating dog sled ride through a snowy pristine forest, a float down the Chena River on that perfect summer day and a panoramic mountain scene from nearby Murphy Dome. In…
By: Lisa Maloney Remote, wild and all-around otherworldly, Alaska promises unforgettable adventure. Discover the heart of “The Last Frontier” with Moon Alaska. This book, which covers the entire state, includes strategic itineraries for every budget and timeline; full-color photos and detailed maps, plus a full-color foldout map; curated advice for various interest groups; must-see attractions…
By: Lisa Maloney Day Hiking Southcentral Alaska features 100 day hikes in the state’s most populous region. Starting with the immense and accessible Chugach State Park, the guide also includes hikes north of the city in the Mat-Su Valley and Hatcher Pass areas, plus Palmer and Wasilla; as well as hikes south of Anchorage near…