The Explorer: Experience 24 Hours of Light in Fairbanks! ☀
Welcome to the Explorer! Happy Solstice! Ready. Set. Go! Midnight Sun Season is in full swing and life on the 65th parallel is teeming with activity and round the clock sunshine. Go on a nature hike, pan for gold, float down the Chena River or have a late-night dessert or a local brew on an […]
The Explorer: Lucky 7 Tips for Viewing the Aurora
Welcome to the Explorer! Whether you yearn to see the glowing green light of the aurora borealis fill the night sky, soak in some everlasting sunshine or check out Fairbanks’ colorful gold rush roots our little river city has something remarkable just for you. Whatever the reason, whatever the season, start planning your trip today […]
The Explorer: Fairbanks, Alaska is Open for Business
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 […]
The Explorer: Land of the Midnight Sun
Sun’s Up in Midnight Sun Season The sun is almost always up during Midnight Sun Season in Fairbanks, Alaska, where you can experience 24 hours of sunlight for 70 straight days. Cast away your clock, forget about time and immerse yourself in never-ending sunshine. Wake up in the middle of the night and go for […]