Brand new blogs from ExploreFairbanks.com http://explorefairbanks.com http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/61/fairbanks-named-top-ten-destination <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/60/alaska-through-the-looking-glass <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <p>If you’ve ever walked along the seashore you’ve probably found many intriguing items washed up on the beach. From driftwood to seashells to fishing floats to sea glass, beach combing is a favorite coastal pastime. For Nikiski High School student Jenna Hansen, collecting sea glass has become an artistic passion and a business.</p> <p>Hansen is owner of The Alaska.......<br /><br /> 1 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/59/revving-off-the-rust <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/58/her-heavenly-glow &nbsp;I stood there frozen the first time I saw her, I remembered a friend mentioning a long time ago how magical and captivating she was. I thought to myself that he was building up an aura and trying to get me going. There was no way that I would fall for her like so many had before.<br /><br />Oh how I was wrong, I reluctantly pull myself out of a trance in the window as I wait for her to come play. Constantly dreaming about her running through the snow covered trees or shyly shimmering on.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/55/go-the-distance <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/54/get-out-there <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>.......<br /><br /> 1 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/53/a-visit-to-saint-nicholas ‘Twas the week before Christmas and out in <a href="http://www.northpolechamber.us/">North Pole</a><br />There were many things to do for your mind, body and soul!<br />With events and displays, great shopping and eats<br />We knew that North Pole would be full of fine treats!<br /><br />We’d make that short drive out to <a href="/listings/detail/575/santa-claus-house">Santa Claus House</a><br />To see old Saint Nick and his beautiful spouse.<br />When we get there we’ll see each of the.......<br /><br /> 1 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/51/come-to-the-morris-thompson-center-holiday-open-house If you’re ready to enjoy a variety of holiday entertainment and activities all in one fantastic place, stop by the Morris Thompson Center this Saturday, December 15^th for a <a href="/events/detail/5219/holiday-open-house">Holiday Open House</a> like no other! You’re invited to celebrate winter with family fun, Christmas caroling, hot chocolate and all the embellishments of a community party.<br /><br />The Coventry Carolers will sing holiday favorites from noon to 2:00 PM. You.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/50/visitors-from-another-lonely-planet <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">During the last few years a lot of hype has been made of the looming doomsday of <a href="http://www.december212012.com/">December 21^st, 2012</a>. Much of the mythos backs up this claim by alluding to the Mayan calendar’s so called “end” this month. That declaration is easily busted by comparing our Gregorian calendar to the Mayan.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/49/fairbanks-ranked-%232-in-lonely-planet-2013-top-10-us-destinations Today, the leading travel guide publisher and website Lonely Planet presented their annual <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/travel-tips-and-articles/77583">Top 10 US Travel Destinations list</a> and we are excited to announce that Fairbanks was selected as number two on this prestigious list! Fairbanks ranked high on the list of travel destinations thanks to a natural wonder, the aurora borealis and the peak of an 11 year solar cycle that results in spectacular northern lights displays........<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/48/you%E2%80%99re-invited-to-a-veterans-day-grand-opening <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span black;"="" color:="" calibri","sans-serif";="">It’s been said that Alaska has two seasons: construction and winter. Well, with the first phase of the Illinois Street Reconstruction Project finished it looks like we are ready to make the leap into winter. The<a href="http://www.dot.state.ak.us/comm/pressbox/arch_2012/PR12-2606.shtml"> State of.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/47/the-river-of-greens <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Even though the calendar says it’s autumn until December 21^st, Fairbanks residents have no problem referring to this time of year as “winter!” After all, the ground is frozen, there’s more than 8 inches of snow on the valley floor, and liquid water is yielding to ice on the rivers and streams. There’s another stream that.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/46/chilling-halloween-fun-in-fairbanks <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">The holidays are upon us! I’m not talking about THOSE holidays (even though department store shelves are already filled with inflatable reindeer, colorful lights, and imitation Christmas trees)! I’m talking about the celebration.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/45/national-writers-association-gets-back-to-the-outdoors-in-alaska <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>.......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published http://explorefairbanks.com/blogs/detail/44/denali <p style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; " class="MsoNormal">It’s been awhile since I’ve gotten to go on a lone road trip. I’ll admit I was giddy heading out of Fairbanks down the George Parks Highway to Denali—120 miles south. With a two-year old I don’t often (or ever) get to blast the radio with my favorite hair bands consuming the sound waves. With “Welcome to the Jungle” exploding the speakers, so commenced a day in the Park.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ".......<br /><br /> 0 comment(s) published