Brand new articles from ExploreFairbanks.com http://explorefairbanks.com http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/107/fcvb-recognizes-local-visitor-industry-at-annual-awards-banquet <span style="font-size: 11pt;">The Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau (FCVB) acknowledged the contributions of Bureau members and other individuals and organizations for their support of the local visitor industry at its 2012 Annual Awards Banquet on April 28^th at the Alaska Dog Mushers Hall.</span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The <i>Golden Heart Award</i> was presented to photographer<b> Leroy Zimmerman</b><span>,</span>for his exceptional....... http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/106/fcvb-recognizes-visitor-industry-at-awards-banquet <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:TargetScreenSize>800x600</o:TargetScreenSize> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[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>....... http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/5/in-any-season <span style="font-style: italic;">Wait a few minutes and the weather will change.</span><br />Always, always, always have one of each possible clothing combo with you. That’s why someone is making a bundle on those long pants that zip into shorts. If your trunk looks like my trunk, it will have coats, hats, gloves, raincoat, rubber boots, umbrella, snow pants and more there for the asking.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Invest in some good binoculars.</span><br />Why buy and use....... http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/32/winter-mode <span style="font-style: italic;">Watch how you walk.</span><br />It may sound ridiculous but orient your step more forward than backward. Once you get back on those heels, well, it may be a bit icy and well, bam, down you go.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Don’t wear flip flops outside.</span><br />No one told me they would operate like skis on a snow-covered parking lot to the untrained flatlander.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Bring lots and change your....... http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/105/tenth-walk-for-charity--may-11-2012 The Fairbanks Visitor Industry is organizing their tenth ‘Walk for Charity” to be held on Friday, May 11, 2012. Families, friends, and community groups are invited to sign up to walk and eat to support local non-profits. Registered walkers will meet on May 11th between 4 PM and 6 PM in the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot and follow a course that will take them through downtown Fairbanks. The walk, nicknamed the ‘4k Graze,’ will finish at the Morris Thompson Cultural....... http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/104/tenth-walk-for-charity--may-11-2012 The Fairbanks Visitor Industry is organizing their tenth ‘Walk for Charity” to be held on Friday, May 11, 2012. Families, friends, and community groups are invited to sign up to walk and eat to support local non-profits. Registered walkers will meet on May 11th between 4 PM and 6 PM in the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot and follow a course that will take them through downtown Fairbanks. The walk, nicknamed the ‘4k Graze,’ will finish at the Morris Thompson Cultural and....... http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/14/how-much-time-do-i-need-to-see-fairbanks Fairbanks is the gateway to Alaska and a great place to orient oneself to a far north vacation! Allow at least 2 full days to experience some of what Fairbanks has to offer, from river trips to museums, gold mining to Flight-seeing, sight-seeing to shopping. You could also take a dip in one of the hot springs close to town, visit Santa Claus at his home in North Pole, walk around Pioneer Park and learn about the history of the area.<br /><br />We feel your best option would be to spend 3 or 4....... http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/10/what-time-is-it-up-there Most of Alaska is on Alaska Standard Time, which is one hour behind Seattle and rest of the West Coast. The far reaches of the Aleutian Islands and St. Lawrence Island are in the next time zone; Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. Every region of Alaska participates in Daylight Savings Time, except Annette Island in the Southeastern Panhandle.<br />....... http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/15/are-there-any-military-installations Fort Wainwright is located at the east end of Airport Way about four miles from Fairbanks International Airport. For information, call: (907) 353-1110. <br />Eielson Air Force Base is 26 miles south of Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway. For information, call 377-2116........ http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/17/what-clothing-should-i-bring Layer, layer, layer! Temperatures may vary, even in a day, so bring sweaters, vests and jackets that may be added or removed for comfort. Fairbanks is a casual town so jeans, sweatshirts and tennis shoes are considered appropriate in Fairbanks on most occasions........ http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/11/how-far-away-is-denali-national-park You will find this six million acre natural wonder less than 125 miles from Fairbanks. Most will discover its beauty well worth the two hour drive! Visit the Denali Park homepage or their directions page to get more detailed information about getting there........ http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/18/how-far-is-the-airport-from-downtown Schedule at least a fifteen minute drive from the airport to most locations in downtown. You will find many of the major rental car providers represented in the terminal and taxi service should also be available. Some hotels have shuttle service, which you may want to schedule before you arrive........ http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/20/how-can-i-receive-a-copy-of-the-fairbanks-visitors-guide Write:<br />The Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau<br />Suite 111, 101 Dunkel Street<br />Fairbanks, AK 99701-4806<br /><br />Call:<br />1-800-327-5774<br /><br />Or Click:<br /><a title="Request Printed Guides" class="thickbox" href="/includes/guiderequest.php?TB_iframe=true&amp;height=480&amp;width=700&amp;modal=true">Request Printed Guide</a>....... http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/9/how-did-fairbanks-get-its-name First known as "Barnette's Cache," the name was changed in 1902 to honor Charles Warren Fairbanks, a U.S. Senator from Indiana and later Vice-President under Theodore Roosevelt. Sen. Fairbanks was also the political patron of Judge James Wickersham who suggested the name to E.T. Barnette, the city founder........ http://explorefairbanks.com/articles/detail/8/what-is-the-population Latest Estimates from the US Census Bureau<br /><br />Fairbanks - 30,970 (Alaska's 2nd largest city)<br />Fairbanks North Star Borough - 96,888<br />State of Alaska - 663,661 (42% reside in Anchorage).......