Thursday, August 20, 2020 by Explore Fairbanks
What do walrus heads, warriors and dragons all have in common? They all play a role in the mythos surrounding the aurora borealis. Nowadays we look to the heavens and know that electrons from space...
Friday, April 24, 2020 by Explore Fairbanks
Start your Virtual Vacation Now During these extraordinary times, a virtual tour is about as close as you can come to the real thing. With Explore Fairbanks’ new 360° virtual resources, immerse...
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 by Explore Fairbanks
Like a Trip Inside a Snow Globe During Winter Season, November through March, Fairbanks is like a trip inside a snow globe. The landscape, reminiscent of a holiday card, is transformed by a thick...
Friday, September 13, 2019 by Explore Fairbanks
Look to the heavens in September and October as they are excellent months to view the aurora in Fairbanks. The mild temperatures make it particularly alluring and during this time period, you can...
Friday, February 8, 2019 by Explore Fairbanks
Photographer Andy Witteman captures a lovely image of the northern lights in February. Just in time for St. Valentine's Day. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Elizabeth Barrett Browning...
Monday, January 14, 2019 by Explore Fairbanks
(photo by Frank Stelges/Aurora Bear Photography School) The Moon will influence more than ocean tides on Sunday, January 20, when it draws millions of people to the Western Hemisphere’s night sky to...
Thursday, December 20, 2018 by Explore Fairbanks
Photo by Amy Johnson/amyjacqjohnson December 21, Winter Solstice, is a celebrated day in the far north. Locals watch as the low-hanging winter sun briefly rises, clings to the horizon and sets a mere...
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 by Explore Fairbanks
It’s late August and that means we can once again witness the wonder of waving colors up above --- Aurora Season officially kicks off August 21 st ! When the skies are dark enough (August 21 to April...
Monday, March 5, 2018 by Explore Fairbanks
Traveling to Fairbanks to view the northern lights is a popular activity, especially during Aurora Season August 21 – April 21. In fact, if visitors travel here and have a minimum of three nights...
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 by Explore Fairbanks
We are pleased to introduce a useful tool on our website highlighting the aurora borealis and the midnight sun, two natural phenomena that are integral to Fairbanks and draw visitors from around the...
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