the spirit of CHRISTMAS
A short 20-minute drive from Fairbanks will lead you to North Pole, Alaska, “where the spirit of Christmas lives year-round.” A visit to this charming town will leave you filled with holiday cheer on any day of the year. Take a drive along Santa Claus Lane, St Nicholas Drive or Snowman Lane to admire streetlights decorated as candy canes, holiday twinkle light displays and buildings painted with Christmas colors and motifs. Double check who’s on your list and browse holiday-inspired gifts for the naughty and nice at the Santa Claus House. Embrace the season with a charming letter from Santa to friends and family back home with an authentic North Pole postmark. Visit Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and the other reindeer and have your picture taken with Santa.
Don’t Miss It!
Celebrate the start of the holiday season in December at the annual North Pole Winter Festival with fireworks, candle- and tree-lighting ceremonies and the crowning of the North Pole King and Queen.
chill out INSIDE
When it comes time to warm up, don’t worry, there is still plenty happening indoors to keep you engaged. Exciting indoor activities take place throughout the winter months, including cultural programs, performance arts and sporting events. Browse local galleries and shops for authentic Alaska Native and madein-Alaska gifts created by Fairbanks artisans. Museums tell fascinating stories of our pioneer past, antique automobiles and aviation history, the raucous pipeline days and thousands of years of cultural heritage and natural history. You can even travel across the universe without leaving your seat at the brand new Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium.
Fairbanks loves food and variety is the spice of life. We have the flair and flavor you crave with Mediterranean, Korean, award-winning BBQ, sourdough bakeries and so much more. Loads of restaurants, winterized food trucks and coffee huts can be found all around town, not to mention 20+ Thai food eateries! But fear not, if it’s classic Alaskan fare you’re looking for, salmon, king crab and reindeer sausage are easy to find. Local breweries craft great beer and distilleries here use produce harvested in Alaska to create their fine spirits. Sample these on-site or at many restaurants, bars and tap houses in the area.
a rich tapestry of ALASKA NATIVE CULTURE
Miss It!
In November, dance along to the music at the lively Athabascan Fiddlers Festival.
In March, the Festival of Native Arts showcases dance, music and dress from Alaska Native cultures around the state.
Rich with Indigenous culture, Fairbanks honors Alaska Native people and their heritage. The Athabascan Indians of Interior Alaska were traditionally nomadic, living a subsistence lifestyle of fishing, hunting and trapping. Likewise, the Inupiaq Inuit of the Arctic lived on the land and sea of northwest Alaska with its oft extreme climate. Many of these traditions live on today, supplemented by modern conveniences, offering us a link to the past and a bridge to the future.
Dancing, drumming and storytelling express the renowned legacy of Alaska’s Indigenous cultures and handmade crafts exhibit the skill it took to survive in Alaska’s rugged wilderness. Expertly sewn and beaded moose hide clothing can be seen on display and for sale, as well as delicate ivory and bone carvings, dolls, masks, and spruce root and grass baskets.
Don’t
Morris Thompson
CULTURAL and VISITORS CENTER
An excellent first stop after your arrival in Fairbanks, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is both beautiful and informative, serving as the regional visitor facility with brochures, maps and friendly, knowledgeable staff with answers to all your questions.
Free to roam, the center also features 9,000 square feet of exhibits that act as a portal into life in the Far North, with outstanding displays and dioramas about Interior Alaska’s people, wildlife, landscapes and seasons. You’ll also find Alaska Native cultural programs, an outdoor excursion trip planning area and an Alaska Geographic store. Explore the grounds and find colorful Athabascan flower mosaics and an antler arch. Take a peek inside a classic 100-year-old log cabin for a vision of what life was like for Alaska’s gold rush era pioneers.
The center is home to Explore Fairbanks, Alaska Public Lands Information Center, Alaska Geographic Store, Denakkanaaga and Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural Programs.
where to find WINTER FUN
Discover all the fun winter activities, attractions and tours that Fairbanks has to offer. Snuggle sled dogs or go for a ride in the basket. Spend a magical night under the northern lights or soaking in a hot spring. Take a tour above the Arctic Circle or snowshoe the Denali wilderness. Whatever it may be, find your favorite activities here and start planning your winter visit today.
Fairbanks
1st Alaska Tours
www.1stalaskatours.com
2240 Hanson Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 590-5900 info@1stalaskatours.com
2 Street Gallery, LLC
www.2streetgallery.com 535 2nd Ave, Ste 102 Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 455-4070 2stgallery@gmail.com
A Taste of Alaska Lodge
www.atasteofalaska.com
Mile 5.3 Chena Hot Springs Rd Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 488-7855 kory@atasteofalaskalodge.com
A&P Tours, Inc.
www.ap-tours.co.jp
410 K St, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 272-9401 aptours@acsalaska.net
Exciting tours of Fairbanks year-round. Arctic Circle, hot springs, aurora, dog sledding tours and more!
A fine art gallery with gifts by local Alaskan artists; always an artist on duty to answer your questions.
A Taste of Alaska Lodge is 15 minutes from downtown Fairbanks and has aurora viewing for overnight guests.
Offering aurora viewing with or without transfer and many other activities from August-May. Rent winter gear.
Airlink Shuttle & Tours
www.airlinkalaska.com 1213 Dolphin Way Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 452-3337 Toll Free: (855) 454-8094 jeff@airlinkalaska.com
Alaska Dog Mushers Association, Inc.
www.alaskadogmushers.com
Jeff Studdert Race Grounds 925 Farmers Loop Rd (Mile 4) Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 460-6874 info@alaskadogmushers.com
Alaska Element www.alaskaelement.com (907) 987-6335 martha@alaskaelement.com
Alaska Fishing and Raft Adventures www.akrivertours.com 525 Halvorson Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Toll Free: (800) 819-0737 info@akrivertours.com
Alaska Lakes And Rivers Guided Expeditions www.aklarge.com (907) 978-7105 aklarge907@gmail.com
Alaska Railroad www.alaskarailroad.com 1031 Alaska Railroad Depot Rd Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 265-2494 Toll Free: (800) 544-0552 reservations@akrr.com
Alaska Safari Sultan Tours www.alaskaauroraviewing.com 45 Trinidad Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 378-9680 tekesman@gmail.com
Alaska Skylar Travel LLC www.skylartravel.com (907) 274-8884 reservation@skylartravel.com
Alaska Wild Lights www.alaskawildlights.com PO Box 55345, Fairbanks, AK 99577 (907) 712-4529 info@alaskawildlights.com
Statewide charter/tours. Local area shuttle. Quality and dependable; affordable price. Est. 1992.
Open North American Sled Dog Race. The oldest and longest consecutively run sprint sled dog race in the world.
Gear up and get out with premium outerwear rentals for your Alaska adventure. Offering parka, boots and bibs.
Ice fishing & aurora viewing in heated cabins; snowmobile and wilderness dog mushing. Hotel pick up.
Veteran owned & operated guided fishing adventures. Fish comfortably in our cozy heated ice fishing huts.
Experience Alaska in winter from the comfort of a warm railcar. Complete travel packages available. Specializing in 1-day northern lights Arctic Circle adventures. Fluent in Chinese and Japanese.
Need Mandarin narrated tours? Contact the best Chinese tour operator for your winter and summer travel needs!
Top rated adventures! Snowmobiling, aurora viewing, Arctic Circle tour, Chena Hot Springs and dog sledding.
Alaska Wilderness Adventures LLC
www.akwildernessadventures.com
1533 Old Murphy Dome Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 987-8007 t.kohnert.awa@gmail.com
Alaska Wilderness Enterprises, LLC
www.wildernessenterprises.com 7445 Chena Hot Springs Rd Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 488-7517 wildernessenterprises@gmail.com
Arctic Travelers Gift Shop
201 Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 456-7080 angelika.krinner1@gmail.com
Aufeis Eatery & Tavern + Aurora Viewing
www.aufeisak.com
4660 Spinach Creek Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 388-6908 aufeislodge@gmail.com
Aurora Borealis Lodge
www.auroracabin.com
Cleary Summit, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 389-2812 info@auroracabin.com
Aurora Husky Lodge www.aurorahuskylodge.com
9605 Parks Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 631-8375 aurorahuskylodge@gmail.com
Aurora in Alaska www.aurorainak.com PO Box 82119, Fairbanks, AK 99708 (907) 750-5550 book@aurorainak.com
Aurora Pointe www.aurorapointe.net 570 Funk Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 880-3314 info@aurorapointe.net
Aurora Quest www.akauroraquest.com (907) 441-2080 ultimate83@live.com
Beaver Sports www.beaversports.com 3480 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 479-2494 beaversports@beaversports.com
Sled dog tours in the Golden Heart of Alaska—Fairbanks. Drive your own sled dog team and learn to mush.
Experience the real Alaska. Providing heated ice house fishing and snowmobile rides since 1979. Book today!
The most complete gift shop in the Interior. Aurora-related gifts, ivory, t-shirts, jewelry.
Join us for an evening of aurora viewing from our cozy Alaskan log lodge. Tour includes food and drinks. View the aurora from a handmade log lodge located atop Cleary Summit. Please check our website for openings.
Welcome to Aurora Husky Lodge. Come and join us in our warm lodge to await the northern lights.
Northern lights experts. Travel in comfort in our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Photography, dinner included.
Aurora viewing 15 minutes from downtown! We are a modern facility and the premier location for aurora viewing.
Aurora viewing and custom winter tours with longtime AK guides; Chena Hot Springs, Fairbanks, Denali Park.
Winter-ready outdoor gear! Ski, snowshoe, fat bike sales & rentals, expert advice, clothing, shoes & more!
Birch Hill Recreation Area and Cross Country Ski Center
www.fnsb.gov/parks
101 Wilderness Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 457-4488 parks@fnsb.gov
Black Spruce Dog Sledding
www.blacksprucedogsledding.com (907) 371-3647 blacksprucedogsledding@gmail.com
Borealis Adventure Dog Sled Tours
www.robinsonracingak.com/tours PO Box 306, Ester, AK 99725 (907) 388-0833 robinsonracingkennel@gmail.com
Borealis Basecamp, LLC
www.borealisbasecamp.net 2640 Himalaya Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 885-2845 info@borealisbasecamp.net
Champion Skyes Adventures and Tours
www.championskyes.com 1033 Open Wood Ct Fairbanks, AK 99709 (509) 680-1106 info@championskyes.com
Chena Hot Springs Resort
www.chenahotsprings.com 17600 Chena Hot Springs Rd Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 451-8104 frontdesk@chenahotsprings.com
Chena Outdoor Collective www.chenaoutdoorco.com 7435 Chena Hot Springs Rd Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 799-4420 chenaoutdoorco@gmail.com
40 km of trails, ski chalet with beautiful view of the stadium, dressing and waxing rooms available.
Scenic, interactive mushing tours with happy, friendly dogs. Hook up the team and try driving the dog sled!
Premium, exclusive tours with champion mushers & dogs in boreal forest. Family-friendly tours and excursions.
North America’s only clear ceiling igloos for aurora viewing. Full-service restaurant. Immersive experiences.
Offering guided aurora viewing, stargazing and astrophotography— telescopes and stories under the stars.
80 rooms, restaurant and bar, aurora viewing, hot springs, year-round ice museum, summer & winter activities.
Interactive reindeer tours, dog sled rides and multi-day mushing expeditions.
Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge www.friendsofcreamersfield.org Farmhouse Visitors Center 1300 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 978-8457 director@friendsofcreamersfield.org
Denali Backroads www.denalibackroads.com (907) 415-9879 info@denalibackroads.com
Douglas Fir Mushing www.douglasfirmushing.com/tours (907) 388-0477 douglasfirmushing@yahoo.com
Fairbanks Arts Association www.fairbanksarts.org AK Centennial Center for the Arts Alaskaland, 2300 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 251-8386 info@fairbanksarts.org
Fairbanks Aurora Tours www.fairbanksauroratours.com (907) 978-1766 info@fairbanksauroratours.com
Fairbanks Children’s Museum www.fairbankschildrensmuseum.com 302 Cushman St, Ste 101 Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 374-7060 info@fairbankschildrensmuseum.com
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Visitor Center: Mon-Fri, 9-5; Sat, 12-4. Groomed multi-use trails. See our website for full program schedule.
Rent fully equipped 4Runner with insulated tent-heater. Great for aurora viewing, sightseeing and exploring.
Offering thrilling and scenic dog sled tours as well as aurora viewing from our cozy and comfortable lodge.
Promoting contemporary & traditional arts: art exhibitions, literary events, performances & more.
Aurora chasing tours with free hotel pick up/drop off in the core Fairbanks area. Aurora portraits available.
Family-friendly, interactive exhibits & programs, perfect for children ages 1-8. Downtown Fairbanks.
Whether you’re chasing the northern lights, mushing with dogs or simply finding wonder in our snowy landscapes, we want to see your trip of a lifetime.
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Fairbanks Community Museum www.facebook.com/ fairbankscommunitymuseum 535 2nd Ave, Ste 215 Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 457-3669 fcmdogs@gmail.com
Fairbanks Curling Club, Inc. www.curlfairbanks.org
1962 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 452-CURL manager@curlfairbanks.org
Fairbanks Dog Sled Rides with Two Rivers Trailblazers, LLC www.fairbanksdogsledrides.com 4223 & 4240 Chena Hot Springs Rd Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 488-5991 mushwithus@gmail.com
Fairbanks Pioneer Museum & Big Stampede Show www.alaska.org/detail/pioneer-hall
Alaskaland, 2300 Airport Way, Bldg 1 Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 456-8579 info@fairbankspioneermuseum.com
Fairbanks Snow Sleighers, LLC www.snowsleighers.com Call for directions (907) 331-0643 Toll Free: (844) SNOW-FUN fairbankssnowsleighers@gmail.com
Fairbanks Trails and Rivers Tour Company, LLC
www.fbkstrailsandrivers.com (907) 750-5179 trailsnrivers@gmail.com
Firewalker Alaskan Malamutes www.firewalkerkennel.com 1983 Tunnels Rd, North Pole, AK 99705 (907) 378-3260
The Folk School www.folk.school
Alaskaland, Cabin 66, 2300 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 415-8586 info@folk.school
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum www.fountainheadmuseum.com 3225 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 450-2100 faam@fountainheadhotels.com
Free to visit exhibits on dog mushing, aurora, 1967 flood, winter, mining, early Fairbanks. Monthly art show.
Nightly league play, various spiels, International Bonspiel. Heated spectator gallery. See website for dates.
Family friendly exciting 2-mile dog sled adventure! Meet the team and take pictures! Cabin rentals available.
Museum features early Fairbanks settlement, growth and mining dioramas. Sept-May open by appointment only.
Guided snowmobile tours and aurora viewing tours! All gear is provided! Beginners are welcomed and encouraged!
Glacier tours & snowshoe winter trails! Aurora tours and dog mushing shuttle! Family/small group friendly!
Our kennel is a no-chain facility of purebred Malamutes living together in a social pack. Book tours today!
The Folk School offers all-age classes: traditional crafts, woodworking, outdoor skills, and arts & sciences. Don’t miss this top-rated gem! See vintage cars & fashion. Includes historic Alaskan aviation!
Gondwana Ecotours
www.gondwanaecotours.com/ alaska-tour Toll Free: (877) 587-8479 info@gondwanaecotours.com
GOOD Cannabis
www.goodalaska.com
356 Old Steese Hwy Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 452-5463 greg@goodalaska.com
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company www.woodbowl.com
4630 Old Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 474-9663 info@woodbowl.com
Greatland Adventures www.greatlandadventures.com Call for directions (907) 980-8179 info@greatlandadventures.com
Ice Alaska www.icealaska.com
Tanana Valley Fairgrounds 1800 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (833) 442-3278 info@icealaska.com
Interior Tours & Taxi www.ittalaska.com
2820 Sarty Ln, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 750-1322 intaktaxi@gmail.com
Large Animal Research Station - UAF www.uaf.edu/lars 2220 Yankovich Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 474-5724 uaf-lars-tours@alaska.edu
Last Frontier Mushing Co-Op www.themushingcoop.com (907) 388-7666 themushingcoop@gmail.com
Latitude 65 Brewing Company www.lat65brewing.com 150 Eagle Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 328-7748 info@lat65brewing.com
Local culture, aurora viewing, reindeer ranch, dog sledding, curling, hot springs, photography and more.
Providing premium brands and products for cannabis enthusiasts.
Alaskan birch bowls, steins, home goods & gourmet food. Open 7 days a week, year-round. Shipping available.
Photos, portraits, hot beverages and snacks included. Personalized forecast service—know before you go!
2027 World Ice Art Championships— check Facebook for updates.
Local tour operator making dreams come to life in Alaska’s Interior! 24-hr taxi service throughout Fairbanks!
Join us for a winter tour of LARS! Visit online store at www.uaf.edu/lars/ for dates & to purchase tickets.
Join us on a private 1.5-hour mushing experience along the historic Yukon Quest trail!
Elevating the standards of beer and cider in Interior Alaska. Open M-W 12-9pm, Th-Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12pm8pm.
Lichen www.shoplichenliving.com 301 Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Midnight Sun ATV Tours
www.midnightsunatvtours.com 625 Two Rivers Rd Two Rivers, AK 99712 (907) 987-3331 midnightsunatv@gmail.com
Midnight Sun Golf Course
www.midnightsungolfak.com
330 Golf Club Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 415-1264 midnight@nfhak.org
Moose Mountain Ski Area www.shredthemoose.com 3450 Moose Mountain Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 347-0341 shredthemoose@gmail.com
North Star Dog Mushing Company www.northstardogmushing.com 1096 Propwash Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 590-5090 info@northstardogmushing.com
Northern Alaska Tour Company
www.northernalaska.com PO Box 82991, Fairbanks, AK 99708 (907) 474-8600 Toll Free: (800) 474-1986 adventure@northernalaska.com
The Orion
www.theorionalaska.com 565 Eberhardt Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 405-2110 info@theorionalaska.com
Rod’s Alaskan Guide Service www.rodsalaskanguideservice.com Serving North Pole and Fairbanks (907) 378-1851 rod@rodsalaskanguideservice.com
Running Reindeer Ranch www.runningreindeer.com
1470 Ivans Alley, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 455-4998 info@runningreindeer.com
Salmon Berry Travel & Tours www.salmonberrytours.com
515 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 278-3572
marketing@salmonberrytours.com
Alaskan gifts + homewares curated for intentional living. Offering art workshops and pop-ups all winter long!
Snowmobile tours twice daily from mid-November to mid-April, snow permitting.
Enjoy our Rip & Chip experience—1hour trail ride followed by an hour in our golf simulator.
Open mid-November to end of March, Fri-Sun. 40 runs. Ski and snowboard equipment rentals available. Snacks.
One-hour and 30-minute dog mushing tours for up to 5 guests per ride from Ivory Jack’s Restaurant.
Winter in Alaska’s Arctic! Arctic Circle, aurora, Coldfoot and Denali. One-day & overnight adventures.
Designed with aurora viewing in mind, our lodge invites you to experience the brilliance of the northern sky.
Guided snowmobile, dog sledding, ice fishing, aurora viewing adventures. Clothing incl. Fish in heated cabins.
Walk with reindeer, up close and personal, in this unique, intimate, birch forest natural history experience.
Voted ‘Best of Alaska’ for winter and summer tours—aurora borealis, dog sledding, glaciers, wildlife & more!
Santa Claus House www.santaclaushouse.com 101 St. Nicholas Dr North Pole, AK 99705 (907) 488-2200 Toll Free: (800) 588-4078 info@santaclaushouse.com
Sirius Sled Dogs Rescue www.siriussleddogsrescue.com PO Box 440, Ester, AK 99725 (907) 687-6656 ssdrescue@gmail.com
Ski Land www.skilandfairbanks.com 2315 Skiland Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 389-2314 info@skiland.org
Sophie Station Suites, Fountainhead Hotels www.sophiestationsuites.com 1717 University Ave Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 456-3642 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 askus@fountainheadhotels.com
Terry’s Vintage Boutique 535 2nd Ave, Ste 105 Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 347-3653 mtn1956@gmail.com
Trail Breaker Kennel www.trailbreakerkennel.com (907) 347-7274 tours@trailbreakerkennel.com
Trax Outdoor Center www.traxoutdoorcenter.com 314 Birch Hill Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 374-9600 hajduke@mac.com
University of Alaska Museum of the North www.uaf.edu/museum 1962 Yukon Dr, UAF Campus Fairbanks, AK 99775 (907) 474-7505 ua-museum@alaska.edu
Wedgewood Resort, Fountainhead Hotels www.wedgewoodresortalaska.com 212 Wedgewood Dr Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 452-1442 Toll Free: (800) 528-4916 askus@fountainheadhotels.com
Most unique theme shop with Christmas gifts, toys, apparel & sweets. Home of the Original Letter from Santa!
Sirius Sled Dogs Rescue a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—sled dogs, mushing & aurora viewing at our Alaskan home.
Alpine skiing, snowboarding and aurora viewing. Fridays through Mondays, December through mid-April.
Convenient, all-suite hotel with full kitchens & northern lights wake-up service. On-site bar & restaurant.
High quality vintage clothing and gear (for sale or rent) and Alaskan art and beadwork by local artists.
Conveniently located historic kennel offering once in a lifetime dog sled rides, aurora tours & custom tours!
XC skis and snowshoe rentals! Skiing lessons available. We also sell new/ used equipment.
Explore Alaska Native cultures, wildlife, aurora, Arctic dinosaurs, daily planetarium shows & museum store.
Condo-style suites, nature trails, XC skiing and aurora viewing.
Denali
Murie Science and Learning Center Mile 1.4 Denali Park Rd Denali Park, AK 99755 (907) 683-9532 fair_information@nps.gov
Interior
The Lodge at Black Rapids www.lodgeatblackrapids.com Mile 227.4 Richardson Hwy Delta Junction, AK 99737 (907) 388-8391 thelodgeatblackrapids@gmail.com
Steven Miley Photography www.stevenmileyphotography.com PO Box 1653, Delta Junction, AK 99737 (907) 888-4850 steven@stevenmileyphotography.com
Arctic
Coldfoot Camp www.coldfootcamp.com Mile 175 Dalton Hwy Coldfoot, AK 99709 (907) 474-3500 Toll Free: (866) 474-3400 coldfoot@coldfootcamp.com
Alaskan
HAI Shirokuma Tours, LLC www.haishirokuma.com 410 Denali St, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 258-4690 hai4690@haishirokuma.com
Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers’ Co-Op www.qiviut.com 604 H St, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 272-9225
Toll Free: (888) 360-9665 oomingmak@qiviut.com
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Denali’s winter visitor center with educational films and displays. Borrow snowshoes to take on the trails.
Authentic timber frame lodge offers quiet luxury. Road-accessible destination w/wildlife & views of AK Range.
Private aurora photography tours & winter snowshoeing adventures to Fairbanks’ nearest glaciers.
Experience Alaska’s Arctic and the Brooks Mountains. We are located under the Auroral Oval—prime location.
Aurora tours, Arctic adventures, Alaska Railroad & hotel reservations. Japanese-speaking staff available.
Native Alaskan knitted items. Patterns from traditional aspects of village life & Alaska Native culture.
bask in the MIDNIGHT SUN
Fairbanks’ northern clime offers not only outstanding aurora viewing and fun winter opportunities, but also amazing summers. Midnight Sun Season—April 22 through August 20—brings an extraordinary amount of golden sunlight to flood the sky. In fact, for seventy straight days, from May 17 until July 27, the sun never dips far enough below the horizon for the sky to ever get dark. Midnight sunsets seamlessly merge with sunrises and the everlasting light creates an irresistible, intangible energy.
After you’ve been inspired by the light of the aurora borealis, come back during summer to explore the last frontier under the warm glow of the midnight sun! Pan for gold, float the Chena River, see vibrant and verdant gardens, go fishing, spot wildlife, play golf in the middle of the night, have dinner on a deck or go on a nature hike and bask in the midnight sun.
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