Fairbanks Official Visitors Guide 2008

“I am from the Midwest. More than 20 years ago I made the journey to the last frontier, and I found myself in Fairbanks. Within hours of arriving here, after a very long drive from Wisconsin, I knew I was ‘home.’ Winter in Fairbanks may be a daunting thought to some, but perhaps winter should be described as ‘awesome.’ I can start my snowmobile and within minutes I am riding on the mighty Tanana River. I can pack up my friends and snowmobiles and drive south and ride in some of the most pristine conditions in the world. It is hard to describe the beauty and magnitude of cutting and slicing in the snow with the Alaska Range as your backdrop. For extreme riding, the ultimate experience is in the Hoodoo Mountains, also known as Summit. A full tank of gas, a sunny day, great snow and good friends. It doesn't get any better than that. Fairbanks is my home. Awesome. Jim Tewalt, Fairbanks resident, local tire retail sales manager Always guaranteed! Fairbanks is synonymous with winter from late October through March and even April in the mountains. We have some of the best northern lights viewing in the world made possible by the right weather and clear skies. To increase your chances of viewing the aurora, plan to stay a few nights. There’s an event to match your every interest, including winter festivals, top-notch entertainment and sporting competitions. You can ride in the basket of a dog sled or mush your own dog team. Head up to the White Mountains National Recreation Area by snowmobile for panoramic vistas and great deep powder snow. Hit the slopes for some downhill action or cross-country ski birch-lined trails. Ice fish in the Chena or Tanana Rivers. Illuminate your evening with larger-than-life-sized ice sculptures and unwind in one of the Interior’s natural hot springs while watching the northern lights. It can’t get much better. Small images left to right: Robin Hood/ATIA, Yukoh Ikadatsu/North Star Tours, Robin Hood/ATIA, Robin Hood/ATIA. has a vertical drop of 1,057 feet with 26 downhill runs. • Birch Hill Recreation Area and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Skarland Trail System provide world-class skiing conditions for the likes of both recreational and competitive skiers. © Patrick Endres • Aurora borealis (northern lights) can be seen an average of 243 days a year in Fairbanks. 11 13 Billie Sundgren

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Contents Fairbanks Native Culture Gold Last Frontier Winter Lifestyles Tours Gateway to the Interior & the Arctic Art Around Town Itineraries Family Fun Calendar of Events Fairbanks Denali Neighbors Interior Neighbors "Into the Wild" Alaskan Neighbors Arctic Neighbors Travel Tips Mapping It Out Business Index Who To Call

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