Fairbanks Official Visitors Guide 2008

Activities, Events, Shopping Northern Alaska Environmental Center = d 830 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701-1535 (907) 452-5021, Fax: (907) 452-3100 info@northern.org, www.northern.org Protecting Interior/northern Alaskan wildlands since 1971. Walk-ins welcome. Aurora Borealis Lodge d PO Box 75147, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Cleary Summit, Fairbanks (907) 389-2812, Fax: (907) 389-2812 info@auroracabin.com, www.auroracabin.com Our 3-hour snowshoe tours include 1 hour of guided hiking, RT transfer, and time to relax and enjoy the vista at the lodge. Hot beverage & snacks provided. Great fun and exercise for everyone. Call for snow conditions & availability. Also evening aurora viewing tours. (see also Aurora Viewing) Ice Alaska d PO Box 83134, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Ice Park, 1925 Chena Landing Loop Rd, Fairbanks (907) 451-8250, Fax: (907) 456-1951 iceart@icealaska.com, www.icealaska.com World Ice Art Championships and an all-ice Kids Park during March. Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises = PO Box 1297, Valdez, AK 99686 112 N Harbor Dr, Valdez (907) 835-4731, Fax: (907) 835-3765 Toll Free: (866) 867-1297 info@stephenscruises.com www.stanstephenscruises.com Discover Prince William Sound from Valdez! See amazing glaciers & wildlife. (see also Alaskan Neighbors - Attractions, Nature/ Wildlife Viewing) Iron Dog, Inc. d 7100 Old Seward Hwy, Unit C, Anchorage, AK 99518 (907) 563-4414, Fax: (907) 563-4080 irondog@ptialaska.net, www.irondog.org The world’s longest, toughest snowmobile race event. February 10 - 16, 2008. Fairbanks Curling Club, Inc. d 1962 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 452-CURL, Fax: (907) 457-3345 www.curlfairbanks.org 100 Years & Still Rockin’. Oldest club devoted to any sport in Alaska. Tanana Valley State Fair = Moose Mountain Ski Area d Snow Sports/Winter Activities Alaska Iron Dog Adventures d PO Box 10191, Fairbanks, AK 99710 3 Mile Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks (907) 378-3228 irondogadventures@hotmail.com www.irondogadventures.com Guided snowmachine adventures. Intro rides to custom trips. 15 min from Fbks. PO Box 84198, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Moose Mountain off Murphy Dome Rd, Fairbanks (907) 479-4732, Fax: (907) 479-8362 (907) 459-8132 E skrpt hawleyrevans@hotmail.com www.shredthemoose.com Interior’s largest ski area, heated buses, rentals, lessons, café. 1800 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4173 (907) 452-3750, Fax: (907) 456-7971 fairinfo@tananavalleyfair.org www.tananavalleyfair.org Aug 1-9, 2008. Daily live entertainment, rides, food, contests, games, livestock, education, and, of course, giant cabbages! Visit us online at www.tananavalleyfair.org. UAF Athletics Department =d Mt. Aurora Skiland d 2315 Skiland Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712 (907) 389-2314, Fax: (907) 389-2002 mt.aurora@att.net, www.skiland.org Visit the northern-most ski area in North America! 2,200 feet above sea level with vertical feet of 1,050 it offers various terrains for all types of skiers & snowboarders. Rentals. Café. (Dec-April) Premier location for aurora viewing (Sept-Mar) Accommodations nearby. (see also Aurora Viewing) PO Box 757440, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7440 211 Patty Center, UAF Campus, Fairbanks (907) 474-7780, Fax: (907) 474-5162 forrest.karr@uaf.edu, www.alaskananooks.com NCAA hockey, basketball, volleyball, rifle, X-C running, swimming, Nordic skiing. Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race = d PO Box 75015, Fairbanks, AK 99707 600 3rd St (Graehl), Ste 197, Fairbanks (907) 452-7954, Fax: (907) 452-7959 yukonquest@mosquitonet.com www.yukonquest.com Toughest sled dog race in the world. Join the excitement February 2008. Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks d PO Box 80111, Fairbanks, AK 99708-0111 E Birch Hill Rd, Fairbanks (907) 457-4837, Fax: (907) 474-4242 nordic@ptialaska.net, www.nscfairbanks.net Promotes X-C skiing in FNSB by offering lessons & competition for all ages. Shopping Alaska Rag Company =d 603 Lacey St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 451-4401, Fax: (907) 451-4401 info@alaskaragco.com, www.alaskaragco.com Unique shop. Handwoven rag rugs, placemats, tablerunners, handcrafted AK gifts. Events Alaska International Senior Games, Inc. = PO Box 73225, Fairbanks, AK 99707 110 College Rd #6, Fairbanks (907) 374-4670 aksenior_olympics@yahoo.com www.alaskaisg.org Official qualifying site for national games. 50+ welcome. Aug. 8-17, 2008. Alaska Raw Fur Co. =d 4106 Boat St, Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 479-2462, Fax: (907) 479-0890 akrawfur@juno.com www.alaskarawfurco.com Authentic gifts*pelts*parkas*coats*hats* mittens*ruffs – a unique experience. Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival = d PO Box 82510, Fairbanks, AK 99708-2510 UAF Campus, Fairbanks (907) 474-8869, Fax: (907) 479-4329 festival@alaska.net, www.fsaf.org Noon performances, evening concerts daily July 13-27, 2008. On UAF campus. (see also Arts & Entertainment) Circle 5 on Reader Response Card Alaskan Gold Rush Fine Jewelry = d 531 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 456-4991, Fax: (907) 456-2622 gldrsh@gci.net, www.goldrushf inejewelry.com The finest jewelry creations and gold nuggets in the territory! (see also Attractions) 38 www.explorefairbanks.com http://www.auroracabin.com http://www.northern.org http://www.icealaska.com http://www.irondog.org http://www.stanstephenscruises.com http://www.curlfairbanks.org http://www.tananavalleyfair.org http://www.tananavalleyfair.org http://www.shredthemoose.com http://www.irondogadventures.com http://www.alaskananooks.com http://www.skiland.org http://www.yukonquest.com http://www.nscfairbanks.net http://www.northernalaska.com http://www.northernalaska.com http://www.alaskaragco.com http://www.alaskarawfurco.com http://www.alaskaisg.org http://www.goldrushfinejewelry.com http://www.fsaf.org http://www.northernalaska.com http://www.northernalaska.com http://www.explorefairbanks.com

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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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