Fairbanks 2007-2008 Winter Guide

stitches@acsalaska.net Don’t hibernate . . . celebrate! If you have seen us in the summer, you know why we like it. Midnight sun, wideopen spaces, lots to see and do. Winter is just as extraordinary. Flip the seasons, and you have the aurora borealis, wide-open spaces and lots to see and do. Northern lights dance across the quiet of the crisp, clear night sky. A silent bull moose stands proudly on a frozen river. Challenge the snow-capped hills or miles of birch-laden trails by snowmobile or by downhill or cross-country skis. Mush a team of huskies across the vast wilderness or ride in the basket on nearby trails with local mushers. Enjoy the arts. Walk amongst largerthan-life-sized ice sculptures crafted from huge blocks of our pristine clear ice. Dip in a hot springs at the end of an active day. Fairbanks is the Authentic Alaska. It’s the gateway to Interior Alaska and the Arctic. It’s the Alaska you’ll want to see. Inside: Who let the dogs out? 1 When do we turn on the Northern Lights? 2 Head North 3 Surf’s up at the hot springs 3 It’s all about ice and snow 4 Winter wear 5 Can you catch fish? 6 Where’s Santa? 6 What do knights, lions and horses have in common? 7 Discover where Fairbanks comes to life 8 Out and About . . . and on tour 8 Small town . . . big events 9 Who offers winter fun? 16 Fairbanks 17 Denali Neighbors 26 Arctic Neighbors 26 Interior Neighbors 27 Alaskan Neighbors 27 Winter fun: It’s cool to be safe 28 Who to call 29 Aurora Sites: Facts and forecasts 29 Want to know more? Call 1-800-327-5774 to request your free Fairbanks Visitors Guide Call (907) 456-5774 to speak with a friendly and helpful Visitor Information Specialist Call (907) 456-INFO for an up-to-date events hotline Send an E-mail to info@explorefairbanks.com Visit www.explorefairbanks.com Make your first stop the Log Cabin Visitor Information Center, located on First Avenue in downtown Fairbanks. Winter Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from October through April. The Cabin is closed Thanksgiving and the following day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Look for this symbol for stories from the people of Fairbanks about what makes Alaska’s Interior Authentic Alaska. Willow Steward, 4th grade, winner of coloring contest “Fairbanks Winter Fun!” Karen Lane/FCVB http://www.explorefairbanks.com

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Fairbanks 2007-2008 Winter Guide Contents Who Let the Dogs Out? When Do We Turn on the Northern Lights Head North Surf's Up at the Hot Springs It's All About Ice and Snow Winter Wear Can You Catch Fish? Where's Santa? What Do Knights, Lions and Horses Have in Common? Discover Where Fairbanks Comes to Life Out and About . . . and On Tour Small Town . . . Big Events Who Offers Winter Fun? Fairbanks Denali Neighbors Arctic Neighbors Interior Neighbors Alaskan Neighbors Winter Fun: It's Cool to be Safe Who to Call Aurora Sites: Facts and Forecasts

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