Best Cross Country Skiers Compete in Fairbanks
March 26, 2008 | Tags: Audio, Cross Country Skiing
Fairbanks has been recognized as one of the leading destinations in the US for cross country skiers. Some of the best in the nation call Fairbanks home, and now the US Senior National Championship distance races are being held here this week. APRN has been covering the event. Listen to their latest report below.
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New Inside Alaska Theme Launch
March 25, 2008 | Tags: New Features, Northern Lights
Regular readers will have noticed a substantial shift in the look and feel of Inside Alaska over the past few days. Thanks to those who contributed heavily including:
- WordPress theme Developer Brian Gardner for customizing his Revolution theme specifically for Inside Alaska.
- Jay Baldemor of Louder Design for working with us to create the magnificent new northern lights flash header.
- Patrick Endres of Alaska Photo Graphics for taking the header image, which was provided by Alaska Stock Photography.
Leave a quick comment below and let us know what you think.
3/21: FCVB Members Introduce New Products
March 21, 2008 | Tags: Audio
The mission of the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau is to enhance the quality of the visitor experience and to contribute to the economic well-being of the Fairbanks region by marketing to potential visitors. Our member businesses partner with us to help bring this about. Many have recently introduced new programs and products that will go a long way in making the coming years successful for visitor and local alike. Chris Harper sits in for Susan Keltner this week with a list of “what’s new” in Fairbanks and Interior Alaska.
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We have included links to all the businesses (with websites) mentioned in today’s update. Click below for more information on:
- Chena Hot Springs
- El Dorado Gold Mine
- Alaska Salmon Bake
- Northern Alaska Tour Company
- Denali Highway Cabins and Paxson Alpine Tours
- Denali ATV Adventures
- Expressions in Glass
- Park Connection Motorcoach
- Alpine Lodge
- University of Alaska Museum of the North
- Fountainhead Hotels
- Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
Enter Before the End of March
March 17, 2008 | Tags: Photos, Video
Entrants in our Fairbanks and Interior Alaska Photo Contest for the first quarter will be judged by our staff at the end of this month. There have been some terrific pictures submitted, and the variety this time around is better than ever. If you’ve been a Fairbanks visitor and have photos to share, we’d love to see them. You still have a couple of weeks to get in on this month’s judging, just read the entry rules and upload up to five favorites. Click play above to see a video montage of some of the best recent entries.
More from the Trail
March 12, 2008 | Tags: Audio, Dog Mushing, Iditarod, Jeff King, Lance Mackey
In the process of writing the last post about Lance Mackey’s historic Iditarod win, I came across a fantastic radio package recorded last night on the trail in White Mountain. Fairbanks’ own KUAC reporter Libby Casey filed the piece for APRN. In contains some great quotes from both Lance and Jeff King as they battled for the top spot in the race. View the original APRN post or click play below to listen.
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Another Phenomenal Win for Lance Mackey
March 12, 2008 | Tags: Dog Mushing, Iditarod, Lance Mackey, Yukon Quest
For two years in a row, Lance Mackey has crossed the finish line first in the 1,000 mile Yukon Quest, and the 1,049 mile Iditarod. The feat is unsurpassed in mushing history and has secured Mackey’s place among the greatest dog-drivers ever. Our Fairbanks, home-town favorite is making news worldwide with tales of on the trail trickery, overcoming obstacles and unparalleled competitive spirit. Congratulations Lance, you have shown the world our indomitable Fairbanks spirit!
Fairbanks Musher Pulls Ahead (for good?)
March 11, 2008 | Tags: Dog Mushing, Lance Mackey, Yukon Quest
If Lance Mackey wins the 2008 Iditarod, he will not only be the first musher ever to win the Yukon Quest and Iditarod back to back, he will have done it twice – in a row. One of the greatest stories in mushing history will have been formed in Alaska’s Interior by a musher who grew into this championship form on the toughest trail – not from Anchorage to Nome – but from Fairbanks to Whitehorse.
While the Last Great Race has built a following for being the most prestigious in mushing, the Yukon Quest has built its own on the basis of sheer difficulty. As a four time winner, Lance has seen his dogs harden into some of the best in the world. So…if you’re an Iditarod fan who hasn’t heard about the “toughest sled dog race in the world”, it’s time to get up to “speed”. Perhaps you should even begin making your plans to be in Fairbanks for the finish in 2009, as Lance tries for his fifth consecutive win.
Here’s the latest from the trail to Nome. By the way, three of the top five mushers are from Alaska’s Interior!
World Ice Art Championships
March 10, 2008 | Tags: Ice Alaska
Over 70 international teams have completed their sculptures and put them on display at one of the largest annual ice art competitions and exhibitions in the world. Fairbanks is host to the annual World Ice Art Championships running from February 26th to March 23rd. Artists compete in single block and multi block events, sculpting both realistic and abstract pieces made completely of ice. Awards for this year have already been handed out, and all the final works are now on display either at the Ice Park or online.
The Amateur Open and Junior Championships are underway through the 23rd, and the park is open from 10am to 10pm daily; check the schedule of events for more information. You may also want to browse the photo archives for competition winners all the way back to 1999. The photos above were taken at the beginning of the single block competition.
3/7: Governor’s Fur & Ice, Weekend Activities
March 7, 2008 | Tags: Audio
Governor Sarah Palin will welcome members of Alaska’s diplomatic corps to Fairbanks for Ice Alaska’s 2008 World Ice Art Championships tomorrow. Chris Harper fills in for Susan Keltner discussing this and other events scheduled for this weekend.
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Mackey in the Hunt Again
March 4, 2008 | Tags: Dog Mushing, Iditarod, Lance Mackey, Yukon Quest
Fairbanks musher Lance Mackey is making another attempt at winning the Yukon Quest and Iditarod back to back. After his fourth Quest victory in a row just a few days ago, Lance is setting a competitive pace on the Iditarod trail. Keep up with Lance, and several other Interior Alaska favorites as they journey over 1,000 miles to Nome.
Fairbanks is home to some of the best dog mushers (and dog mushing) in the world. If you are planning a visit, be sure to check out the many dog mushing attractions and activities we offer. Start planning your Alaska adventure today by leafing through our interactive Fairbanks Winter Guide (for mushing), or Fairbanks Visitors Guide for other activities, events and attractions year-round.
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