Midnight Sun Baseball Game 2009
May 29, 2009 | Tags: Baseball, Goldpanners, Video
I happened to run across this video about last year’s Midnight Sun Baseball game and starting pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee. It seems to capture the general excitement of the game, which is a phenomenal attraction. Check it out:
See this year’s midnight sun game at 10:30pm on June 21st.
5/29: Cultural Programs, First Friday Art and More
May 29, 2009 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Art, Audio
We have a terrific list of events and attractions scheduled at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center this summer. 101 Dunkel Street should be a required stop on any visit to Fairbanks. Play or download this non-exhaustive overview:
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Download the 5/29 Midday Update
Enjoy the Midnight Sun: Solstice 2009
May 28, 2009 | Tags: Baseball, Basketball, Festival, Summer Solstice
There are so many things to see and do in Fairbanks every year during the summer solstice. A complete rundown of this year’s activities can be found on our Solstice 2009 page, which has links to many of the primary events.
No matter what you choose to do this summer solstice, you won’t leave without having experienced the LIGHT, ENERGY and WARMTH of Fairbanks.
Congratulations Winners!
May 12, 2009 | Tags: Northern Lights, Photos, Railroad
A few Fairbanks-themed prizes will be headed for the three winners of our Photo Contest for this round. We offer our congratulations to Raymie Rushing, John Dykes and Terry Julien for first, second and third place respectively.
If you have photos from your Fairbanks or Interior Alaska vacation that you’d like to share with us, the contest is still open and we’d be happy to have you participate.
Photo Contest Tie-Breaker
May 7, 2009 | Tags: Northern Lights, Photos, Winter
If you look over the results of our most recent Photo Contest you’ll notice we have a tie for third place. Take another look at the photos below and let’s see if we can’t break the tie and have three clear winners!
Which of these photos do you like best?
- Entry 19 - Aurora Ring at Birch Lake (78%, 46 Votes)
- Entry 7 - Sparkling Sunlight Near Chena Hot Springs (22%, 13 Votes)
Total Voters: 59
Loading ...I will plan on leaving the tie-breaker open through the weekend and declaring our top three on Monday, May 11. Thank you very much for your participation.
The Remnants of Winter in Fairbanks
May 4, 2009 | Tags: Chena River, Ice
One of the great things about Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is its location on the banks of the Chena River, which is a center of activity in Fairbanks. Friday it was sunny and 75 degrees. From my upstairs office window I could see the last of the ice from upriver flowing quickly through downtown:
The Remnants of Winter from insidealaska on Vimeo.
Fairbanks has the most consistent warm weather of any destination in Alaska, and has nearly 24-hour daylight (midnight sun) all summer. So…after the last of the ice in the river is gone, and looking out the window right now it seems it is, we have a generally beautiful season ahead of us. Find more weather information or make a plan to visit now!
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