New LIVESTRONG Lance Mackey Video
June 29, 2009 | Tags: Iditarod, Lance Mackey, Video, Yukon Quest
A story came to us this morning via Twitter that we thought was worth sharing. Fairbanks musher Lance Mackey sent along a link to one of the latest videos from LIVESTRONG.org. In it he tells the story of how he faced cancer, the end of his mushing career and came back to be a three-time Iditarod champion.
Lance is also a four-time Yukon Quest champ. Dubbed the “toughest sled dog race in the world” it runs from Fairbanks to Whitehorse Yukon. Two of Mackey’s Iditarod wins came just days after winning the Quest. People said that couldn’t be done…so Lance did it twice to prove them wrong.
6/26: The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
June 26, 2009 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Audio, Events
This week we take a few moments to focus on the Morris Thompson Center, the home of the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau and a great new community gathering place. If you are (or will be) in Fairbanks, be certain to stop by and pay us a visit. There are some great things to see here, and a variety of resources for helping you plan an Alaskan adventure.
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6/19: Exciting Fairbanks Summer Solstice Events
June 19, 2009 | Tags: Audio, Solstice, Summer
On this week’s update we give you a partial run-down of many of the best events happening around Fairbanks on this solstice weekend. You can find the rest at our special solstice page or posted on our calendar of events.
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A Stroll Through Sunny Downtown Fairbanks
June 17, 2009 | Tags: Downtown, Summer, Warmth
The summer weather in Fairbanks is generally among the best in the state. This year has been particularly nice, with almost constant sunshine and warm weather. Today I had a chance to get out in the sun while working on getting photos for another project. Here are a few of the shots I captured:
Find out more about our downtown at the new Downtown Association website.
New TV Ad: Fairbanks in the Summer
June 3, 2009 | Tags: Summer, Video
We recently put together a television ad featuring many of the best things to do, see and experience around Fairbanks in the summer. We usually have the best weather in the state from June to August, with warm temperatures and sunny skies. This gives visitors great opportunities for a first class experience at our attractions and activities. Our goal was to convey that light, energy and warmth, and to let people know about the great travel deals we often feature.
Leave a comment and tell us what you think of the spot and if there’s anything we can do to help you plan your Fairbanks summer adventure, just let us know!
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