5/28: New Cultural Programs, First Friday
May 28, 2010 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Art, Audio, Downtown
We spoke with Vice President of Visitor Services and Membership Karen Lane today about the upcoming Cultural Programs at the Morris Thompson Center. We also discussed some of the items on the agenda for the next First Friday Art Exhibit. Play or download this week’s program below.
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Photographing in Denali National Park
May 26, 2010 | Tags: Denali, Lynx, Moose, Photography, Photos, Video
We came across a nice video we wanted to pass along about the wonderful encounters with nature many photographers have when spending time in Denali National Park and Preserve. Tom Mangelson shares one particular story of his wildlife interaction while in the park a couple of years ago:
If you have stories of a similar kind from your Fairbanks, Denali or Interior Alaska adventures, let us know by leaving a comment. We would love to share them with folks planning a future trip.
View Fairbanks Guide on iPhone/iPad
May 25, 2010 | Tags: Innovation, New Features
The online version of our printed Fairbanks Visitors Guide is a great resource for your Fairbanks, Denali or Interior Alaska trip. Unfortunately, people who want to get a look at the guide while they are on the road with an iPhone can’t see our Flash version. The good news is that Issuu also offers an iPhone/iPad-friendly version, which you can view below.
We have set up a page with this version available year-round so you can have access to our full array of resources, even while you travel. Our website is also fully compatible with the iPhone, so you can always visit ExploreFairbanks.com as well. Let us know if we can do anything further to help you plan a successful Interior Alaska itinerary online.
Things to Do and Summer: Tops on Twitter
May 24, 2010 | Tags: Denali, Photos, Summer, Video
Our 101 Things to Do in Fairbanks got a lot of traffic on Twitter and on this blog over the past week. Among the most clicked items were summer photos, a new summer in Fairbanks TV spot and the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan auction. Click your favorites in our top seven for the past seven days:
- 101 things to do this summer in Fairbanks: http://ow.ly/1NdDu
- Really cool image showing the progression from brown to green in Fairbanks: ’2010 Green Up’ – http://ow.ly/1OglX
- Our new ‘Experience Summer in Fairbanks’ TV spot is pretty cool: http://ow.ly/1Oj0i
- Very interesting photo of a cloud formation taken at Fort Wainwright here in Fairbanks: http://ow.ly/1NOUm
- Interesting photo from @alaskaphoto ‘Segway riders in Fairbanks’ – http://ow.ly/1NclY
- Great panoramic view of Denali National Park: http://ow.ly/1NOQZ
- Really cool: you can bid on a Fairbanks travel package using Alaska Airlines miles: http://ow.ly/1Okxa
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New TV Spot: Experience Summer in Fairbanks
May 24, 2010 | Tags: Downtown, Events, Summer, Video
We just began airing a summer TV spot, which you may see below. Great weather, midnight sun and an abundance of things to do are among the top reasons to visit! A typical summer weather forecast calls for sunny skies and nearly 80 degree temperatures – and there are always a bunch of great events scheduled.
Experience Summer in Fairbanks from insidealaska on Vimeo.
Start making your plans for a Fairbanks summer trip today!
101 Things to Do This Summer in Fairbanks
May 20, 2010 | Tags: Activities, Attractions, Photos, Summer
We recently partnered with local radio station Magic 101.1, to compile a list of potential activities for your summer trip to Fairbanks. Take a look at the options here and let us know which you like best.
1. Picnic in a park
2. Find and go down every slide in town
3. See what grows in a botanical garden under the midnight sun
4. See what’s been collected at a museum
5. Rent a canoe or kayak
6. Ride on a historic sternwheeler
7. Explore downtown by foot
8. Pedal around Farmer’s Loop
9. Pass off your list to Santa
10. See giant burl animals on the Rich
11. Life jacket up and go boating
12. Watch for wildlife at Creamer’s Field
13. Jam with the bands at concerts in the park
14. See ice sculpting in action
15. Grow your own grub
16. Read a good book from the library
17. Play a round of mini golf
18. Share your travels in the explorefairbanks.com photo contest
19. Make MTCVC your first stop for trip planning
20. Explore a national or state park
21. Wet a line for an arctic Grayling
22. Take a balloon ride over Fairbanks
23. Catch a summer league baseball game
24. Learn to play tennis
25. Hit the beach at Chena Lakes
26. Bring those binocs and go bird watching
27. Soak in a natural mineral hot springs
28. Pitch that tent in a local campground
29. Take a flight seeing tour to the Arctic
30. Sign up for a run or walk for charity
31. Hike nearby trails
32. Take a rail vacation to Denali
33. Ride a historic narrow gauge train
34. Pick that favorite horse and ride a carousel
35. Enjoy an old-time melodrama
36. Catch a concert or performance
37. See who’s fastest at the drags
38. Tee off at midnight
39. Pet those sled dogs
40. Visit Alaska’s Arctic University
41. Observe musk ox and reindeer on tour
42. See free films daily at the MTCVC
43. Walk the shores of the Arctic Ocean
44. Take the family out berry picking
45. Visit the pipeline
46. Take a driving tour of Fairbanks
47. Rent a public use cabin in the woods
48. Bowl a few frames
49. Get a season pass for the state fair
50. Camp for the night in a state park
51. Shop for local produce at the market
52. Search for treasure at a garage sale
53. See antique cars
54. Soak up the sun on a waterfront deck
55. Hit the town on rollerblades
56. Stay up all night celebrating summer solstice
57. Peruse the exhibits at the MTCVC
58. Set up a net and spike your way to victory
59. Rent an RV and create your own adventure
60. Learn how to play congas, harp or sing gospel
61. See the largest parade in Alaska
62. Visit local monuments and statues
63. Try your hand at gold panning
64. Celebrate America’s birthday
65. Go on the search for Alaska wildlife
66. Enter Fido in a dog show
67. Dine on fresh Alaskan seafood
68. See if your rubber ducky wins the race
69. Make vacation plans on a seasonal air carrier
70. Get started on your holiday shopping
71. Have a BBQ with friends and neighbors
72. Get your hands dirty fixing up your yard
73. Go jet skiing on a lake or river
74. Take a drive north to cross the Arctic Circle
75. Take a class in ballroom or square dancing
76. Let your dog run free at a park made just for him
77. Make a raft out of duct tape
78. Sample locally-brewed beverages
79. View art of all kinds at monthly First Friday events
80. Learn what the knuckle hop is
81. Sample fresh spring water
82. Watch a grizzly take to the turf
83. Try a different kind of golf…with a disc
84. Paddle your own raft on a whitewater excursion
85. Get new sunglasses
86. Clean out your closet and donate items to charity
87. Learn something new at Summer Sessions
88. Enroll your kids in a summer camp
89. Take a CPR or First Aid course
90. Create your own art in a craft class
91. Visit a local art gallery
92. Learn about Alaska’s aviation history
93. Get a tan
94. Take a swing at a softball field
95. Bask in the sunlight as you swing in a hammock
96. Learn how a wood bowl is carved
97. Rent a rig and head up the Dalton
98. Relive winter by going ice skating
99. Catch the action on the soccer fields
100. Donate your time by volunteering
101. Arrange for an overnight getaway at a hotel or B&B
Our main site will give you all the detailed information you need for making plans to do these things and many others. Be sure to check out our online Visitors Guide as well or request a paper copy by mail.
Photo Contest: Congratulations Winners!
May 18, 2010 | Tags: Bear, Denali, Photos, Sunset, Winter
We had a very competitive first quarter photo contest. Three photos tied for second place, while one photographer had two shots in the top three! Congratulations Latanya Semones, Randy Bohnam, Haley Lorenson and Ross Ellet! A nice set of Fairbanks-themed prizes will be headed your way very soon.
You can enter up to five photos from Fairbanks, Denali, Arctic or Interior Alaska, to be judged in our second quarter competition. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make the competition better next time around.
Inaugural Frontier Airlines Flight
May 17, 2010 | Tags: Frontier Airlines, Getting Here, Transportation
Denver-based Frontier Airlines (F9) landed its inaugural flight to Fairbanks on Friday, May 14 at 9:40pm. The Fairbanks International Airport Fire Department saluted the flight with a traditional welcome: a spray of water. F9 flies to Fairbanks 4 times week from May 14 through September 12. Make reservations now by visiting the Frontier website.
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Another Photo Contest Video Remix
May 14, 2010 | Tags: Bear, Denali, Northern Lights, Sunset, Winter
In an effort to give you one more look at the entries in our Quarter 1, 2010 Photo Contest, below you will find a video remix from Animoto. Voting closes at midnight tonight, so select your three favorites now!
You may also enter the Quarter 2 round of our contest with your five best Fairbanks, Denali, Arctic or Interior Alaska photos.
Denali: Perfect Location for Visual Journalism
May 14, 2010 | Tags: Bear, Caribou, Denali, Moose, Photos, Video
I happened to run across this terrific audio slideshow this morning featuring a great series of photographs from Denali National Park and Preserve. Kent Miller is a professor from Michigan that photographs in the park each summer. He also brings students to the Denali to learn and photograph. What a great opportunity to see one of the most magnificent, scenic places in the world!
Find the full series of Kent Miller photographs and audio slideshows on his trips to Denali at his blog. We also provide information on booking your Denali vacation.
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