Top Tweets: Photography, Aurora Advice, More
August 12, 2010 | Tags: Denali, North Pole, Northern Lights, Photos, Wildlife
We saw hundreds of clicks this week on terrific photos, blog posts and other Fairbanks-related articles. Two really great Interior Alaska images topped the list. Another set of photos from the Denali-area just made the top seven. Thanks to area photographers for documenting and posting their experiences. Our Twitter followers are certainly appreciative.
- This is an awesome photo taken at Fairbanks International Airport, you have to check it out: http://ow.ly/2oKv6
- Cool photo: ‘Aurora Dances Over North Pole, Alaska’ – http://ow.ly/2n3tS
- Good advice for Fairbanks travelers: ‘Only in Alaska: How to see the northern lights’ – http://ow.ly/2of6y
- From a photographer and blogger: ‘Suffice it to say, Denali is MUST DO for any photographer.’ – http://ow.ly/2n4hO
- This blogger saw and got great pictures of Denali and Denali-area wildlife while in the park: http://ow.ly/2oRcZ
- Tanana Valley State Fair still going on through Saturday. Check it out: http://ow.ly/2op3o
- Great set of Denali National Park images, starting with this Dall Sheep – http://ow.ly/2n4pI
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Twitter: Lots of Interior Alaska Photos
May 6, 2010 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Denali, North Pole, Osprey, Photos
Area photos were popular, as always, on Twitter over the past week. You can still cast your vote in our first quarter 2010 photo contest, which has been our most popular link. There is also an interesting video showing the toppling of Alaska’s tallest structure from several days ago. Otherwise…it’s great photo after great photo from Fairbanks, North Pole, Denali and other places around Interior Alaska.
- Terrific batch of Fairbanks, Denali and Interior Alaska photos: pick your three favorites now – http://ow.ly/1HwRB
- A great series of pictures of Fall clouds and sky from North Pole, Alaska – http://ow.ly/1GRbk
- Great capture of swans at Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks – http://ow.ly/1GQPX
- Another great image from Fairbanks on Flickr: ‘pandion haliaetus perched on a white spruce overlooking the Chena River’ – http://ow.ly/1GQKT
- Nice recent photo of the Chena River: http://ow.ly/1Fhnf Looking a lot like summer!
- Alaska’s tallest structure was taken down Wednesday. Here’s a cool video showing its demolition: http://ow.ly/1FfUF
- A huge amount of cool ice art and Festival of Native Arts photos: http://ow.ly/1FnUs
Christmas in North Pole, Alaska
December 23, 2008 | Tags: Christmas in Ice, North Pole, Video
The guys from Alaska HDTV recently spent some time in the Fairbanks area and have posted a video featuring the Santa Claus House and Christmas in Ice.
North Pole has attracted some other attention recently as well, with this report filed by NBC News. Be sure to check out the official North Pole website for more information on the community, which is just 20 minutes south of Fairbanks.
North Pole Christmas in Ice
December 3, 2008 | Tags: Christmas in Ice, Events, North Pole
Interior Alaska is known for some of the best ice art competition and viewing in the world. For the second year in a row, North Pole is making ice sculpture a centerpiece of their Christmas Festivities with Christmas in Ice 2008.
The Christmas in Ice website announces the following schedule:
Thursday, December 4
- 8:00am – Ice Carving Competition (gates open at 11:00am)
Friday, December 5
- 7:00pm to 9:00pm – Competition Judging
Saturday, December 6
- 10:00am-2:00pm – Kids Carving Challenge
- 12:00pm-2:00pm – Interior Freight Dogs Practice Pull – Free to the Public!
- 3:00pm – Ice Carving Competition Awards Ceremony
- 4:00pm – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
- 5:00pm – Winter Carnival Fireworks Display at the North Pole Mall
Sunday, December 7
- 2:00pm – Candle Lighting Ceremony at North Pole High School
Saturday, December 13
- 12:00pm-5:00pm – Sponsored by BP! Winter Picnic! FREE Admission to the Ice Park!
Saturday, December 20
- 12:00-4:00 – Interior Freight Dogs Association Competition
Thursday, December 25
- 2:00pm – Family Christmas Celebration with Santa Claus
We interviewed North Pole Mayor Doug Isaacson last year around this time about Christmas in Ice, and are happy to see a bigger and better competition this year!
Into the Heart of a North Pole Christmas
December 11, 2007 | Tags: Christmas in Ice, North Pole, Video
Today our Video Journey begins at the Santa Land RV Park in North Pole, just a twenty minute drive from Fairbanks. Join Susan Keltner, speaking with North Pole Mayor Doug Isaacson about his city, and the first-ever Christmas in Ice.
Find out more at Ice Alaska.com, or North Pole Alaska.com. Make sure you click on the “Web Cams” link for a constantly updated view of the park. If you have any ideas for future Inside Alaska episodes, please leave a comment with details.
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