Blog: Alone Together – The Many Solitudes of Arctic Circle 2026
Missing peace? The Harpa Conference centre and site of the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly, Reykjavík. (Marc Lanteigne) Shortly after the start of the 2026 Arctic
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Commentary: Cook Inlet’s gas shortage has become Fairbanks’ diesel bill
On October 12, Golden Valley Electric Association asked its cooperative members to conserve electricity and prepare for possible controlled power outages. Scheduled maintenance, compounded by
After successive damaging ex-typhoons, Western Alaska considers future storms
A year after a Pacific storm largely destroyed villages in Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and prompted the biggest air evacuation in state history, people in the
Nature & Outdoors →
A Lot on the Line for America’s Most Prolific Salmon Forest
The Tongass National Forest stretches across nearly 17 million acres of southeast Alaska, a place where salmon, steelhead, and trout are born in cold, clean
Seared Halibut With Carrot-Top Pesto
Seared halibut gets a fresh upgrade with a bright carrot-top pesto made from the greens most of us toss straight into the compost. A quick,
Rescinding The Roadless Rule
The Roadless Rule has protected roughly fourteen million acres of the Tongass and Chugach National Forests for twenty-five years, from Prince William Sound to the
Faces of Bristol Bay: Building for the Future
Pan-Fried Halibut With Sour Cream and Onion Sauce
Talachulitna Float | The Jig Life: Episode 12
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Beyond the Aurora: Growing Dark Sky Tourism in Alaska
Visitors come to Alaska in winter to see the northern lights. The darkness that makes the aurora visible also shows them the Milky Way, meteor
When Fall Arrives in Juneau
There comes a morning each year when Juneauites wake up and instinctively know that summer is over. The signs have been gathering for weeks. Fireweed
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Holiday Bazaars Showcase Local Fairbanks Artisans
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Where else can you find moosehide beadwork picture frames, nature-inspired ornaments, hand-crafted ivory
Autumn Auroras: Northern Lights and Warm Nights
Why autumn is a great time for aurora viewing September and October are excellent months for aurora viewing. Fairbanks is directly under the Auroral
Anchorage for Digital Nomads: Balancing Work and Adventure
Remote work has changed the way we think about travel. Who says your office needs four walls? In Anchorage, your workspace can come with a
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics Take Center Stage
Every July, Fairbanks hosts the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO), a four-day series of competitions and cultural practices. WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from
4th of July Restaurant and Event Information
Happy Independence Day! To make your dining experience a breeze this 4th of July weekend, our Visitor Services team has compiled a helpful list. We’ve