Fairbanks Alaska is the northernmost city in the state, situated in the vast rolling forests in the state's center, 370 miles north of anchorage.
Given the city's far northern latitude, its summer days are very long, with over 20 hours of daylight.
The winter days, on the other hand, are as short as 3.5 hours. During these winter days, the weather is often brutally cold, in contrast to the temperate summer climate.
Perhaps the most popular attraction for summer visitors to the city is the riverboat adventure, which tours the Chena and Tanana rivers, including several stops and a tour of the Chena Indian Village.
Another popular activity is a tour which explores the region's gold mining history.
Due to its northern location, the city is also a popular launching point fo0r tours of the artic region.
One hotel I like in Fairbanks is the River's Edge Resort, which offers lodging in individual cottages situated on the shore of the Chena River.
In the winter months, the most popular attraction in Fairbanks is the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights.
These spectacular displays of light in the night sky occur throughout much of the winter and even sometimes during the summer months.
Fairbanks Alaska offers you the chance to experience the rugged beauty of Alaska's north with the comforts and conveniences of a small city.
