United States Alaska

Fairbanks

Northern US city known for auroras, subarctic climate, midnight sun, cultural festivals, and as a gateway to Arctic adventures.

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Up in Alaska, Fairbanks is one of the most popular destinations for prime viewing of the aurora borealis. Made up of sprawls of stunning natural terrain and small-town energy, Fairbanks makes for an authentic breath of fresh air surrounded by incredible scenery.

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Fairbanks Guides

  • Hot Springs Around The World With Breathtaking Views

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Nourishment and wellness properties, entrenched in aesthetics, pristine nature, and the breathtaking beauty of mother earth- we have put together a list of some of the most incredible hot springs around the world. Enjoy luxury spa experiences, wilderness treks, and massive steaming shores, these hot springs are sure to bubble up some excitement for your next getaway.
  • coziest mountain lodges in the U.S

    leah (Leah Fishman)
    coziest mountain lodges in the U.S.
  • Dreamy hot springs in the US

    chiefseeker (Jody Vandergriff)
    I became a hot springs hunter last summer when I stumbled upon Wild Willy's Hot Springs in Mammoth Lake - a super remote pool surrounded by nothing but nature and a handful of strangers soaking in the sunset while sipping BYO-Beer. I had a "How am I just learning by this?" moment. I'm now on a quest to discover another Wild Willy's.
  • Places To See The Northern Lights

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    The elusive aurora borealis isn’t as elusive as you might think, these northern destinations may be chilly but are a guarantee for optimal viewing on clear nights. Watching muted tones of neon green and electric purple swaying in the night sky is one of the most unique and ethereal experiences we can have on the planet- and we want to help you plan your northern lights adventure. So grab some winter clothes and start packing, from the lava rock terrain of Iceland to the grassy fields of northern Canada- these magical destinations are just a plane flight away.

Fairbanks Articles

  • Denali National Park: The Complete Guide for 2023

    Anyone who’s ever seen Sean Penn’s Into the Wild (2007), a wonderful biopic of the intrepid Alexander Supertramp, should be acquainted with the sheer sublimity of Alaska’s deepest wilderness. That’s precisely what awaits in the eye-wateringly wonderful Denali National Park. Here, glaciers converge on swathes of taiga plains, spruce forests cascade to steppes, tundra crashes […]

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  • Northern Lights: 4 Epic Ways to See Nature’s Wonder

    Luxurious arctic winter adventures may seem like an oxymoron, we admit, yet with these epic ways to see the Northern Lights, you’ll view all the action (without all the freezing!) Read on to discover how. The Northern Lights rate highly on most globetrotters’ bucket-list, yet if you’re anything like me (infected by serious wanderlust yet […]

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