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August 2018

Home  »  Travel Alaska - My Alaska  »  Travel Alaska Newsletter Archive
Aroura

CHASING THE AURORA

Look up into the clear night sky. You may see a faint green glow above the horizon. It's the greatest natural light show on earth.

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Two Days in Fairbanks

ALASKA'S GOLDEN HEART CITY

Chena River

Chena River

Museum of the North

Museum of the North

Santa Claus House

Santa Claus House

UAF Large Animal Research Station

UAF Large Animal Research Station

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Alaska State Fair

What's Happening Now

Fall is State Fair Time

The Tanana Valley State Fair is held in Fairbanks in early August, or, if you’re in Southcentral Alaska around Labor Day, you won’t want to miss the Alaska State Fair in Palmer!

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Arctic Circle Adventure

Trip Ideas

ARCTIC CIRCLE ADVENTURE

Auroras, Ice, and More: Five wintry days in the Arctic? It's easier than you think, and just as amazing as you'd imagine. Check out this five-day itinerary under the aurora oval.

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Visitor Photo of the Month

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