Alaska Vacay

06/04/2021

Wowww!! It was quite the weekend of snow. Drive safe out there! Have fun in the snow 😀

Crews with the city of Fairbanks and Department of Transportation are still working today to clear roads.

19/02/2021

Alaska ranks top in safest states during COVID-19!
Yay, Alaska!

https://wallethub.com/edu/safest-states-during-covid/86567

Safest States During COVID-19Adam McCann, Financial WriterFeb 18, 2021Adam McCann, Financial Writer Feb 18, 2021 As the U.S. continues its struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, staying safe is one of Americans’ top concerns. Safety is also essential for getting the economy back on track, as the ...

02/02/2021

Guess what! We're thinking about coming out with more tours. Stay tuned in with us to find out what's coming your way 😃 We hope to see you up in Fairbanks!

30/01/2021

Thinking of traveling the Dalton Highway?

You'll start in Fairbanks and drive little over 500 miles to get to Prudhoe Bay. It's a gorgeous drive with high chances of seeing wildlife like, MuskOx, Caribou and more.

But! Be sure to plan ahead.

👉 Take your camera!
👉 The road is heavily traveled by truckers year round.
👉 After you hit Coldfoot (midway point) there will be no more services until you reach Prudhoe or Deadhorse, which is right next to Prudhoe Bay. So, be sure to get gas at Coldfoot (you can even stay the night if you want) and get some food.
👉 Carry extra car supplies that you may need incase you run into any issues. It is quite a long way to drive on a bumpy road.
- As always, please drive careful and watch out for bicyclists and truckers.

29/01/2021

Our website is undergoing some updates. If you have any questions about tours or would like to schedule something specific, please email or message us here on Facebook. You can also send us a chat message on alaskavacay.com.

We hope to meet you this year!

13/01/2021

What does your neighborhood look like during winter? Share your photos in the comments!

11/01/2021

Are you ready for an adventurous day of activities but not sure where to start? Let us know! Send us message or email us at alaskavacayinfo @ gmail.com and we can get you set up for the Alaskan adventure of your dreams 🏂⛷

02/01/2021

Wishing you a Happy New Year!
We hope to see you here in Fairbanks this year!

31/12/2020

Do you know what a Dry Cabin is? A dry cabin means there is no running water, which means you'll find an outhouse, and will need to haul your own water in, bring propane etc. Though others who have stayed at these cabins will sometimes leave propane and even some chopped wood for your fir! Many of the cabins in the Alaska mountains are dry cabins. It's an experience and it is quite fun!

31/12/2020

This is pretty awesome! It makes it much easier to travel to and from Alaska & Hawai'i and vice versa with this Pre-Clear program from Alaska Airlines!

https://newsroom.alaskaair.com/2020-12-11-Alaska-Airlines-introduces-Hawaii-Pre-Clear-program

Alaska Airlines guests traveling to Hawaii can now pre-clear on the West Coast, avoiding lines and bypassing the airport screening process after they arrive in Hawaii with an approved negative...

22/12/2020

Are you going to be looking for the "Christmas Star" tonight? This is the big conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter to where they look like theyʻre one big bright star. The last time this was seen was in March 1226!

Check out the link below for timing on this sky event😀
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/night/usa/fairbanks

Choose tonight or another date and see which planets are shining in the sky above you or anywhere else.

19/12/2020

A great activity tonight! Be sure to head over to Downtown Fairbanks to enjoy some Solstice Fireworks 😀

Head downtown on Saturday December 19 at 8 pm to enjoy Winter Solstice Fireworks over the Chena River! Visit reindeer and Santa at the Morris Thompson Center from 4 to 6. https://www.explorefairbanks.com/event/alyeska-pipeline-celebration-of-lights-fireworks/5422/
Imagine Yourself Here ❄️ Enjoy Fairbanks Responsibly. Photo by Amy J. Johnson

01/12/2020

Did you see the Full Moon greet us last night? Alaska's darker days gives us more of an opportunity to see the Moon and of course the Northern Lights. You can still see the Moon tonight and enjoy it’s glow!

26/11/2020

It's been a difficult year for a lot of us. Allow yourself a moment today to think of a few things you're thankful for. Are you seeing your family in person? If so, that could be something great to honor. Seeing them on Zoom? That's good too, at least you can call them and see them (even if it's virtually). It's ok if you feel like you need to dig deep to find something to be thankful for. It could also be as simple as having food to eat today. 🧡

Wishing you a wonderful day.

21/11/2020

A few days ago, Utqiagvik saw itʻs last sunset until late January 2021.

Fairbanks is currently getting around five-ish hours of sunlight.

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2106832526894/northern-alaska-says-goodbye-to-the-2020-sun-as-region-enters-long-polar-night

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -This week marks the start of a long journey into darkness for northern communities here in Alaska. In Utqiagvik, Alaska, the sun has set for the last time in 2020. The next time it rises will be in 2021, and more than two months will have passed. This is a phenomenon called...

11/11/2020

If you've been to Alaska, or met someone from this great State, you may have heard the term "snowmachine", which is a snowmobile! Do you know how this came to be? Hereʻs some interesting info!

https://thesnowguide.com/snowmobile-vs-snowmachine/

Are you confused between snowmobile and snowmachine? Let's clear the doubt by comparing snowmobile vs. snowmachine in an easy to understand way.

06/11/2020

Curious about solar activity? Hereʻs a great site to see whatʻs happening in the moment, live! Did you know that solar activity has a lot to do with how "active" the Aurora Borealis are?

https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/solar-activity.html

Real-Time solar activity and auroral activity data website

02/11/2020

According to a Travel Channel article, Fairbanks is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, as we just sit about the Auroral Circle! (We tend to agree that itʻs the best place 😉). The lights have been quite spectacular lately, which means that itʻs a great time to come aurora chase!

Let us know if you need some tips on shooting the aurora, we can help!

31/10/2020

What are your plans tonight?

30/10/2020

Have you seen a MuskOx? You can see them in Fairbanks and up North in Alaska. Did you know that their downy-soft under wool is called "Qiviut"? Itʻs really warm and often used to make hats, scarves, and more.

28/10/2020

Visiting Fairbanks and in need of some coffee to start your day?? Check out Glacier Grind Coffee....and during a holiday? Heck yeah! New fun flavors to try + your caffeine fix. 😜

What’s up witches!🧹

This is not a TRICK ! We have some DISTURBINGLY delicious TREATS for you hallow-queens👑 & howl-kings🐺! Go big or GOURD🎃 home, try all 4 of our specials this week!

🧙🏼‍♀️Sanderson Sisters GW - blue base w/
lime (winifred), peach (mary) & desert pear (sarah)
🐎Headless Horseman Lemonade - coconut sparkling lemonade with charcoal & cream
🔪Hannibal Lecter - white chocolate mocha w/ red velvet
🍬Trick or Treat Yo’self Frappe - Oreo Dark Chocolate Chip blended & topped with our Halloween stash

Come on by & let’s get this party STARTLED!🎈👹

28/10/2020

Wow! Did you know that Camels once roamed the arctic? Including Alaska! 🤯

https://www.history.com/news/giant-ancient-camel-roamed-the-arctic

A cold-weather camel that lived 3.5 million years ago has been discovered in Canada’s High Arctic.

26/10/2020

We love winter in Fairbanks! Though it does get rather cold, there are still ways you can enjoy the outdoors. Here are several things we like to do:

👉need help booking or planning? Let us know! Weʻre here for you.

18/10/2020

Ok, we've said this before, but itʻs Northern Lights Season!! Itʻs time to see the Aurora! We saw them at around 10:30 p.m. the other night. Have you caught some photos of the Aurora yet? Fairbanks is the best destination to see them (we think so😉)!

15/10/2020

Itʻs snowing in Fairbanks! 😄

Hereʻs the rest of the week's forecast! https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837

Much cooler temperatures will arrive in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains, and then over the eastern U.S. through Friday. Meanwhile, much above average temperatures will persist from the Southwest and into California, along with continued fire weather threats. Although many areas will remain d...

11/10/2020

Now, thatʻs a big bear.

The Earl of Avoirdupois, bear 747, is crowned 2020’s Champion!

He will celebrate by waddling away from the river and enjoying a comfortable hibernation.

747 would like to thank the salmon for such high concentrations of fat, the clean cold water of the Brooks River for being a fabulous host, and all the little bears he pushed out of the way to gain access to the best fishing spot of them all.

Happy Hibernation!

NPS Photo/N. Boak

11/10/2020

It’s almost this snowy time of the year! Who’s ready for it? Fairbanks is the best place to explore and get outdoors in the snow ❄️ need help finding a tour? An activity? Let us know! We can help.

08/10/2020

Need an activity for today? The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a great place to spend a few hours learning about the rich culture and history of this place. Itʻs a fun adventure for the family, or just for yourself! Either way youʻll learn a heck of a lot. Let us know if you make it there! (Plus, being on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus youʻll get some great views of Fairbanks).

07/10/2020

Did you know itʻs Aurora season in Fairbanks? Itʻs time to plan your next trip! Now is a great time to view the Aurora! Itʻs a lot warmer than in December (usually the lights are out when itʻs 20 below or colder!).

Photo: Alaska Vacay, Aurora in September, 2020

29/09/2020

Itʻs National Coffee Day...what a glorious day! Even though a lot of us take part of enjoying a cup of coffee on a daily basis, itʻs always good to have another excuse to think about and drink coffee! If youʻre in Fairbanks, thereʻs so many great coffee shops to grab yourself a cup...or two. I mean, itʻs also fall and crisp outside, so grab a warm coffee and enjoy the season! 🍂🍁

Check this out, the best coffes come out of Alaska?! You betcha, according to this 2017 Paste Magazine article.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/drink/coffee/the-best-coffees-coming-out-of-alaska/

While it’s not the first state you think of when specialty coffee comes to mind, the Last Frontier is not to be overlooked. The coffee culture of the Pacific Northwest made its way to Alaska in a big way.