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Fairbanks is Alaska's second largest city and the largest in its interior region. Fairbanks developed as a city in the early 1900s when an Italian prospector struck gold in the area. It continues to live off the gold nearby, mined by the Fort Knox Gold Mine, the largest in Alaska.
From the Fairbanks Travel Guide
Alaska -Advice needed
Any idea how long it takes to drive from Fairbanks to Wiseman? Ill be using a hire vehicle. My trip will take me from Anchorage to Denali to Fairbanks and up to Wiseman. Then I have to return ...
Winter in Alaska
Hi, I am currently trying to plan a winter trip to Anchorage and Fairbanks in December. Was wondering about the followings: 1) If i am not into skiing, can i wear just wear jeans instead of ski wear? My top will be thermal wear of course. 2) How difficult it is to drive from Anchorage to Fairbanks ...
Denali to Fairbanks
Took the motorcoach up to Fairbanks this morning. Was a nice drive and we went from rain to sunshine. We had lunch downtown then went to the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska. Really nice place. We are staying at Pike's Waterfront Lodge. Had a nice dinner here and packed up some ...
Posted in Tammy's Travels by tammyk
Fairbanks Arrival
After a 5 1/2 hour flight to Fairbanks, we arrived without incident, with the exception of our headaches from many very small children shrieking in flight. Greeted by the "The Princess Brigade" our bags ...
Posted in The Great Alaska Adventure by Melissa919
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
We sort of chilled out here - didn't do all the traditional sight-seeing stuff. Just hung out & c ...
Posted in NORTH to ALASKA by PyleIN