Alaska aurora

A complete guide to aurora borealis viewing near Anchorage — best spots, guided tours, self-chase tools, and what to wear for Alaska's winter nights.

Fairbanks in winter means the World Ice Art Championships, Yukon Quest sled dog race, aurora under the auroral oval, and -40°F culture. Plan your trip here.

Alaska's interior hub and aurora capital, Fairbanks offers a rawer, more remote version of Alaska than Anchorage — with gold rush history, dog mushing culture, and sky-filling northern lights that make the long winters worth it.