Rob Taylor – Page 6 – My Alaska Trip

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Top Pick for a Budget Hotel in Fairbanks: Best Western Plus Pioneer Park

We've always like staying in Best Western properties, and the BW Plus Pioneer Park in Fairbanks is actually our preferred stay for a nice, budget hotel in a great location. See what on property amenities there are and tips for a fun stay.

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Ice Alaska and the World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks

Visiting the World Ice Art Championships at Ice Alaska is a quintessential Fairbanks winter experience. See what you'll find at Ice Alaska, including the Ice Park, schedule of events and examples of amazing ice sculptures.

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Alaska Railroad Winter Route: Everything you Need to Know about the Aurora Train

The Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Route is a beautiful experiences connecting Anchorage and Fairbanks in the off season. Epic sights, wildlife and great dining make this a surprising and unforgettable option for a winter trip to Alaska.

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Unexpected Coolness: the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum in Fairbanks

The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum is a surprising gem in Fairbanks, Alaska. It's not what you might expect from a car museum, but it's an impressive collection of pre-mob era automobiles, clothing and more. See what you'll find and how to add this to your time in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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Aurora Pointe: Fairbanks’ Awesome, Beautiful Northern Lights Experience

Watching the Northern Lights at Aurora Pointe just outside of Fairbanks, Alaska is a fun, family friendly Aurora Borealis experience. Find our just what Aurora Pointe is and what to expect and plan for with a winter visit to this unique destination.

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Fairbanks Snowmobile Tours: Rod’s Alaskan Guide Service in North Pole

Snowmobile tours in North Pole, Alaska are a great way to really be immersed in the Alaskan winter experience. Whether you're going on your own or have kids with you, we have the scoop on what to expect and suggestions for snow machine tours around Fairbanks.

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Staying at Chena Hot Springs Resort: a Rustic Alaskan Icon near Fairbanks

Staying at the Chena Hot Springs Resort is a quintessential Fairbanks, Alaska experience. Visiting Chena is always fun, but getting to stay overnight and experience everything from the hot springs to the Northern Lights at 2am is really cool. See what we recommend and how to plan a trip to this Alaskan icon.

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Ice Fishing in Alaska: Fairbanks Fun with Rod’s Alaskan Guide Service

Ice fishing in Alaska is a great activity to help embrace the cold winter. Rod's Alaskan Guide Service provides everything you need to experience ice fishing, from the warming hut to cleaning and cooking your catch. Find out more!

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Reindeer Meet & Greet with Basecamp Adventures at Borealis Basecamp

Doing a reindeer meet and great at Basecamp Adventures can be a fun, cut experience if you're visiting Fairbanks with kids. Feeding and petting reindeer, taking selfies and chatting about reindeer make this is fun activity for animal lovers. Located at Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks AK.

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Museum of the North in Fairbanks: Beautiful Art and Fascinating History

The Museum of the North in Fairbanks is a perfect combination of Alaskan history, nature and art in one place. See what you can expect in the exhibits at the University of Alaska's museum and how to best enjoy the Museum of the North with kids.

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Dogsledding with Basecamp Adventures at Awesome Borealis Basecamp, Fairbanks

Dogsledding with Basecamp Adventures outside of Fairbanks is the ideal mushing experience. From sled dog puppies to being out on an active dogsledding run for the right amount of time, it's the perfect addition to a winter trip to Fairbanks.

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Fairbanks Dogsled Races: the Open North American Championship (March)

Fairbanks dogsled races are a great experience when you visit in winter. The Open North American Championship is a wonderful opportunity to see dog mushers in action and feel the community vibe of the Alaskan Dog Mushers Association. Find out more!

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Pike’s Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks: Vintage and Perfectly Alaska

Pike's Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks is a vintage, fun, perfectly Alaskan stay that's great in summer or winter. See what you'll find here, including amenities and opportunities to learn about and experience the Northern Lights at the lodge.

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Fairbanks Winter Itinerary: 8 Days of Ice, Aurora and Fun

Our Fairbanks winter itinerary is full of unforgettable, truly Alaskan experiences. From nightly Aurora viewing to Denali National Park in winter, we've got a busy but amazing travel plan for visiting Fairbanks in the winter.

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Two Week Alaska Road Trip: Homer to Fairbanks and So Much More

This two week Alaska road trip itinerary is a great travel plan for experiencing the iconic towns and National Parks it's known for. Flying into a major airport and covering a lot of beautiful sights, this Alaskan adventure is a flexible way to experience the wild and wonders of the state.

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Bear Safety in Alaska – Smart Tips to Prevent Bad Bear Experiences

Bear safety in Alaska is important, as even in the developed areas the wilderness creeps in. See how you can prevent negative bear interactions and what to do if you do get into a situation with a bear. From bear spray and avoidance tactics, we've got great tips to stay safe.

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Getting Around Alaska – Travel within this Huge, Beautiful Place

Getting around Alaska is confusing for first time visitors. Here you'll find information about driving in Alaska, regional flights, flightseeing, the Alaska Marine Highway and visiting Alaska via cruise ship. Everything you need to know for traveling in AK.