The Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Route is a beautiful experiences connecting Anchorage and Fairbanks in the off season. Epic ...

While the aurora can appear at any time of night, the prime viewing hours are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The winter solstice ... resources: Fairbanks, known as the Golden Heart of Alaska, sits at ...

Fun fact: Just 14 percent of Alaska’s cities, towns, and villages ... services destinations from Fairbanks in the north down to Seward during the summer months. Winter service is limited.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska ... or colder in Fairbanks, an inland city of about 32,000 that’s a popular destination for seeing the northern lights. In other far-flung towns, the thermometer hovered ...