Official and news coverage of the Alaska adventure topics this guide covers — northern lights, winter tourism, the Dalton Highway, and remote Arctic travel. AK Adventure is an affiliate travel guide; these links are third-party sources.
Aurora Borealis Season
"Visitors who stay a minimum of three nights and are actively out during the late evening hours increase their chance of seeing the aurora to more than 90 percent!"
Aurora Season Returns to Alaska
"When the skies are dark enough (August 21 to April 21)… Fairbanks is often cited as being the best place in the United States… for northern lights viewing."
Fairbanks prepares for winter tourism season
"There’s the dog mushing. There’s the ice fishing. There’s the snow machining. There’s going out to the hot springs… You can go trips up to the Arctic Circle."
Fairbanks tourism exceeds expectations in first half of '26
Explore Fairbanks CEO Scott McCrea told City Council visitor spending hit $87 million through June and bed-tax revenue was up 10% through May versus 2025.
Explore Fairbanks Releases Winter Guide for 2026-27 Season
The 32-page Winter Guide highlights aurora viewing, dog mushing, ice sculptures, skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and nearby Denali and Arctic Circle trips.
Safety — Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve
"You're on your own… There is no cell phone service and there are no amenities… Visitors must be self-reliant" — core context for Arctic adventure planning from Fairbanks.
The Dalton Highway Visitor Guide (PDF)
Official BLM guide for driving and recreating on the Dalton Highway from the Fairbanks area toward the Arctic Circle and beyond.