FCVB Tourism Director Colin Lawrence was recently on a joint mission with Alaska Travel Industry Association representative Jesse Carlstrom promoting Alaska travel in China. New regulations will make it easier and less expensive for the Chinese to travel in the United States, and Alaska is already preparing to receive them.
The Alaska Goldpanners will be hosting the California Running Birds during the 103rd Midnight Sun Game. Big news from this year’s game includes the official launch of the Goldpanners Alumni, and the addition of Bill “Spaceman” Lee as starting pitcher. This game has an amazing history…
If you don’t know anything about the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics; it’s time for you to find out what you’re missing. The competition takes place July 16-19 and features one-of-a-kind events such as the knuckle or seal hop, the four man carry, the ear pull, the kneel jump and the Eskimo or Indian stick pull. If any athletic event can be called “truly unique” this is the one…
First quarter winners in our Fairbanks and Interior Alaska Photo Contest have been determined. John Dykes captured the most first and second place votes with his northern lights pictures, and Bill Brophy secured third place with this sled dog closeup. See all the winning shots…
Sports Illustrated has published a list of the 25 Toughest Athletes. Our very own Lance Mackey finished number two, although many on the SI comment boards thought he should be first. SI tells us what makes him tough…
The GCI Open North American Championship has been blazing through the streets of downtown Fairbanks since 1946. A field of the best sprint-mushers in the world were on hand again this year. Here’s a few pictures from the event.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is offering magnificent opportunities for students or Fairbanks visitors over the next few months. Plan to spend the entire summer working toward a degree or pencil in one of their many special events during your Fairbanks vacation. More…
Regular readers will have noticed a substantial shift in the look and feel of Inside Alaska over the past few days. Thanks to those who contributed heavily…
Entrants in our Fairbanks and Interior Alaska Photo Contest for the first quarter will be judged by our staff at the end of this month. There have been some terrific pictures submitted, and the variety this time around is better than ever. If you’ve been a Fairbanks visitor and have photos to share, we’d love to see them. Video Montage of Recent Entries…
