- Fairbanks - The history of Fairbanks, the second-largest city in Alaska, can be traced to the founding of a trading post by E.T. Barnette on the south bank of the Chena River on August 26, 1901. The area had seen human occupation since at least the last ice age, but a permanent settlement was not established at the site of Fairbanks until the start of the 20th century.
The discovery of gold near Barnette’s trading post caused him to turn what had been a temporary stop into a permanent one. The gold caused a stampede of miners to the area, and buildings sprang up around Barnette’s trading post. In November 1903, the area’s residents voted to incorporate the city of Fairbanks. Barnette became the city’s first mayor, and the city flourished as thousands of people came to search for gold during the Fairbanks Gold Rush. From Wikipedia
- Hotel pickup in downtown Fairbanks
- Photography service included
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
- We DO NOT HELP with Client’s Camera (or Phone) Setting up.
Embarking on a Journey to Witness the Aurora Borealis & Northern Lights in the Vicinity of Fairbanks.
We will arrange to collect you from your hotel in downtown Fairbanks or at the Hyatt Place Fairbanks (situated at 400 Merhar Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701) at 11:00 pm.
(Please note the pick-up time may vary.)
While we endeavor to facilitate a viewing of the Northern Lights, we cannot assure this as we are subject to the whims of Mother Nature. These lights are a natural spectacle and thus, cannot be guaranteed.
Be it a favorable or less than ideal start, keep in mind that the weather, the activity of the Northern Lights, and other factors may fluctuate. These natural interventions may result in dim lights or poor visibility.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
