Artist Eric James Morris points out Fairbanks on a giant spherical model of Earth at the soon-to-be opened Aurora Discovery Institute at Pike's Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks. (Robyne/KUAC) On one ...

Why would a Coloradan visit Alaska? The wonder of the aurora borealis, novelty of a reindeer “meet-and-greet,” and spectacle of a hotel made of ice, for starters.

An active aurora borealis is forecast this weekend due to intense solar flares in recent days. University of Alaska Fairbanks physics professor Mark Conde said the sun is approaching the peak of ...

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 ...

Winter nights in central Alaska can be brutal, lasting over 15 hours with temperatures below zero and snow in every direction. However, enduring the frigid weather can reward you with jaw-dropping ...

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (WFLA) — Kirk Manley captured photos of a lifetime on Sunday when a “Watermelon Aurora” illuminated the night sky in Fairbanks, Alaska. Manley said he took the stunning ...

Viewers in Fairbanks, Alaska captured the northern lights, or the aurora borealis, on video Sunday, showing vibrant green colors rippling across the sky.

Explore Fairbanks — a local tourism booster — is inducting Akasofu into its tourism hall of fame. Leaders there cited Akasofu’s work in developing the local aurora tourism market, especially ...

Nov. 4—Watchers of the night sky along much of Alaska's road system may catch a colorful splotch of light up high in the air over the weekend. Though it might look like the aurora, the red or ...