From northern lights to ice carving, there’s plenty to draw people to Fairbanks in winter, writes Alaska travel columnist Scott McMurren.
Northern lights? Ice sculptures? Dog mushing? Walking with the reindeer?
Steve and Heather Brice have been carving ice from the super-clear “Arctic Diamond” blocks in Fairbanks for decades. In addition to working on prize-winning designs in the annual Ice Alaska competition, the Brices are the carvers out at Chena Hot Springs’ year-round Ice Museum.carving competition is on display at the Tanana State Fairgrounds on College Road in Fairbanks.
There are three ways to get to Fairbanks from Anchorage to see the ice sculptures. You can drive, which can save you the cost of renting a car on arrival.’s Aurora Winter Train runs three times a week for the next two weeks . The southbound train returns on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The train takes 12 hours but affords stunning views and a relaxed atmosphere.
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