Fairbanks

Fairbanks straddles the Chena River in Alaska’s Interior, a position that helped it develop from a gold-rush settlement into a major transport and service centre for the state’s north. Founded in 1901, the city retains its frontier-era association with mining while serving as the northern terminus of the Alaska Railroad. The University of Alaska Fairbanks anchors local research and education, including work on Arctic conditions. Long summer days and the dark winter season shape everyday life here; the latter also brings frequent opportunities to observe the aurora borealis. Move on to other webcams in Interior Alaska to compare landscapes and settings around Fairbanks.

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