Musk Ox

Formed around a trading post on the Chena River, Fairbanks developed into Interior Alaska’s principal urban centre. The city lies near the Chena’s confluence with the Tanana River, in a broad subarctic basin where winter conditions shape daily life and seasonal rhythms. Gold discoveries brought early growth in the first years of the 20th century; later, the Alaska Railroad made Fairbanks its northern terminus. The University of Alaska Fairbanks anchors local research and culture, while the Museum of the North presents art and collections focused on Alaska and the circumpolar world. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Fairbanks and Interior Alaska.

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