Heading north is the Interior, a region rich with culture. Fairbanks is the hub of Interior Alaska and home to the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The museum is the state’s primary repository of natural and cultural history and is internationally recognized for its comprehensive northern collections.

Things to do in Summer: Visit Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks for spectacular bird watching opportunities, Bone up on Alaska’s natural history at the University of Alaska Museum in Fairbanks, Tour Alaska’s largest operational gold mine, Fort Knox, in Fairbanks, Raft the Tanana River near Denali National Park & Preserve, Soak in the naturally heated geothermal pools at Chena Hot Springs, Take the tour bus into Denali National Park for views of North America’s
highest peak and abundant wildlife, Get an up close view of Denali on a fixed-wing or helicopter flightseeing tour, Travel the Tanana River on the sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks,
Drive the Steese Highway to Circle for a rejuvenating dip in Circle Hot Springs, Canoe the legendary Yukon River in Eagle, Drive to Delta Junction to begin a driving adventure south on the Alaska Highway.

Things to do in Winter: Soak in the hot springs at Chena, View the Northern Lights, nature’s most spectacular light show, Take an overnight dog mushing trip through Denali National Park &
Preserve, Visit North Pole, home to Santa Claus and his reindeer, during the holidays for an authentic holiday experience, Hedge your bets on when the ice will go out on the Tanana River
during the Nenana Ice Classic Tripod lottery, Watch the finish of the Tesoro Iron Dog, the world’s longest snowmachine race, in Fairbanks, Immerse yourself in Alaska Native culture at the Festival of Native Arts in Fairbanks.

Interior Alaska ranges from the 20s in June and July down to sub-zero lows December through February. Dress for warm sunny days in summer. Winds are light, but be prepared for that occasional thunderstorm. Winter requires cold-weather gear from head to toe. Don’t let that keep you away, Interior Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights in winter