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Founded in 1901, Fairbanks, Alaska’s
second largest city, is surrounded
by the Tanana Valley. At an elevation
of 436 feet above sea level, the city
enjoys stunning views of the Alaska
Range to the south.
The city population is over 31,700,
and over 96,000 live in the Fairbanks
North Star Borough, which is an area
the size of New Jersey.
Activities
There are many activities available
in Fairbanks including riverboat
tours, gold mining tours, museums,
flightseeing, dog mushing, aurora
borealis viewing and fishing.
For a cultural and historical
experience, there is a wealth of
information about the people, places
and wildlife of Alaska at the University
of Alaska Museum of the North’s
award-winning exhibit gallery.
Pioneer Park is a historic theme
park in Fairbanks, open year-round,
FAIRBANKS
featuring historical shows, activities
and museums. There is no entrance
fee to the park itself although some
museums & attractions charge a fee.
History
Fairbanks was first known as “Barnette’s
Cache.” The name was changed to
Fairbanks in 1902 when the town was
founded by E.T. Barnette to honor
Charles Warren Fairbanks, a U.S.
Senator from Indiana. He later became
Vice-President under Theodore
Roosevelt. Senator Fairbanks’ name
was suggested to Barnette by Judge
James Wickersham, a political patron
of the Senator.
Hop aboard the Riverboat Discovery boat
tour. A three-hour cruise will take you
into the heart of Alaska and introduce
you to a family who has made the rivers of
Alaska a way of life for five generations.
Fairbanks,
the “Golden
Heart City”
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Open May 1st - September 30th
Mile 315 Richardson Hwy. Salcha, Alaska
RESERVATIONS: 907-488-8141
An Alaska Experience - Located on the Tanana River
28 Sites • Full Hookups, with 18 Pull Through Sites 30/50 Amp
• Clean Showers • Laundry • Riverfront Sites Wooded Tent
Sites • Minutes to Great Hunting & Fishing
“C” Lazy Moose RV Park LLC,
Halfway between Delta
Junction and Fairbanks
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REINDEER TOURS & SLED DOG DEMONSTRATIONS
CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR ALASKAN ADVENTURE!
REAL PEOPLE, REAL ALASKA
7435 Chena Hot Springs Road, Fairbanks, AK 99712
www.chenaoutdoorco.com
907-799-4420
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4200 Boat Street, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
(907) 474-0286 | 1 (800) 770-3343 | [email protected] | riversedge.net
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FREE Wi-Fi
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Pet-Friendly
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Dump Station for
RV Park Guests
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Television Service Available
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Gift Shop with Alaskan Treasures
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Token Operated Guest Laundry
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Picnic area on the Chena River
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Restroom Facilities Available
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Free Showers
(limited to 4 people/RV site)
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RV / Car Wash Facility
Experience
Alaskan Hospitality
Our unique resort property offers a full
range of accommodations, dining, and RV
Park sites and campgrounds.
SUPER HOOK-UP
50-amp electricity,
water, sewer, cable,
pull-thru & use of
showers.
FULL HOOK-UP
30-amp electricity,
water, sewer & use
of showers.
BASIC HOOK-UP
30-amp electricity,
water & use of
showers.
TENT SITE
Includes use of
showers.
No Hook-ups.
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➨ Population of Fairbanks North
Star Borough is 95,972 (2023
Estimate)
➨ Population of Fairbanks City is
31,706 (2023 Estimate)
➨ Founded in 1901
➨ The longest day is June 21
(21 hrs 49 min of daylight)
➨ The shortest day is December 21
(3 hrs 43 min of daylight)
Fast Facts
Photo: Sherman Hogue/Explore Fairbanks
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