About ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
Welcome to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, Alaska's second largest city, sits on the banks of the Chena River in the heart of Alaska. The city is steeped in a history of riverboat captains and gold seekers. Its character has been shaped by a large military presence, construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the continuing oil economy, and a thriving university. Alaska Native languages and culture are a vibrant and rich part of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. It is a city where old quietly blends with new. Striking modern buildings sit side-by-side with log cabins built in the early part of the last century.
Ready for the midnight sun in summer and epic winters? We never close down — no snow days here. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has some of the most extreme weather in the world. The summers are warm, often reaching 90°F, with nearly 24 hours a day of sunlight in late June. The winters are cold with temperatures sometimes dipping down below -40°F.Visit the to get an idea of how much light to expect.
There are many different paths to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø — air, via the , by rail or by simply driving the Parks Highway. The 362 miles from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to Anchorage is on the Parks highway, which also provides direct access to . Denali, at elev. 20,310 feet, is visible from the highway (weather permitting).
In the winter months, you’ll brave our miles of ski trails, hike or ice climb, snowboard at Moose Mountain or Ski Land. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø offers abundant opportunities for . Angel rocks, , The UAF campus has two lakes and an outdoor ice climbing wall, as well as a major student recreation complex for indoor sports — there’s a reason Backpacker magazine named UAF the . If you’re looking for adventure, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is the place for you.
Do you consider yourself daring or independent? Are you inspired to make a difference in your community, in our world? If so, you’ll fit right in here. Whether it’s or checking out the vibrant arts scene, there is plenty to do in the golden heart city. In fact, sometimes it’s hard to choose between one of the many the local brew pubs or tap houses, curling or taking in a musical or theatrical performance. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø residents have their choice of dinner options, Food truck culture is alive and well and newcomers often remark on the high number of Thai eateries (15 at last count) and coffee stands (28 plus).