Basics

Getting There
Expedia
How to book your Arctic Alaska flights, hotel rooms, and car rentals online

Alaska Airlines
Links to find out about organized tours to the region

Alaska Guidebook
Links to information on getting to Alaska by air, land, and sea

Determining Time Difference
Time and Date
A direct link to the current time and date in Fairbanks, Alaska

Making Telephone Calls
America’s Information Directory
Type in any Alaskan town’s name and a telephone area code will appear

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
The current weather conditions in Fairbanks—plus, a ten-day outlook

Essentials

Where to Eat
Alaska Guidebook
A searchable database to find information on restaurants in Arctic Alaska

National Park Service
Information on where to eat and stay in Bettles, a town located near Gates of the Arctic National Park

Where to Stay
Alaska Guidebook
A database with information on lodging options in Alaska, searchable by location and type of facility

State Guide
Where to search for available rooms in hotels and bed-and-breakfasts in the town of Barrow—plus, a link to book online

USA Lodging
Information on hotels and motels in the town of Barrow—plus, a link to book your room online

How to Get Around
Alaska Guidebook
How to book a flight online to such Alaskan destinations as Gates of the Arctic National Park

The Dalton Highway
Information on navigating the Dalton Highway, a pathway that leads to Arctic Alaska—plus, links to check current road conditions

Northern Alaska Tour Company
How to learn more about guided tours in Arctic Alaska

Things to Do

Attractions
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
An introduction to the preserve, with answers to frequently asked questions

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
A visitors guide to the National Park, with an emphasis on its natural resources

Alaska Guidebook
A searchable database to find out about attractions in Arctic Alaska

Recreational Activities
Alaska Guidebook
Information on recreational and cultural activities available in the Arctic region, searchable by type of event

Where to Fish
Alaskan.com
Information on a variety of fishing tours throughout the state

Travel Resources

Trip Planning Tools
Alaska Guidebook
A complete resource for planning every leg of your trip to Alaska

National Park Service
Important safety information for park visitors

AlaskaOne.com
A comprehensive guide to planning every leg of your trip to Arctic Alaska online

Media

Books
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet’s take on travel to Alaska

Rough Guides
Rough Guides’ take on travel to Alaska

National Parks Service
A suggested reading list to prepare you for your visit to Gates of the Arctic National Park

Newspapers
The News-Miner
The online edition of The News-Miner, a daily Alaskan newspaper

Radio
Radio-Locator
A listing of radio stations with frequencies that reach Arctic Alaska

Travel Guides

For More Information
Alaska Native Heritage Center
How to learn about the culture and traditions of indigenous Alaskans

Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
An introduction to outdoor adventures in Alaska, organized by region

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