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By Doug, December 4, 2009 21:24

Santa Claus House, North Pole, Alaska

Ho, ho, ho!  No, it’s not the Green Giant (this time) it’s good ol’ Santa Clause and he’s at his home at the North Pole!  North Pole, Alaska that is.  You (and your kids) can visit Santa, his 50’ plastic statue and some of his reindeer while staying at the nearby, luxurious-by-Alaska-standards, Santaland RV Park! 

Christmas Eve. The sharp, pungent scent of pine. The reflection of twinkling, colored lights in every window and mirror. The scent of gingerbread. Stockings carefully hung. Milk and cookies left for Santa. The joyful anticipation of unknown treasures when morning finally arrived. The temptation to stay up into the wee hours of the night, to catch a glimpse of Santa’s cherry red coat or team of magical reindeer.

If you can’t fly all the way to Fairbanks you can at least send Santa a letter and he’ll send one in return, for about $10.  Hey, those elves don’t work for free!

Santa Claus House

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By Doug, June 15, 2009 22:00

Ice sculpture from the International Ice Sculpting Competition in Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks Alaska is above the artic circle so in the winter it’s cold and dark. What to do? Have the International Ice Sculpting Competition, of course, and invite all the world’s best ice sculptors to compete for first prize. The sculptures are beautiful, particularly at night (which is basically all day in winter) when they’re lit up by colored lamps.

Is Fairbanks too cold for you in the winter? No problem! Fairbanks is also home of the Ice Museum, where you can go see ice sculpting and sculptures even in the summer! Although the room housing the 25 or so ice sculptures is kept at a chilly 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the viewing area is kept warm and you can view the ice sculptures in complete comfort.