Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Think Alaska is only about cruises and glaciers? Think again.
Welcome to Fairbanks—where the summer sun shines nearly 22 hours a day, reindeer roam, gold rush history comes alive, and locals swear it's the best place on Earth to see the Northern Lights.
Join me on a Photowalk through one of America's most unique cities as we discover Pioneer Park, the Santa Claus House in North Pole, meet real reindeer, pan for gold, taste the surprisingly famous Thai food scene, and learn why Fairbanks is the perfect base for exploring Alaska on your own.
Along the way I'll also share smartphone photography tips to help you capture better vacation photos—from macro flowers to photographing the Aurora Borealis.
Where we stayed!
The Best Western Plus in Fairbanks, right around the corner from photogenic Pioneer Park. Tell them you saw it here!
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Companion Podcast: youtu.be/NhquheUBtnU?si=Jvvs5OSb3p8U_44n
Chapter Markers
00:00 — Intro: Welcome to Fairbanks
04:15 — Endless daylight and summer growth
05:11 — Best Western advice: skip the cruise and explore independently
06:57 — Downtown walking tour
08:37 — Northern Lights insights
10:14 — Midnight Sun Run
11:56 — Gold Rush history at Pioneer Park
13:11 — North Pole and reindeer experience
15:11 Gold Mining That Built Fairbanks
16:35 Why Fairbanks Has So Much Amazing Thai Food
18:15 Northern Lights & Smartphone Photo Tips
Check out our Gear Page at B&H Photo!
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Links: Running Reindeer Ranch: runningreindeer.com
Pioneer Park: pioneerpark.us/462/Pioneer-Park
Santa Claus Village: santaclaushouse.com/visit.asp
Gold Dredge Tour: golddredge8.com
Gorgeson Botanical Garden: https://www.uaf.edu/afes/places/gbg/
✅ For Business Inquiries: photowalkstv@gmail.com
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© PhotowalksTV with Jefferson Graham
Think Alaska is only about cruises and glaciers? Think again.
Welcome to Fairbanks—where the summer sun shines nearly 22 hours a day, reindeer roam, gold rush history comes alive, and locals swear it's the best place on Earth to see the Northern Lights.
Join me on a Photowalk through one of America's most unique cities as we discover Pioneer Park, the Santa Claus House in North Pole, meet real reindeer, pan for gold, taste the surprisingly famous Thai food scene, and learn why Fairbanks is the perfect base for exploring Alaska on your own.
Along the way I'll also share smartphone photography tips to help you capture better vacation photos—from macro flowers to photographing the Aurora Borealis.
Where we stayed!
The Best Western Plus in Fairbanks, right around the corner from photogenic Pioneer Park. Tell them you saw it here!
bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-fairbanks/best-western-plus-pioneer-park-inn/propertyCode.02018.html
📍 Get our FREE Alaska travel guide and weekly newsletter at http://www.PhotowalksTV.com.
🔔 Explore the world through our lens on PhotoWalksTV! Subscribe now for breathtaking journeys and photography tips.: youtube.com/@PhotowalksTV/?sub_confirmation=1
Companion Podcast: youtu.be/NhquheUBtnU?si=Jvvs5OSb3p8U_44n
Chapter Markers
00:00 — Intro: Welcome to Fairbanks
04:15 — Endless daylight and summer growth
05:11 — Best Western advice: skip the cruise and explore independently
06:57 — Downtown walking tour
08:37 — Northern Lights insights
10:14 — Midnight Sun Run
11:56 — Gold Rush history at Pioneer Park
13:11 — North Pole and reindeer experience
15:11 Gold Mining That Built Fairbanks
16:35 Why Fairbanks Has So Much Amazing Thai Food
18:15 Northern Lights & Smartphone Photo Tips
Check out our Gear Page at B&H Photo!
bhpho.to/4tMm6rC
🔗 Stay Connected With PhotowalksTV.
👉PhotowalksTV newsletter: photowalksTV.com
👉Website: jeffersongraham.com
👉Facebook: facebook.com/PhotowalksTV
👉Instagram: instagram.com/photowalkstv
Links: Running Reindeer Ranch: runningreindeer.com
Pioneer Park: pioneerpark.us/462/Pioneer-Park
Santa Claus Village: santaclaushouse.com/visit.asp
Gold Dredge Tour: golddredge8.com
Gorgeson Botanical Garden: https://www.uaf.edu/afes/places/gbg/
✅ For Business Inquiries: photowalkstv@gmail.com
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© PhotowalksTV with Jefferson Graham
