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Fairbanks is a great place with lots of good people. In general, people are very accepting and open around here, but keep in mind, this is the end of the road. if you are travelling away from the cities, there Are people out there that are doing their best to get away from humanity and don't much care for other people. also, though fairbanks does have some 'rougher' neighborhoods, if there are any gangs around here, i haven't seen them in the 10 years i've been here. The population is just generally colorful and fun. Be prepared for some funny looks if you are wearing long sleeves and it is over 65 degrees out, beware of the mosquitos when you are anywhere near the bush, and check out the outdoor shakespeare if you can. if at all possible, be here for Summer Solstice. carnivals, music, and the annual late-night outdoor baseball game (with NO artificial lighting). keep in mind that alaskans are very proud of how large our state is (check it out if you lay it on the lower 48). and any suggestion that it is in the gulf of mexico (like on maps) is very insulting. ps, lower 48 refers to the contiguous states, the 'outside' is anywhere not in alaska, we have caribou, not reindeer, and snowmobiles... say that and most people will just stare at you.. it is Snowmachine.
LOST?- if your map has any roads with numbers for names (highway #2, etc..) it won't help you out in alaska. you need to know the name of the road. quickly, #1 is the Glen, #2 is the Elliott/Steese/Richardson, #3 is the Parks. that should get you started.
and one more thing.. from the fairbanks point of view.. Anchorage isn't alaska... but on a clear day you can see alaska from there. Leave a Comment
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Never -- and I mean NEVER -- try to tell anyone in Fairbanks, or in Alaska for that matter, how you do it in the Lower 48. Doesn't matter what 'it' is. Leave a Comment
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Tipping is nice.
Gas stations - dont need to tip (well i didnt know)
Make sure you have four wheel drive (many of our back roads are unpaved)
lingo
Go Outside - go outside the state like
the lower 48 states & Hawaii
Snowmachine- same as snowmobile
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A local custom not for the faint of heart is dumpster diving.
There are several Transfer Sites located around town which serve as a staging area for the borough's garbage.
Many patrons leave with more than they brought.
Diving can be competitive and there is an unspoken code of ethics. For example: If a patron is inside a dumpster, do not enter.
All kidding aside, it really is a fun thing to do and you wouldn't believe the things that can be found.
Some of our best finds: a hardly used multi burner gas grill, a sound system for my computer
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There isn't a dress code. Whatever you wear, whoever you are....it's all good. Leave a Comment
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