University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks is the original campus of the state's university system and an interesting place to spend an afternoon. Incorporated in 1917 as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, the school began its first year with six students. Today, it has more than 8000, and hundreds of degree and certificate programs.

The beautiful campus is 4 miles west of downtown, on a hilltop from which you can see Mt McKinley on a clear day. An Alaska Range viewpoint on Yukon Dr, near the University of Alaska Museum, provides a turnout and a marker detailing the mountainous horizon.

Guided campus tours are offered at 10:00 weekdays; meet at the museum. The tours are free and last two hours.

For more information on any UAF tour or attraction, call University Relations (474-7581) or visit UAF's website. To reach the campus, take MACS Red or Blue Line buses to UAF's Wood Center.