TRAVEL may be off the cards, but a new virtual vacation allows people to discover Fairbanks, Alaska, from the safety of their homes.
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Non-profit organisation Explore Fairbanks has a number of new virtual experiences for those who wish to satisfy their wanderlust.
Virtual travellers can enjoy a dog sled ride through a snowy forest, a float down the Chena River and a panoramic mountain scene from Murphy Dome.
You can virtually experience the midnight sun, the Northern Lights and other spectacular views.
The 360-degree stills and videos virtually transport you to Alaska's Golden Heart.
Other virtual adventures include a trip to Eagle Summit, where the sun never dips below the horizon, during the summer solstice on June 21.
There's also the chance to enjoy a captivating aurora show, visit the Fairbanks Antler Arch and more.
You can also tap into the Midnight Sun Tracker, which calculates the number of daylight hours in the sub-Arctic and Arctic areas of Fairbanks, Coldfoot and Utqiagvik.
For 70 straight days during Midnight Sun Season, Fairbanks experiences 24 hours of light.
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