Friends enjoy nordic skiing on the Jim Whisenhant Cross Country Ski Trail system at Birch Hill Recreation Area in Fairbanks. Photo courtesy State of Alaska Tourism / Matt Hage. Fairbanks offers great wintertime fun and outdoor recreation. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite outdoor activities for you to…
Read MoreThe crew heads to the field to pick potatoes. Photo by Clark James Mishler. On a sunny fall day in late September, members of the Anchorage East Rotary Club and their friends boarded a Princess motor coach and headed north from Anchorage to Palmer to spend…
Actress Drew Barrymore in a scene from ‘Big Miracle’ In October 1988, three gray whales trapped by sea ice in the Beaufort Sea near Point Barrow started a three week rescue mission that included the United States and Soviet governments. The rescue became known as “Operation Breakthrough” and reporters…
Fall in Alaska. Photo courtesy State of Alaska Tourism / Frank Flavin Fall in Alaska provides beautiful scenery of gold and red colored mountains, cool crisp weather perfect for hiking, and plenty of wildlife on the move. Bull moose head down to the valleys, and bears fatten up in…
Alaska’s days might be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty to do – especially in the Golden Heart City. Here’s a look at some fall activities in Fairbanks. Fort Wainwright Holly Days Bazaar Hosted by the Community Spouses Club this annual event features local artisans handcrafted goods. Get a head…
Read MoreThe University of Alaska Fairbanks Georgeson Botanical Garden / Photo courtesy State of Alaska Tourism / Kristen Kemmerling To get a better idea of what activities are popular from the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, we spoke with administrative assistant Codie Villalobos. Villalobos said she recommends the University of Alaska…
Read MoreThe Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge / Photo courtesy Princess Lodges To get a better idea of what activities are popular from the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge we spoke with General Manager, Tracy Smith. The Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is situated on 200 acres at the…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for day excursions from the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, there are plenty of great options between Cooper Landing and Homer. Below we have highlighted a few of our favorite stops: Headed south on the Sterling Highway, Soldotna is located about an hour from Cooper Landing. With…
Sandhill crane / Photo courtesy International Crane Foundation Every year in August, thousands of Sandhill Cranes make their way through Alaska on their migratory trips. Fairbanks is one of the best places to view the spectacular birds and you can stay in exceptional comfort at the Fairbanks Princess…
Read MoreTo get a better idea of what activities are popular from the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge we spoke with Hotel Services Manager Rick Peterson. One of the McKinley lodge’s annual traditions is a Christmas in August celebration. The lodge is decorated and guests are treated to Christmas cookies,…
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