When traveling by train, the journey is every bit as captivating as the destination itself. Long before the age of cars and airplanes, trains unveiled new horizons, bringing distant wonders within reach. Even in today’s fast-paced world, train travel retains its allure, navigating through landscapes unreachable by any other mode…
Here are six interesting facts you may not know about dogsledding that may intrigue you enough for you to go to try it out for yourself on your next visit to one of our Alaska Princess Lodges.
The snow is already flying here, and that can only mean one thing: Ice fishing season is just around the corner! With more than 180 stocked lakes in south central Alaska, the odds of catching a “hard water” fish — whether you are first or 101st — are outstanding.
A visit to Alaska is never complete without taking the iconic Portage Glacier Cruise. Only an hour outside of Anchorage, it’s one of the best Alaska glaciers in action. Here’s why it is worth carving out time for a visit…
The majority of Alaska is a vast wilderness. Thankfully, some of the state’s most beautiful areas have wonderful hiking trails making access easy and allowing outdoor enthusiasts to catch a glimpse of settings unlike any other in the world. Here are 10 hikes that stand out amongst the thousands to…
Falling in the often overlooked “shoulder season,” visiting Alaska in September is one of the best-kept secrets around, so, shhhh. From eye-popping foliage color shows to northern lights displays and rare fishing opportunities, read on to find out why September is one of the best times to visit Alaska.
Alaska has captivated imaginations for centuries. People have always been intrigued by Alaska, from the Indigenous peoples who first lived in the area to the gold rush era of the late 19th century. But Hollywood certainly knows how to capitalize on a good thing. Many great movies are set in…
Alaska is known for Denali, the Iditarod, and gorgeous northern lights, among many other things. The state is also home to over 800,000 people, some of whom are well-known. Here is a list of celebrities who have called Alaska home. 1. Jewel Born…
There is nothing quite like leaning back in a warm railcar and enjoying the sights of Alaska’s backcountry. The Alaska Railroad is older than Alaska’s statehood, and it all began in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson created the Alaska Engineering Commission to officially map out a…
Though Alaska is most known as an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, there is also plenty for city lovers to enjoy and explore during their Alaska trip. Nestled between the base of the Chugach Mountains and the coast of the Cook Inlet is Anchorage, Alaska. Anchorage is Alaska’s…