Visitors journey to Alaska for a variety of reasons – some want to take in the awe-inspiring scenery, and others are anxious to get an up-close view of the aurora borealis. Then there are some who come to see exotic wildlife in its natural habitat in the unspoiled Alaska wilderness.
Alaska is synonymous with adventure and when you get down to it, what’s more adventurous than climbing mountains? We thought we’d investigate some of the best climbing blogs out there to get you prepped for your trip to Alaska. It turns out, mountain climbing blogs are popping up all…
Is a trip to the Arctic Circle on your bucket list? Would you like to experience the true “Land of the Midnight Sun?” Aspiring to venture into the northernmost national park in the U.S.? Let us be your guide for a day trip north from Fairbanks and into the untouched…
Photo Credit: Anchorage Daily News For many, the thought of Alaska in winter brings to mind cold temperatures, snow and ice. Predominantly because of the world-renowned Iditarod, a race with a tradition of more than 40 years along a trail that has been in existence for more than a…
We’re always up for a good party and nothing can quite match a well-executed theme party. In honor of The Great Gatsby film coming out in May, we thought it’d be fun to help you plan a Gatsby-themed party that would rival even the Anchorage Museum’s Bootlegger’s Ball. The…
Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula is the ideal destination for anyone wanting to experience the wonder and majesty of the Great Land. We’ve pulled our top 13 reasons to head to the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge this summer.1 – The Kenai Peninsula may be best known as the home of the…
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race covers 1,000 miles of diverse challenging terrain between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon as it follows the historic Gold Rush and mail delivery sled dog trails from the turn of the 20th century. The epic Yukon Quest has run…
The BP Ice Art Championships assemble the most talented ice artists from more than 70 countries worldwide and attracts an estimated 45,000 visitors each year. This month-long event kicks off Feb. 26, and runs thru March 31.
Between mid-May and mid-June, foodies eagerly await the arrival of the highly-prized (and typically expensive) deliveries of the various “Wild Copper Salmon” from Alaska. Restaurants compete over who can get their hands on the first batch of the highly-coveted fish. Up north in Alaska, it’s a mad dash to catch…
Traveling in winter presents unique packing challenges, especially when the destination is Alaska’s interior. Between stuffing bulky winter clothing items into a suitcase to shuffling sporting gear and equipment through a crowded airport, we’ve all been frustrated by such tasks. So Princess has rounded up some of the top tips…