A mere 20-minute drive north of Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge sits a park almost half the size of Rhode Island that is often overshadowed by its larger, more popular neighbor to the north. Denali State Park (not to be confused with Denali National Park and Preserve)…
August is state fair month in Alaska, and one of the state’s most colorful (and oldest) state fair is the Tanana Valley State Fair in Fairbanks, just a short 4.4 miles from the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge on the banks of the Chena River. Established in 1924, one of…
Most volunteer efforts don’t involve carrying canisters of film, Deet and bear spray, however for the adventuresome employees who elect to give of their time in Alaska, they can be necessary tools of the trade. For the second year in a row, employees at the Denali Princess Wilderness…
Pull out your red, white and blue and head down to the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge in Cooper Landing this Wednesday for a uniquely Alaska Fourth of July celebration. Every year the lodge pulls out the stops to celebrate Independence Day with lodge guests and the Cooper Landing community on…
Few sights are more spectacular on an Alaska tour than the glaciers at Kenai Fjords , Glacier Bay and Denali. Whether you plan to visit the glaciers by cruising or hiking, use this quick glossary to learn a few key phrases to impress your fellow travelers (and…
June in Alaska marks the beginning of summer, and more importantly, the longest day of the year, also known as, the summer solstice. In cities all across the state, Alaskans look forward to celebrating the return of warm weather and the sun, but none perhaps as much as Fairbanks. As…
What is better at the end of a long day’s adventure under the midnight sun than relaxing with a nice cold microbrew? With more than 15 microbreweries located around the state, there are plenty of opportunities to experience the tantalizing tastes of Alaska’s custom brews. Kenai Princess…
The summer racing season is officially upon us and runners from around the state are lacing up their shoes, starting their stopwatches and anticipating the months ahead for pre-race carbo loading and breaking personal records. Whether you are a novice or a pro, there are many great opportunities…
Read MorePack up the car and hit the road for your favorite Princess Wilderness Lodge As the days grow longer and summer is clearly on the horizon, we thought it would be a great time to share some fun events and happenings in the areas of our lodges. From baseball…
Many of us in Alaska are salmon experts, whether we fish, or just enjoy eating what we may call the most delicious fish in the world. For salmon lovers, Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is certainly a destination to put on the must-visit list. The lodge, nestled…