The fourth annual Hockey Weekend Across America — a nationwide celebration of hockey — is less than a week away. Here in Fairbanks, we may not have a National Hockey League team, but there is no shortage of fans in the Golden Heart City. In fact, we love hockey so…
Read MoreThis year, the Fairbanks Curling Club will host the 2011 Junior Nationals, a competition for youth teams. If you’ve never heard of curling or know nothing about it, you aren’t alone. People usually associate curling as something you do to your hair or in the weight…
Come join the excitement as crowds cheer on some of the fiercest dog mushing teams in the world at the finish line of the 2011 Yukon Quest sled dog race. The 1,000-mile race at the top of the world pits man and canine against the elements between Whitehorse, Yukon and…
Mindy Bickle shared these photos of Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, buried by snow on Monday January 3rd. Thanks Mindy! Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge covered with snow McKinley Princess Lodge McKinley Princess Lodge McKinley Princess Lodge through the trees Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge beneath the snow The heavy snow…
Talkeetna was selected by Budget Travel as one of the 20 coolest small towns in America. It’s no surprise to residents, who affectionately refer to Talkeetna as the town visitors must envision Alaska to be like: a turn-of-the-century gold-mining town with clapboard storefronts, colorful locals and bush pilots strolling the…
Forbes recently named Alaska’s biggest Interior city the fasted growing small town in the United States. Despite the recession, the population of Fairbanks increased by 13.7 percent between 2006 and 2009. Many attribute Fort Wainwright and Eielson military bases for contributing to the low, 6.5…
Read MoreThe staff at Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge has decked the halls for the holidays! The highlight of the decor is this 13′ tree in the center of the lobby. Fairbanks Princess Christmas Tree If you’re in Fairbanks, stop by to warm yourself up and enjoy some of our holiday spirit.
With just over one week until Christmas, the crowded shopping malls, hyped-up kids and one too many fruit cake deliveries may have some Alaskans feeling slightly less than jolly. Luckily, there are options to get out of town for some winter fun, and just in the Saint Nick of time.
Congratulations to our 2010 Photo contest winner – Katie Fallin of Anchorage! Katie’s photo of a whale near Whittier, taken in June, 2010, won her a $100 Princess Lodges certificate! Thank you to everyone who submitted their 2010 Alaska photos and to those who voted for their favorite entry!…
Visiting Alaska’s awe-inspiring scenery can be one of the most memorable experiences you’ll ever have. With such a vast array of natural beauty across the state, it is essential to explore as much of it as possible. If your Alaska vacation includes a trip to the Fairbanks Princess Riverside…