Mushing in Alaska
Dog mushing, one of Alaska's most popular sports, traces its roots back to the Eskimos of the
15th century. It remained a primary mode of winter transportation in Alaska's bush country
until pilots began flying air routes in the 1920's.
Alaskans have been racing dogs since the early 1900's. The All Alaska Sweepstakes race
began in 1908 traveling between Nome and Candle. Today, the most famous race in the sport,
the Iditarod, takes place every March. It begins in Anchorage and ends in Nome, following an
old supply route. It is said to have been inspired in part, by the famous Serum Run of 1925.
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Discover Alaska by Rail
Alaska is a land of epic proportions. It covers more than 1,400 miles north to south and 2,400
miles east to west. To understand the depth and breadth of Alaska, you must travel
to the interior-to a vast, unspoiled wilderness that confounds the imagination.
Traveling the Alaska Railroad aboard Princess' Ultra Dome® railcars is a carefree
way to make every mile count.
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Alaska is Glacier Heaven
In the final great period of the Ice Age, half of Alaska was buried in the ice. Today, about
10,000 years later, five percent remains locked in a frozen world. More than 100,000
glaciers in Alaska continue to shape the landscape in every way, carving mountains,
depositing fertile silt in valleys, and crashing into the sea.
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Alaskan Seasons
Alaska's climate is diverse and can range from sunny temperatures
in the 80's to freezing temperatures at night. The best strategy is to bring clothes
that are suited to layering. This will offer the greatest flexibility in adapting
your clothing to the conditions of the day.
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Traditional Cuisine
One of the best ways to experience Alaska's unique
lifestyle is through its cuisine. Princess Alaska lodges feature cuisine
carefully chosen to reflect the distinct regional flare of Alaskan food.
We call it our signature Alaskan Cuisine.
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