There’s never a shortage of great things to do in Alaska. From flightseeing to dog sledding, here are six fantastic activities that your whole family will enjoy!
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Archive for the ‘Alaska Activities’ Category6 Cool Things to See and Do in AlaskaWednesday, December 14th, 2011North Star Invitational Basketball TournamentFriday, December 2nd, 2011Congratulations to all the teams that competed in the Mt. McKinley Bank North Star Invitational last weekend, especially tournament champions, the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears from North Carolina. Many of the visiting teams chose to stay at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge for its comfort and proximity to the University of Alaska’s Fairbanks campus. The same reasons … Read more...Holiday Festivals in North PoleMonday, November 21st, 2011What better way to celebrate the magic of the holiday season than to visit the home of Santa Claus himself. Every year the city of North Pole, a 15-minute drive south from Fairbanks, hosts two festivals to celebrate the holiday season. Christmas In Ice and Winter Fest both kick off Saturday Dec. 3 and staying … Read more...Winter Recreation in FairbanksMonday, November 14th, 2011Fairbanks offers great wintertime fun and outdoor recreation. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite outdoor activities for you to spend a day in the elements. Whether you go out to ski, snowboard or snowmobile, the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is the perfect spot to relax with a hot drink and put your feet up at … Read more...Seen Around Town – Picking Potatoes for Food Bank of AlaskaFriday, November 4th, 2011On a sunny fall day in late September, members of the Anchorage East Rotary Club and their friends boarded a Princess motor coach and headed north from Anchorage to Palmer to spend the day collecting potatoes for the Food Bank of Alaska. The group arrived at the potato farm of Adam Boyd, a member of … Read more...New film ‘Big Miracle’ set in AlaskaThursday, October 20th, 2011In October 1988, three gray whales trapped by sea ice in the Beaufort Sea near Point Barrow started a three week rescue mission that included the United States and Soviet governments. The rescue became known as “Operation Breakthrough” and reporters from across the country flocked to the isolated Alaska town above the Arctic Circle. View … Read more...Alaska Fall PhotosMonday, October 17th, 2011Although short-lived, fall in Alaska provides beautiful scenery of gold and red colored mountains, cool crisp weather perfect for hiking, and plenty of wildlife. Bull moose head down to the valleys, and bears fatten up in preparation for winter days ahead. Here are collections of fall photos from staff and readers of the Anchorage Daily … Read more...Fall events in FairbanksTuesday, October 11th, 2011Alaska’s days might be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty to do – especially in the Golden Heart City. Here’s a look at some fall activities in Fairbanks. Fort Wainwright Holly Days Bazaar Hosted by the Community Spouses Club this annual event features local artisans handcrafted goods. Get a head start on holiday shopping and … Read more...Aurora Borealis viewingFriday, October 7th, 2011The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is one of Alaska’s most spectacular natural winter displays. Every year more than 250,000 people visit the state between October and April in hopes to catch a glimpse of the colorful light show. The savvy ones will stay at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge which is open year-round. The … Read more...Fairbanks Lodge ExcursionsThursday, September 15th, 2011Established in 1902 during the gold rush, Fairbanks is located in the Tanana Valley of Alaska’s Interior. The second largest city in the state, the “Gold Heart City” is known for its historical and modern gold industries. The Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is the town’s most refined and ideally situated hotel, located on the on … Read more... |
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