Taking a vacation to Alaska means packing some items you might not think of taking elsewhere. After all, this is “The Last Frontier” we’re talking about, right? So ditch the flip flops and the sandals and take a look at the items listed below; you’ll need all of them if you’re planning a new adventure …
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Archive for the ‘Alaska Travel Tips’ CategoryThe Ultimate Alaska Vacation Packing ListMonday, February 6th, 2012Holiday 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...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...Staff Picks – Fairbanks Princess LodgeSunday, September 11th, 2011To get a better idea of what activities are popular from the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, we spoke with administrative assistant Codie Villalobos. Villalobos said she recommends the University of Alaska Fairbanks Georgeson Botanical Garden to many of the lodge’s guests. The northernmost public garden in North America, the Georgeson garden is a nonprofit dedicated to research … Read more...Kenai Lodge ActivitiesThursday, September 8th, 2011Located in Cooper Landing on the Kenai Peninsula, the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge is near the juncture of the Russian and Kenai Rivers, the site of the most fantastic salmon fishing in Alaska. There’s plenty to do, whether you want to enjoy some river sportfishing, float the Kenai River, go horseback riding or explore Seward … Read more...Roadtrip: Kennecott MineMonday, August 8th, 2011Located in Eastern Alaska, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in the United States. Its 13.2 million acres form an area larger than Rhode Island and Vermont combined. Amongst the mountains and wilderness are the historic towns of McCarthy and Kennicott and the Kennecott Mine (a clerical worker misspelled Kennicott). The … Read more...Alaska’s Farmers MarketsWednesday, July 13th, 2011Alaska’s growing season may be short on days, but the summer’s long hours of sunlight ensure the state’s farmers and gardeners are still able to grow plenty of fruits, veggies and flowers. Farmers markets have sprung up around the state, allowing shoppers one-stop spots to pick up fresh Alaska produce. There are often also vendors … Read more...Road trip: Anchorage to Kenai Princess Wilderness LodgeThursday, July 7th, 2011If you chose to drive to Cooper Landing and the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge from Anchorage, there are plenty of towns and sights for you to take in along the way. Here are a couple highlights: Just 45 minutes from Anchorage, or an hour and 15 minutes from the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, is Girdwood. … Read more...A race worth the tripWednesday, January 12th, 2011Come 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 Fairbanks, Alaska during the depths … Read more... |
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