Planning on hitting the road this summer? We hope so. Let’s face it, there’s a lot to see and not enough summer to see it all in, so making the most of every weekend is not just an essential part of living here, it’s a way of life. You might not think planning for a …
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Archive for the ‘Alaska Travel Tips’ Category
Insider’s Tips: Road trip checklist
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Mouth-watering cuisine at 20,320 feet
Friday, August 6th, 2010Normally, if you dine at 20,320 feet of elevation, your meals will consist of freeze-dried pot roast in a light gravy sauce and wintergreen ice cream powder. But McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is offering up a completely different experience at the new 20,320 Alaskan Grill. Against the backdrop of artifacts from actual Denali ascents and …
Read more...Activity of the Week: It’s fair time! Fairbanks hosts “Barn in the USA”
Friday, July 30th, 2010What makes the Tanana Valley State Fair unique is its emphasis on local talent and showcasing the best of Alaska’s Interior. The oldest fair in the state, The Tanana Valley State Fair has been whooping it up since 1924 — that’s 86 years! The nine-day event features a variety of local performers, agriculture and livestock …
Read more...Community Profile: Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City
Friday, July 23rd, 2010They call it the Golden Heart City. And between its history as an energetic mining town, its location in the heart of Alaska, the midnight sun and genuine hospitality, the name is no misnomer. It’s Alaska’s second largest city and a hub to the Interior. If you like to be active all year round (and …
Read more...Activity of the Week: How to Command a Dog Team
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Dog sledding is the sport Alaska is famous for, and it hasn’t changed much over the last 4,000 years. Alaska Natives first used dog sledding as their main mode of transportation, but it wasn’t until the late 1890’s that it became a sport. The story many of us know already is that of the 1925 …
Read more...Knowing the facts: Denali
Friday, June 25th, 2010Denali, Mount McKinley, The Great One. There’s no shortage of terms Alaskans use to refer to the tallest mountain in North America and its surrounding six million acres. But if you want to talk location, when you visit Denali National Park and Preserve, you’re not staying in Denali at all. In fact, there is no …
Read more...Weekend at Base Camp: Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010“Weekend at Base Camp” is a blog series that shares how you can plan a weekend escape full of adventures to enjoy our Alaska-sized backyard.
Read more...The Train Arrives
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010I’m at the Denali train depot, headed south to Talkeetna and the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. I hope the mountain is out!
Read more...Weekend at Base Camp: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010“Weekend at Base Camp” is a blog series that shares how you can plan a weekend escape full of adventures to enjoy our Alaska-sized backyard.
Read more...Activity of the Week: Fishing on the Kenai, one for the record books
Thursday, May 27th, 2010“Activity of the Week” is a weekly blog series that profiles adventures, destinations and tour operators from across Alaska.”
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