The tallest peak in North America, Mt. McKinley stands a towering 20,320 feet tall. It’s located inside Denali National Park and Preserve, an area of more than 6 million acres – slightly larger than the state of Massachusetts – often ranked as one of Alaska’s top attractions. It’s more than just McKinley that make the …
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Archive for the ‘Denali Princess’ CategoryExploring Denali National Park and PreserveFriday, August 12th, 2011Seen Around Town: Putnam County Spelling BeeThursday, August 4th, 2011Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge’s Music of Denali Dinner Theatre cast were recently joined by actors from Denali Park Resort’s Alaska Cabin Nite Theater for a rousing rendition of the hilarious Tony-award winning Broadway musical “Putnam County Spelling Bee.” An audience of 150 people turned out for the event, which was a fundraiser for the music … Read more...Snow melt doesn’t mean hanging up the sledWednesday, March 30th, 2011Did you miss out all the dogsled fun this winter? Well just because the snow is gone doesn’t mean the sport has gone cold. Head to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and go on a half-day tour to the Husky Homestead, run by Jeff King, four-time champion of the Iditarod. Like a lot of Alaskans, … Read more...After-Thanksgiving SALE alert!Friday, November 26th, 2010Don’t feel like braving the Black Friday brouhaha this Thanksgiving weekend? Good news: Princess is offering the chance to skip the frenzied 5 a.m. crowds and still get your loved ones a holiday gift they will never forget — with an Alaska getaway! Save 20 percent off our best available rate at any — yes … Read more...One-day rummage sale provides year round returns in DenaliWednesday, September 22nd, 2010Employees from the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge held a rummage sale this fall that netted $920 for Neighbor to Neighbor in Healy. The organization uses the funds to provide food and presents to needy families in the Denali Borough during the holidays. Items left over from the sale were donated to Value Village and the … Read more...Insider’s Tips: Road trip checklistThursday, August 12th, 2010Planning 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 … Read more...Knowing the facts: DenaliFriday, 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...The Train ArrivesTuesday, 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 LodgeTuesday, 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: A covered wagon ride north of the borderThursday, May 20th, 2010The Oregon Trail may be the quintessential covered wagon experience, but you don’t have to travel to the Pacific Northwest — or buy a computer game — to take a ride back to pioneer days. Alaska has a rich history in breaking new ground, and with about 365-million acres of land it’s no wonder. In … Read more... |
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