Congratulations 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 …
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Archive for the ‘Fairbanks Princess’ CategoryNorth Star Invitational Basketball TournamentFriday, December 2nd, 2011Holiday 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...Public Picks Winner of Tasty ‘Soup Off’ ContestThursday, October 27th, 2011Chefs from across Fairbanks are putting their best soups forward for the second annual Soup Off, a benefit for the Breadline’s Stone Soup Café. Chefs from local restaurants and cafés craft their finest soups and gather at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge to be judged by the public in a competition for the coveted golden … 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...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...Plan ahead – Sandhill Crane FestivalThursday, August 25th, 2011Every year in August, thousands of Sandhill Cranes make their way through Alaska on their migratory trips. Fairbanks is one of the best places to view the spectacular birds and you can stay in exceptional comfort at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge while you join locals and visitors for the Annual Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane … Read more...Late summer fishing reportTuesday, August 2nd, 2011The world famous Kenai River king salmon fishery closed July 31, but there are still plenty of fish runs around the state that don’t even start getting hot until August. Here’s a roundup of great fishing excursions near some of Princess’ lodges. Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge With six different major fisheries less than an hour … Read more... |
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