To get a better idea of what activities are popular from the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge we spoke with Hotel Services Manager Rick Peterson. One of the McKinley lodge’s annual traditions is a Christmas in August celebration. The lodge is decorated and guests are treated to Christmas cookies, a live reindeer and an appearance …
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Archive for the ‘McKinley Princess’ CategoryStaff Picks – Mt. McKinley Christmas in AugustThursday, August 25th, 2011McKinley Lodge Hosts Rescued BirdsTuesday, August 16th, 2011The Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge recently hosted three free presentations about rescued birds by the Bird Treatment and Learning Center. The center brought a bald eagle named Hal who was rescued during the Exxon Valdez oil spill clean up efforts and a peregrine falcon named Maverick. Nearly 500 lodge guests were able to see … Read more...Exploring Denali National Park and PreserveFriday, August 12th, 2011The 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 … Read more...Seen Around Town: National Trails DayThursday, June 16th, 2011Princess employees cleared brush and pruned trees to keep trails clear. They also used GPS devices to locate geocaching prizes hidden for volunteers. The goal is to have Princess employees volunteering at least once a month on trails projects at Byers Lake. National Trails Day was launched in 1993 and is celebrated on the first … Read more...Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge – Winter WonderlandWednesday, January 5th, 2011Mindy Bickle shared these photos of Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, buried by snow on Monday January 3rd. Thanks Mindy! Read more...Talkeetna: America’s coolest small townMonday, January 3rd, 2011Talkeetna was selected by Budget Travel as one of the 20 coolest small towns in America. It’s no surprise to residents, who affectionately refer to Talkeetna as the town visitors must envision Alaska to be like: a turn-of-the-century gold-mining town with clapboard storefronts, colorful locals and bush pilots strolling the wooden sidewalks with Mount McKinley as … 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...Alaskan Black Bear at McKinley Princess LodgeThursday, September 16th, 2010Check out this photo taken in August by Stephen Stone, an employee at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Stephen was safe inside when he captured this great shot of a black bear meandering across the lodge deck. 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...Mouth-watering cuisine at 20,320 feetFriday, 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... |
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