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 ‘McKinley Princess’ 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...Insider’s tip: let a ranger be your guide
Monday, July 19th, 2010There are plenty of ways to get out and explore the wilderness surrounding Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge — from horseback to bush plane, raft, ATV or even covered wagon. But the great thing about being in the midst of 146 acres of land inside Denali State Park is that the opportunities to explore begin right …
Read more...Activity of the week: Four-wheeling through history
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Activity of the week: Four-wheeling through history
The term “up before sunrise” isn’t even applicable in Alaska, with the sun hanging over the mountains for most of the night, only teasing darkness. But getting up early while staying at the McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is not for nothing, as you’ll share the dawn with some of …
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...Seen Around Town: Anchorage
Thursday, May 6th, 2010The clouds parted just in time for the Anchorage Chamber Citywide Cleanup last weekend and Princess Tours was proud to again sponsor the youth “Super Sweepers” program.
“Super Sweepers” promotes the importance of caring for the environment and community by not littering while also encouraging kids to take the initiative in cleaning up their own schoolyards.
Princess …
Weekend at Base Camp: McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Some Alaskans think of Mount McKinley as many New Yorkers fondly regard Times Square: a treat best reserved for entertaining out-of-town relatives. But while the mountain does draw thousands of travelers and hopeful mountaineers each year, the area offers much more to those who may have seen “the Great One” against the skyline once or …
Read more...Princess for a Day Letter
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008We received a Thank You email from one of our Princess for a Day winners along with some great photos. Check out what Debra had to say.
Thank you so much for a great train trip to McKinley Wilderness Lodge.
The stay was so much fun.
I sat out by the waterfall, turned on my iPod and listened …
Christmas in August at Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008Working at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge has given me the opportunity to join a close-knit always-changing family of team members and guests. Evidence of the family environment that I speak of is ever present at the Lodge throughout the entire season, but most apparent on August 25th, the Christmas in August celebration. Front of …
Read more...Harding Icefield Hiking
Thursday, August 14th, 2008It was my first big outing since arriving in Alaska. I traveled to Seward to hike the Harding Icefield trail off Exit Glacier. A long rigorous expedition for someone who has not been active in quite some time, but the hike was not what frightened me. I had been warned on many occasions that while …
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