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 ‘Where to Stay’ CategoryExploring Denali National Park and PreserveFriday, August 12th, 2011Snow 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...Curling, it is not just for the professionals anymoreThursday, January 20th, 2011This year, the Fairbanks Curling Club will host the 2011 Junior Nationals, a competition for youth teams. If you’ve never heard of curling or know nothing about it, you aren’t alone. People usually associate curling as something you do to your hair or in the weight room. However, curling has been around for quite a … Read more...A race worth the tripWednesday, January 12th, 2011Come join the excitement as crowds cheer on some of the fiercest dog mushing teams in the world at the finish line of the 2011 Yukon Quest sled dog race. The 1,000-mile race at the top of the world pits man and canine against the elements between Whitehorse, Yukon and Fairbanks, Alaska during the depths … 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...If you can’t beat ‘em, start shopping!Thursday, November 11th, 2010Has anyone else noticed that the holiday season began a lot earlier this year? In the past we had at least until Thanksgiving before we were inundated with festive music, Christmas décor and of course, store sales. I can’t say that I agree with jump starting the festivities, but all this tinsel and Tony Bennett … Read more...Activity of the Week: The best show in town is backMonday, November 1st, 2010Amidst the present Halloween season and impending all-you-can-eat holiday season, it’s officially aurora season in Fairbanks. Our resident dancing curtains of light ranging from green to red to purple have been making an appearance in the increasingly dark nights, taking place as low as 40 miles above the earth. While clear skies and darkness are … Read more...Alaska Federation of Natives hits Fairbanks and you are invitedMonday, October 18th, 2010Fairbanks is preparing to welcome the largest representative annual gathering of Alaska peoples in the country, the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention Oct. 21-23. The convention gathers around 4,000-5,000 delegates each year to discuss a wide range of current events and issues. The 2010 theme, Village Survival, will have a special emphasis on exploring … Read more...Activity of the Week: 40 Below or BustMonday, August 16th, 2010Let’s face it, your relatives are probably sick of your emails describing Alaska winters — four-foot snowdrifts, ice crystals in the air and frozen nostril photos that should have been left to the imagination. But we have a right to brag. After all, Alaskans live for the extreme and wouldn’t have it any other way. … Read more... |
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