Alaska - Alaska Travel Blog by Princess Lodges
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Congratulations to our 2010 Photo contest winner – Katie Fallin of Anchorage! Katie’s photo of a whale near Whittier, taken in June, 2010, won her a $100 Princess Lodges certificate! Thank you to everyone who submitted their 2010 Alaska photos and to those who voted for their favorite entry!
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
Visiting Alaska’s awe inspiring scenery can be one of the most memorable experiences you’ll ever have. With such a vast array of natural beauty across the state, it is essential to explore the Last Frontier. If your Alaskan vacation includes a trip to the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, make sure to plan a trip to …
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Tags: Alaska, denali, Fairbanks, Princess Posted in Alaska National Parks 4 Comments »
Friday, November 26th, 2010
Don’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 …
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
With all the talk of creepy crawlies in preparation of the upcoming holiday, it’s the perfect chance to learn about how to avoid a real-life invasion. Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is hosting the Alaska Invasive Species Conference Oct. 26-28 featuring scientists, experts and residents involved in research, education and control. Anyone concerned or interested in …
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Princess Cruises recently launched a new travel blog titled 50 Essential Experiences: The Travel Bucket List. The blog features entries from Destination Experts – Princess employees – who share their insight on 50 must-see destinations along with their cherished memories and a great photo or two. The blog will also publish a Reader Essential Experience …
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Tags: Alaska, Dog sled Posted in Alaska Activities, Alaska Travel Tips Comments Off
Friday, August 6th, 2010
Normally, 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 …
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
What makes the Tanana Valley State Fair unique is its emphasis on local talent and showcasing the best of Alaska’s Interior. The oldest fair in the state, The Tanana Valley State Fair has been whooping it up since 1924 — that’s 86 years! The nine-day event features a variety of local performers, agriculture and livestock …
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
They call it the Golden Heart City. And between its history as an energetic mining town, its location in the heart of Alaska, the midnight sun and genuine hospitality, the name is no misnomer. It’s Alaska’s second largest city and a hub to the Interior. If you like to be active all year round (and …
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Dog sledding is the sport Alaska is famous for, and it hasn’t changed much over the last 4,000 years. Alaska Natives first used dog sledding as their main mode of transportation, but it wasn’t until the late 1890’s that it became a sport. The story many of us know already is that of the 1925 …
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