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Snow melt doesn’t mean hanging up the sled

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Did 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, …

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Denali Winterfest cures the winter blahs

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

We all know that in Alaska, Groundhog Day is about as accurate of an oracle as throwing your spare change into a fountain. But if you didn’t hear the news earlier this month, Punxsutawney Phil was caught in a blizzard and called for an early spring (can we blame him?). I’m not saying we can …

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Fairbanks to Denali National Park in Pictures – Alaskan Photo Tours

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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Insider’s Tips: Road trip checklist

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

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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Mouth-watering cuisine at 20,320 feet

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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Insider’s tip: let a ranger be your guide

Monday, July 19th, 2010

There 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 …

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Knowing the facts: Denali

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Denali, Mount McKinley, The Great One. There’s no shortage of terms Alaskans use to refer to the tallest mountain in North America and its surrounding six million acres. But if you want to talk location, when you visit Denali National Park and Preserve, you’re not staying in Denali at all. In fact, there is no …

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Activity of the week: Four-wheeling through history

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Activity 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 …

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Weekend at Base Camp: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

“Weekend at Base Camp” is a blog series that shares how you can plan a weekend escape full of adventures to enjoy our Alaska-sized backyard.

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Activity of the Week: A covered wagon ride north of the border

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

The Oregon Trail may be the quintessential covered wagon experience, but you don’t have to travel to the Pacific Northwest — or buy a computer game — to take a ride back to pioneer days. Alaska has a rich history in breaking new ground, and with about 365-million acres of land it’s no wonder. In …

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