Come 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 …
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Dog sled - Alaska Travel Blog by Princess LodgesA race worth the tripWednesday, January 12th, 2011Princess Cruises’ New Travel Bucket List BlogTuesday, October 12th, 2010Princess 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 … Read more...Winter: Friend or foe, you’re along for the rideFriday, October 8th, 2010The imminent reality of another winter is one that often segregates Alaskans: the snow enthusiast against the cold-weather antagonist. Regardless of which side of the snow fort you’re on, the fact of the matter is that winter occupies about two thirds of our year in Alaska, so since you can’t beat them, might as well … Read more...Activity of the Week: How to Command a Dog TeamFriday, July 23rd, 2010Dog 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 … Read more... |
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