Talkeetna 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 …
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family travel - Alaska Travel Blog by Princess LodgesTalkeetna: America’s coolest small townMonday, January 3rd, 2011Ringing in the New Year Around FairbanksMonday, December 27th, 2010Forbes recently named Alaska’s biggest Interior city the fasted growing small town in the United States. Despite the recession, the population of Fairbanks increased by 13.7 percent between 2006 and 2009. Many attribute Fort Wainwright and Eielson military bases for contributing to the low, 6.5 percent unemployment rate, well below the national average. It has … 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: It’s fair time! Fairbanks hosts “Barn in the USA”Friday, July 30th, 2010What 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 … Read more...Community Profile: Fairbanks, the Golden Heart CityFriday, July 23rd, 2010They 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 … 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...Weekend at Base Camp: Denali Princess Wilderness LodgeTuesday, 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. Read more...Activity of the Week: A covered wagon ride north of the borderThursday, May 20th, 2010The 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 … Read more... |
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