As Alaskans, we have experienced almost everything — from snowstorms in May to moose staking claim on our gardens. We have fought the mighty kings of the Kenai, skied the north face of Mount Alyeska and taken a boat to the face of a calving glacier. So it’s not hard to imagine that without even …
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flightseeing - Alaska Travel Blog by Princess LodgesActivity of the Week: Journey to the top of the worldThursday, July 8th, 2010Weekend 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...Weekend at Base Camp: Copper River Princess Wilderness LodgeTuesday, May 18th, 2010It’s not surprising that Alaska is home to the nation’s largest national park, but you might be surprised that, unlike Denali, many Alaskans have never even been there. Driving through miles of wilderness to the Copper River Valley towards Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a steady reminder that you’re headed off-the-beaten path. Yet when you … Read more...Activity of the Week: A trip back in timeMonday, May 10th, 2010Travel back to 1938, to a glacier-carved valley deep in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Kennicott is a classic mining town, with life revolving around company operations and the nearby town of McCarthy booming with restaurants, pool halls, hotels, saloons and a thriving red light district. A train pulls up to the Kennicott … Read more...Weekend at Base Camp: McKinley Princess Wilderness LodgeTuesday, May 4th, 2010Some Alaskans think of Mount McKinley as many New Yorkers fondly regard Times Square: a treat best reserved for entertaining out-of-town relatives. But while the mountain does draw thousands of travelers and hopeful mountaineers each year, the area offers much more to those who may have seen “the Great One” against the skyline once or … Read more... |
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