Trapper Creek Homestead Tour

Trapper Creek Homestead Tour

If you've ever wanted to meet a modern day pioneer, now's your chance. Visit the Porterfield family and their homestead featured in Princess Cruise's 2008 award-winning documentary, "The Heart Of Alaska" and learn how their frontier spirit is alive and well. As you enjoy coffee and treats, hear their stories of how they lived on the land for four decades trapping, mining for gold, farming, hunting, and home schooling their children. This authentic homestead, built in the early 1960s in the shadow of Mt. McKinley offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the early pioneers of Trapper Creek when gold was discovered in 1906 on Cache Creek and prospectors traveled up the Susitna River to Susitna Station. The slow-paced walking tour also includes the homestead’s garden and livestock areas and memorable artifacts dating back to the days when Alaska’s untamed wilderness was considered "the final frontier."

Excursion Details	Accommodations
Duration: Approximately 3 hours Price from: $79	Easy activity level Snack provided

Mount McKinley Excursions

An array of optional tours are available at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. To book, visit the Tour Desk at the lodge or call 1-800-426-0500.

Reservation Policy

A credit card number is required in order to reserve an Alaska land excursion. Guests may cancel a land excursion reservation up to 48 hours prior to their first land excursion's departure date. At that time the credit card provided will be charged and no modifications may be made. Any excursion purchased while traveling through Alaska is final at time of sale. Please contact 1-800-426-0500 with any questions surrounding this policy.