Here are six interesting facts you may not know about dogsledding that may intrigue you enough for you to go to try it out for yourself on your next visit to one of our Alaska Princess Lodges.
Experiencing the sights of colorful, fluorescent ribbons dancing in the night sky is one of the many highlights for Alaskans and travelers to the state. Most would consider viewing the northern lights a top bucket list item. Keep reading for all the best northern lights viewing tips and tricks.
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With the holidays in full force, it’s crunch time to cross every friend, relative, neighbor and coworker off your shopping list. The task can seem daunting, but worry not! We can help you find the perfect gift for everyone in your life with these two letters: AK. A gift made in Alaska can be unique, and — if a trip to Alaska is on your own wish list — a great conversation starter to start the travel planning process.
Alaska is known for many things—epic outdoors, fresh seafood, wildlife encounters—but it has also staked its claim as a state that appreciates a good cup of coffee. The Lower 48 may be ahead of the game in many respects, but Alaskans have been pioneers of all things coffee for decades.
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On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act to establish the National Park Service, granting the Department of the Interior authority over what was then just 14 national parks. This August, the National Park Service turns 100, commemorating a century of stewardship to parks across the country. While…
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March is a month full of activity in Alaska. Besides the excitement surrounding the Iditarod and the wave of travelers the race brings to the state, March is also a time when locals, anxious to welcome spring, begin to remember that winter is nearly over. And St. Patrick’s Day happens…
While spring may be just around the corner, the temperatures in Alaska will remain chilly for quite some time, leaving a wintry feeling long after the winter season is officially over. There is a lot to embrace about wintertime in Alaska—from the fresh, powdery snow to the northern lights in the…
The thrill of racing down a steep alpine incline on a pair of skis may sound exhilarating to some, but rest assured there are plenty of options for those less in love with velocity. Cross-country skiing, invented thousands of years ago in Scandinavia as a way to cross terrain…
Wood Bison reintroduced into Alaska in 216. The animal is shown here in Alberta. It was a banner year for Alaska in 2015, filled with history-making moments and plenty to celebrate. Before we get too far into the new year, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on some…
Now that winter has arrived, it’s time to pour yourself a mug of hot tea, settle in by the fire and start planning your next grand summer adventure. If a trip to Alaska is in your future, it’s not too soon to start deciding which Princess Lodge you should book…