When people think of Alaska in winter, one of the first things they think of is the Iditarod, “The Last Great Race on Earth.”
As the growing number of burgeoning microbreweries around the country attests, beer is the new wine. The long, slender bottles of aged, fermented grape juice still earn their fair share of respect. However, if you’re planning to add a wine cellar to your house, you may want to consider allocating some of that space for craft beers, as they are definitely the new worldwide trend.
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Many visitors come to Alaska during the winter months to experience the northern lights, but the holiday lights can be just as inspiring.
Alaska offers opportunities for adventure unlike any other state. But even for the most avid adventurers, sometimes there’s nothing better than curling up by the fireplace with a good book in hand. After a snowy winter walk or cross-country ski adventure, we recommend cozying up by the fire at…
Each year Princess employees are invited to capture the spectacular scenery, awe-inspiring wildlife and fun activities found in Alaska and the Yukon. Every year, we are amazed at the incredible photos that are submitted, and 2013 was no exception.
Alaska produces an unusually great number of crowd-rocking and groove-inducing musicians and bands for a state that only has a population of less than 800,000. What you also may not know is that Alaskans love their music as much as they love fishing, skiing, hiking and a good local brew.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks men’s ice hockey team kicks off its regular season against Western Michigan University at the Carlson Center on Friday, Oct. 18. A proud sponsor of the 2013-2014 UAF athletic season, it’s apparent that, at Princess Alaska Lodges, we love our Nanooks. What is a Nanook,…
Do you get paid just for living in your state of residence? Alaskans do. In addition to having no state income tax, qualifying Alaska residents receive an added bonus in the form of the Alaska Permanent Fund. The amount of the 2013 Alaska Permanent Fund was announced on Wednesday,…
Photo Credit: Octupus Ink Facebook Page A lot can be said about the Alaska dress code. In fact, one media source went as far as listing Anchorage, the state’s largest city, among the top worst dressed U.S. cities. Well, we are here to set the record straight about Alaska fashion.
Downtown Fairbanks. Courtesy of Flickr. This year Alaska’s largest gathering of Alaska Natives is headed to the Carlson Center in the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks. Starting Thursday, Oct. 24, the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention (AFN) will showcase the rich cultures of Alaska’s native people: their art,…