Few sights are more spectacular on an Alaska tour than the glaciers at Kenai Fjords , Glacier Bay and Denali. Whether you plan to visit the glaciers by cruising or hiking, use this quick glossary to learn a few key phrases to impress your fellow travelers (and…
June in Alaska marks the beginning of summer, and more importantly, the longest day of the year, also known as, the summer solstice. In cities all across the state, Alaskans look forward to celebrating the return of warm weather and the sun, but none perhaps as much as Fairbanks. As…
What is better at the end of a long day’s adventure under the midnight sun than relaxing with a nice cold microbrew? With more than 15 microbreweries located around the state, there are plenty of opportunities to experience the tantalizing tastes of Alaska’s custom brews. Kenai Princess…
The summer racing season is officially upon us and runners from around the state are lacing up their shoes, starting their stopwatches and anticipating the months ahead for pre-race carbo loading and breaking personal records. Whether you are a novice or a pro, there are many great opportunities…
Read MorePack up the car and hit the road for your favorite Princess Wilderness Lodge As the days grow longer and summer is clearly on the horizon, we thought it would be a great time to share some fun events and happenings in the areas of our lodges. From baseball…
Many of us in Alaska are salmon experts, whether we fish, or just enjoy eating what we may call the most delicious fish in the world. For salmon lovers, Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is certainly a destination to put on the must-visit list. The lodge, nestled…
Remember the days when a National Geographic subscription was an essential part of the American household? While the recent decline of print media has put a serious dent in the prevalence of this classic publication, it has persevered and still puts out some of the best geographic content in the…
Ever wonder what it takes to get our lodges up and running each summer? Here is a sneak peak at what it takes to open two of our five lodges for summer. Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge is open from mid-May…
It’s beginning to look a lot like… summer. Harvest and Alaska – two thoughts that don’t always go together, but those of us who know better are perfectly aware that the land of the midnight sun is a perfect place to gather a bountiful harvest. This month as…
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UAF’s Nicole Bozek had 28 points in a loss to West Liberty. Photo courtesy UAF. Congratulations to all the teams that competed in the Mt. McKinley Bank North Star Invitational last weekend, especially tournament champions, the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears from North Carolina. Many of the visiting teams chose to stay…
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