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…
You’ve completed a successful Alaska fishing charter, caught dozens of pounds of fresh halibut and king salmon, which is now vacuum-sealed, ready for your freezer back home. An ocean bounty is the perfect souvenir to enjoy for months. Now all you need is a serving of culinary inspiration to…
Fall in Alaska is brief, lasting anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months. Still, many would profess it to be the most beautiful time of the year. Bright yellow and orange leaves pop against clear blue skies as the mountains welcome the first dusting of snow.
Fall in Alaska may be brief, but it brings with it some of the state’s most stunning sights. During the short transition from summer to winter, the autumn leaves flash fiery red, vibrant yellow and rusty orange while a dusting of snow settles atop the mountains. Alaska couldn’t be more…
Halloween is just a few weeks away, and it’s high time to start planning the spooky, funny or kooky costume you’ll be sporting this year. From do-it-yourself (DIY) classics to on-trend ideas, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite finds on the ‘net to give you more than enough material…
Enjoying Alaska’s brief, but relished summer sometimes requires less exploring and more relaxing. And that’s easy to do when the views from our lodges are unbelievably picturesque; so scenic, they have to be shared. View from the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge Overlooking the glacial turquoise…
Read MoreAlaska is known for epic scenery that inspires exploring, and if you like to adventure with a beer in hand, the state boasts dozens of local microbreweries. If your idea of exploring is more in line with sampling the best brewpubs and eateries, Alaska will not disappoint. The beer…