Alaska is a midnight sun playground with far more wildlife and natural beauty than one person could experience in a lifetime. Our employees get to spend the entire summer here and have a wealth of activities at their fingertips once they punch out for the day. From hiking and fishing…
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Anglers travel from all over the globe to fish the waters of Alaska. Not only is it some of the most exciting fishing in the world, but the scenery is downright breathtaking. Some of the tastiest seafood in the world swims in and around the 49th state, and it tastes…
Alaska is home (at times temporarily) to about 500 different species of birds. From bald eagles to chickadees, the Great Land is a can’t-miss birding destination, whether you’re looking to improve your bird-watching chops or just catch a glimpse of a few new feathered friends. Just in time for…
It’s not every day that guests at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge have their dinner delivered by helicopter. That, however, was the scene on Friday, May 15 at the lodge located just outside Denali National Park and Preserve where Chef Jeff Elliott received a special delivery of the season’s first…
Kenai, Alaska, with a population of approximately 7,000, is located on the scenic Kenai Peninsula, home of the world-famous Kenai River — not to mention the nearby Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge. It’s one of the world’s premier destinations for commercial and sportfishing and has a thriving economy due to its…
As summer draws near and vacation is on everyone’s mind, we invite you to take a break from whatever you’re doing and ponder some of these mouthwatering offerings put forth by the chefs and bartenders at Alaska’s Princess Lodges. We chatted with Philippe Janicka, Food and Beverage operations manager…
They don’t call it the “Golden Heart City” for nothing! Officially incorporated as a municipality in 1903, Fairbanks came into being with the rush for gold at the turn of the century. The mining town grew quickly and soon boasted churches, banks, a hospital, a school and a thriving downtown…
Photo by Kārlis Dambrāns Today’s smartphone cameras are not what they used to be; they’re so much better! The photo quality has improved so greatly that many people are ditching their point-and-shoot cameras altogether, opting for the ease of a multi-purpose smartphone. We are all about finding…
There is no doubt that Alaska is a playground for adventure seekers. In sub-zero temperatures or under the midnight sun, Alaskans are never scared to gear up and head outdoors for some thrills. From paragliding to packrafting, hobbies in the 49th state are as extreme as the weather! Hang ten…
What music would you listen to if you had to bike alone through snowdrifts, headwinds strong enough to knock you over, darkness and insanely cold temperatures for more than 2,000 miles across Alaska’s rugged landscape? What would motivate you to keep going, even with a frostbitten toe and two others…