Activity of the Week: Fishing on the Kenai, one for the record books
“Activity of the Week” is a weekly blog series that profiles adventures, destinations and tour operators from across Alaska.”
“Activity of the Week” is a weekly blog series that profiles adventures, destinations and tour operators from across Alaska.”
The Oregon Trail may be the quintessential covered wagon experience, but you don’t have to travel to the Pacific Northwest — or buy a computer game — to take a ride back to pioneer days. Alaska has a rich history in breaking new ground, and with about 365-million acres of…
It’s not surprising that Alaska is home to the nation’s largest national park, but you might be surprised that, unlike Denali, many Alaskans have never even been there. Driving through miles of wilderness to the Copper River Valley towards Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is…
With spring in Alaska comes a number of fun runs, charity walks and other noble athletic endeavors – none hosted better than the Alaska Visitor Industry Charity Walk, affectionately dubbed the “Graze to Raise.” The tourism industry knows hospitality and knows how to throw a party and the Visitor…
Read MoreTravel back to 1938, to a glacier-carved valley deep in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Kennicott is a classic mining town, with life revolving around company operations and the nearby town of McCarthy booming with restaurants, pool halls, hotels, saloons and a…
Some Alaskans think of Denali as many New Yorkers fondly regard Times Square: a treat best reserved for entertaining out-of-town relatives. But while the mountain does draw thousands of travelers and hopeful mountaineers each year, the area offers much more to those who may have seen “the Great One” against…
In Alaska, something everyone must do is travel the Alaskan Railroad. It’s a smooth, relaxing ride in spacious cars that allow you to view the countryside. You meet wonderful people from all parts of the world and share the feeling that no amount of pictures can capture the excitement…
Read MoreHi there, my name is Taylor Dunne and I am a Front Desk employee at Denali Princess Lodge. Here is one of the many adventures that can be experienced during your stay with us! In my first week at Denali I did the ATV tour. What you are seeing in…
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