Alaska Gear Rental 101

02/25/2014 A backpack sits in a foreground of grass while the Alaska range, Mt. McKinley snow capped peaks and Denali rivers are captured in the background - Princess Lodges

We’ve all experienced this airport scene or witnessed a similar one: A traveler, fresh off a long flight, undoubtedly thrilled by the notion of the outdoor adventure ahead, stands next to the baggage claim conveyor belt surrounded by more luggage than their hands and backs can carry and likely short several hundred dollars due to increasing airline cargo fees for anything larger than a carry-on.

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Pave Your Own Path on Alaska’s Highways

01/28/2014 Photo was taken looking into the rearview mirror on a car with scenery of Denali National Park ahead and blue skies behind

When booking your Alaska vacation, we suggest renting a car to explore all the Last Frontier has to offer, whether it’s world-renowned attractions or more off-the-beaten-path adventures. From Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Preserve and on to the breathtaking Kenai Peninsula, Princess Alaska Lodges offer the perfect road map for an epic Alaska vacation.

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Military Discounts for your Next Alaska Vacation

11/12/2013

Our military’s sacrifice and dedication is part of what makes America great. To honor those who served our country, we compiled a list military discounts to use on your next trip to Alaska. If it’s an outdoor adventure, such as sightseeing, fishing or hunting that interests you, there are…

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Alaska Fashion: Beyond Xtratuffs and Carhartt

09/17/2013 Woman with arms raised in front of booth for Octopus Ink clothing in Anchorage Alaska

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.

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Forbidden Terrain: 5 Places Only the Brave Travel

07/09/2013 A diver in the ocean

In this era of lightning-quick internet connections, vast flight grids, and smartphone GPS devices, it can feel as if there are no undiscovered places left in the world. This is not entirely true, however – many landscapes maintain only the most tenuous of human relationships. Read on for 5 places…

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