The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race covers 1,000 miles of diverse challenging terrain between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon as it follows the historic Gold Rush and mail delivery sled dog trails from the turn of the 20th century. The epic Yukon Quest has run…
The BP Ice Art Championships assemble the most talented ice artists from more than 70 countries worldwide and attracts an estimated 45,000 visitors each year. This month-long event kicks off Feb. 26, and runs thru March 31.
Between mid-May and mid-June, foodies eagerly await the arrival of the highly-prized (and typically expensive) deliveries of the various “Wild Copper Salmon” from Alaska. Restaurants compete over who can get their hands on the first batch of the highly-coveted fish. Up north in Alaska, it’s a mad dash to catch…
Traveling in winter presents unique packing challenges, especially when the destination is Alaska’s interior. Between stuffing bulky winter clothing items into a suitcase to shuffling sporting gear and equipment through a crowded airport, we’ve all been frustrated by such tasks. So Princess has rounded up some of the top tips…
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and the holiday season has officially begun. Time to deck the halls and turn up the holiday tunes. The City of North Pole, known for its jolly motto of “where the Christmas spirit lives year-round,” is kicking it up a notch throughout the month of…
To what lengths would you go for a shot at the best sales of the year? Would you stand in line at 4 a.m., in temperatures hovering around zero, for the promise of new, shiny things at heavily discounted prices? If so, then you aren’t the only one, as hundreds…
We all know that Hobbits live in Middle Earth and not Alaska or New Zealand, but whether you dreamed of Guillermo del Toro or Peter Jackson as director, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit had to be filmed somewhere. Here are 12 reasons Alaska is a better choice…
Fairbanks is a picturesque northern city located only 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s North Star Borough. After scouring the Internet for our favorite photos of the Golden Heart City, we came to the solid conclusion that it would be too difficult to choose our favorite. We…
With fall quickly fading into winter and frosty weather nipping at our toes, it’s a perfect time for a trip to the interior of Alaska. While winter isn’t always considered the prime time to visit, many travelers actually prefer to explore Fairbanks in colder months, thus avoiding the hustle and…
Packing for Alaska is not like packing for Hawaii. Depending on when you go, it can be chilly or warm, wet or dry. So what should you take? Well, that depends on your plans. Here is a comprehensive list that will cover you should you decide to explore Denali National…