Photo Credit: Julia O’Malley, An Alaska Life When there’s a chill in the air and snow is falling in big, fat flakes, we get the urge to warm our bellies with recipes straight out of Alaska. When you’re craving these northern recipes featuring local ingredients, there are…
Main photo: Olympians from Alaska Pacific University in PyeongChang. Image credit: flyingpointroad Every few years, we gather to watch some of our favorite athletes compete on the world’s biggest stage. For a few months, the entire country keeps up with our local Olympians, but what do the athletes do in…
Is Alaska dark all the time? Or light all the time? These are a few questions Alaska locals are pretty used to hearing. With winter solstice just days away, we’re here to give you a little solstice 101 so you’re in the know. Why does it happen? As our planet…
From snow-covered landscapes to aurora-filled skies, winter offers opportunities for some really incredible photography. However, it is not without its challenges. From cold fingers to difficult lighting, winter photography can be tough. Brush up on your skills with these tips to make sure your winter photos look amazing, even when…
Oh, how time flies! In 2019, Alaska will celebrate a whopping 60 years of statehood. So many things have changed, but there’s something about Alaska that always stays the same. Take a step back in time and see what the areas around our lodges looked like in 1959. What is…
Fall is the perfect time to dust off those reading lists and curl up with a blanket and a good book. When responsibilities keep you from jumping in the car for a road trip or hopping on a plane for your next adventure, there’s no better way to escape (at…
In 2019, Alaska will celebrate 60 years of statehood. That may not seem like a long time compared to some much older states (like some of the original colonies, established in 1787), but it’s a good reminder that Alaska is a young state with a history that is still being…
There’s a new way to view Denali, and you wont want to miss it. Our Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is now home to a custom-built treehouse, complete with a deck view that’s one of the highest land-based, north-facing Denali viewing areas. You might even recognize it from Animal Planet’s…
There’s a new reason to visit the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge in Cooper Landing. Rod & Reel restaurant is open for breakfast through dinner and the menu is full of Alaska favorites. The fine-dining restaurant is elegant (hello fireplace and Kenai River…
Cyclists rejoice! Just because you couldn’t bring your bike as a carry-on item this trip doesn’t mean you should give up your favorite hobby when you’re on vacation. There are places across Alaska to rent bicycles and routes for every endurance level – from fat-tire biking to leisurely cycles through…