Alaska National Parks Archives – Princess Lodges https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-national-parks/ Alaska Wilderness Lodges & Vacations Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:37:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 233882718 10 Best Things To Do in Denali National Park https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/denali-princess/things-to-do-in-denali-national-park/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:05:59 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=4659 A trip to Alaska isn’t complete without visiting Denali National Park and Preserve. Within its 6 million acres, this park offers everything you need for the trip of a lifetime. Home to the tallest mountain in North America, Denali stands at 20,310 feet above sea level. Its name, derived from a Tanana Athabaskan word meaning “the […]

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]]> 4659 Most Popular National Parks in Alaska https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-national-parks/national-parks-in-alaska/ https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-national-parks/national-parks-in-alaska/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:05:08 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=2347 No tour of Alaska is complete without visiting at least one of its eight stunning national parks. With such a wide variety to choose from, it can be difficult choosing which ones are right for you and your family. From the staggering heights of Denali in Denali National Park and Preserve to the sweeping sand […]

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]]> https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-national-parks/national-parks-in-alaska/feed/ 2 2347 Overlooked animals of Denali National Park and Preserve https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/wildlife/overlooked-animals-of-denali-national-park-and-preserve/ Wed, 18 May 2022 22:37:53 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=10956 Denali is the tallest mountain in North America and Denali National Park and Preserve boasts 6.1 million acres of land to explore. It is no surprise that a park this big is home to some of the most prominent four-legged residents of North America. Most people know they can expect to see moose, bears, sheep, […]

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]]> 10956 How does a national park celebrate its centennial? https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-the-yukon/national-park-celebrate-centennial/ Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:55:46 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=7424 The year 2017 is a big one for Denali National Park. Though the land has been around for far longer than a mere century, this year it will celebrate its 100th birthday as a national park. This is a pretty big deal, and there are tons of ways to join in on the fun! Here […]

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]]> 7424 Watch it live – Alaska animals on camera https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-the-yukon/watch-live-alaska-animals-camera/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:34:42 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=7018 A glimpse of Alaska wildlife is always highly sought after and can sometimes be elusive. Since animal sightings aren’t guaranteed, we love to check out the live web cams set up around the state, available online to anyone who wants to tune in. Whether you’re having post-Alaska vacation withdrawals or getting amped up for your […]

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]]> 7018 Get to know Alaska’s mountain ranges https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-the-yukon/get-to-know-alaskas-mountain-ranges/ Tue, 10 May 2016 16:42:49 +0000 http://new.princesslodges.com/?p=6700 Alaska’s mountains are known to impress. They span a wide range of terrain and offer spectacular features like active volcanoes and picturesque glaciers—more than enough visually breathtaking options to satisfy even the most well-traveled and experienced landscape photographer. Don’t forget about Denali, the highest peak in North America. But in addition to The Great One […]

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]]> 6700 Why Alaska is the perfect “Game of Thrones” set https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-the-yukon/alaska-perfect-game-thrones-set/ Tue, 10 May 2016 16:39:23 +0000 http://new.princesslodges.com/?p=6697 “Game of Thrones” is one of the most popular shows (and book series) in the world right now, but we’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that it was meant to be filmed in Alaska. In honor of the sixth season premiering April 24, here’s our pitch for why Alaska would be the perfect place to […]

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]]> 6697 CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF NATIONAL PARKS IN ALASKA https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-national-parks/celebrate-100-years-of-national-parks-in-alaska/ Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:48:26 +0000 http://stg.plgl-pl.testcrafting.com/?p=5630 On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act to establish the National Park Service, granting the Department of the Interior authority over what was then just 14 national parks. This August, the National Park Service turns 100, commemorating a century of stewardship to parks across the country. While you’re spending time in Alaska […]

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]]> 5630 The 2015 National Christmas Tree: Homegrown in Alaska https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-national-parks/the-2015-national-christmas-tree-homegrown-in-alaska/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 23:57:49 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=5181 Photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture It’s a tradition that started in 1964: A large Christmas tree, decorated with ornaments made by ordinary people, is placed on the west lawn of the Capitol for the entire nation to enjoy each year. And in 2015, Alaska is joining the tradition. The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree was […]

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]]> 5181 Alaska National Park Feature: Denali National Park https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-national-parks/alaska-national-park-feature-denali-national-park/ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:19:47 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=5140 Denali National Park is the kind of place that sparks the imagination of travelers. Within its borders are the iconic images people associate with a trip to the Great Land: grizzly bears catching salmon from a rushing river, the imposing snow-covered Denali mountain, and six million acres of nearly untouched, pristine wilderness as far as […]

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