McKinley Princess Archives – Princess Lodges https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/mckinley-princess/ Alaska Wilderness Lodges & Vacations Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:25:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 233882718 10 Best Alaska Road Trip Ideas https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-travel-tips/best-alaska-road-trip-ideas/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:25:35 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=12372 An Alaska road trip is guaranteed to be an adventure like no other. Traveling by car is one of the best ways to see Alaska, bringing you close to its expansive nature. Whether you’re a local or first-time visitor, planning your Alaska itinerary helps make the most of your journey. From the tallest peak in […]

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]]> 12372 Reel in a big one on National Fishing Day https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-activities/reel-in-a-big-one-on-national-fishing-day/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 15:52:06 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=9062 June 18 is National Fishing Day and there are plenty of opportunities to observe the holiday at Princess Alaska Lodges. If you want to reel in a big one during your stay, we’ve got all the tips and tricks to make sure you go home with fish for your freezer. Nothing quite beats the thrill […]

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]]> 9062 Celebrate your marriage with an Alaska-sized vow renewal https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/mckinley-princess/celebrate-your-marriage-with-an-alaska-sized-vow-renewal/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:19:50 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=8728 It’s been five, or maybe even 50 years since your wedding day, surrounded by your closest family and friends. Now, you’re thinking about celebrating all the years you’ve spent together, but how could you possibly top your big day from the first time around? Go big or go home! Renew your vows in Alaska, home […]

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]]> 8728 This grown-up treehouse of your dreams is the best new way to view Denali https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/mckinley-princess/grown-treehouse-dreams-best-new-way-view-denali/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:41:23 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=8430 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 “Treehouse Masters” – the project […]

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]]> 8430 What’s new at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge? Just look north. https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/guest-experiences/whats-new-mt-mckinley-princess-wilderness-lodge-just-look-north/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:05:44 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=7600 This season, Princess Alaska Lodges’ Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge unveiled North Fork Restaurant. The incomparable view remains the same as the former Mountain View Dining Room, but the menu is fresh and the vibrant décor is a modern take on the warm, rustic lodge that makes for a truly memorable dining experience. The restaurant gets its […]

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]]> 7600 Fresh Alaska shellfish: where to find it https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-the-yukon/fresh-alaska-shellfish-find/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:02:55 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=7129 Every place has its own culinary delicacies, and with more than 49,000 miles of coastline, seafood is a favorite in Alaska. Though many visitors are after the state’s prized salmon, halibut and other delicious fish, today we’re here to talk shellfish. Fresh Alaska shellfish is as good as it gets; you haven’t truly tasted shrimp […]

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]]> 7129 6 activities that make Alaska the best place for Father’s Day https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-the-yukon/6-activities-make-alaska-best-place-fathers-day/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:55:54 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=6939 There are many things that Alaska excels at, and one of them is being home to nearly each and every one of the classic “dad activities.” When it’s time to celebrate dear old dad, we can’t think of a better place to be than Alaska! Fishing – Chances are you might have even come to […]

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]]> 6939 From where we sit: Princess panoramas https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/denali-princess/from-where-we-sit-princess-panoramas/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:22:17 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=5008 Enjoying Alaska’s brief, but relished summer sometimes requires less exploring and more relaxing. And that’s easy to do when the views from our lodges are unbelievably picturesque; so scenic, they have to be shared. View from the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge Overlooking the glacial turquoise hues of the famous Kenai River, a lodge employee snaps […]

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]]> 5008 Alaska Fishing 101 https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/copper-river-princess/alaska-fishing-101/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:00:48 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=4963 Anglers travel from all over the globe to fish the waters of Alaska. Not only is it some of the most exciting fishing in the world, but the scenery is downright breathtaking. Some of the tastiest seafood in the world swims in and around the 49th state, and it tastes even better when caught on […]

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]]> 4963 Wine and Dine through Alaska’s Five Lodges https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/copper-river-princess/wine-and-dine-through-alaskas-five-lodges/ Wed, 06 May 2015 22:18:43 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=4881 As summer draws near and vacation is on everyone’s mind, we invite you to take a break from whatever you’re doing and ponder some of these mouthwatering offerings put forth by the chefs and bartenders at Alaska’s Princess Lodges. We chatted with Philippe Janicka, Food and Beverage operations manager for Holland America-Princess Hotels and Lodges, […]

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