Most volunteer efforts don’t involve carrying canisters of film, Deet and bear spray, however for the adventuresome employees who elect to give of their time in Alaska, they can be necessary tools of the trade. For the second year in a row, employees at the Denali Princess Wilderness…
The summer racing season is officially upon us and runners from around the state are lacing up their shoes, starting their stopwatches and anticipating the months ahead for pre-race carbo loading and breaking personal records. Whether you are a novice or a pro, there are many great opportunities…
Read MoreIt’s beginning to look a lot like… summer. Harvest and Alaska – two thoughts that don’t always go together, but those of us who know better are perfectly aware that the land of the midnight sun is a perfect place to gather a bountiful harvest. This month as…
Read MoreThe crew heads to the field to pick potatoes. Photo by Clark James Mishler. On a sunny fall day in late September, members of the Anchorage East Rotary Club and their friends boarded a Princess motor coach and headed north from Anchorage to Palmer to spend…
Actress Drew Barrymore in a scene from ‘Big Miracle’ In October 1988, three gray whales trapped by sea ice in the Beaufort Sea near Point Barrow started a three week rescue mission that included the United States and Soviet governments. The rescue became known as “Operation Breakthrough” and reporters…
Alaska’s days might be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty to do – especially in the Golden Heart City. Here’s a look at some fall activities in Fairbanks. Fort Wainwright Holly Days Bazaar Hosted by the Community Spouses Club this annual event features local artisans handcrafted goods. Get a head…
Read MoreJoe Kishazy takes a pie in the face from Colin Burrows / Photo courtesy Princess Lodges The Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge hosted its annual benefit for the Copper River Emergency Medical Services on Aug. 18. The Pie in the Face event encouraged lodge staff to purchase pies…
Ghost the snowy owl / Photo courtesy Bird Treatment Learning Center The Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge recently hosted three free presentations about rescued birds by the Bird Treatment and Learning Center. The center brought a bald eagle named Hal who was rescued during the Exxon Valdez…
Read MoreThe cast of Putnam County Spelling Bee at Denali Dinner Theatre Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge’s Music of Denali Dinner Theatre cast were recently joined by actors from Denali Park Resort’s Alaska Cabin Nite Theater for a rousing rendition of the hilarious Tony-award winning Broadway musical “Putnam County…
Tracy Smith, Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge general manager, along with Gregory Sports and Bob Chase of the lodge Last month, members of the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge celebrated the completion of a fish wheel and diagram sign at the Wrangell St. Elias National Park’s Visitor Center.