Wildlife in Alaska Archives – Princess Lodges https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/wildlife/ Alaska Wilderness Lodges & Vacations Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:19:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 233882718 7 Tips for National Fishing Day https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-activities/7-tips-for-national-fishing-day/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:19:19 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=11036 With National Go Fishing day coming up on June 18, we’re sharing our best tips for a successful catch this summer. Nothing compares to the feeling that comes with casting a line out into the water in hopes of landing enough fish to fill the freezer. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to fishing, […]

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]]> 11036 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 Happy Mother’s Day from Alaska’s wildlife https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/wildlife/happy-mothers-day-from-alaskas-wildlife/ Thu, 07 May 2020 21:05:06 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=10003 We are sending all the moms out there lots of love on their special day! Celebrate Mother’s Day with our roundup of adorable Alaska (wildlife) moms and babies. Can you name this animal? This one can be tough to identify without the antlers – we bet you’d be able to tell if dad was in […]

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]]> 10003 Knock, knock! Hoo-hoo’s there…? https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/denali-princess/knock-knock-hoo-hoos/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 22:34:19 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=7846 At Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, we adore each and every one of our guests, even when they’re a bit unexpected. Last spring, our staff was surprised to discover a pair of great horned owls nesting in a flower box on the balcony of one of our Denali Princess suites. They clearly had an eye for […]

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]]> 7846 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 How to Talk to a Bear https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-activities/how-to-talk-to-a-bear/ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 22:43:38 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=6869 Whether you’re on a casual day hike or a backcountry camping trip, Alaska affords plenty of opportunities for seeing wildlife—especially its famous bears. To help you prepare for your trip to Alaska’s wilderness, we’ve put together these important tips for speaking a bear’s language in the wild. Hint: Get your vocal cords warmed up. Grizzly […]

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]]> 6869 A bug’s life: what to know about Alaska’s mosquitoes https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-travel-tips/bugs-life-know-alaskas-mosquitoes/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:12:07 +0000 https://www.princesslodges.com/?p=6909 It wouldn’t be a true Alaska summer without what some locals joking call its state bird—the mosquito. And as pesky as these tiny insects are, they’re an extremely important part of the state’s ecosystem. In the tundra, mosquitoes are particularly critical. Scientists say that without mosquitoes to feed on, populations of birds could decrease by […]

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]]> 6909 Meet the residents of the Alaska Sealife Center https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-the-yukon/meet-residents-alaska-sealife-center/ Tue, 10 May 2016 16:33:53 +0000 http://new.princesslodges.com/?p=6694 If your travels bring you near the seaside community of Seward, Alaska, located on the shores of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, the Alaska Sealife Center is one of the top destinations in town. The center is the only facility in the state that combines a public aquarium with marine research, education and wildlife […]

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]]> 6694 5 Things TV Shows Set in Alaska Can Teach You https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/fairbanks-princess/5-things-tv-shows-set-in-alaska-can-teach-you/ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:00:02 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=5190 These days, reality shows set in Alaska abound. They’re certainly not all realistic (television needs drama, after all!), but these shows do give us insight into some unique challenges of living and working in the Great Land. Here are five facts you can take away from a few of our favorite shows to help you […]

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]]> 5190 Late-season fishing in Alaska: what’s biting and where to catch it! https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-activities/late-season-fishing-in-alaska-whats-biting-and-where-to-catch-it/ Sat, 20 Sep 2014 05:26:56 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=4709 Summer in Alaska is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that the fishing season is! Late-season fishing in Alaska is alive and biting, and is even considered prime season for a wide variety of both saltwater and freshwater species.

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