family travel Archives – Princess Lodges https://www.princesslodges.com/tag/family-travel/ Alaska Wilderness Lodges & Vacations Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:55:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 233882718 The Ultimate Packing List: 62 Things to Take With You on Your Alaska Vacation https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-travel-tips/the-ultimate-packing-list/ https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-travel-tips/the-ultimate-packing-list/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:37:57 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=3296 Packing for Alaska is not like packing for Hawaii. Depending on when you go, it can be chilly or warm, wet or dry. So what should you take? Well, that depends on your plans. Here is a comprehensive list that will cover you should you decide to explore Denali National Park or explore the streets […]

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]]> https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/alaska-travel-tips/the-ultimate-packing-list/feed/ 1 3296 Talkeetna: America’s coolest small town https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/mckinley-princess/talkeetna-americas-coolest-small-town/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:06:33 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=919 Talkeetna was selected by Budget Travel as one of the 20 coolest small towns in America. It’s no surprise to residents, who affectionately refer to Talkeetna as the town visitors must envision Alaska to be like: a turn-of-the-century gold-mining town with clapboard storefronts, colorful locals and bush pilots strolling the wooden sidewalks with Denali as a […]

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]]> 5291 Ringing in the New Year Around Fairbanks https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/fairbanks-princess/ringing-in-the-new-year-around-fairbanks/ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:28:15 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=748 Forbes recently named Alaska’s biggest Interior city the fasted growing small town in the United States. Despite the recession, the population of Fairbanks increased by 13.7 percent between 2006 and 2009. Many attribute Fort Wainwright and Eielson military bases for contributing to the low, 6.5 percent unemployment rate, well below the national average. It has […]

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]]> 5290 Alaska Federation of Natives hits Fairbanks and you are invited https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/fairbanks-princess/alaska-federation-of-natives-hits-fairbanks-and-you-are-invited/ Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:15:34 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=605 Fairbanks is preparing to welcome the largest representative annual gathering of Alaska peoples in the country, the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention Oct. 21-23. The convention gathers around 4,000-5,000 delegates each year to discuss a wide range of current events and issues. The 2010 theme, Village Survival, will have a special emphasis on exploring […]

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]]> 605 Activity of the Week: It’s fair time! Fairbanks hosts “Barn in the USA” https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/fairbanks-princess/activity-of-the-week-its-fair-time-fairbanks-hosts-barn-in-the-usa/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:54:18 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=486 What makes the Tanana Valley State Fair unique is its emphasis on local talent and showcasing the best of Alaska’s Interior. The oldest fair in the state, The Tanana Valley State Fair has been whooping it up since 1924 — that’s 86 years! The nine-day event features a variety of local performers, agriculture and livestock […]

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]]> 5283 Community Profile: Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/fairbanks-princess/community-profile-fairbanks-the-golden-heart-city/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:08:53 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=466 They call it the Golden Heart City. And between its history as an energetic mining town, its location in the heart of Alaska, the midnight sun and genuine hospitality, the name is no misnomer. It’s Alaska’s second largest city and a hub to the Interior. If you like to be active all year round (and […]

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]]> 466 Activity of the Week: How to Command a Dog Team https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/copper-river-princess/activity-of-the-week-how-to-command-a-dog-team/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:59:22 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=463 Dog sledding is the sport Alaska is famous for, and it hasn’t changed much over the last 4,000 years. Alaska Natives first used dog sledding as their main mode of transportation, but it wasn’t until the late 1890’s that it became a sport. The story many of us know already is that of the 1925 […]

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]]> 5282 Weekend at Base Camp: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/denali-princess/weekend-at-base-camp-denali-princess-wilderness-lodge/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:24:04 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=340 “Weekend at Base Camp” is a blog series that shares how you can plan a weekend escape full of adventures to enjoy our Alaska-sized backyard.

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]]> 5275 Activity of the Week: A covered wagon ride north of the border https://www.princesslodges.com/blog/denali-princess/activity-of-the-week-a-covered-wagon-ride-north-of-the-border/ Thu, 20 May 2010 16:44:12 +0000 http://www.princesslodges.com/blog/?p=319 The Oregon Trail may be the quintessential covered wagon experience, but you don’t have to travel to the Pacific Northwest — or buy a computer game — to take a ride back to pioneer days. Alaska has a rich history in breaking new ground, and with about 365-million acres of land it’s no wonder. In […]

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