Photo Credit: Travel Juneau.  Close your eyes and envision a rainforest that’s cool and misty instead of warm and humid. You’re surrounded by tall trees and greenery, but there’s no tropical heat or exotic flora. Instead, the air smells like pine and earth. Ancient moss-draped trees and fern-covered floors cover the landscape, creating a green […] The post Exploring an Alaska Rainforest appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more

When traveling by train, the journey is every bit as captivating as the destination itself. Long before the age of cars and airplanes, trains unveiled new horizons, bringing distant wonders within reach. Even in today’s fast-paced world, train travel retains its allure, navigating through landscapes unreachable by any other mode of transportation. Exploring Alaska through […] The post Denali Train Tours for your next Adventure in Alaska appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more

Here are six interesting facts you may not know about dogsledding that may intrigue you enough for you to go to try it out for yourself on your next visit to one of our Alaska Princess Lodges. The post Dogsledding in Alaska: 6 Things You May Not Know About Alaska’s State Sport appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more

The snow is already flying here, and that can only mean one thing: Ice fishing season is just around the corner! With more than 180 stocked lakes in south central Alaska, the odds of catching a “hard water” fish — whether you are first or 101st — are outstanding. The post The Best Ice Fishing in Alaska appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more

Alaska has captivated imaginations for centuries. People have always been intrigued by Alaska, from the Indigenous peoples who first lived in the area to the gold rush era of the late 19th century. But Hollywood certainly knows how to capitalize on a good thing. Many great movies are set in the rugged Alaska wilderness. While […] The post The Top 10 Movies Set in Alaska appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more

Alaska is known for Denali, the Iditarod, and gorgeous northern lights, among many other things. The state is also home to over 800,000 people, some of whom are well-known. Here is a list of celebrities who have called Alaska home. Jewel Born in Utah, the 90’s pop icon grew up in Homer, Alaska. Jewel’s first album, “Pieces of You,” sold […] The post 10 Famous Alaskans appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more

There is nothing quite like leaning back in a warm railcar and enjoying the sights of Alaska’s backcountry. The Alaska Railroad is older than Alaska’s statehood, and it all began in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson created the Alaska Engineering Commission to officially map out a route from Seward to Fairbanks. At that time, the […] The post Celebrating the centennial of the Alaska Railroad appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more

Though Alaska is most known as an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, there is also plenty for city lovers to enjoy and explore during their Alaska trip. Nestled between the base of the Chugach Mountains and the coast of the Cook Inlet is Anchorage, Alaska. Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city and is the perfect blend of urban […] The post A city lover’s trip to Alaska appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more

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 […] The post Most Popular National Parks in Alaska appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more

There is no doubt in our minds that traveling has the power to inspire positive social change. At Princess Lodges, our goal is to add value to lives through travel and connect with new communities, encourage new ways of thinking and foster relationships. When it comes to the environment, we also know that the long-term […] The post Sustainability practices at Princess Lodges appeared first on Princess Lodges ..read more