Archive for April 18th, 2008

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and her husband Todd welcomed the arrival of their fifth child this morning. The Palins were thankful that the Governor’s labor began yesterday while she was in Texas at the Governor’s Energy Conference where she gave the keynote luncheon address, but let up enough for her to travel on Alaska Airlines back to Alaska in time to deliver her second son.

Trig Paxson Van Palin was born at 6:30 a.m. and weighs six pounds, two ounces.  The Governor and Trig are both doing well and resting comfortably.

The family released the following statement:

 ”Trig is beautiful and already adored by us. We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed.”

 The Palins have four other children including Track, 18, Bristol, 17, Willow, 13 and Piper, 7.

May and June are great months to travel by rail with Princess to the Mt. McKinley Princess, near Talkeetna and the Denali Princess, near the entrance to Denali National Park.

The McKinley Princess is the closest lodge to Mt. McKinley.  In fact, the mountain fills up the entire northwestern horizon! Your package includes roundtrip rail aboard the exclusive “Midnight Sun Express” ultradome rail care between Anchorage and Talkeetna. From there, take the Princess coach to the McKinley Princess. Choose from a one- or two-night package, for as little as $119 per person. Wow! The real value, IMHO, is the 3-day/2-night package for $179 per person. Yes, that includes the rail, 2 nights’ accommodations and your transfer from Talkeetna to the lodge! 

Plus, Princess offers free transportation between the lodge and Talkeetna for lots of activities, including flightseeing of McKinley and jetboat tours on the local rivers! Or, stroll around Talkeetna: Snacks, shops and the Ranger Station where the mountain climbers check in! 

The Denali Princess, near the entrance to Denali Park, also offers great 2-for-1 deals in May and June. You’re well-positioned to take advantage of tours deep into the park, including the Tundra Wilderness Tour. Also, take advantage of flightseeing, tours of Jeff King’s Iditarod Dog Kennels, rafting on the Nenana River and more! 

Choose one night in each lodge! Choose Tour “B1B”, departing on May 30. The cost is just $239 per person. That includes rail and coach transportation between Anchorage, Talkeetna and Denali, transfers and accommodations at the lodges. It’s a great deal!

Princess also offers great deals at all five Alaska lodges in May: just $99 per night in May and half-off your second night in June and July! At the Fairbanks Princess, located right on the Chena River, take 50 percent off your second night on Fri., Sat. and Sun. all summer long! (through Sept. 19, 2008). 

Learn more online.