Posts Tagged ‘Copper River’

I visited Cooper Landing last week,  the headwaters of the Kenai River. where my son is leading wilderness tours on the Kenai River. Looming over the headwaters is the glorious Kenai Princess Lodge. I’ve stayed here several times–and I love it. Each of the bungalow-style rooms has vaulted ceilings made of naturally finished wood, cozy sitting areas with wood-burning stoves and private porches that look out on the river valley. You can see Kenai Lake from some of them. I remember watching the moon rise one evening. NO–I did not howl at the moon–but I thought about it. (more…)

Start at the Kenai Princess, which sits on a bluff overlooking the headwaters of the Kenai River in Cooper Landing. Stay during the last week of May for as little as $99 per night. Other dates throughout the summer are available from $149 per night. Don’t stay here without floating the scenic Kenai River. Whether you love to fish or just enjoy watching the wildlife, a trip on the Kenai River is a great adventure!

At the entrance to Denali National Park, the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is well-situated for the park enthusiast. Catch a ride into the park on one of the tours. Bears, caribou and other critters abound inside the park! Go whitewater rafting on the Nenana River. Take a flightseeing tour. Rates start at $99 per night in May, or $149 per night on select dates all summer long.

With Princess’ Rail Tours, you can combine a stay at Denali or at the McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge near Talkeetna with a train tour experience. Ride the “Ultra Dome” cars on the Alaska Railroad. Enjoy 2-for-1 savings on these special packages all summer long. Choose from one- or two-night packages. Here’s a shot out the window of the Copper River Princess–you can see the Wrangell Mountains in the distance. Incredible views!

Other special rates are available at Princess’ lodges in Fairbanks and along the Copper River near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Check the website for details.

Let’s go down the list to see the deals now available.  The Princess Rail Tours are 2-for-1. Here’s a shot.

These deals change often–so check ‘em out:

a. Denali Princess. Located just one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park–on the banks of the Nenana River. As low as $99 (select dates in May).

b. Kenai Princess. Located in Cooper Landing at the headwaters of the Kenai River, (more…)

There’s so much to see and do in Alaska this summer. But eventually, you need to lay down and get some rest so you can get back at it the following day. That’s where Princess Lodges come in handy.

Let’s go down the list to see the deals now available: (more…)

Let’s take a close look at a couple of Princess Lodges’ resorts in Alaska:

a. Kenai Princess. Perched on a promontory overlooking the headwaters of the Kenai River in Cooper Landing, the Kenai Princess is an ideal venue for the fishing enthusiast or wildlife watcher. Hire a guide and float the Kenai River–searching for a monster Rainbow trout or a fighting Red Salmon. Watch for moose near the river–or even a bear nearby at the Russian River. In nearby Seward, go for a wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. Right now, get three nights for the price of two. Or, take advantage of special $99 mid-week rates in May.

b. Denali Princess. Situated at the entrance to Denali National Park, this is a great spot to launch a tour deep into the park. Choose from a Natural History Tour, a longer Wilderness Tour (6-8 hours), or a special bus tour that goes the entire 95-mile length of the park road–all the way back to Kantishna. Watch for bear, caribou, moose and other wildlife. Also, go rafting on the Nenana River, check out an Iditarod Musher’s kennel–or opt for a helicopter flightseeing trip. The Denali Princess also offers three nights for the price of two. (more…)