Every summer hundreds of thousands of people visit Alaska. They come by RV, rented car, by plane, through Canada, by cruiseship, and by hitchhiking! The last frontier hosts the wildest untouched terrain left in the United States, and the world for that matter. When visiting you can expect to see some of the most impressive mammals known to man. Eagles, bears, caribou, moose, wolves, wolverine, ermine, marmot, hawks, giant salmon, pika, and so many more one of a kind animals in staggering amounts can be found throughout the state.
There are hotels everywhere, but most will simply show you the way to your room and offer little else in terms of getting out there and really witnessing Alaska. One of the best ways to really experience this amazingly raw paradise is to stay with a Wilderness Lodge.
The five main Lodges are located in Fairbanks, near the base of Mt. Mckinley, Denali International Park, Copper River, and the Kenai Peninsula.
When staying with any of these lodges you can expect to see:
· Flight-seeing tours
· River and whitewater tours
· Land tours
· Atv tours
· Guided hikes
· Guided sport fishing
· Historical tours
· Casual or fine dining
· A bar or two for post-adventure drinks
· Native crafted art
· Guided kayak excursions
· Park rangers on hand for general or comprehensive information
· Proximity to wildlife
Depending on the lodge you stay with, these should be the least of your options as far as adventuring Alaska. All of the lodges are connected by trains and motorcoaches so you’ll have the option of really getting around the state. Some lodges even offer shuttles to some of the local and very colorful towns that boast small populations of Alaskans living in handcrafted cabins without electricity or running water. Plus homemade and one of a kind Alaskan cuisine.
You should always book through a site like Orbitz because they offer regular discounts and offer special sales from month to month on princess lodges. (You won’t find the lodges on other booking sites). So make the plans for your Alaskan adventure today, because the summers will typically find the lodges booked almost completely solid!
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