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operated by the cruise lines. Keep your
phone and camera ready as naturalist
guides point out wildlife along the main
park road. At Ruth Glacier, a 40-mile-long
river of solid ice sweeps down through the
world's deepest gorge.
The cruise lines' lodges are an absolute
delight and offer a rustic atmosphere
evoking the days of trappers and settlers,
with accommodations and dining that are
modern and topnotch. At Denali Princess
Wilderness Lodge, relax on the river-view
deck and fireside patio, and enjoy a hearty
breakfast, lunch and dinner at Fannie Q's
Saloon featuring locally inspired dishes
such as bison sliders and braised pork
shoulders. The Mt. McKinley Princess
Wilderness Lodge has two restaurants, the
cozy great room, with its stone fireplace,
and the Base Camp Bar, with an outdoor
deck to enjoy those treasured views of
Denali. Holland America's McKinley Chalet
Resort recently added 99 rooms to its
property, including 54 junior suites with
larger living areas and private balconies.
The lodges also offer plenty of activities,
such as flightseeing, horseback riding and
river rafting, but the biggest draw for most
people visiting Alaska's interior is exploring
Denali National Park. The two best ways to
explore the park are on the Denali National
History Tour, a four- to five-hour tour
focusing on the park's rich natural and
cultural history with several interpretive
stops, and the Tundra Wilderness Tour, a
five- to six-hour, fully narrated sightseeing
excursion where you'll learn the history of
the park and have some of the best
opportunities to see Alaska's " big five " -
moose, caribou, wolf, Dall sheep and bear-
as well as other wildlife, including fox, lynx,
Denali National Park
marmots, Arctic ground squirrels and nearly 130
bird species.
The last stage of your land tour typically
features a motorcoach trip through the forest and
tundra to either Fairbanks or Anchorage. In
Fairbanks, you can opt to tour the 44-acre Pioneer
Park to see its 35 restored Gold Rush-era
buildings, take a riverboat cruise on the Chena
River, or visit the University of Alaska's fascinating
Museum of the North. In Anchorage, you can
choose to experience Native culture firsthand at
the Alaska Native Heritage Center, observe more
animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
or the Alaska Zoo, or explore the city's many
museums. Whichever cruisetour combination you
choose, you'll take home plenty of unforgettable
memories from the Great Land.
Is a visit to Alaska on your bucket list? If so, your AAA Travel Advisor can
help you find a cruisetour right for you. Visit AAA.com/TravelAdvisor and
start planning.
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Inspiring Journeys
Travel Buzz
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Places We Love
How to Get the Most Out of Seeing Alaska
Discover Scottish Wonders
Bon Voyage
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