I ♥ Alaska

From abundant wildlife to aurora borealis, there’s a lot to love in Alaska. Read first-hand encounters on what it’s like to live in the Last Frontier and fall in love. You may not want to leave!

Teresa- Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Comments Offby rosen Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska, Off the Clock, Only in Alaska |

My Name is Teresa and this is my 5th season working for the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. I work at The Princess Homestead, our employee housing located in Healy. I lived right here in Healy, Alaska for 25 years……..yes year round. Its a great place to raise kids and enjoy a... Read More

Bonnie- Assistant General Manager

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While attending Utah State University in Logan, Utah, I had a good friend that spent a summer at Denali Princess working at the front desk. Upon her return, she shared stories of hiking in the Park, wildlife viewing and of all the other adventures she had during the 4 month... Read More

Heidi – Driver Guide

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I have lived in Alaska for 3 years and I leave soon. Working for princess has introduced me to so many new things to do in our area. Pre-season we were fully educated about Alaska and it’s history and now I actually wish I had more time to spend here!... Read More

Gary – Driver Guide

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Hi there. My name is Gary Braden. I’m from Greenbrier County, West Virginia. My summer started April 23rd when I landed in Fairbanks, AK at 10:30am. My friend picked me up at the airport and we went to his house, ate lunch and proceeded to cut up a moose calf... Read More

Christina – Administrative Assistant

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Working in Alaska since 2002 has been a pleasure! I started as an Outfitter in 2002 as a summer job back in my high school years. It proved to be fun, fast paced, and exciting to work in tourism and being my first real job, I had a real sense... Read More

Elizabeth – Driver Guide

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska, Tales from the Rail |

It’s 2:30 in the morning, and I’m cresting the hill on Ballaine, headed south. The peaks of the Alaska Range rise up out of the pavement, monstrous purple and frosted pink. This is why it is good to be awake at this hour. This is why I can get up... Read More

Ashley – Driver Guide

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My husband and I met someone last summer who used to work for Princess on the train. She told me how much she loved it and that I should look into it. We went online and saw the Driver/Guide Position and knew that is what we would want to do.... Read More

Nancy – Training and Transportation Supervisor

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, Goin' Cruisin', I ♥ Alaska, Only in Alaska |

I first started working for in 2002 as a driver-guide in Ketchikan, Alaska. I had recently graduated from college and wanted to take one year off before I committed to graduate school. I saw an ad for AlaskaTourJobs.com on the internet and I applied on a whim. I had applied after... Read More

Christine – Guest Services Assistant Manager

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska, Only in Alaska |

I started my ‘Alaska Summer Job’ with Princess and Holland America. I was the receptionist for the Anchorage Transportation Division. A few seasons later I became one of the logistics coordinators. One summer led to another, and another, and another. I enjoyed every position I held and the environment I... Read More

Jo – Driver Guide

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The reason I applied for a job with Princess and Holland America is because after driving school buses for 25 years, I was ready for a change. I wanted to be with people who were happy to see you sitting in the drivers’ seat – not grumpy people. I also thought... Read More