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!

Rob- Tour Desk Representative

by rosen Posted in Friendliest Catch: Fishing in Alaska, I ♥ Alaska, Off the Clock, Only in Alaska |

I came to work in Alaska because I wanted to get to experience the state, and didn’t want to wait until I could afford to visit on my own. Accepting the position as a Tour Desk representative has truly been one of the best decisions of my life. Before I... Read More

Bobby- Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

by rosen Posted in I ♥ Alaska, Off the Clock, Only in Alaska |

Why I love Alaska I’m currently a performer at the Music of Denali Dinner Theater at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. This is my 7th season with Princess. Alaska has given me many things! It’s given me an opportunity to do what I love in the most beautiful place... Read More

Teresa- Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

by rosen Posted in 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... Read More

Bonnie- Assistant General Manager

by rosen Posted in Goin' Cruisin', I ♥ Alaska, Only in Alaska |

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

by admin Posted in I ♥ Alaska |

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

by admin Posted in I ♥ Alaska, Off the Clock, Only in Alaska |

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

by admin Posted in Friendliest Catch: Fishing in Alaska, Goin' Cruisin', I ♥ Alaska, Off the Clock, Only in Alaska |

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

1 Comment »by admin Posted in 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

1 Comment »by admin Posted in I ♥ Alaska, Off the Clock, Only in Alaska, Tales from the Rail |

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 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