Alaska Job Stories

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Derrick – Front Desk Agent

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I had initially planned a large scale trip across Canada in order to celebrate the completion of my formal education. Somehow, when planning this trip I came across an ad that gave me the idea of pursuing seasonal work. Working and living in Alaska would give me the opportunity to... Read More

Bella – Devil’s Canyon River Boat Tour

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I had the best day off on Tuesday. The enclosed river boat had 18 passengers heading out for a five hour journey on the Susitna River, 130 miles round trip. It traveled at 35 mph wending its way through thickly forested shorelines. Eli was the young native... Read More

Bella – Land of the Midnight Sun

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We are living long with 19 hours of daylight at the moment. I think I actually have more energy from the sun! But when it goes down, so do I. One of the trails here has been posted as off limits for a while. A mama... Read More

Bella – Byers Lake Paddle Trip

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Craig, the driver for the River Guides, picked up a couple and me at the Tour Desk, escorted us to his van and off we drove to Byers Lake. He was friendly and welcoming and shared stories of last Augusts’ flood damage. We even saw a coyote dash... Read More

Bella – Tokosha Ride & Homestead Adventure

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What are my expectations? My expectation slate is blank. One moment at a time the picture begins to form and take on breath-taking shapes. Imagine it is like the changing images before your eyes when gazing into a magical kaleidoscope. The clouds overhead swirl and shift,... Read More

Bella – Working at Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge

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The total Alaskan experience just couldn’t be better! Just let your jaw drop in amazement at this news, because I have lived alone for five years and have been perfectly content. I now live with a roommate and two other roommates share the bathroom in between our rooms.... Read More

Bella – Trapper Creek Homestead Tour

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A mother could be proud of a daughter like Janelle. Raised in the wilderness since age three, Janelle is the essence of what it means to be Alaskan. Although there is power and water in the original homestead which her parents built with their own hands, she herself... Read More

Bella – Outfitter

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This is where my story begins: February 2007 Gold Canyon RV & Golf Resort, Gold Canyon, Arizona “I’m thinking it’s about time for a cruise this summer. What do you think, Bella?” asks my sister, Karen. We had just emerged from the swimming pool and doing our exercise routine. Toweling off and... Read More

Mindy – Human Resources Manager

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While working as an associate academic advisor my final year at UW Madison, a fellow colleague was always sharing stories of her post college experience with Princess. The lure of the backpack-able “Final Frontier” paired with her recommendation had me scanning the web for any positions loosely related to... Read More

Rick – Hotel Services Manager

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I began working for Princess Tours in 1999 while in college. Truth be told, I was looking for nothing more than a fun summer job in an exotic location. Eight years later what I found was a career in one of the most beautiful locations on earth working with people... Read More