We started our Alaska adventure out of Baltimore to Fairbanks arriving 1 day earlier than the start of our tour. We were picked up by Princess reps and taken to Fairbanks lodge. The lodge is rustic but with a wonderful view. The first day was a free day and we took the lodge shuttle to the visitors center, then a bus to U. of A. museum. The museum was well worth the trip. In the evening we had "happy hour" on the deck and ate dinner next door at the Landing on the deck. Great food and scenery. We also were among the 30% to see Mt. McKinley...actually several times!
Next day we started our official tour with Princess. We did the Gold Mine trip and the Riverboat Discovery. All 6 of us enjoyed both. The weather during the entire land tour was beautiful...around 65-70 and sunny.
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