I agree with SRQ Guy. We go to Alaska every year for business and fishing. The Princess lodges, especially McKinley and Kenai, are way out of the way. You are not any place to get a meal or book a tour, except at their overpriced restaurant OR with their tour guides. Much better places to stay.

A taxi would cost you a small fortune. Kenai Princess-fishing is about it and the hot tub. McKinley Princess-ATV tour, river rafting, catch a ride to Talkeetna and take a flightseeing tour.

If you want some really good feedback, from either Alaska residents or VERY frequent Alaska visitors, you may want to check here. Lots and lots of Alaska info, including quite a few posts about the Princess lodges. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=55

If you really want to go hiking and see some spectacular scenery (and a grizzly or two), try either one of these: http://www.hallobay.com/ or http://www.denalilodges.com/