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Hand-built by the Hopper family, the Lodge at Black Rapids offers quintessential Alaskan luxury. Showcasing the wilderness of the Eastern Alaskan Range, this elegant lodge is uniquely situated to offer a truly magical experience for those who love the winter season. With a variety of winter outdoor activities including dog sledding, snowmachining to ice caves, northern lights viewing, flightseeing opportunities and even ice fishing, you can experience the best of winter in Alaska surrounded by warm hospitality and luxurious comfort.
The timber-frame lodge was built through the grace and ingenuity of many good friends and family members. The property features panoramic views and two stone fireplaces, perfect for enjoying the magnificent surroundings from the comfort of the indoors. The unique, hand-welded staircase features several Alaskan scenes and provides access to the upper-level belvedere. Surrounded by stain-glass panels and windows, the library is a cozy place to rest, relax, or even take in the late-night auroras.
The Lodge at Black Rapids offers a menu of wellness opportunities. Conclude your adventures with a private in-room massage. Other relaxation amenities include a wood-fired hot tub and a timber framed sauna on site.
Guest Rooms
The Lodge at Black Rapids features six guest rooms, all with deluxe private baths you wouldn’t expect to find in this remote place. There are also 2 other guest rooms on the lower level that together share a full bathroom and living area.
The Lodge at Black Rapids is accessible by lodge vehicle from Fairbanks (about 3 hours). The lodge can also be reached by a chartered bush plane, although it is recommended you travel to the lodge by vehicle to get the full sightseeing experience.
Delicious homestyle meals are included during your stay at the lodge and no two meals will be the same. Head chef Helene Mclean overseas each meal to ensure they are healthy and flavorful. The Lodge uses fresh local produce in season, Alaskan seafood, and local meats to keep your taste buds happy throughout your stay. If you are setting out into the wilderness you can expect a fully catered lunch during your adventure, keeping you energized and warm.
Your winter activities at the lodge will be tailored to your party and to the weather conditions. You can enjoy dog mushing to Cantwell Glacier, visiting glacier caves with a gourmet lunch, aurora photography, flightseeing across the Alaska Range, and even reindeer sleigh rides to a trapper cabin!
In the evening kick sledding, ice fishing, and ice skating are available on nearby Black Rapids Lake, with an open fire for warmth and torchlight to light your way. Or take a drive to Donnelly dome to look for the northern lights.
For those interested in a bit of learning The Lodge at Black Rapids is located at the site of a historic roadhouse and along Alaska’s oldest highway providing a fantastic base to learn about the history of Alaska. Or you may follow the tracks of Alaska’s smaller wildlife with a university wildlife expert. In the evening presentations by professors on the nearby geologic forces make way for in-depth conversation.
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The experience was 5 star. Brenda and I are very appreciative of all that you did to make this "bucket list" trip happen as smoothly as it did. Les, our driver was great. Although, great seems lacking to describe his attention to detail and small things he did above and beyond to... Read more
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