Alaska on the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children

Alaska on the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children

by Erin Kirkland
Alaska on the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children

Alaska on the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children

by Erin Kirkland

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Overview

Nearly two million people visit Alaska every year, drawn to its spectacular views and endless activities. But with such size and so many options, it can seem overwhelming when it comes to planning a family vacation to the 49th state. The best place to start? With a local, of course.

Journalist and Alaska resident Erin Kirkland knows every corner of the state, and she has crossed thousands of miles with her son. In Alaska on the Go, she offers a fresh take on exploring some of the most beautiful land in the world, with tips and tricks that only an insider knows. Serving as the perfect tour guide, Kirkland identifies the best and most kid-friendly destinations in cities across Alaska. She offers practical advice on everything from restaurants to rest stops and from weather surprises to wild animals. Photos, maps, and sample itineraries make it easy for parents to plan a trip that will delight and entertain everyone.

The only family travel guide to Alaska written by a current Alaskan, Alaska on the Go makes the state more accessible than ever. Whether traveling via car, cruise ship, or dogsled, this practical, portable guide will open up a new world of memorable adventures.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781602232211
Publisher: University of Alaska Press
Publication date: 03/15/2014
Pages: 352
Sales rank: 1,074,151
Product dimensions: 8.90(w) x 6.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Erin Kirkland is a contributing editor to Alaska Magazine, cohost of the Alaska Travelgram Radio Show, and publisher of AKontheGO.com, a website dedicated to family travel and outdoor recreation in Alaska. She lives in Anchorage, Alaska.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Planning Your Alaska Adventure

1.      When to Go

2.      How to Get Here

3.      If You Cruise

4.      Packing for Alaska

5.      Alaska’s Wildlife

6.      Children With Special Needs

Divide and Conquer

7.      Alaska’s Layout

8.      Anchorage: You Can Get There from Here

9.      Family Fun in Anchorage

10.  The Kenai Peninsula

11.  Kodiak Big Bears and Bigger Scenery

12.  Denali National Park

13.  Alaska’s Interior

14.  Southeast Alaska

Continue the Fun

15.  Road-Tripping with the Fam

16.  Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Take the Kids

17.  Party On—Special Events with Kid Appeal

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