Synopses & Reviews
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. Inand#160;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,and#160;Alaska on the Goand#160;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.
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"Kirkland offers advice on traveling in Alaska throughout the year. Cruising is a big industry there, so she devotes an entire chapter to it. Just as crucial is what to pack (in a word, layering). She includes a chapter on wildlife, from bears to mosquitoes. The bulk of the book, though, is devoted to describing what to do and where to stay in Alaska and#8212; always written from a family perspective and#8212; from Anchorage to Skagway and, yes, even Wasilla, home of Sarah Palin."
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"Written with a down-to-earth voice and filled with handy information, the guidebook Alaska on the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children makes planning an Alaskan family vacation doable and fun. Author Erin Kirkland paints a beautiful picture of Alaskaand#8217;s rugged wilderness that will have you longing for a trip to this northern state. Expect a blend of Alaskan history and cultural lessons along with sound family travel advice and nature exploration safety tips.and#160;I love Erinand#8217;s humorous, tell-it-like-it-is voice mixed with solid facts."
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Alaska is a wonderful place to visit with children. From coastal communities to far-northern tundra, exploring the forty-ninth state has never been more accessible, provided parents are equipped with the right tools. Author Erin Kirkland details how to explore nearly every corner of our nationand#8217;s largest state. Enjoy insider advice for fabulous kid-friendly destinations and attractions, trip planning to maximize time and budget, and interesting facts about Alaskaand#8217;s unique landscape and people. An honest, four-season representation of Alaska, this book provides readers with a practical guide to indoor and outdoor experiences that teach, engage, and delight kids of all ages and stages.
Fresh, witty, and fun to read, Alaska On the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children is the only family travel guide written by an Alaska-resident journalist who also happens to be the mom of two boys.
About the Author
Kris Capps is a longtime Alaska journalist who has traveled extensively throughout the state. She spends most of her time in Interior Alaska and currently lives right outside Denali National Park with her teenage daughter; this has been her home for 20 years. She writes a weekly newspaper column about the Denali area for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and is the author of award-winning guidebooks including the Denali Road Guide and Denali Walks.
Mike Dunham moved to Quinhagak, Alaska, on the Bering Sea, with his parents in 1955, when he was 4 years old. He has since lived and worked in Mountain Village, Togiak, Afognak, Homer, Haines, Kodiak, Kenai, Seward and Cordova—but mostly in Anchorage, where he is the Arts and Entertainment editor for the Anchorage Daily News. He has won numerous regional and national awards for articles on travel, art, education, food, history and humor, as well as for his work in radio. Outside Alaska he has written for publications ranging from Orion magazine to Opera News. He is among the editors of the University of Alaska's recent "Grammar of Central Alaskan Yupik, an Eskimoan Language" and suspects that he is the only non-Alaska Native in the world who has to divulge on his tax returns how much money he makes as an Eskimo dancer.
Dave Kiffer is a fourth generation Ketchikan resident on both sides of his family. A professional jazz musician with degrees in Journalism and Creative Writing, he has worked for newspapers and public radio in several states. He currently runs Historic Ketchikan, a non-profit that promotes economic development through historic preservation and heritage tourism. In addition to serving as the current Ketchikan Gateway Borough Mayor, Dave teaches music and writes humor and Alaska history columns for sitnews.us. His wife, Charlotte Glover, is a Youth Services librarian for the Ketchikan Public Library who has done travel research for "Alaska Best Places" and "Frommer's Alaska" for many years and contributes regularly to TripAdvisor. Their son Liam is 10 years old and is on track to win the 5K in the 2020 Olympics.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
and#160;
Planning Your Alaska Adventure
1.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; When to Go
2.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; How to Get Here
3.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; If You Cruise
4.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Packing for Alaska
5.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Alaskaand#8217;s Wildlife
6.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Children With Special Needs
and#160;
Divide and Conquer
7.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Alaskaand#8217;s Layout
8.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Anchorage: You Can Get There from Here
9.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Family Fun in Anchorage
10.and#160; The Kenai Peninsula
11.and#160; Kodiak Big Bears and Bigger Scenery
12.and#160; Denali National Park
13.and#160; Alaskaand#8217;s Interior
14.and#160; Southeast Alaska
and#160;
Continue the Fun
15.and#160; Road-Tripping with the Fam
16.and#160; Why You Should (or Shouldnand#8217;t) Take the Kids
17.and#160; Party Onand#8212;Special Events with Kid Appeal
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