Alaska Zoo Discovery Tour Appeals to Teen Travelers

On June 18, 2013, in Alaska Wildlife Experiences, Teen Travel, by Erin Kirkland

This post was written by AKontheGO intern, Bella, who has been working hard this summer (read: enjoying the sunshine and family fun) at learning the ropes about the exciting world of travel journalism.  Teenage Pro Tip: It can be hard to find something to engage the 13-18 crowd while on vacation. I ought to know; [...]

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Behold – “Kids in Nature,” an UnCruise, and Alaska

On June 16, 2013, in cruising alaska, by Erin Kirkland

Sometimes, things work out as they were meant to. It’s Sunday morning, I’m in Juneau, the sun is shining, and I’m about to pack up my gear and head out for a week of introducing young people to Alaska. Humbled to be the Guest Host aboard an  UnCruise Adventures “Kids in Nature” cruise to Glacier [...]

Alaska Moose: Safety tips for visiting families (and the rest of us)

On June 15, 2013, in Alaska Wildlife Experiences, Health and Safety, by Erin Kirkland

Note: I wrote this post before a cow moose was killed near a Denali National Park Visitor Center by a person exercising his right to defend life/property. While that individual was indeed within boundaries of federal law, much discussion centers around appropriate actions during high numbers of moose-human interactions this summer.  AKontheGO believes, and will [...]

Father’s Day Means Family Time for AKontheGO

On June 13, 2013, in General Travel Info, Life in Alaska, by Erin Kirkland

Nothing excites AK Kid more than an outing with his dad. Just the two of them, geared-up and ready for adventures not always understood by me. It’s probably best that way, since the little I have heard is enough to make me squawk “You went where?!” I’m also convinced my husband is Partydad when it [...]

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