Unaccompanied Minors and Alaska’s Air Travel: Kids can go!

On May 23, 2013, in Health and Safety, Logistics With Kids, by Erin Kirkland

I flew alone for the first time at age 13. My parents sent me to Spokane from my hometown of Seattle, a flight of all but 30 minutes aboard a yellow Hughes Airwest jet that reminded me of an enormous banana. TSA and domestic terrorism were not part of anyone’s airport conversation, and dressing up [...]

Washington’s Olympic National Park: Alaska south for our family

On May 20, 2013, in Out of State Fun, by Erin Kirkland

It’s been 10 years since AK Dad and I left the Olympic Peninsula town of Port Angeles for our next chapter of Life, Unscripted; but every time I return to this lush, green haven of outdoor recreation I am reminded of why I love it so. Thanks to jetBlue and their new service to Seattle [...]

Alaska Farmers’ Markets Offer Family Connections in the 49th State

On May 15, 2013, in Festivals and Events, by Erin Kirkland

I can almost taste summer. While the grass may still be brown, and the leaves remain hidden, Alaska’s farmers are hard at work in their sheltered greenhouses, planting and planning another fantastic season of growing the 49th state. This weekend is considered by many to be the official kick-off of Summer Growing 2013, with markets [...]

Reindeer Farm in Palmer: A delightful day among Alaska’s favorite hooved creatures

On May 13, 2013, in Alaska Wildlife Experiences, by Erin Kirkland

I fell in love this Mother’s Day. Several times, in fact, and I blame it all on adorable residents of the Williams Reindeer Farm near Palmer, Alaska. Located along the Old Glenn Highway, at the base of a hunk of rock called “The Butte” by residents, the Reindeer Farm plays host to an ever-widening reach [...]

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