Fall in Alaska Means Kid-Friendly Fun

While this weekend typically marks an end to another Alaska summer, plenty of family-friendly options remain for children and parents to explore, indoors and out. Whether vacationing in Alaska, or simply searching for a way to keep kids active, many attractions throughout the state are keeping their doors open for a little fall fun. Best [...]

Fun Friday in Alaska: Back-to-School Weekend

On August 17, 2012, in Day Trips, Festivals and Events, Fun Friday, by Erin Kirkland

Alaska’s children can’t possibly be going back to school next week – they just got out last Friday! At least, it seems that way. Welcome, AKontheGO’ers, to the last Fun Friday before our kids trot back to the classroom in their shiny new clothes. We’re all shiny new, too, with the addition of Homer Chamber of [...]

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Alaska Railroad’s Goldstar Service Worth Every Copper Penny

On July 10, 2012, in Alaska Railroad, Day Trips, Kenai Peninsula, by Erin Kirkland

“Listen to the jingle, the rumble and the roar; as she glides along the woodlands; through the hills and by the shore….” – Wabash Cannonball, Roy Acuff Tentative sunlight streamed through cottonwood trees as the blue and gold train tugged nine cars of people and baggage south. A blast of the engine’s horn startled a [...]

 

Alaska Native Heritage Center: Open for Family Fun!

On May 14, 2012, in Cultural opportunities, Day Trips, Downtown Anchorage, by Erin Kirkland

AKontheGO loves to connect kids with the diverse cultures of our 49th state, and a favorite, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, opened last Sunday for another season of inspiring and educating visitors from all around the world, and right here at home. Children and parents will enjoy the recently renovated Children’s Art Adventure Area, located [...]

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