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Latest Posts

Why Ride When You Can Walk This Week?

Our family just received a great email from Brian Litmans of the Bicycle Commuters of Anchorage, a fabulous group dedicated to getting folks out on the 200+ miles of paved trail systems. The BCA likes to encourage anyone to commute via bicycle, maintaining that a healthier lifestyle and environment is just a chain crank away. […]

Copper Whale Inn: Cozy Comfort in the Heart of Anchorage

It was a chilly, rain-soaked sort of fall day when I visited the Copper Whale Inn on L Street. I had circled the block a few times to find parking on this workday morning, and my temper was as short as my time at the parking meter. I stepped across the little bridge crossing a […]

Fun Friday: Weekend Happenings Around Town

AK Fam is going to be busy this weekend with our favorite fun activities. Some are outside, some are inside, but all are guaranteed to promote some learning and fun at the same time. Check out our Fun friday options, and remember, you can always post your own event on AKontheGO’s Event Calendar, found on […]

Get Wild at Alaska’s Only Wildlife Conservation Center

Animals play a valuable role in Alaska’s visitor industry. Big or small, land or sea-based, critters are the numero-uno reason a lot of people want to make the journey up north. AK Fam’s most popular questions from visiting family and friends center not around our health and well-being, but on the potential for spotting wildlife […]

A Kid's Guide to Anchorage And Beyond

WRITTEN BY KIDS FOR KIDS. Featuring: Great Hikes, Places to Visit, and History.
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Reader Reviews

"AKontheGO has helped me figure out how to get my outdoor fix while keeping it child-friendly.
It’s a great resource for parents with kids of all ages.”
– Heather, Anchorage mother and lifelong Alaskan
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Alaska on the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children

Get a copy of Alaska on the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children to help you plan your trip, or as a gift for friends and family.
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