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Iditarod 2018: For the kids
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Tour or Independent? What sort of Alaska traveler are you?
Making the decision to visit Alaska is a big one. The combination of our enormous geographical area combined with a range of diverse activities can leave one’s head spinning, especially if multiple age groups are involved. Some people like adventure, others, serenity. Mom and Grandma may enjoy the chance to take a wildlife cruise and […]
Alaska Through the Eyes of Youth: Tundra Vision Series
As AKontheGO stretches beyond the boundaries of traditional family travel journalism, I’ve noticed a few things. First, Alaska children are an incredible source of knowledge about their peers, themselves, and the future. Second, why has no one tapped into this? Perhaps we are not listening. Let’s change that, shall we? Tundra Vision is a public […]
Spring Into a Southeast Alaska Vacation
AKontheGO publisher Erin Kirkland has a few ideas for exploring Southeast Alaska between March and May. After 10 years of writing about traveling Alaska with children, I have a pretty good idea of what’s hot, or not, in the realm of family-friendly fun. So when January rolls around each year and my email inbox fills […]
Borealis Basecamp – Your northern lights destination
Imagine this scenario: Tired from your flight, drive, or rail journey to Fairbanks, you finish the remaining 25 miles to Borealis Basecamp in relative silence, thinking only of a good meal and warm bed, never mind the promise of northern lights, thanks to alerts from your smartphone app. The vehicle makes a left turn from […]
