Home to 82,000 people and a wealth of outdoor recreation to whet the whistle of anyone with a sense of adventure, Bellingham reminds me again and again of why I like to visit. This Pacific Northwest city is home to Western Washington University, is the beginning of the Alaska Marine Highway System, and a gateway […]
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 […]
This story originally appeared in the Anchorage Daily News on January 2, 2018. Publisher note: I had intended to jump headlong into 2018 with a comprehensive look at some early-booking deals for the upcoming spring and summer season. However, I was stymied in this effort, thanks to a concussion received after an epic skating fail […]
The Alaska Marine Highway System is a 3,500-mile route along some of the state’s most scenic coastline, and provides visitors an in-depth approach to adventures in the 49th state. Moreover, it’s a vital link for the rural residents living and working in roadless areas of Alaska, where rocky cliffs or distant shores prohibit passage by […]
Of the nearly two million people who venture to Alaska each year, about half of those travel through the southeast section, also known as the “panhandle,” “Inside Passage,” or simply “Southeast” to those of us who live, work, or play in within its lush, green landscape. What’s the attraction? Why are we, they, or any […]
Happy frozen Monday! AKontheGO is jumping into another week of family travel news, information, and tips for your next 49th state adventure. This week we’re headed to Prince William Sound and AK Fam-favorite community, Valdez. Beautiful, rugged, and full of laid-back charm, Valdez does have a dramatic story as a Gold Rush town, Trans-Alaska pipeline […]