THINGS TO DO
Need some help planning summer activities in Alaska for your family? Here’s a bucketful of suggestions to get you started – from day trips to longer trips, and trips to fit any budget.
(Photo courtesy Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center)
Gardening has so many benefits for kids. Here are some tips for gardening with kids, plus some fun themed garden ideas they'll love.
When summer rolls around, kids have the freedom to enjoy warm weather and time with family and friends. Many parents find this freedom comes with the battle to keep their kids off electronics. Check out these screen-free activities.
A leisurely hike, jumping fish, biking, s’mores around the campfire (and a break from electronics!) – it all adds up to hours of stress-free quality time with the ones you love most. Here are some family-friendly campsites to consider.
​Looking for easy-to-make crafts that are packed with sensory experiences? Check out these imaginative ideas — from edible finger paint to silly putty and playdough.
From a silly watermelon frog to campfire desserts, homemade ice cream (in a bag!) and 'dirt' pudding, have fun making (and eating!) these sweet treats.
For the independent traveling family, McCarthy and Kennecott offer an opportunity for history and recreation bundled together in this remote corner of Alaska’s wilderness.
