Anchorage & Kenai P. & Other Family Fun Spots
Mar 14th, 2004, 01:03 PM
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Anchorage & Kenai P. & Other Family Fun Spots
Hello,
We have 2 daughters, ages 10 and 13, who like outside activities (not long hikes, but canoeing, kayaking, & exploring with a destination), interactive museums, and new things.
We were thinking about going to Alaska (flying into Anchorage), and are wondering what kinds of family activities would be available & fun for our girls in the summer.
We'd rent a car, and are happy to drive and/or fly other places in Alaska for the sake of the "adventure".
Thanks for any suggestions that you might have to help us figure out what would be fun to do in Alaska.
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We have 2 daughters, ages 10 and 13, who like outside activities (not long hikes, but canoeing, kayaking, & exploring with a destination), interactive museums, and new things.
We were thinking about going to Alaska (flying into Anchorage), and are wondering what kinds of family activities would be available & fun for our girls in the summer.
We'd rent a car, and are happy to drive and/or fly other places in Alaska for the sake of the "adventure".
Thanks for any suggestions that you might have to help us figure out what would be fun to do in Alaska.
Sunflower2
Mar 14th, 2004, 01:32 PM
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Go to www.alaska.com - a valuable resource sponsored by the Anchorage Daily News - and look at the "tripfinder" box on the right side of the page. It will link you to all sorts of resources for vacations in Alaska.
If your budget can manage, getting off the roads and into the bush would be a marvelous experience for your family - for example, a loop to Nome and Kotzebue (on Alaska Airlines) to experience an eskimo village, historic gold mining center, midnight sun, all that. Not cheap but well worth it.
If your budget can manage, getting off the roads and into the bush would be a marvelous experience for your family - for example, a loop to Nome and Kotzebue (on Alaska Airlines) to experience an eskimo village, historic gold mining center, midnight sun, all that. Not cheap but well worth it.
Mar 14th, 2004, 04:06 PM
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Seward would be a good place to go. You can take all sorts of day cruises that are all different lengths. They would probably also enjoy the SeaLife Center. Although small, your girls would like it. You can also go to Exit Glacier, which is a very easy 1/2 mile hike that gets you up close and personal to a glacier. Purchase a copy of the Milepost, this is the best investment you can make for a trip to Alaska. Most major bookstore chains have it, or they can order it for you.
Have a great time.
Have a great time.
Mar 14th, 2004, 11:56 PM
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Head to your library and take out all the Alaska travel books. It probably is more an adult destination due to the vast scenery which sometimes is little interest for kids?? Seward is an excellent destination. Consider at least 6 hours on the water for any Kenai Fjords boat trip. Excellent opportunity for varied wildlife and a glacier up close. Consider the www.toursaver.com coupon book, look over offers and verify restrictions. Denali Park is a highlight for most, but for young kids, take plenty of batteries for games. 
AND binoculars, pack more snacks than you think you'll need on top of lunch. There are several ranger activities and don't miss the sled dog demo- go to the national park service web site. Request each area's visitor guide.
AND binoculars, pack more snacks than you think you'll need on top of lunch. There are several ranger activities and don't miss the sled dog demo- go to the national park service web site. Request each area's visitor guide.
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I haven't seen this mentioned for a long time and this is probably a good a place to post it as any. Make sure your kids understand that they should NEVER, EVER, go onto the mudflats when the tide is out unless you have made local inquiries about safety.
There are areas in Turnagain Arm (and I presume in other tidal areas) where the mud is so deep and dense that if you get into it, you cannot get out without the aid of professional extraction equipment.
If you get stuck and the rescue people cannot get to you quickly enough, the incoming tide can cover you. I can think of worse ways to die but not many.
Every visitor to Alaska should remember it is a frontier and rescue is not a phone call away in many places. It is a great place to visit but visitors have to take the responsibility for their own safety and there are many more risks to them than they will encounter in most other areas of the world.
There are areas in Turnagain Arm (and I presume in other tidal areas) where the mud is so deep and dense that if you get into it, you cannot get out without the aid of professional extraction equipment.
If you get stuck and the rescue people cannot get to you quickly enough, the incoming tide can cover you. I can think of worse ways to die but not many.
Every visitor to Alaska should remember it is a frontier and rescue is not a phone call away in many places. It is a great place to visit but visitors have to take the responsibility for their own safety and there are many more risks to them than they will encounter in most other areas of the world.
