Download or read book Vagabonding with Kids Alaska written by AK Turner and published by Fever Streak Press. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't forget the bear spray. This is foremost in AK Turner's mind as she travels with her husband and two daughters north through Canada, along the Alaska Marine Highway, and ultimately to a tiny, roadless island, accessible only by boat from the nearby town of Sitka. The foursome adapts to island life, where their neighbors are few humans and thousands of giant slugs. With adventures in hot-springs hunting, fishing (kill the fish before filleting), and hiking on rain-forested volcanic islands, Vagabonding with Kids: Alaska provides raucous insight into life on the Alexander Archipelago.

Download or read book Vagabonding with Kids written by Ak Turner and published by Brown Books Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author AK Turner comes the latest installment in her family travel Vagabonding with Kids series. Join the Turner family as they explore America's last frontier - Alaska.

Download or read book Alaska on the Go written by Erin Kirkland and published by University of Alaska Press. This book was released on 2014-03-15 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly two million people visit Alaska every year, drawn to its spectacular views and endless activities. But with such size and so many options, it can seem overwhelming when it comes to planning a family vacation to the 49th state. The best place to start? With a local, of course. Journalist and Alaska resident Erin Kirkland knows every corner of the state, and she has crossed thousands of miles with her son. In Alaska on the Go, she offers a fresh take on exploring some of the most beautiful land in the world, with tips and tricks that only an insider knows. Serving as the perfect tour guide, Kirkland identifies the best and most kid-friendly destinations in cities across Alaska. She offers practical advice on everything from restaurants to rest stops and from weather surprises to wild animals. Photos, maps, and sample itineraries make it easy for parents to plan a trip that will delight and entertain everyone. The only family travel guide to Alaska written by a current Alaskan, Alaska on the Go makes the state more accessible than ever. Whether traveling via car, cruise ship, or dogsled, this practical, portable guide will open up a new world of memorable adventures.

Download or read book Alaska Family Fun written by The Traveling The Traveling Cheesehead and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-20 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experience of traveling and experiencing new places is an amazing learning lesson and a great experience for your children. I mean how cool would it be to have that experience at such a young age? I believe that traveling the world while you are young is important because when those children grow up and get married with their own kids, they won't have the time to have these experiences. Traveling also helps you relate to people. If you are traveling to a place where there are new languages or foods, this helps children relate to those people. You get to understand and see people from a new perspective. Learning new languages, or hearing new dialects, allows you to be able to communicate with so many more people throughout the world, which I find to be so important!This travel guide is meant for people who have kids - and picks out all the great family-friendly aspects of this great state. It covers everything from the quaint small towns to best places to camp.

Download or read book Alaska on the Go written by Erin Kirkland and published by University of Alaska Press. This book was released on 2014-03-15 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alaska is a wonderful place to visit with children. From coastal communities to far-northern tundra, exploring the forty-ninth state has never been more accessible, provided parents are equipped with the right tools. Author Erin Kirkland details how to explore nearly every corner of our nation s largest state. Enjoy insider advice for fabulous kid-friendly destinations and attractions, trip planning to maximize time and budget, and interesting facts about Alaska s unique landscape and people. An honest, four-season representation of Alaska, this book provides readers with a practical guide to indoor and outdoor experiences that teach, engage, and delight kids of all ages and stages. Fresh, witty, and fun to read," Alaska On the Go: Exploring the 49th State with Children" is the only family travel guide written by an Alaska-resident journalist who also happens to be the mom of two boys."

Download or read book Alaska Family Fun written by Dannelle Gay and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is no big secret that a lot of people dream of visiting Alaska in order to finally see the beautiful state and ultimately learn about the culture.However, very few people every take the time to learn how to find the family friendly travel tips of Alaska in a way that will result in them actually doing it. Why do you think that is? Is it because it seems like a place that isn't child friendly?Or is it because it is so far away? Or maybe it is because it is so cold?Fortunately for you, it is none of that and by the time you are finished reading Alaska Family Fun, by Dannelle Gay you will know exactly why.This book is not only packed with the most time-tested ways to find the family friendly travel tips of Alaska, many are things that you can implement upon reading. It is also written in a way that anyone can understand and apply it.One of Dannelle Gay's favorite tips is to visit unique roadside attractions. This is because you really get a feel for the culture. Learn more about this and much more in Dannelle Gay's ground-breaking book Alaska Family Fun.

Download or read book Vagabonding with Kids written by AK Turner and published by Fever Streak Press. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her signature wit, AK Turner deftly slays all the dragons separating "life with kids" from "life with travel and adventure." Determined to prove that long-term travel need not be reserved for the lone male traveler, Turner tackles obstacles including working while traveling, affording an extended trip, pulling kids out of school, and what to do with them once you've done so. With stories from the author's experiences in a dozen locations around the globe, and the honest and hilarious admissions of her fears along the way, Vagabonding with Kids is a timely affirmation of why we should all journey forth.

Download or read book Vagabonding with Kids Brazil written by AK Turner and published by Fever Streak Press. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary: The Turners are on the road again in a raucous continuation of the Vagabonding with Kids series, exploring Brazil from the Amazon rain forest to Rio's famed Copacabana Beach. But this time the in-laws are along for the ride, and three generations have to survive close quarters, radioactive beaches, and jungle hammocks for accommodations. Armed with little knowledge of Portuguese, but a great appreciation for the Brazilian national drink, the nomadic family finds adventure (and laughter) at every turn.

Download or read book Alaska written by Createspace Independent Pub and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-12-23 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the magic of Alaska with beautiful pictures of Alaska and learn a little something along the way about the northeast country of the United States, the people, the natives, what Alaska means an much much more. A perfect book for to use in a book report for school, or beginner reading program that is educational. Best For ages 5 -12.

Download or read book Colony Kids written by Heather Lehe and published by Publication Consultants. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 1935, during the Great Depression, and Paul’s family is out of work and out of money. They have nothing but a little ramshackle farm in Minnesota. Now that's gone, too. Suddenly, an incredible opportunity opens up for 202 families, including Paul's, but it means moving far away, to a land few people know anything about. Will his family go? Will Paul have to leave his friends, family, and beloved dog, Rascal? Then Paul meets tomboyish Maggie and adventurous Erik, also kids of new colonists, and together they face the unique realities of living in the far north. Based on true stories, follow the trials and adventures of Paul, Maggie, and Erik as their families start over in hopes of building a new life in a strange land so far away. Will they make it?

Download or read book Jacob Visits Alaska written by Jan Ritchie and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Alaska People And Places Facts And Picture Book For Children written by Bold Kids and published by FASTLANE LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you're planning your next family vacation, it can be fun to learn about the state of Alaska. The largest state in the United States, Alaska is twice the size of Texas and four times the size of California. It's also the size of five European countries combined. Listed below are a few facts about the state that you'll want to know as a kid. There are so many facts about the beautiful, diverse landscape of Alaska that you'll be able to fill a child's mind with information on this beautiful destination.First of all, Alaska is the smallest state in the U.S. It is the second largest by area, after Hawaii. Interestingly, it was purchased from Russia in 1867. The state was incorporated in 1959. Although it is remote, it is also a planned territory and is home to several forests. With an incredible coastline, this place is a wonderful place to visit for your family vacation. And remember, your kids will love the facts about this unique state!If you're looking for an out-of-the-way vacation spot, consider traveling to Alaska. This state boasts spectacular scenery, including one of the world's longest mountain ranges and the highest glaciers. Its pristine waters and plentiful wildlife make it a perfect place for kids to explore. And with over 6,000 miles of coastline, there are a variety of outdoor activities and attractions for kids to explore.

Download or read book Into the Wild written by Jon Krakauer and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter. This is the unforgettable story of how Christopher Johnson McCandless came to die. "It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order." —Entertainment Weekly McCandess had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Not long after, he was dead. Into the Wild is the mesmerizing, heartbreaking tale of an enigmatic young man who goes missing in the wild and whose story captured the world’s attention. Immediately after graduating from college in 1991, McCandless had roamed through the West and Southwest on a vision quest like those made by his heroes Jack London and John Muir. In the Mojave Desert he abandoned his car, stripped it of its license plates, and burned all of his cash. He would give himself a new name, Alexander Supertramp, and, unencumbered by money and belongings, he would be free to wallow in the raw, unfiltered experiences that nature presented. Craving a blank spot on the map, McCandless simply threw the maps away. Leaving behind his desperate parents and sister, he vanished into the wild. Jon Krakauer constructs a clarifying prism through which he reassembles the disquieting facts of McCandless's short life. Admitting an interest that borders on obsession, he searches for the clues to the drives and desires that propelled McCandless. When McCandless's innocent mistakes turn out to be irreversible and fatal, he becomes the stuff of tabloid headlines and is dismissed for his naiveté, pretensions, and hubris. He is said to have had a death wish but wanting to die is a very different thing from being compelled to look over the edge. Krakauer brings McCandless's uncompromising pilgrimage out of the shadows, and the peril, adversity, and renunciation sought by this enigmatic young man are illuminated with a rare understanding—and not an ounce of sentimentality. Into the Wild is a tour de force. The power and luminosity of Jon Krakauer's stoytelling blaze through every page.

Download or read book Alaska A Children s Book With Pictures And Facts Of Alaska written by Bold Kids and published by FASTLANE LLC. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alaska is the biggest state in the US and home to some cool facts. Your child will learn unique facts about Alaska, and some of the cool parts of it, along with unique information you might not know about the state. Pick up a copy of this book today to learn more!

Download or read book Kids Travel Journal My Trip to Alaska written by Bluebird Books and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids can record their own travel adventures and make a treasured memory book for their trip to Alaska, with this travel journal. A great diary and travel companion that will increase children's excitement, this journal offers plenty of writing and drawing space. Helping children become involved in the early planning stages of their trip. This is a great gift for children and a great keepsake for parents.

Download or read book Children s Travel Activity Book Journal written by Traveljournalbooks and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02-20 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visiting Alaska with your kids? This fun filled activity book and journal is a great way for kids to plan and record their own travel adventures and make a treasured memory book for their trip to Alaska. Cool Alaska specific crossword, word search, puzzles and other activities will keep them busy on the journey, they will learn about Alaska and practice their writing, reading and maths in a fun way. Includes a great planning and diary section; which will increase children's excitement by getting them involved in the early planning stages of the trip. This is a great gift for children and an amazing keepsake for parents Included in this book: Trip Planning: Cool Places to visit in Alaska Research your trip Postcard Reminder & Packing List Activities to do on the way to Alaska: Word Search Crossword Alaska Quiz Cool Facts about Alaska Link up Puzzle Code Cracker Number Chains and Puzzles A-Mazing Maze Drawing Coloring Alaska Trip Diary Write a daily diary during the trip Plus more activities for the trip home ...

Download or read book Alaska Travel Journal For Kids written by Kean Hong Hong Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alaska Travel Journal For Kids allows you to collect memories of your travels, from weekends away to adventures which have shaped and revolutionised your life The Alaska Travel Journal For Kids and Wish List sections allow you to collect all your dreams of past and future holidays. In the introductory pages you will find practical suggestions and tools such as a detailed planning of your travels You can record 10 long trips; you can write your travel daily plans and easily organise yourself to checklists, suggestions on places not to be missed and budgets. Use the blank pages to collect photographs, tickets, maps and memories of a trip which has just finished The notebook will become your Alaska Travel Journal For Kids, to keep the memories of your adventures. Store it on your shelf along with guides and memories from your favourite trips