Archive for September 2020
Top Ten Things to Do In Anchorage with Kids
With it’s fresh air, abundant wildlife, quirky shops and restaurants, Anchorage is a great place to spend a day with kids. There are tons of options, but here are my top ten. Fun Fact: Reindeer noses are designed to warm the air they breathe before it reaches the lungs! Anchorage Top Ten Visit the Reindeer…
Read MoreA Perfect Day in Anchorage with Kids
I’ve been traveling with my four kids for more than twenty years and although they are older now everywhere I go I am thinking in the back of my head, “What would I do here if my kids were still little?” Traveling with young kids is both the most rewarding and the most anxiety inducing…
Read MoreBest Things To Do In Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska is the gateway to exploring the far northern stretches of the North American continent. Although the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks is never the less a small town with a friendly atmosphere. There is no shortage of things to do in Fairbanks. It’s a perfect destination for those looking to see and…
Read MoreRandom Thoughts on North Pole and Fairbanks, Alaska
As we have completed our quarantine in the quiet cabin of Salcha, Alaska we decided to head first to Fairbanks– a rugged city that serves as the gateway to the great interior of Alaska. Along the way we stopped in North Pole, Alaska. This touristy and quirky town is (obviously) not really the North Pole,…
Read MoreReview of Pike’s Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks, Alaska
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks, Alaska is a family friendly resort style lodge on the banks of the Chena River. From the parking lot you are immediately greeted by two topiary moose and a classic Alaskan log entry way. The resort offers many different activities and amenities depending on the season. Enjoy mini golf and…
Read More10 Tips to Keep Your Homeschooler Motivated
How can I keep my homeschooler motivated to their work? Even the most enthusiastic homeschooler will at one time or another go through a phase where they just lose interest. Keeping your child motivated and reigniting the love of learning can be one of the most difficult and frustrating parts of homeschooling. Signs your child…
Read MoreHow to Make High Bush Cranberry Sauce
Let me start by reminding everyone that I am new at this. Although I have always loved nature the fruits of boreal forests and the arctic are very much alien to me. That being said in the era of the internet with even minimal knowledge I have been able to learn so much in such…
Read MoreHow to make Labrador Tea
One of my most delightful discoveries in learning to forage here in Alaska is Labrador Tea. Labrador Tea is a common beverage among the Athabascan and Inuit tribes of North America. The plant is widely associated with a variety of health benefits though there is no scientific proof. Regardless, the aromatic flavor of the tea…
Read MoreHow Nature Study Teaches Us About God
As you probably already know I am a big fan of nature study for young kids in the homeschool curriculum. There are obviously many benefits that I have discussed in other posts about nature study. Kids learn not only scientific knowledge, but nature study can also improve communication and artistic skills. It teaches them patience…
Read MoreDriving The Alaska Highway: A North American Safari
I have always felt that the wilderness of northern Canada and Alaska are the North American version of the African safari. The Alaska Highway stretching almost 1400 miles from Dawson Creek, BC to Delta Junction, AK offers the perfect vantage point from which to explore this untamed region. Driving the Alaska Highway is truly an…
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